08-05-2007, 19:44
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New Car
My stoopid Rover had finally tipped me over the edge- one too many breakdowns and problems, so i'm selling it. Which of course raises the question... what car should i buy?
I test drove a Honda Civic (6th Gen 1.6 sport) today and was very impressed. Only downfall is that the rear visibility is poor.
I want something of the same size or smaller, and i'm looking at around 2-5 years old for it to fit into my price bracket.
Now, I will never buy another Rover, but what alternatives would people suggest to the Civic?
Due to my age i can't really afford the insurance on anything more than a 1.6, but like a car that can move a bit. I do a mixture of long journeys and short runs, so a good all rounder is what i'm after.
What would people recommend/ avoid?
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08-05-2007, 19:47
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Re: New Car
How about the Fiesta Zetec S? Insurance group is 7, which isn't too bad, and is pretty nippy. Looks gorgeous in blue if I can say that without sounding feminine  
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08-05-2007, 19:49
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Re: New Car
I quite like the Skoda Fabia, best thing is its volkswagen
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08-05-2007, 19:51
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Re: New Car
Sorry but you voluntarily drive a Rover at the ripe old age of what? 
As Gav has pointed out Fiestas are a good choice and are not expensive to run or maintain.
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08-05-2007, 19:57
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Re: New Car
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Originally Posted by Gavin
How about the Fiesta Zetec S? Insurance group is 6, which isn't too bad, and is pretty nippy. Looks gorgeous in blue If I can say that without sounding feminine |
hmm... had considered a Fiesta, but i would have to remove that huge ugly stereo Ford seem so fond of. AFAIK the Zetec S is only available in 3 door... and i see now that i neglected to mention that i want a 5 door car
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and yes you sound feminine.
as feminine as i did when i was looking at the civic earlier and the salesman asked me what i thought- "I don't like red".
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08-05-2007, 19:59
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Re: New Car
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Originally Posted by Chris W
hmm... had considered a Fiesta, but i would have to remove that huge ugly stereo Ford seem so fond of. AFAIK the Zetec S is only available in 3 door... and i see now that i neglected to mention that i want a 5 door car
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and yes you sound feminine.
as feminine as i did when i was looking at the civic earlier and the salesman asked me what i thought- "I don't like red". |
How much have you got to spend?
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08-05-2007, 20:00
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Re: New Car
7k tops. Ideally more like 5k though.
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08-05-2007, 20:46
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Re: New Car
I've got a Grande Punto. It's an absolutely cracking wee car with a surprising amount of room inside and a pretty large boot.
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08-05-2007, 20:54
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Re: New Car
Hopefully on Friday i pick up my 55 plate Mondeo Ghia X
Got loads of stuff only £12k
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08-05-2007, 21:09
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Re: New Car
Vauxhall Astra's are pretty good, mind you I am biased as I drive one
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08-05-2007, 21:13
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Re: New Car
seat leon?
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08-05-2007, 21:17
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Re: New Car
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Hopefully on Friday i pick up my 55 plate Mondeo Ghia X
Got loads of stuff only £12k
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Well done give your self a pat on the back
Shall i post my cars 
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08-05-2007, 21:49
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Re: New Car
you'll probably laugh, but continuing on from the Honda Civic test drive, have you thought about an Honda Jazz.
Just we had one until recently, (when we got a new Civic  ) - and it was probably the most versatile & reliable car we have ever had.
- 'sporty' it is not, although the engine management includes twin spark & a modicum of variable valve timing - get 50mpg if you are gentle, but a definite, little 'kick' in the higher rev range. The worst thing is a bit of body roll in tight corners, which doesn't improve the under-steer, but it feels like a 'bigger' car on a motorway - obviously a compromise
The seating & storage options are brilliant, both back seats go down (flat), or split 2/3. Also the rear seat backs can stay up, and the rear seat scuttles can be folded back, giving a very useful load space behind the front seats, with the boot still fully available. (because it doesn't have the seats folded into it, this configuration offers an improved vertical clearance & lower sill, compared to the boot).
You can probably tell we quite liked it
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08-05-2007, 21:54
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Re: New Car
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Originally Posted by Chris W
Only downfall is that the rear visibility is poor.
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Since when have you been a woman
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Quote:
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Hopefully on Friday i pick up my 55 plate Mondeo Ghia X
Got loads of stuff only £12k
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How does that relate to the OP's 5-7k budget?
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08-05-2007, 21:54
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Re: New Car
Volkswagen POLO/GOLF... get it from www.cargiant.co.uk <<< thats its website, and its based in WHITECITY in London. [I think its there ]
Best prices, great condition!
We bought our 53 reg Nissan Almera from there. £5.5k with only 6000 on the clock!!! this was like over a year ago now tho
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