New Car - Recomendations

[Lazarus]

Guys,

As per this thread, Im in the hunt for a new car.

looking for something <=185 CO2 output and a family car to boot.

Currently have a Toyota Corolla and need this new car as either primary car or just for me to/from work :

at least 1.4l
5 doors
at least 5 seats
diesel / petrol

and sensible recommendations?

 

[Lazarus]

should have said - budget between £5000 - £6000 and have been thinking about

Seat
Toyota
Mazda

 

[Tom]

I'd look at a previous shape BMW 5-series, should be plenty around for that money.

For instance http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/153961.htm

Or a previous shape Volvo V70, I've owned one and they're great. Audi A4 or A6 estate is another good one.

 

[Lazarus]

decided on a Peugeot 206 1.6 110 GLX 5dr [AC], 2002 model

 

[Tom]

Shopping trollies make baby Jesus cry

 

[Sockstuff]

decided on a Peugeot 206 1.6 110 GLX 5dr [AC], 2002 model

Urgh. Having driven a 206 van for 3 years, I'm betting you will grow to hate this car. Especially if you have size 10+ feet.

 

[Kryten]

If you're not one of these morons worried about image too much, look at a Skoda Fabia.

1. Hella cheap to tax
2. Hella cheap to insure
3. Very, very good reliability
4. Very, very good fuel consumption
5. Don't actually look that bad - especially if you find a black one
6. Shift quite well too.

Indeed they are roomy, plenty of room for 5 folks and your luggage for a dirty week in London, etc.