What car for £15k?
I am looking to change my car in the next month or so.
I have one child of 2yrs and looking to add another to the brood. I currently have a BMW 320d Saloon, but I find the boot space is restrictive in access and not nearly big enough for a holiday. I end up having to use some of the back of the car as well.
I have been looking at an Skoda Octavia Estate as an alternative. The road tax at £30/yr seems attractive, the economy seems to be very good, and the drive - although not as powerful as the BMW - is rather pleasant and comfortable.
I only do around 8k miles per year and in that only half a dozen or so long journeys. Most of my driving is 'local'.
I had been told that petrol would work out more financially beneficial due to the low mileage I do but I have no idea if this is true.
I have 15k to spend and want a car with cruise control, ISO Fix and parking sensors.
What can you suggest?
I have one child of 2yrs and looking to add another to the brood. I currently have a BMW 320d Saloon, but I find the boot space is restrictive in access and not nearly big enough for a holiday. I end up having to use some of the back of the car as well.
I have been looking at an Skoda Octavia Estate as an alternative. The road tax at £30/yr seems attractive, the economy seems to be very good, and the drive - although not as powerful as the BMW - is rather pleasant and comfortable.
I only do around 8k miles per year and in that only half a dozen or so long journeys. Most of my driving is 'local'.
I had been told that petrol would work out more financially beneficial due to the low mileage I do but I have no idea if this is true.
I have 15k to spend and want a car with cruise control, ISO Fix and parking sensors.
What can you suggest?
Asked on 31 May 2011 by SengUK
Answered by
Honest John
Better an Octavia 1.2TSI 105 or 1.4TSI 122 than a diesel for motoring that is predominantly short runs from cold starts.
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