What would you buy?

S80T60James · Dec 3rd, 2013, 22:15

Hello,

My colleague has asked me to help them choose their next car (foolish perhaps?!). So I thought I'd ask you for your input...

The car must be able to accommodate two primary aged kids and their stuff (though they'd prefer 'not an estate'). The car will do urban driving five days a week but longer journeys during weekends and school holidays etc. They have quite an open mind regards brand...

Budget is max £4k.

I know what I think - but I think I'd recommend what I want (which isn't neccesarily what they need!).

Appreciate your thoughts: choices and reasons why...

Thanatos · Dec 3rd, 2013, 22:17

I would recommend a good s60 d5 or a s40

marc · Dec 3rd, 2013, 22:22

Have they considered something like a VW Bora, for the budget they are on, they could get a relatively low mileage decent spec model...that is if they are not brand snobs like we clearly are

Laney760 · Dec 4th, 2013, 00:01

I can't think why they wouldn't want a 'sports wagon', it's not as if they're not going to get the mpg, power or roadholding nowadays, why try and cram so much into a 'saloon type'?

oragex · Dec 4th, 2013, 00:59

A Nissan Tiida for reliability if you guys have that in Europe. Even a 2007+ Kia. It depends on the mileage and maintenance records.

Harvey1512 · Dec 4th, 2013, 09:00

If they will not go for an estate then a Skoda Octavia hatchback. Reliable cars and a cavernous boot. If you have young kids then you will need a good sized boot that has easy access. That rules out saloons for me. There should be plenty of used Octavia's out there.

xc70jason · Dec 4th, 2013, 10:53

Same as Harvey ^^,i'd go for a Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel..

Jason

Dec 3rd, 2013, 22:15	#1
S80T60James S80T6James Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 07:52 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Bridgford	What would you buy? Hello, My colleague has asked me to help them choose their next car (foolish perhaps?!). So I thought I'd ask you for your input... The car must be able to accommodate two primary aged kids and their stuff (though they'd prefer 'not an estate'). The car will do urban driving five days a week but longer journeys during weekends and school holidays etc. They have quite an open mind regards brand... Budget is max £4k. I know what I think - but I think I'd recommend what I want (which isn't neccesarily what they need!). Appreciate your thoughts: choices and reasons why...

Dec 3rd, 2013, 22:17	#2
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	I would recommend a good s60 d5 or a s40 __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

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marc VOC Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2019 00:08 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jersey View Photos By: marc	Have they considered something like a VW Bora, for the budget they are on, they could get a relatively low mileage decent spec model...that is if they are not brand snobs like we clearly are __________________ C30 D5 SE Lux with added Polestar!! C30CREW.COM

Dec 4th, 2013, 00:01	#4
Laney760 VOC Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:17 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Henley on Thames	I can't think why they wouldn't want a 'sports wagon', it's not as if they're not going to get the mpg, power or roadholding nowadays, why try and cram so much into a 'saloon type'? __________________ [IMG]Volvo2 by Strider'swoman, on Flickr[/IMG] Current '96 945 2.3 lpt - Aurigas, tailgate spoiler, sports grille, lpg fuelled Previous '88 764 TD, '92 945 TD, '88 745, '81 244 DL

Dec 4th, 2013, 09:00	#6
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	If they will not go for an estate then a Skoda Octavia hatchback. Reliable cars and a cavernous boot. If you have young kids then you will need a good sized boot that has easy access. That rules out saloons for me. There should be plenty of used Octavia's out there. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Dec 4th, 2013, 00:59	#5
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	A Nissan Tiida for reliability if you guys have that in Europe. Even a 2007+ Kia. It depends on the mileage and maintenance records.

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xc70jason Premier Member Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's	Same as Harvey ^^,i'd go for a Skoda Octavia VRS Diesel.. Jason __________________ Volvo V60 D3 Business Edition

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