Used car advise

facingthefuture

Sorry but it's really bugging me....advice NOT advise.

I know, I have a problem.:o

caz2703

gmm30 wrote: »

Japanese engines are bulletproof so long as they're serviced properly. Recent Hondas in particular have quite advanced engines which need regular attention. 30,000 miles without an oil change is asking for trouble.

It's as well I'm not selling it then eh? :rotfl:

hcb42

facingthefuture wrote: »

Sorry but it's really bugging me....advice NOT advise.

I know, I have a problem.:o

me too, can someone edit..:P

hethmar

pgilc1 wrote: »

They did give a budget

Oh, right well that amount plus the age of car they are looking for will rather limit it a bit more then.

fadetogrey

fredy34 wrote: »

why would you not have a warranty if you buy from england? Ive bought 3 cars from england of varying ages and all have a warranty and work carried out over here. There are absolutely no problems bringing a warranty to NI.

If you are looking for something Golf/focus size then my advice is have a look at the golf and the focus, they are both great cars. Do your sums on petrol vs diesel before u jump at a diesel. A diesel car will have a lot more miles on it and be older for the same money. If you are doing less than 10k a year i would concider a smaller engined petrol. Having said that i had a 1.6 Focus and the fuel consumption was rubbish as was my girlfriends 1.8 Diesel Focus. I then had a 1.9TDI VW and the mpg was a lot better (I averaged 45mpg).

At your price range how about a VW Bora/Jetta? They are essentially a golf with a boot and are cheaper to buy.

Who would cover warranty over here on a car bought for £5k in england?

blondeonblonde

Hi am interested in this thread as am having to spend £600 to get my clio through MOT. In the past I have had vw polos, fiestas and a nissan. Not impressed by renault at the minute........
Should I go back to japanese/german cars then? Which cars have low road tax/ insurance/ high mpg?
Hard to keep up..................

ballyblack

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/

avenida

facingthefuture wrote: »

Sorry but it's really bugging me....advice NOT advise.

I know, I have a problem.:o

Its been annoying me too, so Ive a problem aswell - lol