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New car advice please
Hi there!
I'm getting a loan in the next couple of months to pick up a new car, as mine is on its last legs. I'm just looking for some advice on where to go to buy/recommendations from people in the know. DISCLAIMER: I am not a proper boy, and know very little about cars!
Me: Experienced driver, no claims bonus, not an aggressive/fast driver, happy to get there in one piece, even if it takes a few minutes longer! I've thoroughly enjoyed driving Prius and Renaults, and I used to have a bulky cavalier, which was OK. My Punto has been a nightmare sadly. I've had german cars recommended to me by a work colleague.
Price: Loan will be about £5k over 5 years. Lower would of course be better, but prepared to pay more to get the right car.
Musts:
Excellent fuel economy
5 Door
Not too big
Not FIAT.
Central Locking
Some kind of warranty (I know this rules out a lot of places to buy, but the problems I had with last car have put me off, I'm not good enough with motors to sort minor problems myself really.)
Not too ludicrous to insure a learner on, my wife will start driving soon.
Ideals, no matter how unrealistic!;):
High-end sound system
Convertible
Hybrid
Your thoughts please!
I'm getting a loan in the next couple of months to pick up a new car, as mine is on its last legs. I'm just looking for some advice on where to go to buy/recommendations from people in the know. DISCLAIMER: I am not a proper boy, and know very little about cars!
Me: Experienced driver, no claims bonus, not an aggressive/fast driver, happy to get there in one piece, even if it takes a few minutes longer! I've thoroughly enjoyed driving Prius and Renaults, and I used to have a bulky cavalier, which was OK. My Punto has been a nightmare sadly. I've had german cars recommended to me by a work colleague.
Price: Loan will be about £5k over 5 years. Lower would of course be better, but prepared to pay more to get the right car.
Musts:
Excellent fuel economy
5 Door
Not too big
Not FIAT.
Central Locking
Some kind of warranty (I know this rules out a lot of places to buy, but the problems I had with last car have put me off, I'm not good enough with motors to sort minor problems myself really.)
Not too ludicrous to insure a learner on, my wife will start driving soon.
Ideals, no matter how unrealistic!;):
High-end sound system
Convertible
Hybrid
Your thoughts please!
Union official.
CiPD qualified.
Anything I post is solely MY OPINION. It never constitutes legal, financial or collective bargaining advice. I may tell you based on information given how I might approach an employment dispute case, but you should always seek advice from your own Union representative. If you don't have one, get one!
CiPD qualified.
Anything I post is solely MY OPINION. It never constitutes legal, financial or collective bargaining advice. I may tell you based on information given how I might approach an employment dispute case, but you should always seek advice from your own Union representative. If you don't have one, get one!
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Hi there!
I'm getting a loan in the next couple of months to pick up a new car, as mine is on its last legs. I'm just looking for some advice on where to go to buy/recommendations from people in the know. DISCLAIMER: I am not a proper boy, and know very little about cars!
Me: Experienced driver, no claims bonus, not an aggressive/fast driver, happy to get there in one piece, even if it takes a few minutes longer! I've thoroughly enjoyed driving Prius and Renaults, and I used to have a bulky cavalier, which was OK. My Punto has been a nightmare sadly. I've had german cars recommended to me by a work colleague.
Price: Loan will be about £5k over 5 years. Lower would of course be better, but prepared to pay more to get the right car.
Musts:
Excellent fuel economy
5 Door
Not too big
Not FIAT.
Central Locking
Some kind of warranty (I know this rules out a lot of places to buy, but the problems I had with last car have put me off, I'm not good enough with motors to sort minor problems myself really.)
Not too ludicrous to insure a learner on, my wife will start driving soon.
Ideals, no matter how unrealistic!;):
High-end sound system
Convertible
Hybrid
Your thoughts please!
There are some good HP offers about if you shop around, I personally think the germans make the best car, you could get a very nice Audi A3 1.6 or 1.8 diesel on a 05 plate with great mpg..0 -
Sorry, what's HP?Union official.
CiPD qualified.
Anything I post is solely MY OPINION. It never constitutes legal, financial or collective bargaining advice. I may tell you based on information given how I might approach an employment dispute case, but you should always seek advice from your own Union representative. If you don't have one, get one!0 -
Sorry, just twigged it's hire purchase.
Most of the HP deals don't come in at a better rate than the personal loan rate I'll get.
Thanks for the advice though, looking at Audis now!Union official.
CiPD qualified.
Anything I post is solely MY OPINION. It never constitutes legal, financial or collective bargaining advice. I may tell you based on information given how I might approach an employment dispute case, but you should always seek advice from your own Union representative. If you don't have one, get one!0 -
Jap or German are the best bets for reliability. Diesel for MPG.
Skoda Fabia would be my recommendation.
A few examples.:A Luke 6:38 :AThe above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!0 -
honda civic, honda jazz, polo, golf, audi a1, a2, a3,
not sure about a 1.6 engine as they tend to be thirsty if they are in something like an audi a30 -
Seat Leon, Skoda Fabia, VW Golf, to me the A3 is just a top spec version of the Golf, i believe you pay a bit for the badge, but its a good car...
Japanese is worth looking at, the 2005 onwards civic only does a diesel in 2.2, the older civic you can get for £4000, its a 1.7 diesel, 5 door is enormous inside.
Toyota Auris is another option, i found it a little dull however. Mazda 3 is also a nice motor...0 -
So, what you're both saying, is Jap or German?! :rotfl::A Luke 6:38 :AThe above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!0
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