car buying

[AnswerStace]

my partner and i want to buy a second hand car. we only have �4000, but need something reliable that doesn't cost the earth to maintain(second child on way) also needs to have 5 doors. any recomendations.

[Buenchico]

I drive a Proton and, like everyone else I meet who drives one, I love it for 'value for money'. (I don't claim that Protons are 'fashionable' or 'exciting'. They're certainly not -but they don't cost a lot to buy, insure, run or repair. They're also incredibly reliable).

For an idea of prices, check out these classified ads on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-04-Proton-Wira-LUX- 1-5-5-Doors-Hatchback-GOLD_W0QQitemZ3001122239 77QQihZ020QQcategoryZ108779QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-04-Proton-Wira-LUX- 1-5-5-Doors-Hatchback_W0QQitemZ300107527485QQi hZ020QQcategoryZ108779QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Chris

[kramer81]

http://www.reliabilityindex.co.uk/trends3.html ?apc=3128339010848601

[markja]

skoda - - octavia or fabia are good value. ( not the felicia. )
not fashionable but good.
check the octavia hasn't been 'minicabed'.

[AnswerStace]

thanks for all your answers, especially kramer81.

[kramer81]

you're welcome

[almo3534]

a 4 door focus is ideal cheap to run an doesnt have any comman faults hope this helps