£7000 Hatchback ?

Kohaashi · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:03

My current car is a N Reg ('95) VW Polo 1.3, it's my first car and I've owned it for 5 years now (as long as I've been driving).

I've recently been given a promotion at work so I'm looking to purchase a second hand hatchback for £7000 with a loan I've recently been approved from the bank which I'll repay over 2 years.

I have my eye on a VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE '07 with 30,000 miles.

Can anyone advise if this is a good deal?

I'll mainly be using it to commute to work but I'm also after something I'll enjoy driving which is also reliable and will last without depreciating in value too much.

Thanks

Maccapacca · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:04

No you won't enjoy it, buy something else

Jono8 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:05

I very much doubt it will be much fun or that you will "enjoy" driving it. But it depends on what you expect of it.

Kohaashi · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:06

Jono8 said:
I very much doubt it will be much fun or that you will "enjoy" driving it. But it depends on what you expect of it.

What would you recommend?

peterattheboro · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:07

Surely a MK5 Golf would be better?

Hxc · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:08

What are you planning on using the car for, what milage, etc?

7k on a 1.4 polo would make me weep, particularly if it's for commuting. An 07ish Focus Zetec is in the budget there, for example.
07 mondeo if it's for real commuting, too.

Jono8 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:08

Chadd said:
What would you recommend?

Well, do you want something thats quick? or luxurious? or both?

I mean the Polo will be fine at just being a car but not much more.

How many miles a year do you do?

Maccapacca · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:11

Is insurance an issue? have you got 5yrs no claims?

Kohaashi · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:15

Jono8 said:
Well, do you want something thats quick? or luxurious? or both?

I mean the Polo will be fine at just being a car.

How many miles a year do you do?

I do about 12000 miles a year.

It's not just for commuting as my work place is only 10 miles away. It will also be for social.

I'm looking at the diesel as I understand it has more torque and it's cheaper on tax and fuel.

maccapacca said:
Is insurance an issue? have you got 5yrs no claims?

Insurance is partly an issue. I only have 2 years no claims as I was a named driver prior to taking out my own insurance.

Skilid · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:17

I bought a '58 Grande Punto Sporting 1.4 T-Jet Turbo which is great fun to drive, but wouldn't be so good with commuting because of the fuel economy. You can get them for less though, they made them from '07 onwards.

Others will probably tell you to get a Focus/Golf which aren't bad shouts, especially for commuting.

EDIT: Don't get a diesel, you don't do enough mileage to benefit from one. Get a petrol and have some fun.

Maccapacca · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:20

Will this do?

Or this?

Throw us a bone what do you want from a car?

pepp77 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:23

Cripple said:
EDIT: Don't get a diesel, you don't do enough mileage to benefit from one. Get a petrol and have some fun.

Sorry to hijack but just one question

I currently do about 7-8000 miles a year (mostly commuting) and have a 2000 plate BMW 323i so its quite petrol hungry, Im thinking of selling it and getting a Mondeo 2l TDCi or equivalent for the better MPG, tax, insurance etc, but now reading your post I have to ask why do you say 12k miles a year isnt enough to warrant a diesel over a petrol?

Kohaashi · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:24

maccapacca said:
Will this do?

Or this?

Throw us a bone what do you want from a car?

I after a small but nippy car.

It doesnt have to be the quickest but I don't want to feel like I've got no power.

Neither of those are what I'm after as they're both extremes.

Edit: I'm after something that feels fun to drive but is still quite efficient and cost effective, if that's possible.

ScarySquirrel · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:26

Clio 182 for about £4k?

Probably not at all what you're looking for, but it'll certainly be more fun.

pepp77 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:26

Chadd said:
I after a small but nippy car.

It doesnt have to be the quickest but I don't want to feel like I've got no power.

Neither of those are what I'm after as they're both extremes.

How about something like - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/radius/1500/postcode/se96hz?logcode=p

or

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../radius/1500/page/1/postcode/se96hz?logcode=p

or

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/postcode/se96hz/radius/1500?logcode=p

Kohaashi · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:31

pepp77 said:
How about something like - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/radius/1500/postcode/se96hz?logcode=p

or

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../radius/1500/page/1/postcode/se96hz?logcode=p

or

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif.../page/1/postcode/se96hz/radius/1500?logcode=p

Thanks. The SEAT looks pretty good. I was also looking at Honda Civics.

pepp77 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:32

Chadd said:
Thanks. The SEAT looks pretty good. I was also looking at Honda Civics.

Also nice cars and all definitely better than the Polo (IMO).

paradigm · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:35

What about something like http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2338770.htm?

Jono8 · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:42

pepp77 said:
Sorry to hijack but just one question

I currently do about 7-8000 miles a year (mostly commuting) and have a 2000 plate BMW 323i so its quite petrol hungry, Im thinking of selling it and getting a Mondeo 2l TDCi or equivalent for the better MPG, tax, insurance etc, but now reading your post I have to ask why do you say 12k miles a year isnt enough to warrant a diesel over a petrol?

Well, the savings won't be a huge amount especially if you only do 7-8k a year. If you were doing 20,000+ and slogging it out at a constant 70mph on motorways all the time then a frugal diesel would probably net you a significant saving

Janesy B · 27 Jan 2011 at 21:43

Everything I hate about spec me threads, all rolled into one thread.

I don't think the op wants an all out performance car, especially when they are fretting over a bit of road tax and a 182 isn't the answer.

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