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[cam.in.head]

il second that. girfriends sister has one.owned from new .no trouble at all. its only a basic 500 model but not to be confused with 70's or 80's fiat stuff.most things pretty reliable nowadays.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Japanese. Civic perhaps. Deffo avoid diesel of any flavour though!

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Very close friend of mine wrote off her 2012 Corsa Limited Edition last week, which she's had from new (lovely condition) too.

Insurance have given her just under £5k.

To cut a long story short she doesn't want to spent it all (intending to keep some behind for the next insurance premium!) and is looking to spend about £3,000 on something to drive around in.

Criteria - must be a hatchback as Estate too big but also can't be a roller skate due to the mileage it will do. Must be under a 1.8 for insurance purposes. Preferably a diesel as she does 100 miles a day round trip for work. Auto or manual are both fine. No requirement for any serious toys, but the usual safety features are desirable.

I'm erring towards an Astra (H)? of around 2009 Era with the 1.7CDTi manual. Or maybe a Focus 1.6 TDCi of the same era. Found some nice Audi A3's of slightly earlier vintage - also considered VW Golf but they all look battered, abused, chavved up, or silly money.

Any tips are most welcome, we are going shopping over the next few days

Derv and derv which is dead in the water.

Petrol is superior.

Did you read age and budget? Nope you just saw diesel

2006-14 era petrols are in the serious minority!

As I've mentioned before I've looked at 2013 Zaf Tourers. 1,000 + diesel examples, number of petrol? sub 30.

Yep......the mere word sent a shudder through my body.

[Viral_Jim]

Yep......the mere word sent a shudder through my body.

Presumably of near-orgasmic delight. 

[henryd]

Honda Jazz worth a look too

[STEMO]

Honda Jazz worth a look too

He said 24, not 124 Enery.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Yep......the mere word sent a shudder through my body.

Presumably of near-orgasmic delight. 

Not remotely orgasmic, Jimmy. More a shudder of despair.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Kia Ceed?  I had one of these for a little while a few years ago and it was a nice car if a little plasticky inside. 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-58-KIA-CEED-1-4-PRO-CEED-ZR-7-3D-104-BHP-/322513620531?hash=item4b174f4e33:g:jVEAAOSwGJlZFPnn

[Omegatoy]

huyandai ceed or I30,good cars! should be bale to get balance of waranty as its 7 years?

[STEMO]

huyandai ceed or I30,good cars! should be bale to get balance of waranty as its 7 years?

Hyundai don't make a ceed. Tee hee. 

[JamesV6CDX]

We went car shopping on Saturday and came away with an Audi A3 FSI 1.6 petrol. Absolutely mint and far nicer to drive than Astra or focus. I know my way round one mechanically reasonably well too. She's very pleased. Cheers for the tips

[Doctor Gollum]

Never mind...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

We went car shopping on Saturday and came away with an Audi A3 FSI 1.6 petrol. Absolutely mint and far nicer to drive than Astra or focus. I know my way round one mechanically reasonably well too. She's very pleased. Cheers for the tips

 

[New POD]

£1000 gets you a low mileage Mk4 astra 1.6 16V or 1.8 16V if you can find one.

I know where a W reg one with a genuine 2 owners and 35K will be available in September, and my wife will probably have it.

[Doctor Gollum]

£1000 gets you a low mileage Mk4 astra 1.6 16V or 1.8 16V if you can find one.

I know where a W reg one with a genuine 2 owners and 35K will be available in September, and my wife will probably have it.

Less will get you a much newer car