Need some help - everyday car

tuscan_thunder · Post by **tuscan_thunder** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:08 am

At 3k the only thing I would consider (for a commuter) would be a Focus 1.6. The 1.6 is the sweetest engine of the range and it's quite entertaining to drive.

Reliable, economical, cheap all round, good chassis, not an embarrassment to drive, it'll sell on very easily

The Hoff · Post by **The Hoff** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:26 am

..Mazda 6 diesel.. 2.0L 136bhp.. '02/'03 from £3400 on autotrader.

They're very good.. I've got a '04 Mazda6 TS (almost full option) 2.0L diesel with 35k.. £8500. Had Mazda's in the past and never had a single problem.

Bomb proof cars with a wee touch of style ,even if they are still a bit boring. Handling and performance very good, and quiet for a diesel.

Worth a look.

Cowan

thinfourth · Post by **thinfourth** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:28 am

Doesn't an S1 get decent to the gallon if driven easily?

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:33 am

45 mpg if you drive like me...

jamie · Post by **jamie** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:56 am

Dont fancy 180miles a day in an S1 - might end up hating Tango

deano15482 · Post by **deano15482** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:28 am

gotta agree with andy g
my mate has one of the gttdi and its very good.
lots of torque

Scotty C · Post by **Scotty C** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:36 am

A3 TDI

Scotty