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Recommend me a new car

whathousework? View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 06:40 PM Post #1
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So it looks like I could be in the market for a new car. Having had a cars outside the norm for the past few years, I have no idea what's around. I'd be looking for 4 doors, preferably a sedan and not hatchback or sport back, fuel efficiency not a huge concern, and not after a lightweight 'bubble' car I.e. the Getz or Nissan Micra. If second hand, prepared to spend up to about $15 000. If new, up to $25 000. I'm thinking the VW Polo, Golf, or Jetta, Corolla, Vectra, but have yet to do any in depth research. Recommendations please!

mumto3princesses View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 08:00 PM Post #2
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What about the Mazda 3 sedan? I bought a new mazda 3 last year and I LOVE it! (although I bought a hatch)

madmax1 View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 08:07 PM Post #3
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i have had a vw golf and polo when i was living in the UK. Have no car here at the moment. However I LOVE those cars. The Golf is bigger and bigger boot the polo barley fitted my pram. They are an easy drive, reliable and so freaking economical. I really miss my car

peachkoala View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 08:29 PM Post #4
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I have a VW jetta (diesel). I love it. Got it new and have had it for 5yrs now. Never had a problem. Boot is massive for a small car. Very comfortable to fit my family of four and have been known to stick the kids car seats next to each other and have an adult in the back seat with them. Fuel economy is great. I get around 800k's on a tank. Averages 6.9litres per 100k's. less if I did more longer distance driving.

whathousework? View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:07 PM Post #5
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Those replies don't help me decide! lol. I've just been drooling on the Mazda website and looking at the 3 with the SP25 luxury pack. Unfortunately, it takes me over budget but, compared to the Audi A4 I really really really want (again), it's considerably cheaper and therefore I may have a chance of swaying DH.

~chiquita~ View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:11 PM Post #6
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Another vote for Mazda 3.

Therese View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:12 PM Post #7
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I would either get a Mazda 3 or a VW Golf. Have fun deciding

allthiseffortpai... allthiseffortpaidoff View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:15 PM Post #8
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What about a small SUV? Nissan X-Trail, 0% finance - brand new. You said you didn't want hatch, so the Golf is out. Mum has Mazda 3 and it's very low, so for me, getting in and out at 37w pg and putting DD in and out, it's too hard. We've ended up with a Jeep Patriot $30k drive away and bought DH a 3yo Subaru Impreza ($15k)... We're happy with both.

FiveAus View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:16 PM Post #9
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Six months ago I bought a brand new Toyota Prius C. I had looked at various cars including the VW's, Subaru Impreza and a few others. I settled on the Prius C after much MUCH deliberation......my main aim was to use less fuel and the Prius definitely does that. It's also very technologically advanced and ypu get a lot of really cool stuff included. I use it to drive to work and back (around 40 kms per day on a country highway) and as a weekend runaround. I've been very, very happy with my choice, it's a beautiful car.

whathousework? View Member Profile	11/01/2013, 09:19 PM Post #10
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QUOTE (allthiseffortpaidoff @ 11/01/2013, 09:15 PM) What about a small SUV? Nissan X-Trail, 0% finance - brand new. You said you didn't want hatch, so the Golf is out. Mum has Mazda 3 and it's very low, so for me, getting in and out at 37w pg and putting DD in and out, it's too hard. We've ended up with a Jeep Patriot $30k drive away and bought DH a 3yo Subaru Impreza ($15k)... We're happy with both. My bold. We already have a touring 4wd, so don't need another SUV-type vehicle. Re Jeep: I currently have a Jeep Wrangler and the company, dealer have all put us off ever buying another Jeep again! But thanks for the suggestion

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