Buying a cheap 5 door hatch for new family - recommendations?
We are just looking for our first car in the UK and have our first child on the way. As such, we are on a pretty tight budget (£2500-£3000), so will definitely be looking for used cars. We're from New Zealand, so aren't really sure of the ins and outs of buying the UK market, and have a few questions:
1. What should we expect to get in terms of age/mileage on our budget, and what brands/models should we be looking at?
2. Is it better to look into a private sale, or should we go through a dealer? We're not terribly knowledgeable about cars so wondered if a dealer might be better.
3. I've heard that insurance is pretty expensive over here - what models should we look at for lower insurance premiums, and what's the best way to find out?
1. What should we expect to get in terms of age/mileage on our budget, and what brands/models should we be looking at?
2. Is it better to look into a private sale, or should we go through a dealer? We're not terribly knowledgeable about cars so wondered if a dealer might be better.
3. I've heard that insurance is pretty expensive over here - what models should we look at for lower insurance premiums, and what's the best way to find out?
Asked on 28 December 2011 by DrPossible
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Honest John
A Focus 1 facelift or Focus II 1.6 is probably your best bet.
Too old for the supersites. So probably best bought in a part exchange auction.
The Focus 1.6 is reasonably low insurance. A Fiesta 1.25 would be less.
HJ
Too old for the supersites. So probably best bought in a part exchange auction.
The Focus 1.6 is reasonably low insurance. A Fiesta 1.25 would be less.
HJ
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