New car

McKneff

We bought a car from a main dealer, 6 months old, only 18 miles on the clock, 2.5 years warranty and we saved thousands rather than buy a brand new one.

peter_the_piper

jaydeeuk1 wrote: »

I'm guessing you've worked hard all your life, saved up a bit of a nest egg despite the tough times, and, understandably, want to treat yourself.

Why would you want buy a brand new Kia or Hyundai?! Fair enough, you don't want something where its nose is 2 inches off the ground or you need the fire brigade to help get you out the car, but why not spend half the planned cash on something a little special like an old Jag, Merc S or BMW 7 and the rest to keep it running? At least is 5 or so years time it will be worth roughly what you paid for it if you do ever decide to sell on.

If you're determined to get a kia, get one a couple of years old where some poor sod has taken the depreciation hit and sorted out all the niggles. At least you'll then have some cash left to take you on a holiday to help you forget you bought a kia in the first place.

No thanks, but thanks for the thought. I'm used to small cars, Hillman Imp, Fiat 500, Morris Minor, Corsa, Charade.

ian103

what about a toyota yaris or aygo, i had a toyota and it was boring but it was reliable, easy to drive, comfortable, economic, good garage etc etc, brought with head not heart. would i have another toyota - yes in a few years time.

peter_the_piper

DD has a Pug 107 so don't want the same as her but thanks.

MotheroftheKid

I have a Kia Picanto - I bought it new in 2005, I've done just over 40k miles and I love it. It's really easy to drive, easy to park. The acceleration is not much to write home about, but it's perfect for me. Mostly local runs, but I do travel from the Midlands to London frequently. Apart from a couple of new tyres, brake pads, I've spent very little on it. I have it serviced and MOT'd every year.

I appreciate what everybody says about the depreciation of new cars, but when I bought mine, I had just become a single parent, as I knew nothing about cars and had no preference, I decided to buy a new car, at least that way I had 3 years' warranty (they're now 7), so I felt comfortable that I had a reliable car.

I love my car and hopefully it will last me at least another 7 years. I wouldn't hesitate in buying another Picanto.