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What new car to get??

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  • Kilty_2
    Kilty_2 Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    I did get the basic one - it's up to you if you can live without A/C, central locking and a slightly fancier interior. At this end of the market I don't see the point in the higher specs because they start to get towards nearly new Fiesta/Corsa money.

    The 1.1 isn't worth the extra money at all.
  • Chimera
    Chimera Posts: 492 Forumite
    Kilty wrote: »
    I did get the basic one - it's up to you if you can live without A/C, central locking and a slightly fancier interior. At this end of the market I don't see the point in the higher specs because they start to get towards nearly new Fiesta/Corsa money.

    The 1.1 isn't worth the extra money at all.

    That's exactly what I needed to know. was thinking of going for the 1.1, but the 1.0 will probably perform better than my 12 yr old 1.1 saxo :)
  • Kilty_2
    Kilty_2 Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    1.1 only has an extra 3bhp so personally I don't see the point in spending the extra, the 1.0 is fine performance wise. By all means test drive both (I didn't) :)
  • Tiexen
    Tiexen Posts: 740 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    The Fiat Panda MyLife is Italian spirit on four wheels. A lively city car that packs truck loads of space into its beautifully compact body.

    This perfect urban companion comes with all the features of the Active, as well as some added luxuries including stylish 14" alloy wheels, remote central locking and air conditioning as standard. You'll not only be looking cool, but feeling it too.

    Our example offer is below, please contact your nearest Fiat dealer for offers available on other Fiat models.
    Panda myLife Pod
    PANDA 1.2 MYLIFE

    • 14" Alloy Wheels
    • Air Conditioning
    • Remote Central Locking
    • 12v socket

    £6,995*

    Terms and Conditions

    *Price includes 14" Alloy Wheels, Air Conditioning, Remote Central Locking and paint finish in Bossa Nova White.
  • Kilty_2
    Kilty_2 Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    Pretty good value that actually considering the base model is £6395.

    Run out models are awesome :D
  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Get a Vauxhall for the lifetime (100k) warranty, a Hyundai 5 year warranty, Kia's 7 years on some models, Chevy 5 years, Toyota 5 years. Then all you have to worry about is fuel, insurance, servicing and tyres. Everything else should be covered by the warranty.
    The man without a signature.
  • Kilty_2
    Kilty_2 Posts: 5,818 Forumite
    And brakes and clutch linings ;)
  • gonzo127
    gonzo127 Posts: 4,482 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    the hyundia i10 could also be a good call, little bit more expensive than the picanto but according to offical figures is more economical and also faster than the picanto
    Drop a brand challenge
    on a £100 shop you might on average get 70 items save
    10p per product = £7 a week ~ £28 a month
    20p per product = £14 a week ~ £56 a month
    30p per product = £21 a week ~ £84 a month (or in other words one weeks shoping at the new price)
  • jaydeeuk1
    jaydeeuk1 Posts: 7,714 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Get a new car OP if you've got the cash, you won't regret it. The 40% depreciation hit on a new car is worth it over sitting in some fat, sweaty, middle aged balding blokes' beans/snot/bum crust.
  • Chimera
    Chimera Posts: 492 Forumite
    jaydeeuk1 wrote: »
    Get a new car OP if you've got the cash, you won't regret it. The 40% depreciation hit on a new car is worth it over sitting in some fat, sweaty, middle aged balding blokes' beans/snot/bum crust.

    lolz, thanks x
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