Have you looked at any KIA motors? C'eed or RIO, they have the added bonus of the 7 year warranty, which can be transferred I believe?
Also, Hyundai, KIA's sister company?
Still looking for a car but have looked at the finances and can stretch to £5.5k. She said she wants something focus sized, been scouring with 25 miles. Seen 2 potentials. A 2012 Leon (VW engine but needs the cambelt changing) or 2012 astra . Been looking at the Hondas and other Japanese cars but they seem to be a year or 2 older. The missus is also worried about diesel given all the environmental stuff in the news, but doing 20k per annum it seems a no brainer to me. Bloody minefield! Any other recommendations 25/30 miles from cov more than welcome!
Used Seat Leon Hatchback 1.6 Tdi Cr Ecomotive Cr S 5dr in Tamworth, Staffordshire | Kinsall Green Garage
Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi 16v Active 5dr
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That's a good point. She doesn't really, but you don't know how many others will follow suit.Does she go into many cities? Birmingham for example are due to introduce a “clean air zone” from the beginning of next year which means older diesels (pre-2016 I think it is) would incur a charge to enter. Other cities already planning to introduce similar. If it is the case, may be worth avoiding diesel.
Does she go into many cities? Birmingham for example are due to introduce a “clean air zone” from the beginning of next year which means older diesels (pre-2016 I think it is) would incur a charge to enter. Other cities already planning to introduce similar. If it is the case, may be worth avoiding diesel.
They might be a bit long in the tooth......
Do you pretend you're Clifton, or embrace Brownsover?
I embrace Brownsover :emoji_thumbsup:
Although some neighbours refer to us as Strawberry Fields or Avon Park :happy:
Just add driving gloves, flat cap, Daily Mail and box of tissues on the parcel-shelf. Job's a gooden!I don't ever limit myself to close to home. You can save 1k or more doing a bigger search.
Just bought a car for the dogs to go in. Volvo V70 D5 new shape 2008. Valued £5,300 paid £2990. Excellent condition and low mileage compared to the vast majority of them. And nearly sky blue colour. Had to travel to Bolton for it. Standard 183bhp but will be getting remapped. Should end up about 235bhp. And about 700 miles to a tank of fuel.
So I have now officially bought an old man's car
which colour are you going for?I've placed an order for a new Suzuki Vitara AWD. Collecting in May.
Strawberry Fields? Oh, you mean Newton
I'm actually enjoying driving it. Most seem to think they will burn me off at the lights. Not come second yetJust add driving gloves, flat cap, Daily Mail and box of tissues on the parcel-shelf. Job's a gooden!
The missus car just had a service and mot. It's a mk1 focus 2004, 1.6 petrol with 90k miles. Had to get the brakes sorted to get it through the MOT, but it really needs the timing belt doing, new battery, fuel filter, and some other stuff, circa £500 on top of the £420 I've just spent.
We're just trying to weigh up if its worth it or whether it's best to get rid and get a new used car circa £2-3k as the current car is only worth about £700. I'm a bit worried that after 4-5 years of being lucky with it, its now going to be one thing after another and be a right drain ££££.
Would welcome your advice. I'm a bit rubbish with cars.
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Other than the Toyota diesel that is. Be very careful. My Toyota is diesel. But the engine was replaced by Toyota out of warranty and at 86,000 because of the faults their diesels had. All they needed was 80% service history and less than 10 years old. Don't touch one without the replacement engine. If you want to take the gamble on one that hasn't had the replacement engine take off the cap to where the water coolant goes. Look at the lid and put your finger into the water (But not when hot@stupot07 one brand I would recommend, Toyota. Can be pricey from new and boring, but bullet proof. Timing chain too, so no cambelt to worry about. Only wear and tear things like tyres, brakes etc.
Other than the Toyota diesel that is. Be very careful. My Toyota is diesel. But the engine was replaced by Toyota out of warranty and at 86,000 because of the faults their diesels had. All they needed was 80% service history and less than 10 years old. Don't touch one without the replacement engine. If you want to take the gamble on one that hasn't had the replacement engine take off the cap to where the water coolant goes. Look at the lid and put your finger into the water (But not when hot). You will most probably find oil.
Cosmic Black with Grey/Silver interior. Collect 20th May hopefully!which colour are you going for?
She can double up as an Uber driver at the weekendToyota have just won the JD Power award with a top rating on reliability
Toyota are great for reliability. But driveability is something different. Most of their cars are boring. But you know they will keep getting you where you want to go.Agreed, but it was only a certain engine number. Normally in the Avensis around 2004-2008 if I remember correctly. To be honest, I saw 2 or 3 engine jobs in the 18 months I worked there, at Mercedes they was always an engine job going on for the 6 years I was there.
The new D4D Diesel engines are great, along with the engine in the Hilux and Land Cruiser. But Toyota are trying to keep away from Diesels anyway and develop cleaner petrols + obviously they're the leaders in hybrids.
That's funny, in the US Chevrolet won it.Toyota have just won the JD Power award with a top rating on reliability
That's funny, in the US Chevrolet won it.
Basically, the JD Power 'awards' are bought and paid for.
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