Lann 10,846 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hello! As the title suggest we are looking to get a secondary car once my oldest gets her licens. I do not know much about those type of cars, but we are looking a something in the size of a Blista or Club. I figured I ask in here to see if we can get some ideas and advice. Looking to spend about £$ 10k. Priority is: Safety Reliabilty Price 5 seater As much as I am fighting the idea of a fun fast sporty car with 200+hp and 4wd, we will not go that way (this time). Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beez 5,091 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Mini Cooper non-S model. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryannosaurusRex 1,173 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 VW Polo Peugeot 208 Opel Corsa Hyundai i10 Suzuki Swift or most other Japanese marques - Nissan Micra, Honda Jazz Ford Fiesta Seat Ibiza So many! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Ford Fiesta. Skoda Fabia. VW Polo. Renault Clio. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFox2000unit 226 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 As a mechanic who works daily on all of these cars, I would recommend...... NONE OF THEM! Walk. Trust me. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 2019 mazda 3? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryannosaurusRex 1,173 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Lann said: 2019 mazda 3? I’d class the Mazda 3 more as a small family car than a compact, but it is said to be a very good car. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 hours ago, TheFox2000unit said: As a mechanic who works daily on all of these cars, I would recommend...... NONE OF THEM! Walk. Trust me. 🤣 Is there a reliable smaller car? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumi6581 839 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 16 hours ago, TheFox2000unit said: As a mechanic who works daily on all of these cars, I would recommend...... NONE OF THEM! Walk. Trust me. 🤣 what do you drive, Fox? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFox2000unit 226 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Schumi6581 said: what do you drive, Fox? A horse Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatManDoza 3,474 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) Not a fiat 500, horrible hateful machines, should all be grouped together and set on fire to rid us of the horribleness of their being Edited April 29, 2021 by CatManDoza 1 Quote 50% Cat 50% Man 110% Bellend Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,198 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 My Fiesta was a pretty good car. Definitely recommend it but be sure to go for the 1.0 100hp Ecoboost engine. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFox2000unit 226 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 14 hours ago, Fido_le_muet said: My Fiesta was a pretty good car. Definitely recommend it but be sure to go for the 1.0 100hp Ecoboost engine. They are notorious for blowing engines. Something wrong with the cooling system, too. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-233822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 I have been looking at these, a Mazda 3 or VW Golf. Any thoughts on those or better alternatives? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmurko 7,622 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 I've been looking for a used car, something similar as you, for myself as well lately, though a few years older (closer to 10 years old) and have narrowed my selection to either a Ford C-Max, Toyota Auris, Mazda 3 (a generation older thanyours above) or even a Peugeot 308, Opel Astra or Citroen C4 Picasso. Something reliable-ish, not expensive to maintain, mostly to be able to drive to work (15min commute) that can also get me uphill in snowy condition (living in rural hilly area has its "perks"). Almost certain it will be a diesel. I could opt for a Volvo V50 of about the same age for similar price, but am hesitant about the upkeep costs on top of more expensive insurance/road tax because of its power. Same goes for any Mercedes (A/B class) or BMWs (3), eventhough they are available for similar money. Quote S U N D A Y R A C I N G L E A G U E Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 hours ago, zmurko said: I've been looking for a used car, something similar as you, for myself as well lately, though a few years older (closer to 10 years old) and have narrowed my selection to either a Ford C-Max, Toyota Auris, Mazda 3 (a generation older thanyours above) or even a Peugeot 308, Opel Astra or Citroen C4 Picasso. Something reliable-ish, not expensive to maintain, mostly to be able to drive to work (15min commute) that can also get me uphill in snowy condition (living in rural hilly area has its "perks"). Almost certain it will be a diesel. I could opt for a Volvo V50 of about the same age for similar price, but am hesitant about the upkeep costs on top of more expensive insurance/road tax because of its power. Same goes for any Mercedes (A/B class) or BMWs (3), eventhough they are available for similar money. Maybe a Subaru, to get 4wd. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumi6581 839 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Lann said: Maybe a Subaru, to get 4wd. They nice but f*cking expensive over here... Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Dacia Duster the 4wd version is excellent in snow and cheap! Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmurko 7,622 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Subaru's are a little more expensive or you need to get a few years older car to meet the same budget. Though if someone has some spare "change", I wouldn't mind one of these.I'm pretty sure it can handle a little bit of snow uphill... 😄 2 1 Quote S U N D A Y R A C I N G L E A G U E Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido_le_muet 5,198 Posted September 19, 2021 Share Posted September 19, 2021 And looks slightly better than a Duster 😅 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 A bit expensive, but best looking one so far imo. Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schumi6581 839 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 19 hours ago, Lann said: A bit expensive, but best looking one so far imo. 187.500 kr !? That's like a billion Euros right? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236420 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidCore89 7,404 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Schumi6581 said: 187.500 kr !? That's like a billion Euros right? Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lann 10,846 Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 I only do this currency. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.rockstarsocialclub.net/forums/topic/22622-compacts-what-to-buy-as-a-secondary-car/#findComment-236426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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