Chubbs
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Im starting some car shopping at the moment, looking to buy in the next few months. Is there any car buffs you guys would recomend looking at.
Ive been looking at getting either an Audi a3, VW Golf, or a BMW 3 series
Looking at spending no more that 7k so will need to be second hand but no more that 3/4 years
Looking at something reasonably nippy, reliable and not a ton to run.
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Arriba
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« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:15:29 » |
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none you mention are cheap to run.and damn expensive when they go wrong
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Peter Venkman
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:17:03 » |
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Go for a Turbo Diesel model if you want cheap to run.
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:26:10 » |
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Whatever you do don't go for a passat they're a living nightmare when they go wrong and can be very expensive,most seem to have a fault with the abs aswell.
I would go for toyota one of the most reliable cars going in my opinion.
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:27:47 » |
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Likewise, but my requirements are...
Estate car
Looking for lots of space
Ideally no more than 18 months old
Budget of £12k-£13k
Several trips to Scotland per year, so comfortable (& hopefully economical) over long distances
Thanks.
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:28:25 » |
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none you mention are cheap to run.and damn expensive when they go wrong
What he said. Just paid 230 Euro (about £200 ish) for 1 tyre for my A3. To be fair costs seem cheaper in mainland Europe than the UK. I paid approx 400 Euro for Audi to service my car last year. |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:31:21 » |
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If you want some fun get a BMW 330i Coupe.
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:39:56 » |
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Get one of those little Indian cars for a laugh,
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Peter Venkman
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:45:22 » |
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Likewise, but my requirements are...
Estate car
Looking for lots of space
Ideally no more than 18 months old
Budget of £12k-£13k
Several trips to Scotland per year, so comfortable (& hopefully economical) over long distances
Thanks.
I got a 56 plate 1.3cdti Astra, they do the estate version as well, it will pull 120mph and I can get from Chard in Somerset to Dundee on under a tank full of diesel about £55, I know cos I do it 4 times a year. |
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From the station at Colchester
To the cells of Warrington
From the services at Leicester
To the slums of Northampton
We travel over England
And one day Europe too
Cos we all follow the Swindon
We're the famous Town End crew.
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:47:30 » |
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Likewise, but my requirements are...
Estate car
Looking for lots of space
Ideally no more than 18 months old
Budget of £12k-£13k
Several trips to Scotland per year, so comfortable (& hopefully economical) over long distances
Thanks.
ford mondeo diesel estate? should tick all the boxes |
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:53:07 » |
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Get one of those little Indian cars for a laugh,
Tata |
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we've been to Aberdeen, we hate the Hibs, they make us spew up, so make some noise,
the gorgie boys, for Hearts in Europe.
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:56:23 » |
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Thanks chaps.
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:59:09 » |
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Likewise, but my requirements are...
Estate car
Looking for lots of space
Ideally no more than 18 months old
Budget of £12k-£13k
Several trips to Scotland per year, so comfortable (& hopefully economical) over long distances
Thanks.
Any Vauxhall diesel estate will fit the bill. The new Insignia's are very nice, but a bit above your bidget at £16k for nearly new second hand. |
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Arriba
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, August 26, 2009, 10:59:24 » |
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what car.parkers etc offer good reviews on cars,price depreciation,running costs etc,etc.worth a look i'd say before taking the plunge
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