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Back in 2000 I bought an almost new Fiesta Ghia for £7k. In 2003 I had £30k to spend and I had a choice of a new car or a deposit on what is now my castle (my home). I still have that same Fiesta but have no regrets whatsoever. She has served me well but unfortunately (he says with tears in his eyes) she is waning and I have no choice but to put her to rest in the foreseeable future.
In 2017 I will receive a sizeable sum from my pension but in April next year my sister receives her pension and has offered me the funds to replace my baby with a new model in advance of receiving my own funds.
After doing some research I am very tempted to go for a VW Golf (around 2012) as I've heard some very good reports about this car but before I make a final decision, I'd like the opinions of Chit Chat first. What car would you choose in my situation?
In 2017 I will receive a sizeable sum from my pension but in April next year my sister receives her pension and has offered me the funds to replace my baby with a new model in advance of receiving my own funds.
After doing some research I am very tempted to go for a VW Golf (around 2012) as I've heard some very good reports about this car but before I make a final decision, I'd like the opinions of Chit Chat first. What car would you choose in my situation?
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this is ridiculous - its a footling issue, doesn't matter if you buy a rubbish car or a good car. You'll still end up going the same places, having the same experiences whatever car you drive. Just buy the first thing that takes your fancy - and if that might cause offence at some point, so much the better
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What Car? was a car magazine of the 70's/80's which I bought/stole and learned the engine size, top speed , 0-60 times and cost of , every car on sale in the UK
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All depends if you love driving..An Audi RS3 is an amazing bit of engineering 2011.25k+ if not.
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Volkswagen Polo rather than the Golf maybe???
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What I want is a car that is comfortable to drive, is reliable and will last for (say) another 7-10 years for around £10k cash. Taxi is not an option. Why a Polo Echo?
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Comfortable to drive, reliable...
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Ironically a colleague of mine drives a polo, his wife a golf, he said that they both swear by these cars; is a polo more value for money do you think?
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Aspro..
an Aud1 A3 TDI then. |
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Pinot, you are not being ignored. Tell me why you recommend this car
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Just get any car. You'll sit in the same traffic whatever you are in
Vw, ford, fiat, Kia, hyundai , audi etc will all be reliable, refined and still working in 10yrs. Just get a decent level trim so it's nice inside Never understand people spending hours deliberating over cars. Can get sportsbikes for £15k that will embarrass expensive sports cars and theyre hardly a status symbol when you can get a merc for a few £100s a month on finance |
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Zazu I hear you mate but after having what I feel is the most reliable car EVER I want another! I don't want finance, I want to buy, drive and forget about all that. With regards to deliberating, in my experience I have found that research is usually the best tool for buying
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lol Echo, would you believe that my old baby has a sunroof that you can count on one hand how many times I've opened it
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lol Aspro
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Buy a Mercedes, best cars in the world.
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Not as reliable as a Honda though Johnny but a tempting proposition. One of my favourite options, if finances dictate, is to buy an old (British) Jaguar and completely rebuild her however; I still want a realistic option for day-to-day street driving
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Rebuilding an old Jag would be a marvellous project. Just going back to Mercs, I've had most models and have never had any problems. You could easily pick up a decent C or perhaps an E class for 10K.
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Stop tempting me Johnny
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Can't help it Aspro and it gets worse. You could get an SL350 for that money too, which was the finest car I've ever owned.
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Aspro..
Quality.looks good.Probably outlive you..good for 200k miles http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars. |
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200k Pinot? Now that is some mileage! Will check this out and get back to you! As for the SL350 I will also check this out too. Thanks for the tips guys; I have 6/7 months before I make a final decision and I have no doubt that your input will be influential. All I want is a beauty that will give me many years of happiness for a modest outlay. Who knows? I may even pull in it
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Good luck Aspro, let us know how you get on. A friend of mine just bought a 2005 SL350 with 50,000 miles and in great condition for £10k and it's a thing of beauty, it really is.
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Oh brother! The temptation never stops! I will most certainly check this car out and if 50k is available I will definitely give it consideration. Thanks Johnny, I appreciate your input
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no no Aspro..if youve got 50K...the RS3 and change as well.
Go to your nearest Audi garage and test drive one..you'll be blown away. |
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There's 21 on Autotrader as I write Aspro with mileage around 50-60 and close to the 10k price bracket, maybe 11k - although some are SL500s and however beautiful they may be, you'd spend all of your money on fuel and wouldn't be able to eat.
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Is there something wrong with buying another Fiesta?
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I drive Alfa Romeo,s and can recommend the Guiletta
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Hello Aspro!!!!
Hope you're well. My only advice (having learned loads about it  over the last few years) is to NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES buy a brand new car, whatever you go for. Just 18 months to 2 years old is pretty much the same and is MUCH cheaper. |
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^^^^^ Obvs
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As one gets older one may need a car that's easy to get in and out of. I recommend a Rav 4
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M3.
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I can't believe people still think VWS are any more reliable than the average car, maybe in the 70s and 80s but they have built some overpriced mediocre cars since.
I know I have had several golf gti and a couple of polo's over the years. I quite like the new Jags plenty of car for the money or an evoke and disco sport, remember the state of our r roads speed humps and potholes everywhere. |
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Decisions, decisions. Firstly, thanks for the early input guys, I knew I could rely on chit chat and will consider all your recommendations carefully. Naydam; I love the Fiesta but I'm just looking for a change. As for the Alfa Romeo I nearly bought one in 2000 but after driving the Fiesta Ghia I just knew it was perfect for London's roads and parking.
Helloooooooooo Study! Long time mate - Still managing to keep the beer in your mouth? - would never buy a new car and the only new cars I've ever owned are company cars (back in the day)You raise a good point crags, nicely into my 50's now and I must admit, I am starting to creak  Funny you should mention that macarony. I was recently advised to buy an older VW model as the new ones are less reliable but again, I've also had conflicting reports, hence why coming on here for opinions. You cannot beat live discussion on such issues, especially with around £10k at stake. |
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If you want something the same size as the fiesta then forget the polo get a Honda Jazz they are the best small car by a mile, constantly top for reliability brilliant use of interior space with the way the seats can be folded down a friend of mine gets is mountain bike in the back of his car. And because its an Honda they can shift a bit
With good resale values. |
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I don't drive but get minicabs (which in London have to be no more than 5 years old; not sure if that is true of the rest of the country) every day so here are my thoughts from the passenger seat.
Vauxhall -- seem sluggish and sound a bit rough. Citroen -- hard to do up the seat belts because they are placed further back than standard. Ford -- comfortable; clear view; can rattle a bit. Toyota -- as Ford but don't rattle. Toyota Prius -- lots and lots of fancy graphics showing how the electric engine is doing: might be distracting at first. Mercedes -- very nice but I guess if you own one, people might think you are a posh minicab driver! Can be a bit awkward to get out of. |
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I recently bought a car
Had the same thoughts regarding some of the comments mentioned Mercedes-Yep Then actually drove all these cars Came to the conclusion a)wanted a lovely ride b)turn of foot c)decent depreciation d)modern technogly-stop/start-air con Bought a mini cooper Not my first thought Probably the last Love the car,easy to park,good mpg rfl only £130 BMW full history No woories Actually its my second cooper Bought the first in the seventies-rubbish car This is the boolacks-the current ONE |
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It doesn't sound like your "hot buttons" are for extremes of luxury, high performance and swanky looks.
Check out Kia. Good range of cars, engines and trim levels. Excellent quality and attractive styling, coupled with high entry level spec. Get one a couple of years old, from a main dealer, and you will get the remainder of a seven year warranty. |
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macarony • September 10, 2015 5:01 AM BST
I can't believe people still think VWS are any more reliable than the average car, maybe in the 70s and 80s but they have built some overpriced mediocre cars since. I know I have had several golf gti and a couple of polo's over the years. No probs here Macarony... |