Looking for a new car

[Bo_Selecta]

Howdy all

I currently drive a 03 focus but am thinking of upgrading, does anyone drive a ST or Fiesta (new style) cas I like them. Give me your ideas for a shane 21 year lol.

[Diluted]

What spec focus?

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

What spec focus?

Mine or what am looking for?, am happy with anything between 1.1 up to 1.6, I did once have a 1.8 but I wasn't willing to pay the insurance what my company quoted (am only 21 & am sure you know, they don't like young drivers lol).

[Diluted]

Sorry I should have been more specific.

You're looking for something from 1.1 to 1.6, new or used? Also when you say upgrade do you just mean newer or higher spec?

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

Sorry I should have been more specific.

You're looking for something from 1.1 to 1.6, new or used? Also when you say upgrade do you just mean newer or higher spec?

Personally am not bothered, new or used, am not a car crazy person, as long as it doesn't look like a postman pat car & it gets me from a-b am happy.

I've been looking at some Japanese cars as a couple of friends have em & from what they say they never go wrong but I like fords because you can always get parts should something go wrong.

I had a 06 fiesta when my old saxo was being repaired (some dumb ass backed into me lol) so they give me a courtesy car for 2 weeks & I loved it.

[Diluted]

What are you looking for in a car. What is it about the fiesta that apealed to you. Image, looks, performance, handling, economy? You won't be disapointed with a current Fiesta anyway.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...aspx?model=238

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

What are you looking for in a car. What is it about the fiesta that apealed to you. Image, looks, performance, handling, economy? You won't be disapointed with a current Fiesta anyway.

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/specs/...aspx?model=238

It looked cool but I dont base things on looks normally, if me & the car get along & she treats me nice (doesn't break down) am happy .

I do travel a bit, with working in Manchester I travel from Tameide normally every day unless I can get work done from home, normally do about 50-80miles a week (inc jobs, going out, cinema etc etc).

Performance, I like the zetecs, love the way they drive.

[mi©o]

If you have a Ford, something will go wrong, so it's definitely important you can get parts for it. That's my opinion anyway

Japanese cars are generally 1st class for reliability and build quality. Not always the most characteristic, but if you want something sturdy then look no further. Parts really aren't difficult to come by, you're not talking about a 67' Chevy or something.

German cars, in my view, fit somewhere between Japanese and British, reliability, charisma, expensive. But will hold their value well.

All personal preference at the end of the day. I would never pay good money for a Ford though. I think the whole 'parts' issue probably came about during the 80's when a car consisted of an engine, carburettor and spark plugs and you would fix it yourself (quite regularly since they always broke down). We live in the 21st century now though with computerized engines, Japanese cars that are made in England and cheap as chips global importation.

And if you want performance, think about getting a turbo diesel.

[Diluted]

Originally Posted by Ryan86

...if me & the car get along & she treats me nice (doesn't break down) am happy .

Well you'll be okay with pretty much any current models, you don't need to buy Japanese to get reliability nowadays. My friend has a fiesta 1.4 Zetec and the only complaint he has is it's slugishness sometimes.

Other cars you might consider:

Renault Clio.
Rover 25. 04/05
Peugeot 206.
Astra.
Seat Ibiza.
Skoda Fabia.
Toyota Yaris.
Honda Civic.
Nissan Micra/Almera
Fiat Panda.
Mazda 323.
Kia Ceed (Longest Warrenty you'll find I think).

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

Well you'll be okay with pretty much any current models, you don't need to buy Japanese to get reliability nowadays. My friend has a fiesta 1.4 Zetec and the only complaint he has is it's slugishness sometimes.

Other cars you might consider:

Renault Clio.
Rover 25. 04/05
Peugeot 206.
Astra.
Seat Ibiza.
Skoda Fabia.
Toyota Yaris.
Honda Civic.
Nissan Micra/Almera
Fiat Panda.
Mazda 323.
Kia Ceed (Longest Warrenty you'll find I think).

I do like the civic, one of my neighbours has just bought one, he even let me sit in it last week & it looked really nice apart from the bad rear window layout. The new astra is also nice. Not so sure on rovers since they are dead now. I like the new mini coopers, ahhhhhh. I hate this when I cant make my mind up, think I'll check on the web, see what gets good reviews.

[Diluted]

A Mini cooper will be much more expensive to buy and insure. You need to set a buget.

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

A Mini cooper will be much more expensive to buy and insure. You need to set a buget.

The golfs are nice but am not paying 20k for a car, I do prefer used cars, they have been ironed out lol.

I would want to sell my focus first as I wouldn't get as much if I stuck it in PX. Am lookin to spend about 5-8K, I do like the new Kia ceed, looks sexy.

[Diluted]

Originally Posted by Ryan86

...I do like the new Kia ceed, looks sexy.

7 year warrenty.

Maybe you could compile a short list and arrange test drives.

[Diluted]

You could get something nice for 8k used!

[mi©o]

Second hand, you can get anything for that price.*

* Within reason. Dreams of a DB9 I suspect would be unrealistic.

[Blue Haze]

Or, he could go to a local salvage dealer and pick up a mint car for a cheap-ish price. Yeah, they'll need some work done on them, but it'll still work out cheaper than buying new or used.

'Tis what I'm doing for my next car.

Originally Posted by mi©o

If you have a Ford, something will go wrong, so it's definitely important you can get parts for it. That's my opinion anyway

I've owned a couple of Fords and currently have an Escort Zetec. Never had any problems with reliability.

[Porrig]

Get a VW Polo. Cheap to maintain, cheap to insure, fairly comfortable, good economy. The engines are bullet proof. I have a Polo shed that's done 106,000 miles - still going strong.

I had a Civic - depending on what model you get, it won't be particularly cheap to insure (if it's a 1.6 vtec) for a 21 year old. Jap parts can be quite pricey but they don't tend to go wrong. My mum has a K reg 1.5 LSI shed that's done well over 150,000 miles and is still going.

Don't buy anything french. Don't buy a rover with a K series engine - the head gasket will fail - they always do. Doesn't matter what car it's in Caterham, lotus, Rover, you will get an HGF sooner or later.

Fiat Punto's are supposed to be alright though - surprising considering they're italian.

[Diluted]

This is in your price range

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-Rolls-Roy...QQcmdZViewItem

How about a nice Lada?

[Diluted]

Lada are coming back! Someone's bought them, I can't remember who.

Originally Posted by Diluted

Lada are coming back! Someone's bought them, I can't remember who.

Oh shit

[Bo_Selecta]

Originally Posted by Diluted

This is in your price range

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1982-Rolls-Roy...QQcmdZViewItem

Lol, yea, ok, when shall I pick it up . I do like buying stuff off ebay, some of the stories I could tell, well here's one. I sold an old freelander (1.8, had the k series & yea, I didn't want to risk the HG lol) & the guy comes up from Glostersher on the train (3hr trip), knocks on my office door in Manchester, didn't even tell me he was coming so then I had to leave everything on in Manchester, drive him 10 miles to my home, he hands over all the cash & all, we sign then he uses my bathroom (he has a wash) then asks which ways south , he only then starts praying. I didn't know what to think & I didn't like to interrupt because I didn't want to be disrespectful about his religion, it did scare me a little lol, didn't know what he was up to & he was at it for 10 mins.

[The Lone Stranger]

Originally Posted by I.G.

I've owned a couple of Fords and currently have an Escort Zetec. Never had any problems with reliability.

I`ve got a Mondeo zetec and have had no problems apart from a dodgy immobiliser when i first bought it nearly two years ago that someone fitted when it didn`t really need one. I`ve had loads of Fords over the years with no major problems really.

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Originally Posted by ®@***947;***1638;***1638;***1638;

I've always had a thing about Volkswagen Golfs, although I prefer the perfectly proportioned Mk IV to the current flabby-looking model.

If you're prepared to either spend a few extra quid or settle for a slightly older car, I'd recommend the Golf's sexier sister, the Audi A3.

Surely you're joking, ®@***947;***1638;***1638;***1638;? I've always thought the Mk IV golf was particularly badly proportioned - huge square backside and short pinched nose. (Sorry, but I really hate the look of the 5-door A3 as well... ) Horses for courses etc

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BEDFORD-RASCAL...QQcmdZViewItem
At last, a quality vehicle Reminds me of The Comic Strip Presents: Mr Jolly Lives Next Door, with Rick Mayall and Ade Edmonson thrashing around Marble Arch in a Rascal with Tom Jones playing in the background - classic

Originally Posted by GOD OF HELL FIRE

I`ve got a Mondeo zetec and have had no problems apart from a dodgy immobiliser when i first bought it nearly two years ago that someone fitted when it didn`t really need one. I`ve had loads of Fords over the years with no major problems really.

Yeah, the Zetec is a nice engine. Very smooth and flexible.

[The Lone Stranger]

Originally Posted by I.G.

Yeah, the Zetec is a nice engine. Very smooth and flexible.

Yeah good for high mileages too i`ve seen a few with 200k on the clock for sale!

Originally Posted by GOD OF HELL FIRE

Yeah good for high mileages too i`ve seen a few with 200k on the clock for sale!

Oh good, mine's only done 80,000 and it's ten years old. Should be some life in the old dog yet

Originally Posted by nothing_to_say

Has it been round the clock once already ?

Nooooo!