Need a New Car for My Mum

D4RK on 30/01/2020 - 18:18

Hi guys, hope everyone is doing well.
Today we sold my mums 2004 Ford Territory, it was a great reliable car and it was hard to let it go. However, since my brother has his P's we need something a bit more fuel efficient and easier to park.
Now the car we need to buy will be driven my both my mum and brother. My mum doesn't drive much, maybe once a fortnight, but she wants to something easy to drive and with a lot of space. She really liked the Ford since the interior was open and pretty spacious.
My brother just wants something that looks modern, with nice interior design. His favourite cars are all European, but obviously we can't buy anything like that.
Now the budget is pretty open, we sold the Ford for around 4k, but I'm pretty sure my parents are willing to add up to 3-4k on top, maybe more depending on the car.
It's obviously needs to be reliable, and easy to maintain. My dad has a tendency to spend a bit less on his cars. He currently still drives his LPG BA falcon with 350 000kms!
TL:DR
Need a 6k-10k car which is reliable, spacious and easy to park and handle being driven by my brother.
So what our options?

Thanks OzBargain 👍

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  • spackbace on 30/01/2020 - 18:19
    +8

    Need a 6k-10k car which is reliable, spacious and easy to park and handle being driven by my brother.

    Corolla

    /thread

    • jackinyourbox on 30/01/2020 - 18:50

      Totally agree

      • D4RK on 30/01/2020 - 19:20

        Corolla seems a little to small, I was thinking more a sedan type with a spacy interior.

        • spackbace on 30/01/2020 - 19:22
          +1

          Corolla comes in sedan

          But at the end of the day, isn't it just 1-2 people in the car?

          • Agarwal on 30/01/2020 - 19:36
            +7

            @spackbace: What about the start of the day, there might be more then?

        • brendanm on 30/01/2020 - 20:14
          +1

          Aurion

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 30/01/2020 - 18:29
    +2

    or Camry

    /thread

  • Mechz on 30/01/2020 - 18:37
    -1

    Mitsubishi ASX or similar.

    • cruiserbruiser on 30/01/2020 - 18:44
      +11

      Thanks Avis

      • Mechz on 30/01/2020 - 18:45
        +2

        I genuinely lol'd.

  • Tee Rex Arms on 30/01/2020 - 18:39
    +5

    Brother can have an opinion dependant on how much coin he’s chipping in

  • ShannonN on 30/01/2020 - 18:45
    +1

    However, since my brother has his P's we need something a bit more fuel efficient and easier to park.

    If your brother can't park a ford territory then he should hand back the license, brother needs better fuel economy drive a bit more sedately or cough more for fuel if he does more miles. You probably had the best car and got rid of it to pander to your brother?

    No mere sedan whatever the make is going to provide the space that mum loves and 10k won't get the more modern "fashionable" car brother wants

    mind you it's just my opinion, not a solution

    • Mechz on 30/01/2020 - 18:59

      To be fair the petrol Terrys are a bit thirsty. A newer diesel SZ would be ideal, kinda want one myself.

      • D4RK on 30/01/2020 - 19:18
        +1

        Fair point, but we mainly got rid of it since it drank alot of fuel. Before it was great , when my mum drove regularly and it was carrying 5-7 people. But now it's just too expensive to keep, especially as it's km's are increasing and usually carrying only 1 or 2 people.

  • fyeahm on 30/01/2020 - 18:46
    +3

    i30

    /thread

    • D4RK on 30/01/2020 - 19:19

      Actually a good shout, but a bit scared on its reliability and cost of repairs, our mechanic said to only buy Ford Falcons or Toyotas 😂

      • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 30/01/2020 - 19:35
        +2

        Because it's easy for them to work on. Not cheaper for you. Not easier in general. Just easy for them.

      • brad1-8tsi on 30/01/2020 - 20:04
        +3

        Actually a good shout, but a bit scared on its reliability and cost of repairs, our mechanic said to only buy Ford Falcons or Toyotas 😂

        I think your mech might be a bit narrow minded

      • pegaxs on 30/01/2020 - 20:33
        +7

        our mechanic said to only buy Ford Falcons

        Then you need to get a new mechanic.

    • kerfuffle on 30/01/2020 - 20:55

      Second the i30; I'm normally a Corolla person, but when I had the i30 as my hire car, it was the first car I actually would consider buying instead of another Corolla

      • MarsTitan on 30/01/2020 - 21:19

        Same another upvote for i30

      • [Deactivated] on 31/01/2020 - 07:51

        I third the i30, maybe the wagon for the extra space mum needs. Diesel or petrol engine, good reliability (FD autos were a bit funny when new but should all be fixed now). Goes well with price range.

  • Muzeeb on 30/01/2020 - 19:24
    +5

    He currently still drives his LPG BA falcon with 350 000kms!

    Still has a good 200k clicks in her

  • JimmyF on 30/01/2020 - 19:43
    +4

    However, since my brother has his P's we need something a bit more fuel efficient and easier to park.

    Why? Its your mothers car not his, tell your lazy brother to get his own car and pay for his own fuel.

    My brother just wants something that looks modern, with nice interior design. His favourite cars are all European,

    As above, he can buy his own car. Who cares what he wants.

    Need a 6k-10k car which is reliable, spacious and easy to park and handle being driven by my brother.
    So what our options?

    I think you mum would really like a Ford Territory, great reliable car, easy to drive and with a lot of space. I think she would really like the Ford interior as it is open and pretty spacious.

    • pegaxs on 30/01/2020 - 20:35

      Yeah…. but dayum, that fuel economy! Holy shit the Ford Territory was a thirsty beast.

      • JimmyF on 31/01/2020 - 09:27

        the Ford Territory was a thirsty beast.

        She only drives it once a fortnight so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

        • pegaxs on 31/01/2020 - 09:29

          Yeah, but the brother is now driving, so that means its probably going back to every day driving. Would have to mortgage the house to pay for fuel once Jr. start giving it a boot full.

          • JimmyF on 31/01/2020 - 09:34
            +3

            @pegaxs: Want a free car to drive, you pay for the fuel. Don't like that, get your own car. The 'brother' sounds like a spoilt brat to me.

            They are spending an extra $4k to buy a car so the brother saves money on fuel, that buys a lot of 'fuel' for mum on her fortnight drive.

            • pegaxs on 31/01/2020 - 09:36

              @JimmyF: "But I want a VW and I want it NOW!"

              They should have kept mum's car for her, and given the brother $3k shitter to ruin

              • JimmyF on 31/01/2020 - 10:34

                @pegaxs:

                They should have kept mum's car for her, and given the brother $3k shitter to ruin

                Agreed…. The brother is a P Plate, so highly likely they might have a few dings in the near future (based on statistics).

    • apsilon on 30/01/2020 - 21:00
      +3

      Exactly this. You sold your mums car, which was reliable and that your mum liked, only drove once a fortnight so fuel economy wasn't important all because it didn't suit your brother? That's bloody cold hearted.

  • Hithere on 30/01/2020 - 19:52
    +3

    Kia Cerato

    /thread

    • miwahni on 30/01/2020 - 23:38

      I picked one of these up as a hire car today while my car is getting some hail damage repaired. It reminds me of decaffeinated coffee.

  • brendanm on 30/01/2020 - 20:16
    +4

    Tell your brother to buy his own damn car.

  • Euphemistic on 30/01/2020 - 20:26

    What does ‘a lot of space’ mean? Does the vehicle need to carry lots of stuff, or just feel spacious for one or two people. There is a big difference between the two.

    Also, might seem harsh, but does your mum need extra space over the average person? Meaning a hatchback that is spacious for some may not feel big enough.

  • pegaxs on 30/01/2020 - 20:41
    +2

    Came for the Corolla/Camry/i30/Cerato suggestions. Faith in humanity, restored.

    Now, just waiting for the "VW Golf/Audi A4/Subaru WRX/Skoda Whocares/BMW 320i/etc" suggestions to turn up for shits and giggles.

    PS: Tell your brother to buy his own Euro shitbox.

    • RockyRaccoon on 30/01/2020 - 21:17

      Not only that will he also pay for the higher insurance costs? A P Plater in a BMW/Audi etc etc

      Sounds like he wants to go go go. Which to an insurance co is NO NO NO

  • brendanm on 30/01/2020 - 21:01
    +3

    I suggest a fiat. A fiat 500.

    • pegaxs on 30/01/2020 - 21:37
      +1

      Excellent choice!

      • brendanm on 30/01/2020 - 21:43

        They are very cute.

        • Euphemistic on 30/01/2020 - 22:43
          +1

          And have Fiat reliability which is leaps and bounds ahead of a Smart

          • pegaxs on 31/01/2020 - 09:30
            +1

            @Euphemistic: If only we knew someone who has owned both and could do a comparison for us…

            • spackbace on 31/01/2020 - 11:09
              +2

              @pegaxs: Who'd be stupid enough to do that, though?

    • Gnostikos on 06/02/2020 - 15:37

      I suggest a fiat. A fiat 500.

      Don't be excessive. A Reliant Robin clearly fits the bill without being needlessly over-sized.

  • hasselbladsnapper on 30/01/2020 - 21:16

    What about some variant of a Kia Sportage or the Mitzi ASX?, or if you have to, a Camry? but I can't stand them!.

    • brendanm on 30/01/2020 - 21:42
      +3

      Can't stand a Camry but likes the asx. Does not compute.

  • jimbobaus on 30/01/2020 - 21:55
    +3

    Territory and reliable in the same sentence….now I have seen everything.
    (Foolish enough to have owned two yes two territories in my time)

    • spackbace on 30/01/2020 - 23:06
      +1

      Yes, swap one 2004 car for another!

      • [Deactivated] on 30/01/2020 - 23:30

        Sounds like the 2004 was perfect for some but not for the young. Where is your heart at.

  • peteru on 31/01/2020 - 22:58

    Get them a moped each ;-)

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