+1 - Sorry Slim, I took out the Almera, no probs with the rest.... I would recommend the Toyota Corolla, Skoda Octavia, ... or Honda. All very reliable. Toyota will hold value better.
I took out the Almera
OK, not exactly glamorous, and dull to drive...
BUT
Good space, very good reliability, cheap to service, and due to a flooded market and the fact that they've stopped making them, a very good used bargain.
You should be able to get an 04 Almera for a lot less than your listed €7-8K. Downside of bargains obviously is heavy depreciation though.
Out of those listed by the way, I'd go for a Mazda3. Holds it's value better than a Focus and it's more reliable too - one of the most reliable cars on the road. Some don't like the looks - I'm not bothered.
+1 thanks, I had forgotten that one.... Skoda Fabia ...
Crap gearbox and clutch that go frequently and cost thousands to fix. Very unusual for them but as made in Sunderland is lacking in the usual superiority of the badge.
Know of 4 that have had the problem ranging from 2 to 6 years old. One dealer also did not sell to a freind when we went to look at it because of the problem on the test drive.
Citroen are the worst car on the market for depreciation..... soft car too, break down easily if abused in any wayMy old Citroen Xsara always very reliable and hold value well...traded up to C4 now.. make sure you get a good mechanic to give any car the once over before buying from private seller as there's no warranty..
Out of those listed by the way, I'd go for a Mazda3. Holds it's value better than a Focus and it's more reliable too - one of the most reliable cars on the road. Some don't like the looks - I'm not bothered.
Do you have a 3 and if so do you find the parts expensive like so many of the Mazdas.
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