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Thu 12 May 2022 11:28
Car advice - Rog46

Hi For the past year I went down to 1 car but now im after a 2nd. I would like some advice on a purchase, Im based in the midlands. Budget is 3k but possibly 4k depending on the car. mileage under 100k, post 2010 and open to any reliable car with decent enough mpg 35 plus. Thanks

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Thu 12 May 2022 15:41
Car advice - nellyjak

Toyota Yaris is always worth considering.

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Thu 12 May 2022 16:57
Car advice - Xileno

A Fiesta with the 1.25 engine is often recommended on the forum. At this budget I think I would be tempted to look at private adverts, if you have the confidence to do that. Your budget will not buy very much at a dealer with the inflated prices at the moment.

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Thu 12 May 2022 18:20
Car advice - FoxyJukebox
Golf-nothing souped up-good mot history-general condition more important than specific mileage-ideally evidence of new “timing chain” or wot ever VW call them!
It’ll last you more than 5 years if you take care of basic wear &tear
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Sat 14 May 2022 12:19
Car advice - Rog46

what if i go upto 4k, struggling at the 3k price point.

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Sat 14 May 2022 13:30
Car advice - Adampr

SEAT Toledo. I've got a 63 plate with 60,000 on it and full SEAT service history. Not selling at the moment, but that's the sort of range I would expect when I do. 1.2 TSI is chain cam, enough power for motorway and hills, including towing a small trailer. The boot is enormous and rear leg room sufficient for them to be popular taxis.

My mid-range model has cruise, climate control, heated mirrors. Even the stereo and heater are pretty good.

MPG well over 40 on the motroway; 50 ish on slower open roads.

The downside is a they are not exciting to look at or drive.

Edited by Adam Preece on 14/05/2022 at 13:31

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Sat 14 May 2022 13:36
Car advice - Adampr

For example:. A little over on miles, but demonstrates the ballpark:

www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205055386731?a...3

I should add: Skoda Rapid is the same car. There are probably more around but they go for more, presumably as they look a little better and Skoda badge adds some value.

Edited by Adam Preece on 14/05/2022 at 13:41

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Sat 14 May 2022 17:23
Car advice - Engineer Andy

Hi For the past year I went down to 1 car but now im after a 2nd. I would like some advice on a purchase, Im based in the midlands. Budget is 3k but possibly 4k depending on the car. mileage under 100k, post 2010 and open to any reliable car with decent enough mpg 35 plus. Thanks

Go for a petrol-engined car, preferably a base or mid-trim level and I wouldn't worry about the age or mileage as such (though make sure if it's a petrol, it's an EU4 or better to avoid any ULEZ charges, which should be easy for a 2010+ petrol car [EU6 for diesel and much later]), more about condition and how good a service and MOT history it has.

That demonstrates better quality owners who takes care of the car.

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