I’d there such a car?

[ttaskmaster]

He has £13k to spend on a car and you suggest a rusty old £500 banger? WTF?

I said something LIKE that one. It's clearly not going to be that exact one, as it's well over the OP's 3 year limit.
If it makes you happy, there are several '17 and '18 A-Classes and a few C-Classes for around £10-11k.

The point was that Mercs (or indeed any car that fits the requirements) don't have to be ridiculously expensive, and that age is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Nasher]

If knee pain is made worse operating the pedals then dont get a hot hatch (or anything sporty really), they usually have heavier controls than the standard car.

 

[Bug One]

Before you go and say how about this BMW or this Mercedes Benz.... I can’t afford anything like that as I already have a big car to pay

there are several '17 and '18 A-Classes and a few C-Classes for around £10-11k.

Does nobody read posts anymore?

It's not the purchase price. I'm sure the OP could manage to find a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S for £13k. It's the ongoing cost that's the concern - so Insurance, tax and main dealer servicing.

 

[Howard]

I said something LIKE that one. It's clearly not going to be that exact one, as it's well over the OP's 3 year limit.
If it makes you happy, there are several '17 and '18 A-Classes and a few C-Classes for around £10-11k.

The point was that Mercs (or indeed any car that fits the requirements) don't have to be ridiculously expensive, and that age is not necessarily a bad thing.

What possible similarity is there between a 2 year-old A Class, and a 20 year-old C Class that's probably one MOT away from the scrapyard?

You wouldn't offer a 1990 E34 5 Series as an example of someone wanting to spend £20k on an executive saloon, would you?

Weird suggestion

 

[Nasher]

Mercs were better built 20 years ago. They were tanks

 

[Howard]

Mercs were better built 20 years ago

I don't think the late 90s was their high point

 

[Nasher]

I don't think the late 90s was their high point

Maybe it was the 80s. Im thinking of the 190e etc, they will outlast the modern ones lol

 

[Cliffhanger]

What possible similarity is there between a 2 year-old A Class, and a 20 year-old C Class that's probably one MOT away from the scrapyard?

You wouldn't offer a 1990 E34 5 Series as an example of someone wanting to spend £20k on an executive saloon, would you?

Weird suggestion

Yeh I wouldn’t even think of buying a Mercedes, BMW or Audi.. yes as it would be nice but this I my second car... it needs to be comfortable but not too big either... are there are small comfortable cars these days?

 

[Dr House]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...=Titanium X&include-delivery-option=on&page=2

 

[chroniclard]

Focus ST territory isn't it?

 

[MagicBoy]

This went badly off at a tangent. If you want an argument about old german cars, take it elsewhere.

 

[MissChief]

Glad someone has suggested an electric car. It sounds ideal for this use. Short journey, minimal energy use, especially when stopped. You'd likely only need to charge it once a week and at some point over the weekend. Your workplace may even have a charging point you're unaware of, or there's likely one very close by if you live in a city. Even while at work a standard mains charge once a week while in work would likely be sufficient.

You can get a Leaf, a VW Up (perhaps too small?) or a BMW i3 as well within budget.

 

[MagicBoy]

Glad someone has suggested an electric car. It sounds ideal for this use. Short journey, minimal energy use, especially when stopped. You'd likely only need to charge it once a week and at some point over the weekend. Your workplace may even have a charging point you're unaware of, or there's likely one very close by if you live in a city. Even while at work a standard mains charge once a week while in work would likely be sufficient.

Yeah, they make sense, a few people at work have swapped to them due to the tax breaks. Most have a second car in the family which can do the 1% of journeys that a modern EV doesn't have the range for.

 

[MissChief]

Yeah, they make sense, a few people at work have swapped to them due to the tax breaks. Most have a second car in the family which can do the 1% of journeys that a modern EV doesn't have the range for.

Which they have in the Estate. It sounds like perfect leccy motor criteria.

 

[savagesam117]

It definitely sounds like you need an electric car. The E-Golf is lovely and spacious, I’m 6ft3 and a 33” inside leg and I had loads of space.

 

[MagicBoy]

Just one, technically, as I can't imagine anyone would insist on spending all their money if they didn't have to...


Stop asking stupid questions, then...

Ssshhh now.

 

[Cliffhanger]

Which they have in the Estate. It sounds like perfect leccy motor criteria.

Hmmm never thought of electric.... does seem a good choice as my other car is petrol estate... Am I limited to a leaf or are the other electric cars to small...

 

[Bug One]

Hmmm never thought of electric.... does seem a good choice as my other car is petrol estate... Am I limited to a leaf or are the other electric cars to small...

The main three options are a Nissan Leaf, Renault Zoe or a BMW i3. However there are a few other curveball options like the Kia Soul and the Smart ForTwo Electric.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Cars/9801?_fsrp=0&_udlo=12000&_udhi=14000&_sacat=9801&rt=nc&Model%20Year=2018|2017|2016&Fuel=Electricity

I chose the Leaf mainly on size. It's about the same as a Focus, has 5 good sized seats, a decent sized boot and you can fit a 3 meter length of pipe / plank of wood inside.

 

[Haggisman]

Hmmm never thought of electric.... does seem a good choice as my other car is petrol estate... Am I limited to a leaf or are the other electric cars to small...

The Zoe might be OK - I'm 6ft and didn't have any size issues with mine. £13k will get you a battery owned 22kWh or a leased 41kWh - you might just be able to get an older/high mileage battery owned 41kWh for that. It's smaller than the Leaf, but the 22kWh will be cheaper, and the 41kWh has almost double the range.

Otherwise, a 28kWh Ioniq would be my choice - almost as much range as the Zoe, faster charging, and a bit bigger inside, but the cheapest I've seen them is £15k, so a bit over budget.

 

[JohnStewart]

I would suggest a Ford Focus. One of my work colleagues is 6'10 and it's one of the few "normal" cars he can fit in comfortably.