[omnipeasant]

My subaru died recently So I am trying to find a small car to replave her. Doesn't have to be 4x4 but needs to be able to climb our steep farm track. Could be a van or hatchback (dogs and lambs go in the back).

Any ideas? I am thinking Ford Ka, Vauxhall Corsa or we could run to a Subaru Forester if not too dear. Doesn't have to be spotless but must have MOT.

[tizaala]

You forgot to say AUTOMATIC....

[omnipeasant]

No Tiz it doesn't need to be automatic, just lighter on the clutch than our Diahtsu. Small hatch would be okay. I can drive a subaru legacy for instance.

[Small Farmer]

A small car for a tough life?  I'd look at the Kia range: it's improved dramatically of late, and comes with a seven year warranty.   

[Roxy]

My husband has just part ex'd our Toyota Rav 4 in for a Ford Ranger pick up.  We carried all sorts in the Toyota, with the seats down, but realised it was beginning to resemble a car boot sale in transit ....and we needed something bigger!!  It was not new, had a private plate on, but think it was P reg.  But, it ran well, and was automatic too!!
 
Not actually gone yet, we are still trying to get it looking as nice as when it came from the same garage its going back to .....but have yet to remove all the hay, straw, mud, animal hair and smells from the back
 
I was going to advertise it on here, but then found the garage would take it back,
 
 
 

[happy larry]

If its within your budget i know of a ford fusion 2, its on an o4 plate 20,000 genuine miles.It used to be driven by a disabled lady but due to ill health hasnt used it for some time,she wants £3000 for it but might take less.if i was in the position i would buy it but unfortunateley im skint

[Moleskins]

I've had two FREELANDERS second one goes tomorrow and I won't be having a third !!

[omnipeasant]

Thanks for the replies. No sorry my budget was up to £1000 Happy larry.

Good news though. Went to see a ford Ka van today ( didn't know they existed). Can get muddy dogs, sheep or bags of corn etc in the back, drives like a new car and all for a decent price. I felt sorry for the guy when we knocked the price down and refused to budge, but that comes from watching bargain hunt. " Is that your very best price!!!"  Poppy the JR terrirorist gave it a thorough going over, particularly the tyres and the deal was done.

[tizaala]

So , Steep farm track, front wheel drive, throw in mud, ice and snow in the winter, a bit of a load in the back , can I come and sell tickets ?

[bangbang]

With all this rain we're having would a Ford Kanoe not be a good choice?

[Small Farmer]

Oh dear!

[omnipeasant]

Oh yea of little faith Tizaala.