Hi All,

I guess this would be directed at Siena or anyone else with useful advice on buying a used car in the UK

I am looking for a reliable car for primarily work use - a 35-40min commute each way 5 days a week, but since I'm fairly tall, I don't think the compact cars prevalent here would be comfortable for extended use day to day.

My price range would be between 1000-2000 pounds, and I'm looking for 'fair' mileage (50-70k), 98 and upwards model year and reasonably low/moderate maintenance costs.

Now because I'm coming from abroad, I learn I won't be able to drive a manual as yet, unless I do a British driving test, which I am not inclined to do now. Besides, given the fact that its on the other side of the road and all, I would be looking for auto transmission.

Right, so I have been looking at a few VW Golfs, and Peugeot 306's and the like, but the prices seem steep. Am I being unrealistic in my expectations or do I just need to search more thoroughly?

Contributions would be most appreciated.

debosky:

Hi All,

I guess this would be directed at Siena or anyone else with useful advice on buying a used car in the UK

I am looking for a reliable car for primarily work use - a 35-40min commute each way 5 days a week, but since I'm fairly tall, I don't think the compact cars prevalent here would be comfortable for extended use day to day.

My price range would be between 1000-2000 pounds, and I'm looking for 'fair' mileage (50-70k), 98 and upwards model year and reasonably low/moderate maintenance costs.

Now because I'm coming from abroad, I learn I won't be able to drive a manual as yet, unless I do a British driving test, which I am not inclinded to do now. Besides, given the fact that its on the other side of the road and all, I would be looking for auto transmission.

Right, so I have been looking at a few VW Golfs, and Peugeot 306's and the like, but the prices seem steep. Am I being unrealistic in my expectations or do I just need to search more thoroughly?

Contributions would be most appreciated.

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Debosky, you price and model year are very realistic.

The options are varied and endless, even for an auto with climate control, and all the trimmings.
You can contact me via YIM (in my profile) when you're ready.

Thanks.