Best small car for a golfer

[Stuey01]

To be fair there's not many cars smaller than Mondeo size that you can get clubs in without taking woods out of the bag.

This is true - not many - a mk2 focus will take them. I am happy to take the woods out as long as they will also go in the boot.

I really like the Fiesta, if it will take the clubs in the boot with the woods out then it could be a good option.

The answer is already sitting on your driveway.

Bog standard Ford Focus.

Starting to think this might have to be the answer. I was hoping for something smaller though. Will be buying one with a smaller engine this time though... petrol, insurance and tax on the ST170 is a lot for just a runaround.

 

[Basher]

Got an Astra.

If carrying I take the driver and woods out to get the bag in with driver on top right to bottom left.

If I have the trolley it's a case of dropping the seats. Lay the cart bag with all clubs in, top to bottom with trolley alongside.

Don't discount cars with drop down rear seats. They're very quick to sort and provide loads of room.

 

[HotDogAssassin]

How about a Smart Car?

 

[Stuey01]

I'm not discounting cars with drop down seats - I won't buy a car without them. I want the clubs to go in the boot so they can be left in there unseen by thieving toerags if needed.

I carry my clubs so no trolley to worry about.

 

[triple_bogey]

Best car for your needs is the Honda Jazz. Great reliability and space. Put the rears down (which is a doddle) and you have the space of a large estate. I find the Jazz is great fun to whizz around in regardless of its image.

 

[HughJars]

The answer is already sitting on your driveway.

Bog standard Ford Focus.

Even worse, he has an ST 170, so yes, the answer really is sitting on the driveway. I have an 8 year old 170, it's going nowhere, runs like new, garage (whose a fast ford spech) says it's one of the best he's ever seen, so what am I supposed to do?

 

[Stuey01]

Mine's knackered though Hughjars, if it was a minter it would be going nowhere. Great car, I've loved it. But mine is now getting very tired and is undeniably expensive to run.

 

[gripitripit]

Citroen C3.
I can get a trolley, cart bag and all clubs, shoes and more in mine.
The woods go corner to corner - only just but they fit.
All woods,hybrids come out of the bag, the rest stay in.
Despite what people say, we've had Citroens for years with no real issues

We got a C3 too. Hdi one. £30 a year road tax and 60 odd MPG. I just move front passenger seat forward and bag sits on floor behind it upright and without removing any clubs. It's a "52" plate with 167k on clock and no major issues.

 

[Oddsocks]

I'm in the same category as the op, looking at a 307 at the weekend for all the criterior mentioned,

She had a 206 and the would fit without woods in the bag, so I'm hoping the 307 would be about right:cheers:

 

[philly169]

I have a 56 plate Astra 5 door, I have a clic gear trolly that folds to a cube and my cart bag, normally it's easier to just drop the single seat and thread the bats through there, otherwise it's woods out and trolly on the seat. Was the same when I had a fiesta, unless you have a carry bag or leave your trolly in a locker you will struggle

 

[Lump]

Even worse, he has an ST 170, so yes, the answer really is sitting on the driveway. I have an 8 year old 170, it's going nowhere, runs like new, garage (whose a fast ford spech) says it's one of the best he's ever seen, so what am I supposed to do?

Enjoy it! I loved mine, only got rid to get a Clio 197.
I can fit a carry bag straight accross the boot of the clio (after taking out the hybrid and driver). It will fit in corner to corner with the hybrid in the bag but I don't like to stress the shaft, just in case really.

 

[Stuey01]

Clio
Fiesta
207
DS3, C3
Polo
Edit: I suppose I better look at a Jazz too (reluctantly but it does tick a lot of boxes...)

All on the shortlist, as it sounds like they will take my carry bag with the woods out, which is OK by me.

Thanks all.

 

[cookelad]

I'm in the same category as the op, looking at a 307 at the weekend for all the criterior mentioned,

She had a 206 and the would fit without woods in the bag, so I'm hoping the 307 would be about right:cheers:

My old 306 would take a carry bag with the woods in - is it too logical that a 307 would too?

 

[Oddsocks]

My old 306 would take a carry bag with the woods in - is it too logical that a 307 would too?

this is what im hoping, they would fit in her 206 find with woods out, but it didnt leave alot of boot space for other stuff, so im thinking the 307 should leave room for shoes and other bits such as brolley etc.

 

[NWJocko]

this is what im hoping, they would fit in her 206 find with woods out, but it didnt leave alot of boot space for other stuff, so im thinking the 307 should leave room for shoes and other bits such as brolley etc.

Wife had a 307 and it did fit the clubs in but......

If you are getting a diesel don't get the 1.6 (1.5?) as the turbo blows, I know from painful (and expensive) experience. Apparently it's a very common problem and once it happens the first time continues to blow, again through experience

The 2.0 diesels are fine allegedly but steer clear of the smaller ones.

 

[cookelad]

It's good to see someone else recommend taking your clubs when car shopping I've done this with every car until my current Focus (whoops!)

 

[gripitripit]

How about a Roomster?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ed/postcode/bs16rf/radius/60/page/1?logcode=p

 

[Oddsocks]

Wife had a 307 and it did fit the clubs in but......

If you are getting a diesel don't get the 1.6 (1.5?) as the turbo blows, I know from painful (and expensive) experience. Apparently it's a very common problem and once it happens the first time continues to blow, again through experience

The 2.0 diesels are fine allegedly but steer clear of the smaller ones.

i did expect that, ive ruled out the 90hop hdi and the 1,4 petrol as the 1.4 is basically the same engine as used in the 206, so im guessing in the bigger car will be underpowered.

Only considering the 110 hdi, or 1.6/2.0 petrol

if im honest i fancy the 2.0 petrol, still better on fuel than the 2.0 modeo , spec says i should get 45mpg on m/ways, if im lucky i get 30 from the mondy, but should still have some zip in it.

 

[Captain_Black]

Toyota Corolla
Toyota Auris
Nissan Almera
Nissan Note
Honda Civic
Honda Jazz

All the above will give years of trouble free, economical motoring.

If you buy a French car, then spend an extra £100 on AA membership, because it will come in handy!!

 

[Oddsocks]

Only prob with corolla is you can't find one thats done less than 90k