Best Possible Car - Advice Please

harveybobbles

MotorIndustryExpert wrote: »

I would advise 2 seriously overlooked cars, that are based on the platform and engine. Either a Citroen C4 Hatchback or a 307 Hatchback with a 1.6HDi 92hp engine. They feel a lot quicker than they sound, both cars come well specced (most C4's have Cruise Control as standard, which is ideal for your motorway miles). The engine boasts a combined MPG of 64.2 in these cars! Don't overlook these for the badge. They may depreciate a little more than rivals, but this will mean you can get a 2 year old example for your money, so it will still have warranty, but the extra you spend on depreciation is more than going to be saved in what you won't be putting in the fuel tank.

How can you have the name MotorIndustryExpert and advise someone to have a !!!!!! 307 !!!!!!...?!

For 5-7000 quid I'd be looking at something like a mile muncher car such as a Volvo S60.

harveybobbles

MotorIndustryExpert wrote: »

If by saying French you have your head stuck in the past with how cars were around 10-15 years ago

And they're no bleeding different 10-15 years later...

MotorIndustryExpert

harveybobbles wrote: »

And they're no bleeding different 10-15 years later...

based on what? Read the WhatCar reliability survey and come back to the conversation.

MotorIndustryExpert

harveybobbles wrote: »

How can you have the name MotorIndustryExpert and advise someone to have a !!!!!! 307 !!!!!!...?!

For 5-7000 quid I'd be looking at something like a mile muncher car such as a Volvo S60.

I did not advise this car because cost saving (fuel economy) was important, and so was size. Read past posts.

harveybobbles

MotorIndustryExpert wrote: »

based on what? Read the WhatCar reliability survey and come back to the conversation.

Cos I'm fed up reparing the sodding things...

I stopped buying Laguna's for stock about 4 years ago. I also stopped buying 607's 2 years ago.
I still buy 307's though only if they come cheap as I know i'll probably spend 400 putting it right...

anewman

horsechestnut wrote: »

Volkswagen. They are built like tanks and go on forever. You can often get very good deals on brand new ones.
I am on my 3rd and would never have any other car.

They aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be pre 94. The better option now is Skoda which are based on the same platform, use the same bits, and they are built to a far superior standard in Mlada Boleslav Czech Republic. Skoda are consistently above VW in the JD league tables, and often at the top. They are currently at the top above Lexus.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/motors/article2379036.ece

gilbert_and_sullivan

Given your budget i'd suggest a Kia Ceed, it'll still have 5 years manufacurers warranty left.

Given your mileage i wouldn't worry whether petrol or diesel.

And i agree with Harveybobbles...don't go anywhere near a French thing.

MonkeySaving?

anewman wrote: »

They aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be pre 94. The better option now is Skoda which are based on the same platform, use the same bits, and they are built to a far superior standard in Mlada Boleslav Czech Republic. Skoda are consistently above VW in the JD league tables, and often at the top. They are currently at the top above Lexus.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/motors/article2379036.ece

Owning a Skoda AND posting a link to a Sun article....



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Inactive

harveybobbles wrote: »

And they're no bleeding different 10-15 years later...

Correct, My mate has had 2 Citroen Berlingo's, 2006/2008, both have had serious ongoing problems.


Citroen agents have been useless in fixing them.

black_tip

Hi

If you want a car that offers both quality and reliability go for either the Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30 or Mazda 3. All of these cars will prove to be bombproof in terms of reliability and suit your requirements.

Do not go anywhere near French or Italian cars. Ignore what people say that they are getting better, they are not and thats why they are so cheap to buy used because no one wants them.