Which small hatchback for £15,000

marcg868

marcg868

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Currently got a 2015 208 as my first car after commuting by motorbike for 20 years.
looking to get Something newer But still reasonable to insure and cheap to run.
38 year old with 1 years ncb so insurance is still offensive at £800 per year on the 82bhp 208.

Id happily have another newer 208 as it’s nice to drive and comfortable.
others I’ve looked at are

Skoda Fabia Tsi 95 or 115 versions.
Renault Clio TCE 90/100
New shape 208
Vauxhall/PSA Corsa
VW Polo
or Ford Fiesta which I do like the look of but really dubious of the horror stories of the Ecoboom engines.
 
would electric work for you? You could get a zoe/corsa/mini/mii that's only a couple of years old for that money. Not sure about cheap to insure but if you've got the ability to charge at home/work then it should be cheap to run.
 
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How tall are you? Do you want a small hatchback, e.g. Hyundai i20 or a standard hatchback, e.g. Hyundai i30?

If you want to do some more research, there are advice sites and manufacturer websites listed on this cars page.
 
If you're looking at polo sized then seat Ibiza is another one based on the same chasis, I've just ordered one to replace my i20
 
OldKitMan said:
would electric work for you? You could get a zoe/corsa/mini/mii that's only a couple of years old for that money. Not sure about cheap to insure but if you've got the ability to charge at home/work then it should be cheap to run.
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Unfortunately Charger too expensive to fit currently. And as for work 4 charge points in the whole hospital.
 
Forgot to add also like the look of Ibizas and Leons. Even a golf if in budget like the 1.5 tsi jobby.
And im 6ft for height reference.
 
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The new shape Yaris is lovely. Had one of them in Rhodes in 2022. Lovely to drive. Especially on decently surfaced Roads. Even when the road started melting at 46 celcius.
 
marcg868 said:
The new shape Yaris is lovely. Had one of them in Rhodes in 2022. Lovely to drive. Especially on decently surfaced Roads. Even when the road started melting at 46 celcius.
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Here in the UK I think he’d be better getting one that could float rather than withstand extreme heat :cry:
 
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