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Never liked Vauxhalls; owned 2 in this lifetime and both sucked! Haven't considered a mini but have mainly bought Fords in the past (owned many) and loved them to be fair. I recently read an article on the most reliable cars and (as previously mentioned) Honda came out top-of-the-pops. Interesting to read the feedback on this car and it is one that is in my thoughts.
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I rent cars occasionally. Two small cars I've been impressed with are the Toyota Aygo and Yaris.
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Why would you desert Ford now after having such a good car from them? I own a Mondeo and I love it. It's comfortable, a pleasure to drive and has bags of power. You could get a 4 or 5 year old one well within your budget.
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I know Foinavon; half of me doesn't want to but considering I've driven Fords for probably 30 of my 33 years driving I just feel like a change. Your post has now made me feel guilty
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Sorry Aspro but you could do a lot worse believe me. I've driven some rubbish in the past.
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I did own a Nissan Bluebird ZX Turbo for a few years; she was a beauty too but I've always gone back to Fords. The GLSi Sierra was my favourite of them all but had to sell her when our company started giving us company cars. On that subject my first company car was the Ford Focus on the very day it was released; everywhere I drove it turned heads for the first few weeks but personally I didn't like it because the all-round view was poor from inside. I've since heard they've improved this but once bitten...
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You'll think I'm joking, Aspro, but why not treat yourself? It's on budget.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Bentley-Turbo-R-6-8-Lwb-4dr-/231631883412?ha****m35ee560c94 |
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Mine has the 2 litre Ecoboost turbo petrol engine which you won't find lacking in power. Thirsty compared with diesels though.
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Very nice to see you back on Chit Chat by the way, Aspro, I remember your TP quizzes with great fondness.
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Good evening PM, nice to see you; I've been reading your conspiracy thread with great interest of late. Perhaps a quiz soon mate but as for the Bentley, probably not suited to that
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That's some car Pokermonster, wonder what the insurance is like. God help him if something goes wrong with it.
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If you don't do many miles, secondhand Rolls Royces and Bentleys (like the one in the link) are phenomenal cars for the money... and extremely reliable. Insurance is also fine for folks of a certain age. You only live once, gentlemen!
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I would have one myself like a shot, but live right out in the sticks and the country lanes are too narrow.
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You have a point PM, classy car.
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I can imagine turning up for work in one of those! I currently work with unemployed, imagine that!?
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The Polo and/or Golf will surely look after you very nicely.
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Although yes, I'd love a Roller/Bentley if someone wants to treat me to one. Will dance for money/Bentley/Roller etc.
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i thought your first post was pretty sensible, polo is closer in size to your fiesta but the golf is a better car
if you don't mind the badge the skoda fabia is not bad either (vw owned as well so under the skin it's a polo) if you plan to keep it maybe consider an auto box, makes driving a doddle and as you get older you'll appreciate it having said that just go and buy an f-type and fck it |
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Dont think a VW holds any appeal
NOW Get a mini RELIABLE |
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Aunty Post 10 Sep 15 11:02 Joined: 14 Nov 03 | Topic/replies: 10,774 | Blogger: Aunty Post's blog
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. ^ AP is bang on the money,great cars and a seven year warranty which tells you the company is confident in their quality and reliability  |
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We've got 2 BMWs (veiled showing off - no it's not, one is 10 yr old X3, mine is 2yr old).
Anyway, last year took my X3 to local Ford garage for MoT (trust them, I don't trust BMW dealer, they'll (BMW con-men) find lots of "faults", e.g. need to have air con re-charged ... err no, never have and it's ok). Anyway Ford garage lent me a car for a few hours (had to have new tyres etc, and didn't want to wait). It was a Ka. WFT I thought, street cred shot. But a great car, lovely drive, comfortable. And I thought - I've had BMWs for 25 years. I've been a mug. Don't get me wrong - great cars - but they come at a greater cost. |
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sorry madvlad ... misread Kia for Ka but principle still applies.
Must dash now, Specsavers closes at 6pm! |
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Going back to my OP - I should pass the emissions tests with a VW
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Must stay i have had a lucky escape
Was going to buy a Passat earlier in the year Deal fell thru Bought a mini instead Happy Days |
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Aspro.
Not to make it a mug punters club b |
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Aspro.
Not to make it a mug punters club b |
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Aspro.
Not to make it a mug punters club b |
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Aspro.
Not to make it a mug punters club b |
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kin system.........sorry Johnny is right(as per)
I still drive an e200 class its done i think 230k it drives like a dream,i have had it since 20k on clock,it does from time to time need a spring here or there but the engine is exceptional,lovely drive get about 40+mpg on a run mid 30 divvin around get one of these for buttons.......few grand,leave you some change!!! oh insurance more than ok too |
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More than fine with Insurance n69 - I'm part of the over 50's club where insurance is concerned - Age concern is cheap!
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well you can get alot of car for not alot of money.....
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