I need a new car soon, what options do I have?

cyclonebri1

Charliezoo wrote: »

I don't see the point in keeping my car. It does 25 mpg, costs £230 in tax and even basic parts are becoming difficult to source. I keep having to take time off work to get the damn thing into the garage all the time when it breaks down and this in itself is costing me money.

I'm looking at very basic cars and my StreetKa is far higher spec and fun to drive but it is in effect a money pit. I would be happier with a bog standard 1 litre car that does 63 mpg costs £0 in tax and is warranty.under

As much as I love driving a little 2 seater drop top in the summer I'm fed up with the running costs of it and want something cheap, simple and reliable.

If you are getting 25mpg from a Ford Ka, imagine what you will get from a decent car, (sorry but the Ka is and was intended to be basic???)

Then buy a diesel Clio or similar, go shake y'er asss;)

Charliezoo

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

If you are getting 25mpg from a Ford Ka, imagine what you will get from a decent car, (sorry but the Ka is and was intended to be basic???)

Then buy a diesel Clio or similar, go shake y'er asss;)

Its not really basic, its a StreetKa cabriolet with heated leather seats, aircon, etc, quite different to the usual Ka. Its got the 1.6 engine as opposed to the 1.3 and is not economical at all. It would make a massive difference to my finances to get something that does 63 mpg.

cyclonebri1

Charliezoo wrote: »

Its not really basic, its a StreetKa cabriolet with heated leather seats, aircon, etc, quite different to the usual Ka. Its got the 1.6 engine as opposed to the 1.3 and is not economical at all. It would make a massive difference to my finances to get something that does 63 mpg.

Sorry should have said small car, and often a slightly larger engine in a small car is the best recipe for economy.

If I were you I'd check the manfacturers figures for fuel economy for what you have now and what you propose to buy. Use the % difference to obtain a figure of what you can expect from the new car under the same driving conditions.

As in, I doubt very much that Ford give 25 mpg as an overall fuel con figure? ;)

jockettuk

I have a Kia Rio diesel and I love it..

I would recommend anyone having a look at kia and trying it out..

I looked at them as they getting good reviews and i must say never had a problem in the 3 years ive had mine..

will defo be buying another kia when i need to

Inactive

jockettuk wrote: »

I have a Kia Rio diesel and I love it..

A far better option than any Renault.;)

cyclonebri1

Inactive wrote: »

A far better option than any Renault.;)

Oh dear here we go again:(, trolling at it's best. Of course that is my opinion as I'm sure your post was in yours???;)


Definition of trolling in the context of the web??

Something designed to draw a reaction from elsewhere.

Goddam it, I've been trolled:wall::grouphug:

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cyclonebri1 wrote: »

Oh dear here we go again:(, trolling at it's best. Of course that is my opinion as I'm sure your post was in yours???;)

Not trolling, just giving sound advice.


You seem to be getting paranoid.

You do have the option to " ignore " my posts if they bother you.

jaydeeuk1

Inactive wrote: »

A far better option than any Renault.;)

100% WRONG. The vel satis, avantine and that spider thing look almost on par

Kilty_2

I'm switching from a rep battle tank Laguna 2.0 petrol to a Kia Picanto 1.0 :rotfl:

Difference in running costs will absorb the finance and the PCP deal I've been offered is outstanding.

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jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

100% WRONG. The vel satis, avantine and that spider thing look almost on par

:rotfl: The designers all had labradors and white sticks.:)