hehe well i know 2008 isnt that old but we`re trying to stick with buying 2-3 year old cars and keeping them for a couple of years before changing them.

The Jazz is ok, but not overly keen on the ride, you feel alot of the road through it. Also want a change of scenery inside, had the Jazz for 3 years and even the newer model isnt much different inside.

So hence wanting something similar in size and shape but different, and perhaps more refined that the Jazz.

Thanks

J

Edited by johnw100 on 11/05/2015 at 00:36

Thanks daveyjp. What is the issue with the auto? I do see some negative reports from earlier A classes , is it something that affects more recent models? It seemed on the mpg suffered with automatic box and we`re not doing alot of miles yearly as we dont use it for commuting.

Did look at the B Class, but its just a bit too expensive for us unless we go for a 2010 model which is older than we`d like.

Edited by johnw100 on 11/05/2015 at 11:44

Hyundia dont have the best auto either. I would go with the Honda myself

Toyota auris?

Thanks for the responses.

Hyundai ix20 i had a look at before but it just looks a bit too small, and also the dash reminds me on an sanyo hifi from the 90s for some reason. I do like the ix30 and it was on my list but struggling to find one under £9k with an automatic box.

Has to be automatic as my wife likes them.

It does seem to be coming down to the Nissan Note , i think i`ll have to go along to a car supermarket and compare some of them. They tick all the boxes, come with sat nav and parking sensors and is cheap and pretty realiable. Just think the cheapness might extend to the interior aswell though.

The other option i can just afford is a Ford B-Max or C-Max. They might be a better family car in the long run. I`m concerned we might outgrown a Nissan Note quickly. Any ideas about them? Was trying to avoid going the popular route, but i`m having a hard time deciding .

For £8500 you will get a Kia Ceed 1.6 petrol auto probably a 2102 on a 12 plate.

As an example here is a link to a 2012 with only 5222 miles on it for £8685. http://used.kia.co.uk/Used-Car-Details/used-kia-ceed-16-2-hatchback-phoenix-silver-automatic-petrol-ID_2880.aspx

Providing they are Kia approved vehicles from a Kia dealer you can be 100% certain they will have the remainder of the factory 7 year warranty, thats 4 years left, more than most new cars. Cars bought from non-Kia dealers need to be checked carefully regarding past services etc. Missed or incorrect servicing means no warranty.

Loads of space for people and luggage. We have had our Ceed for almost 5 years now and its been 100% reliable.

Edited by skidpan on 12/05/2015 at 11:21

Have you driven the A class? A couple of years ago I had a loaner for a three days. It was horrible, I banged my head getting in, it felt cramped inside, performance was modest and noise was not bad, but not particularly good either. Oh, and I was comparing it to my VW Up!!!!

I reckon Mercedes are not good at small cars, look to Toyota, Honda, VW etc.

No havent was going to give one a test drive. You say you felt cramped and banged your head, but are you taller than 6ft?

I would like something a bit more refined than the Honda Jazz, I dont particularly like the noise and feeling you have of the road through the car. Its ok on smooth roads but any bumps go right through it.

Nothing wrong with a Note.