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£5k - 3rd car for dad duties

Terminal_Boy said:
Exactly this. A Dad Car needs to be reliable and have a huge boot for when your little darling informs you that you’re the designated taxi for the Scout/Guide pack this weekend.

Keep a sharp hatchet in the boot in case you have to go Full Uncle Buck.
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That’s where a brand new iPace with 3p a mile running costs will do the job!

This car is literally for one purpose, creating a viable excuse for buying something stupid e.g the Exige I mentioned previously.

I don’t particular want to be spending £500 a year on insurance but now I’m getting close to 40 my Focus RS costs less than £300 to insure.

The used market seems to suggests that you pay a premium for anything small and petrol which is understandable. I’m therefore thinking something a little different/thirsty could be in real terms cheaper - the random Impreza for example. I’m just mindful that I don’t particularly want to endure high running costs over and above fuel.
 
If you want a lot of dadmobile for your money have a look a Lexus offerings. £5k looks like it gets you a very decent looking GS300. If you want that diplomatic look you could go for a LS430.

Sir can choose red or black!

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Perhaps more of a grandad mobile, but it has a mini arm rest fridge and you could fit quite a few children in the boot as well.

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Do you want something totally practical and cheap including running costs, or are you after something more? If you buy an old luxury brand with complex technology, then you could encounter a large bill if something goes wrong.
 
No, cheap and 4 doors that’s really my only ask. No desire for an old barge with the associated running costs.

I don’t want anything too nice so my special car feels more special - I appreciate that might seem like an odd comment.
 
Ford Focus:

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radderfire said:
Ford Focus:

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Don't get the 1.0 Ecoboost at that age (i.e. nearly 10 years), as they will be due an expensive cambelt.

<sarcasm>Also all Ecoboosts blow up</sarcasm>
 
A panda came up locally for the same sort of money, not a 100hp though unfortunately.

On holiday next week, when I’m back I think I’m going to put my Focus RS up for sale and get the ball rolling. After almost 6 years I’m still torn about whether it’s the right thing to do.
 
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