My budget is €6,000 - I'd like a reliable and efficient car!

I am looking for a reliable, efficient and economical car within a maximum budget of €6,000. Any ideas?

 Not asking for much am I?! :D

Sean Neilon

Dec 2012 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Sean,

I don't think you're asking for too much actually, so long as you don't mind a car that's a few years old. There's plenty of choice at that price point. You've not told us how big a car you need or how far you drive each year so we're keeping an open mind there, but only shortlisting diesel saloons and hatchbacks. Options include:

- Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi

- Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi

- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi

- Nissan Note 1.5 dCi

- Peugeot 407 1.6 HDi (only if it has a full service history)

- Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI

Come back to us if you need help narrowing things down further.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D