New Car..... 4K

vail3r · 15 Feb 2010 at 19:45

I am looking at getting a new car for around 4K. Insurance is a big factor in my choice.

Currently I am looking at a Clio 1.5 Dci Diesel 100BHP Model

any other suggestions?

Gaygle · 15 Feb 2010 at 19:52

Why the diesel?

vail3r · 15 Feb 2010 at 19:55

Faster than the 1.2 or 1.4 petrol and diesel seems cheaper on insurance too!

peterattheboro · 15 Feb 2010 at 19:56

Focus 1.6 Zetec.

Good economy for a petrol and cheap to run.

GinG · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:02

fiesta zetec s?

vail3r · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:05

A friend of mine told me fiestas are a bit loud on the motorway, is he talking rubbish?

iaind · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:06

No louder than a Clio, neither are going to be quiet.

Moeks · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:06

peterattheboro said:
Focus 1.6 Zetec.

Good economy for a petrol and cheap to run.

That'd be my suggestion too.

widdyst · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:11

If being decent on the motorway is a factor why not consider a mondeo ? just an example here http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...price-to/4000/page/1/sort/pricedesc&logcode=p

iaind · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:13

Thats a lot of money for an LX 115 - my 2004 Zetec-S 130 is worth about that!

They are the most sensible choice for motorway miles though

fonzee · 15 Feb 2010 at 20:16

if running costs are your main priority, you won't better the clio. good choice, especially with the 100 version.