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I need a car big enough for at least 1 adult and 3 kids, and with a decent sized boot, oh and all for £1000 HELP

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 19:59

Ok so my dad knows alot about cars, and so nearly a year ago when I started my driving lessons, I gave him £1000 to keep for me and asked him to find me a car.

Roll on to now and I am putting in for my driving test, my dad still has my money and I still have no car.

He wants a bargain, too good to miss car to come and bite him on the bum, and whilst I do agree, I also don't see whay we can't actually go and look at some.

So, budget = £1000 (could possibly squeeze out another £200 if i really had too). Has to be 5 door and have a good sized boot. There will always normally be at least me and 3 children in it, and alot of the time my mum too. Oh and posibly a dog eventually lol.

Just to give you an idea, I have already ruled out a Fiesta and similar sized cars ie Polo, Golf, Matiz.

So, if you were me, what would you be looking for ??

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misdee · 20/05/2009 20:01

ford focus

nissan almera

astra

Tinker · 20/05/2009 20:02

Old Escort/Hyundai Accent?

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:02

Focus I like but alot have been over my budget, and my dad hates them lol.

I missed out on a fabulous Astra the other week

Not sure what the other one is so will look that up now.

I like all the ones I can't afford

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:03

Escort was the front runner but haven't found one good enough to get my dad too actually look at it yet.

I wanted a Renault Scenic but have been warned off them buy absolutly everyone.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:06

Ohhh looked up Nissan Almera and found a lovely hatchback one

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misdee · 20/05/2009 20:07

i'm a sucker for a nissan.

the tino might be out of budget

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:29

Just rung him about that Nissan and a Dihatsu Grand MOve which he said is ugly, but I made him look it up and he said it was alright actually lol.

He said if I keep moaning he will just buy anything and park it on my drive whilst I am on holiday.

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Fimbo · 20/05/2009 20:31

We have a Zafira which has been fab for us.

NeedaNewName · 20/05/2009 20:33

I love our Scenic - though wouldlike a slightly bigger car now, though only really for when we go camping or other long trips.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:34

Zafiras are out of my budget unfortunatly.

I am loving the Tino Misdee . Just found a couple for about £1250, so with a bit of bargaining and eating benas on toast for a month i could aford one of those.

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pinkmagic1 · 20/05/2009 20:35

peugeot 306, mostly under 1.4 so cheap to tax and insure, massive boot and you can pick up a decent one for just under £1000.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:36

Ah have spotted a problem with the Tinos, they all seem to be 1.8.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:37

Thanks Pinkmagic, I have those on my list, just need to actually look at one in the flesh.

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tattycoram · 20/05/2009 20:37

Why have you been warned off renault scenics? Just wondering as am in the market for a new car and thought they look nice

LibrasBiscuitsOfFortune · 20/05/2009 20:39

I have a nissan primera, it's an R reg and the ABS light is on and we are not sure whether it's an electrical fault or not but apart from that it's a great car and we bought it 18 months ago for £1300 so by now they must be in your price range.

misdee · 20/05/2009 20:39

my tino was a 1.6

get some insurence quotes on it just in case.

i loved my tino.

am hoping once dh hands the zafira back when his mobility agreement ends to get another tino.

herbietea · 20/05/2009 20:41

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Jux · 20/05/2009 20:41

If you can find a used Nissan Prairie grab it with both hands. (And sell it to me!! but you won't want to.)

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:43

Tatty - I started a thread on here asking about them and alot of people posted saying they were absolute rubbish, and to not touch them with a bargepole, old or new ones.

Can't seem to find any 1.6 Tinos Misdee, but will keep looking.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 20:44

Ah I like the Fiat Stilo, but i think they were too pricey for me.

I also love the Skoda Fabia, but again too pricey.

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NervousNutty · 20/05/2009 21:11

Thanks Herbie

I have heard good and bad things about Puntos but my brother has a Fiat (secento or something) and his is 10 years old now and has never had any problems.

I think Punto may be too small though.

Perhaps I should sell a child lol.

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sazm · 20/05/2009 21:55

how old are your kids??what size car seats do you need to fit in??
306's are nice little cars,much more spacious inside than a focus too,
i wouldn go for an escort as they are quite old,you could get a much better car for £1000
sarahxx

brazenhussy · 20/05/2009 22:22

Hi there, I might be a fair way away from you in Chester but I am selling my Ford Galaxy for just a donation to our local womans refuge.

It's a 1997 2.3 litre petrol with 11 months MOT and 6 months road tax.

CAT me if you are interested.

QueenFee · 20/05/2009 22:40

I drive an Skoda Octavia and the boot is massive. You can fit 3 seats in the back as long as it is the slightly newer model with 3 3 point seatbelts in the back (2000 on I think) If you got the estate it would be better for the dog too. I love mine.