Another what car question

[chellie]

Thinking ahead we may have to replace our old car next year. Must have room for two sets of clubs plus two stewart trollies. Ideally without the faff of having to drop seats to get everything in. It's usually just us two adults although do use it for outings with daughter and grandaughter. Won't be buying brand new as neither of us are that bothered about having the latest car. Also want cheap car tax Anyone give me any pointers as to what we should be looking at. Thanks in advance

 

[DappaDonDave]

Audi RS6...

No budget given...

 

[MadAdey]

Give people some kind of budget and sort of car you want, maybe more help can be given. If I was asking it would be something along the lines of:

around 10k, German, no estate cars, decent performance but good fuel economy.

see the difference?

 

[chellie]

Oops Budget around £10k. Want a reliable car with low car tax and good fuel economy. Only the odd motorway journey as most driving is just around town and to the golf club. Main thing is getting all the golf stuff in easily. Could we do this without having to get an estate?

Does that help at all.

 

[MadAdey]

Audi A6 saloon with 2.0 TDi engine. About £160 a year tax and over 46 MPG. Plenty of boot space for golf kit.

 

[Aztecs27]

Ford Mondeo Titanium or Titanium X...3 or 4 years old. Cheap to tax, enough room in the boot to hold a global conference and all the toys and comfort you'll ever need.

 

[Liverbirdie]

Skoda Octavia and a Mazda 6 have mahoosive boots. The Skoda is very good economically on fuel, probably get a 1 year old one as well. The Skoda Superb is also a cracking car, but not sure on boot size.

 

[chellie]

Thanks all

 

[medwayjon]

Octavia

£105 Road Tax

Over 56mpg

I just sold one on a 10-plate with 59k for £6495

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Skoda Octavia and a Mazda 6 have mahoosive boots. The Skoda is very good economically on fuel, probably get a 1 year old one as well. The Skoda Superb is also a cracking car, but not sure on boot size.

New style Superb has a bigger boot than the Octavia and is a cracker off a car. Audi A6 in disguise for a lot less money. If you don't want a car as big as them look at the new shape Honda Civic, I have never seen a car with the space used as well as that. The boot size is incredible.

 

[Lump]

Diesels and run abouts do not mix well.
What sort of mileage do you think you'll do? You'll pay extra for a diesel engine when it may not be finically the correct choice.

 

[MadAdey]

To be honest most cars will get all your kit in. I have a Mercedes c-class sport coupe (2 door hatchback model). I can get my big trolley bag and motto caddy in the back without putting the seats down, I just have to take my woods out my bag.

 

[guest100718]

C4 Grand picasso. 60mpg 135 tax. massive boot.

 

[triple_bogey]

2-3 year old Honda Jazz...........Best folding seats in the business. Feels big but small enough to dart around town/city.
Cheap tax and servicing and reliability that puts most cars to shame.

 

[chellie]

Thanks again everyone.

Mileage is under 7000 a year and most are short journeys. Diesel wouldn't be a good option then I take it. Currently driving an 20 year old Mazda 323, which although very sound mechanically and no rust on it, is showing it's age as laquer is coming off the paintwork in patches. We are also sick and fed up of having to drop seats to get everything in. Suppose it's a bit of a catch 22 - cars running well so why swap it and spend money but then a newer one will be better due to lower running costs

 

[Deleted member 17920]

If you are doing 7000 miles a year then a diesel is a waste of time, you pay a premium for a diesel engine and you won't recoup the costs for a very long time. You will get a lot newer car for your money with a petrol. For 10k you can actually get a good new car for that.

 

[chellie]

For 10k you can actually get a good new car for that.

Didn't realise that, so thanks. Never had a new or even nearly new car before.

 

[Kellfire]

It makes me laugh how many people factor in the tax (a tiny amount in the grand scheme of the car) when deciding what car to buy. It's going to amount to about three full tanks of fuel maximum!

 

[Robobum]

....... I just have to take my woods out my bag.

That does my head in.

Audi A6 saloon has been the only motor where I haven't had to push a seat down or do the above.

 

[richart]

That does my head in.

Audi A6 saloon has been the only motor where I haven't had to push a seat down or do the above.

We got three golfers, three suitcases, and three golf travel bags in one, and only had to lower one of the bag seats. The boot is massive. Not as nice as my Alfa though.