Right some of you may have seen my thread the other day about my bro-in law's vectra lunching it'self

He needs a replacement


Needs to be auto as he has spinabifida ( sp ) and cant do manuals, I know nowt about autos so whats relaible and whats not......doesnt need to be fast or showy but a good reliable motor.

Needs to be as new as poss, at least Focus sized and hopefilly with under 50K on the clock for £5k, £5.5 at an absolute push

What do you guys recommend?

 

The mother-in-law gave us her Audi A4 TDi auto when she emigrated - Was a good solid reliable car. Was a bit of a slug to drive at it was the 90bhp one, but would definitely recommend one for someone who wanted an A-to-B car.

 

My wife can only drive autos as well...... We stick with Vauxhalls and have been 100% reliable so far, some cars seem to suffer with really weak gear boxes when in automatic trim, Vauxhall seem to be pretty much bullet proof.
I even took my wifes Astra 1.8 16v round Bedford Autodrome last year.....lol

You can get a 2006 1.8 16v Astra for £5500 or a 2006/2007 1.9CDTi Vectra for around £5500


Steve

 

Thanks guys

 

Honda would be my choice, they make excellent autos.

 

Any Focus or bigger sized Honda auto's under 50k miles and £5 Grand?

 

what about a focus?

 

Some like THIS.

 

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...cleRegLetter=Y

or any similar 3 or 5 Series. They're the ONLY cars I'd consider within those parameters

 

prob no good in the slightest but ive got a automatic picasso 54 plate cat d v light prev damaged for £2250 59k , never hurts to mention it

 

You won't be dissapointed with the autobox in a BMW providing you have at least the 2.5 litre engine - any smaller engine and its working hard all the time - the autobox in my 4.4 Sport is amazing, never thought I would like an Auto but I am delighted with it

 

I couldn't agree more with regards to engine size and auto box. I've had the pleasure of driving a Jeep Cherokee 4.0 and Honda Legend 3.2 and they're brilliant, just seamless power. I've also had the displeasure of driving an Astra 1.6, I'm still mentally scarred.

 

Gracie i tried tell everyone before auto is better for 95% of everday driving. I loved my 330d in auto. tbh once i can afford half decent car again it will be another 3ltr derv mated to auto box So relazing and lasy, love it!