Hi
I'm thinking of buying a brand new automatic for Mrs D.
Criteria:
1:Max RRP 16k - We are assuming we will get a big discount, so the cheaper the car the better!
2:Must have a 5 start NCAP
3: Has to be as high as the Ford fiesta, or higher for that commanding driving position.
4: No bigger than the ford focus, Or smaller than the MB, A class.
5: Must be very reliable.
6: At least a 12 year corrision warranty.
7; Good handling.
Of course you don't have to justify every question - the important answer we are looking at is the most reliable aut/cvt box.
Thanks in advance
Lucian Deville
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Honda Civic?
Mazda 3? - not high spec though
Ford C-Max?
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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C max - dodgy gear box, we been advised?
Thanks re the other's - will check out honda and mazda, son has tried, it's ok-ish.
thanks
LD
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By the looks of it, you're after a small MPV. If you want one with a 5 star encap rating, then there's only 3 available.
Renault Scenic
Toyota Corolla Verso
Volkswagen Touran
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On a Which magazine survey the Toyota Yaris Verso came out top for owner satisfaction,
SWMBO has the Auto version and loves it.
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Touran with DSG, but your budget may not stretch and it will be a diesel.
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I tested an Audi A3 with the DSG 6 speed automatic gearbox on a 2 litre TDI, the transmission was very impressive with incredibly quick smooth changes. Apparently there is no fuel or performance penalty as with a conventional automatic, in fact the performance is a little better - I would definitely suggest you try a car fitted with DSG.
The Audi with DSG wouldn't be in your budget and I dont think the Golf would either, but DSG I believe is now available on the Skoda Octavia with the same 2 litre diesel engine (which goes like a train) I think the top spec Octavia with DSG comes in about £17.5k list price, but with a discount or slightly lower spec it should be available within the budget.
Hope this helps
B
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thank you all - we have got the brochures on the Verso - good all round and crash rating, a bit to big, we think?
Re the Audi - good car, never been in an A3, but did have an A4 - I feel that we will not get the commanding driving positon in the audi.
Thanks for all of your ideas/help - all apreciated.
LD
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