£3K for a car help

Nikumba · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:13

Looking for either estate or large car.

My requirments:

Decent MPG 30+
Milage utpo 100K ish will go over if the car is a good model
Large boot - At the narrowest part it needs to be 43" at a minimum this is due to airsofting
Able to take 4 - 5 people
Manual or Auto im not fussed about
Insurance group again not overly fussed about since being over 25 with several no claim years
Budget ~ £2,500 - £3,000
Will consider all makes/type of car not biased to any one kind
While this this differs from person to person a car that doesnt look ugly

Ive looked on ebay but at the moment there isnt a great deal of choice for what im looking for.

Look forward to hearing what you guys come up with

Cheers

Kimbie

233 · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:15

Skoda octavia/Superb

thread closed

Solaris · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:18

fiat punto

Andr3w · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:20

hmm, a volvo estate/monedo??

Virdi · 24 Jan 2007 at 14:27

Mondeo or Vectra

You'll find loads in that price range

snowdog · 24 Jan 2007 at 16:04

Solaris said:
fiat punto

Are you on drugs ? ( seriously )

Mondeo probably...

Solaris · 24 Jan 2007 at 16:16

Nah, been clean for 5 months....

I own a punto, serves me proud.....

Third Opinion · 24 Jan 2007 at 16:18

Nissan Primera

Rocak solid, large boot and plenty of good ones available.

willd58 · 24 Jan 2007 at 16:39

Solaris said:
Nah, been clean for 5 months....

I own a punto, serves me proud.....

But would be terrible in comparison to hundreds of other cars for what has beens asked for, let alone as a car in its own self right. It is therefore a fairly retarded recomendation.

ajgoodfellow · 24 Jan 2007 at 17:29

Rover 75

ElRazur · 24 Jan 2007 at 17:43

Solaris said:
fiat punto

You must be high.

Mitsubishi fto.

[TW]Fox · 24 Jan 2007 at 17:50

ElRazur said:
Mitsubishi fto.

No way can an FTO take 5 people!

ElRazur · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:09

[TW]Fox said:
No way can an FTO take 5 people!

You really must dislike my taste of cars

he said 4-5. Fto can do four without issues.

[TW]Fox · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:19

ElRazur said:
You really must dislike my taste of cars he said 4-5. Fto can do four without issues.

No, it really can't. We have an FTO, I've been in the back a few times, it is cramped, uncomfortable and suitable only for very short distances.

triggerthat · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:24

Was going to say a Passat but not sure if you could get one at that price.

ElRazur · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:24

[TW]Fox said:
No, it really can't. We have an FTO, I've been in the back a few times, it is cramped, uncomfortable and suitable only for very short distances.

It will fit a medium adult (see myself as one). Yes, you are right about the conditions in the back. My head touches the rear shield due to it's slanting position and it can be quite uncomfortable.

[TW]Fox · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:25

ElRazur said:
It will fit a medium adult (see myself as one). Yes, you are right about the conditions in the back. My head touches the rear shield due to it's slanting position and it can be quite uncomfortable.

Exactly, so it's hardly suitable for someone who wants a car that'll take 4-5. It's too much hassle. Great cars (Better than the tripe you are considering replacing it with) but a 2 seater with space for emergencies really.

triggerthat · 24 Jan 2007 at 18:32

Rofl at Punto / FTO.