Not sure what to go for...spec me a cheap daily £3000ish

[Molemanmus]

Looking for a cheap daily runaround, any suggestions?

Requirements:

- 5 door
- Automatic
- Small(ish) - think Nissan Note, Toyoto Auris
- Not Saloon
- Petrol
- Budget: £3000 ish
- Cheap to run
- Reliable
- Not bothered about speed but want it to feel okay for motorway runs
- Not bothered about handling/driving experience/fun (already have a 400bhp S3 for that )

Not really sure what to go for, it's the first time I'm buying a "non-performance" car, so far I've seen the likes of:

- Toyota Corolla, Auris
- Honda Civic
- Ford Focus
- Nissan Note
- Nissan Micra

 

[Bengaboy]

Considered a Fiesta?

I have one (the ST version) and work has a big number of them in their MT fleet and touch wood have never had a problem with either. When they do go wrong, Fords are relatively cheap to repair.

 

[[TW]Fox]

An Audi A3 sounds like an ideal daily car so save your money and just use that?

 

[Molemanmus]

Which A3?

The S3 is not suitable as a daily to commute

 

[rG-tom]

Which A3?

The S3 is not suitable as a daily to commute

Damn, need to tell that to the other 99.9999% of S3 owners who use them for commuting

 

[Simon]

Which A3?

The S3 is not suitable as a daily to commute

How many miles is your commute

 

[Molemanmus]

Damn, need to tell that to the other 99.9999% of S3 owners who use them for commuting

It's highly modified with a racing spec clutch etc...not the best to use in start stop traffic in short journeys. We also need a second car, hence this thread.

 

[Molemanmus]

How many miles is your commute

Approximately 16 miles a day, 5 days a week, it'll also be used as the main run-around.

 

[ShiWarrior]

small ish ? FIESTA
bit bigger, Focus or Civic

theres not really a lot else

 

[Shoeyuk]

I have a vw up works great runaround and sits happy at 75 on the motorway

 

[grudas]

Civic! Get a 1.8 and that'll do the job well.

 

[Molemanmus]

Yup was looking at those, the automatics seem rate to come by (understadable), was looking at Toyota Auris as well

 

[grudas]

Yup was looking at those, the automatics seem rate to come by (understadable), was looking at Toyota Auris as well

I'd have a look at Corolla as they're a bit cheaper than auris and you'll struggle to find a decent auris under 3k.

I think the top 3 for me would be

Civic
Focus
Corolla

Should be able to find either of those for under 3k

 

[Micloi]

My main car is a 500+ hp Skoda Superb
Just bought a second car for work, shopping etc that matches most of your requirements except price. A mint example would cost under £2000, and it has 4 (yes 4) doors. Read about this peculiarity below.

Size wise is shorter and narrower than the latest fabia but it has more space inside, can turn into a small van for trips to the tip or the seats can form a double bed for camping trips. Rear seats can slide forward for more boot space or backwards for more rear legroom than my Skoda Superb, not a mean feat.

Meet my Honda S-MX.

More info on this model here:
https://classics.honestjohn.co.uk/news/comment/2017-08/a-grand-monday-honda-smx-s-mx/

 

[ShiWarrior]

He wants 5 doors

 

[Micloi]

He wants 5 doors

This is the other side of the car, as mentioned above. Works for me and i have two small kids.

 

[Vita]

Toyota Yaris 1.3

 

[Kaeo]

This is the other side of the car, as mentioned above. Works for me and i have two small kids.

That is hilarious! I don't even....

 

[Skillmister]

This is the other side of the car, as mentioned above. Works for me and i have two small kids.

LOL!

 

[Micloi]

Can also have a Mugen edition
And if feeling crazy they do a turbo kit and a vtec conversion.

http://www.en.japanclassic.ru/booklets/292-honda-s-mx-1997-mugen-rh.html