New car suggestions?

Helmet

Well folks,

I was hoping you could help me out with a bit of advise.
I've a baby on the way and need to trade up on the starlet we currently drive about the place.
We're looking to spend up to 5 grand. The only criteria I have at the moment is that there needsto be a decent amount of boot space, small enough engine (circa 1.4) and that it doesn't drink petrol.

I know it's a bit of a broad question but I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

Oh yeah looking to trade in/sell the starlet too, if that makes any difference.

bazz26

Helmet wrote: »

Well folks,

I was hoping you could help me out with a bit of advise.
I've a baby on the way and need to trade up on the starlet we currently drive about the place.
We're looking to spend up to 5 grand. The only criteria I have at the moment is that there needsto be a decent amount of boot space, small enough engine (circa 1.4) and that it doesn't drink petrol.

I know it's a bit of a broad question but I'd really appreciate any suggestions.

Oh yeah looking to trade in/sell the starlet too, if that makes any difference.

First of all, don't even attempt to trade in the Starlet as you will get feck all for it from a garage. Sell it privately by sticking it up on the likes of donedeal.ie, it should sell there no problem. You can then negotiate a better discount off the new car as you will not have a trade in.

Regarding the new car, test drive hatchback cars like the Ford Focus, Mazda 3 and Skoda Octavia as they have very practical boots for prams/buggies and the other stuff that goes with a baby in the car.

vectra

Octavia

Huge boot for the childs buggy and the shopping.

Helmet

Thanks for the advice!

Anybody have any opinions on a Seat Cordoba like these two.....

http://www.billgriffinmotors.ie/usedcars.php?make_id=78&model_id=671&price_id=&Vehicle+Search=Find+Vehicles+%3E%3E

vectra

Helmet wrote: »

Thanks for the advice!

Anybody have any opinions on a Seat Cordoba like these two.....

http://www.billgriffinmotors.ie/usedcars.php?make_id=78&model_id=671&price_id=&Vehicle+Search=Find+Vehicles+%3E%3E

My last car was a '08 Cordoba 1.4 tdi Sport.
Grand car
huge boot but small enough opening.

Wouldnt like to be doing very long journeys in it though

exaisle

+1 for the Octavia...

Helmet

I caught a couple of dodgy reviews for the Octavia's engine....is there any truth in this?

I;ve had the wee starlet for 5 years now and never had so much as a bulb burn out, would hate to wind up with a money pit car.