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What Car to buy?First time driver with family!

Last post Tue, Apr 29 2008, 9:10 PM by MrsK. 3 replies.
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  •  Tue, Apr 29 2008, 8:06 PM

    What Car to buy?First time driver with family!

    Hi there

    My huby has passed his test and we are looking for a decent size family car (well enough space to fit the pushchair in!) for 3k or under or is that unrealistic?lol

    Any advice will be greatly appreicated!

    Thanks

    Sal

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  •  Tue, Apr 29 2008, 8:12 PM

    Re: What Car to buy?First time driver with family!

    You going to do a lot of mileage?
    You gotta tie yourself to the mast my friend, and the storm will end.
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  •  Tue, Apr 29 2008, 8:25 PM

    Re: What Car to buy?First time driver with family!

    Well, for your money, you could get your hands on a turn of the century (1999-2002) Diesel Estate car along the lines of Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Peugeot 306, Skoda Octavia with average miles. You could get a similar aged Renault Scenic but IMO these are crap.

    I know that an estate car isn't that aspirational but they drive a hell of a lot better than so called 'mini-mpv's' and are incredibly practical with a wee one on the way.

    Find one of those mentioned above with a comprehensive maintenance/repair record and you shouldn't really go far wrong.

    JJ


    You gotta tie yourself to the mast my friend, and the storm will end.
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  •  Tue, Apr 29 2008, 9:10 PM

    Re: What Car to buy?First time driver with family!

    Hi JJ

    Thanks for replying we are going to keep an eye out for the sort of cars fingers crossed we will find a winner!

    Thanks again!

    Sal

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