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I Want to buy a car

I am looking to buy a used car for around £10k but i have not got a clue where to go and what to do.

I will be getting a loan out rather than car finance as it is a lot cheaper. The car i am looking for nees to be diesel with no more than 15000 miles on the clock and the newest shape model of that type.

Does anyone know any forums or sites that i can go to? or does anyone have any recommendations for me.

Thanks guys

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  • Little_John
    Little_John Posts: 4,033 Forumite
    I am thinking about buying similar, so I called in to the local Peugeot dealer looking at the used car section, a 307 Diesel new facelift 6 month old was about 11k the older 12 month old was about 10.5k.
  • Pink.
    Pink. Posts: 17,652 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    You may get more replies on the motoring board, so I'll move your thread over there.

    Pink
  • david29dpo
    david29dpo Posts: 3,776 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    people keep moving to the motoring board. this is the motoring board!!!
  • Chris_VRS
    Chris_VRS Posts: 69 Forumite
    I'm just about to order a brand new Ford Focus 1.8tdci diesel Sport 5dr for just over £10.5k!...its from a company online called dealdrivers.co.uk

    thats a saving of over £5000 so can't really argue with that!..much better than the usual French rubbish! ;)
    New car (not even 2months old) up for sale:-

    Ford Focus Sport 1.8TDCi 5dr '06' plate
    Sea Grey
    2600miles
    P.M for more details
  • Try https://www.fow.co.uk

    Its in Winsford Cheshire, I used to work there, finance options are very good too, they are a match for most banks and lenders
  • gillykins
    gillykins Posts: 58 Forumite
    If You're Looking For A New Car I Could Def Recommend The New Shape Astra, Especially The Sport. Its Comfy, Good Looking And The Diesel Is Very Economical. Performance Is Great Too! A 55 Plate Should Set You Back £10500 For The Petrol Sporthatch In Any Colour And The Diesel About A Grand More If You Shop Around On The Internet.
  • vansboy
    vansboy Posts: 6,483 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Chris_VRS wrote:
    thats a saving of over £5000 so can't really argue with that!..much better than the usual French rubbish! ;)

    Best not let you know who Ford have joined up with to make diesel engines then!!

    & for up to the minute REAL prices & offers go to

    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk clik This Weeks Best Deals.


    VB
  • Chris_VRS
    Chris_VRS Posts: 69 Forumite
    vansboy wrote:
    Best not let you know who Ford have joined up with to make diesel engines then!!

    & for up to the minute REAL prices & offers go to

    http://www.honestjohn.co.uk clik This Weeks Best Deals.


    VB

    Thanks, i'm fully aware of their colaboration with PSA for 1.6/2.0 diesel engines...but at least the rest of the car will be built properly!...and I won't be on first name terms with the local Ford dealer unlike if I buy Citroen/Peugeot;)
    New car (not even 2months old) up for sale:-

    Ford Focus Sport 1.8TDCi 5dr '06' plate
    Sea Grey
    2600miles
    P.M for more details
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