Car suggestions for 10k

amdddc

Hi all, looking for suggestions for a car for around 10k. I don't do huge mileage, about 10,000km a year. Just needs to fit a buggy and 2 kids car seats. Thanks in advance.

colm_mcm

What sort of driving are you doing?
Traffic? Stop/start?

amdddc

Mainly country roads, very little stop/start.

colm_mcm

What car model would this be replacing?

amdddc

Replacing a 2001 Toyota corolla. 1.4 petrol.

colm_mcm

Cool. And how do you find the Corolla size wise?
Do you want a bigger boot?
Is the Corolla a lift back or saloon?

amdddc

It's a little too small with 2 kids. It's a hatchback. Would like something a bit bigger. Haven't bought a car in years as this car never caused me any trouble. Looking for something, economical, reliable and mid size. Besides that I really haven't a clue about cars.

James Bond Junior

Honda Civic or Honda FRV.

colm_mcm

Civic hatchback isn't great for child seats. The rear doors are quite small so you need to contort yourself to get a kid in. Have one myself.
Once inside they're grand and the boot easily swallows baby stuff though.

Toyota Verso S is in my head for some reason! 1.33 engine is a peach, they have great use of space, boot is well shaped and sized. It's not a big car but it's big inside.

Hyundai i30 worth a look if you want to stay in the Focus/Corolla type segment. Reason I like them, is they've got a long wheelbase, there's good rear seat room and the doors are big. The 1.4 petrol is very reliable and powerful in comparison to other 1.4s

amdddc

Thanks for suggestions, off to research those cars.