Autoblog-advice: safe and spirited hatchback for €5000
Posted on 30-04-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 85 Comments”
Everyone remembers his first car. In 99% of cases it was a hopeless piece look where you are, but what in love with. The zesdehands car has you for the first time actually automobile freedom.
Nevertheless, your first real car is maybe even more fun. This was the first car where you have a substantial amount to have in lieu of a three meijer and an apple pie for the judge.
Get acquainted with Matthijs. He reads Autoblog.nl with a lot of fun, and so are the opinions. Matthijs is looking for his first ‘real’ car. At this time, he drives a Ford Fiesta from 1999, but he want a lot of young and, especially, safer car. A little spice is also not away, 100hp or more is desired. The also do not have seniors car to a good driveability is very welcome.
Before we go any further with the advice, first, the most famous table of this webpage:
Current /previous cars:Ford Fiesta (1999)
Sale / lease:Sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€ 5.000
Annual mileage:7.000 – 9.000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:looking to a safer and younger car
Composition Of Household:2 Adults
Preferred brands /models:Ford Fiesta
No-go models / brands:Not Opel fan. Not a fan of Asians. BMW does not fit.
That in mind, considering, went the full AB editors out to be a nice car to search for Matthijs.
Renault Clio 1.6 16v Initiale:
The Clio III was a huge leap forward compared to the II. The Clio was a lot more mature and most of all: safer. It is not the most sporty car, but a pleasant companion. For 5k, you can Initial find, then you have all the necessary options: panoramic roof, climate control, nice wheels, good stereo: everything you need. The 1.6 engine is fine on the task is calculated. Check out the Autoblog Advice.
Ford Fiesta S 1.6:
A kind of ST-Light. The Fiesta S has a firmer suspension and sport seats, but the engine is a regular 1.6, not the thirsty 2 litre. Drive is really a strong point of the Fiesta, because it’s a party in the bends. You may provide something of comfort, but you keep it there feel free. The S you don’t see very much, so a Futura or Ultimate Edition is a good option: that are also completely equipped.
Mini Cooper:
Safety and fine control, something BMW is very good. It is clear that the brand with the propeller you do not. Not a problem, because under the name Mini are fantastic cars built. Good seating position, excellent chassis and good safety features. Completely free of errors, the Mini is not, so check out these points. Advantage is that you get a lot of choice in your budget, and that it’s a pretty timeless design. Make sure that the equipment is satisfactory, some are well, others quite bare.
Seat Ibiza FR 1.8 20VT:
The fastest of the Seats are called always Cupra, but underneath there are still a few great versions, including the FR. According to the marketing stands for Formula Racing, and that is exactly what has nothing to do with this Seat. The Ibiza FR is actually a Polo which is better and it actually also is. The 1.8 T engine is great in performance, without the consumption enormously high. If you tuningsplannen, this is a good basis. Is this too much of the good, then it is a 1.6 Sport is also still an option, but we would certainly not preferable to the Fiesta 1.6.
Smart ForFour 1.5 Sportstyle:
The styling should be your thing, but if the safety thing is you can’t to Smart. They are specialists in the field of living from a crash. The ForFour is also technically a Mitsubishi Colt (they were built in Born) so not as much to do with the tweezittertjes, on the mischievous appearance. The are nice cars to drive, but make sure that you have at least the 1.5 under the hood. The 1.1 is heavily under-motorized (and to think that there is also 1.0 was), the 1.3 makes more noise. In terms of airbags is fine, most also have air conditioning. It is something different.
Peugeot 207 XS 1.6 VTI Pack:
The competitor for the Clio. Also compared to the predecessor, the 207 one size large and heavier. This means that there is now decent to sit in and the safety level is. For 5k, you can also a lot of 206+ models find that there seem to be, but in terms of security a decade older. The VTI engine is a glory in the handling, though there are a few dots where you need to be careful. The XS 1.6 Pack is nice and sporty decorated and equipped with all logical extras.
Fiat Grande Punto 1.4 T-Jet Sport:
Favorietje under the ‘reacreeps’. Not without reason, because they look above average. The design is already 11 years old, but is absolutely not cheesy. In fact, the older models seem to be fresher than the facelifted copies. In terms of driving more in the direction of the French duo than the Fiesta or Mini. As good as the Punto absolutely not. On the other hand, the engine however is a nice transistor. Early in the lesson and pulls us through. Punto’s are generally more complete than the German competition, so do your favor and go for the fullest within the budget. Another advantage: thanks to the ‘brilliant’ strategy of FCA is the Punto still new sold, so you do not drive in an old model around.
Citroen C2 VTS 1.6 16v:
The successor of the legendary Saxo VTS. The C2 is significantly more car, but it is still a kwikzilverig throw and drop his toys. Make sure that you have the VTS, not the VTR. The VTR has 15hp less (falls on him to life) and a ‘Sensodrive’ automatic mode (is not live). The VTS is vinniger and has a manual gearbox. The handling is typical French hatchback: a nimble and tight without becoming uncomfortable. A typical car where you with a big grin from get, however, is significantly less mature than the options above. The VTS was not delivered after the facelift.
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