Best economical car for £3k?

lolage · 22 Nov 2014 at 23:23

Hi

I'm doing a lot of motorway miles at the moment, so thinking a modern(ish) diesel would be more suitable than my poor 1.2L Clio!

Any suggestions for £3000? Could push to £4000 if there were significant reasons to justify spending the extra! Not overly fussed about looks/speed, just want something reliable to get me from A to B through the winter!

Suggestions please?

Thanks!

Rybo89 · 22 Nov 2014 at 23:24

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Muffin` · 22 Nov 2014 at 23:25

Seat Toledo 1.9 TDI?

mjt · 22 Nov 2014 at 23:27

Seat Leon?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...-130-se-5dr-6-speed-full-seat-history/2092199

Although why spend as much as £3k? (This one even has cruise control!)
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...-leon-se-tdi-130bhp-2003-nov-2015-mot/3060063

sovietspybob · 23 Nov 2014 at 10:24

Toyota Yaris D4D, they're very economical (65ish mpg) and very reliable. However not exactly comfy or relaxing to drive as it is a rather tiny car at the end of the day but depends what you want.

mattyg · 23 Nov 2014 at 10:27

Skoda Fabia Vrs.

mjt · 23 Nov 2014 at 11:56

OP wants bigger, more comfortable car.
Yaris and Fabia are recommended. :rolleyes:

dacads · 23 Nov 2014 at 12:03

mjt said:
OP wants bigger, more comfortable car.
Yaris and Fabia are recommended.

Where exactly does he say that?

sigma · 23 Nov 2014 at 12:37

Avensis? Not sure how economical but will be pretty reliable.

wingman · 23 Nov 2014 at 12:41

dacads said:
Where exactly does he say that?

He asks for something more suitable than a Clio.

mattyg · 23 Nov 2014 at 13:46

Is a fabia not bigger than his clio

OhEsEcks · 23 Nov 2014 at 13:48

mattyg said:
Is a fabia not bigger than his clio

Nope. Fabia is based on the VW Polo. The 2015 model is larger though I think.

mattyg · 23 Nov 2014 at 13:50

Sorry didn't realise the op was swapping a brand new clio for a £3k car.

My bad :rolleyes:

peterattheboro · 23 Nov 2014 at 14:17

Octavia/Mondeo/Passat

FinglisHobbit · 23 Nov 2014 at 14:55

Dont get a Mondeo TDCI though. Crap engine and it will probably cost you for DMF or Tensioners etc.

Bigsy · 23 Nov 2014 at 15:49

Not fussed about looks/speed? Want to save money?...well...

I picked up a Peugeot 307 1.6 hdi estate for peanuts.. coz you know its french and that.

Its had a ton of miles put on it now (up to 130k) and its been fine...not even an electrical fault to speak of. Between fill ups I it gets about 65mpg with a bit of city driving, but on long motorway runs I see 70mpg+.

ShiWarrior · 23 Nov 2014 at 17:14

mattyg said:
Sorry didn't realise the op was swapping a brand new clio for a £3k car.

My bad

he didn't say what year his clio was, so don't worry

Janesy B · 23 Nov 2014 at 19:16

dacads said:
Where exactly does he say that?

There's a million and one cars with that engine and you choose pretty much the worst one for what the OP wants. Good work.

mattyg · 24 Nov 2014 at 17:08

ShiWarrior said:
he didn't say what year his clio was, so don't worry

Did they do a clio with a 1.2 engine after 2008 never mind in 2015

ShiWarrior · 24 Nov 2014 at 19:34

mattyg said:
Did they do a clio with a 1.2 engine after 2008 never mind in 2015

I have no idea

sorry

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