£1500 Hatchback for my Mum, suggestions ?

[mug]

Hi

My mum and dad went out the other day and put a £60 deposit on a Fiat Stilo. I was a bit surprised because I thought my dad knew about cars but they just went out and whacked a deposit on it. They said the engine looked fine and the car looked nice lol. I know when I buy a car I'd do some research on it before hand.

My mum recently was involved in a car crash so the car would need give a sense of security and she wants a decent sized boot. Could any of you knowledgeable chaps grace me with some suggestions ?. From what I've gathered over the years its best to stick to the German or Jap brands.

Thanks,
Marcus

[God is a DJ]

my mate recently paid a similar amount for a vw polo saloon - its got a massive boot and its a lot bigger than the hatchback version. It shud last the course aswell.

[Hybrid]

Anything German Or Ford Focus.

[dav]

i would stick to german or jap car

[harryb]

peugeot 306!