New and Used car advise

peterg1965

Vehicle John, I have been offered a brand new Ford Focus ST3 3dr in metallic blue for £15845. That is £4500 below list price, I am entitled to a healthy discount from Ford due to my occupation, hence the price. My question is, to a man from the 'trade', is this a good buy? My intention would be to keep it for a minimum of a year and hopefully sell (privately) for whatever the market bears but with a bit of luck about £15K. That way I get a years motoring in a modern 'sports' hothatch for about £1000.

Would appreciate your comments.

Platinum_2

Hi John

I am currently looking for an audi 1.8t 2003/2004 model, but they seem to be getting sold quickly or in limited supply 2nd hand.

In particular im looking for one with the s line body kit on it.

In your opinion what is the best sites for searching for your 2nd hand car, i've tried autotrader, autoexposure, exchange and mart, ebay... but having no joy.

Can you point me in the right direction, or maybe you have the right motor for me that you can supply me with

Thanks in advance.

Yorkshirechick

nullogik wrote: »

Some suggestions that fit your criteria:

- Ford Fiesta New Shape (I noticed that you like the new shape Ford Fiesta, after doing a quick search its quite possible to buy one for £4000-£4300 with cars ranging from 2002-2004 depending on spec and mileage).
Take a look here (and particularly look at page 3 & 4):
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.jsp?page=2&searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=3&hassearched=Y&make=FORD&min_pr=4000&source=0&model=FIESTA&max_pr=5000&miles=1500&agerange=&mileage=&postcode=sw12+8ln&bodyid=0&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0
- Honda Jazz (this car should be at the top of your list, its very versatile and roomy and is a little bigger than your Ka. However you'll need to pay around £4500 to get one as they hold their value really well)
- Hyundai Getz (a great little car with five doors, good build quality and reliability, you should be able to get 2004 or 2005 for £4000)
- Kia Picanto (good reliability and build quality and plenty around for £4000, dealerships are a bit sparse)
- Peugeot 206 (stylish, plenty around. Not as reliable as Japanese and awkward seating adjustments so make sure you test drive one first)
- Renault Modus (harder to find, some around for £4300)
- Renault Clio (plenty to look at and should be near the top of your list)
- Skoda Fabia (excellent build and reliability, should definitly be near the top of your shopping list)
- Toyota Yaris (excellent build and reliability, seriously consider)
- Vauxhall Corsa (thousands to choose from, fairly good reliability and build)
- Volkswagen Polo (this should be right up at the top of your list, good build and reliability)

I hope I've given plenty for you to look over.

You can afford a new shape Fiesta check out sites like Autotrader. You should put cars like the Honda Jazz, Skoda Fabia, Renault Clio, Toyota Yaris & Volkswagen Polo to the top of the "must see" list as these are all excellent cars in the supermini sector.

I've bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 Diesel - 03 reg. Pick it up on Saturday
Thanks for your help :T

fhmman

Ive got a 52 Fiat Punto, all paid for now and only 25k on the clock. It drives beautifully but has some bad body work. Its been keyed down one side and the on the other it has a couple of bumps and grazes. Now Im thinking of getting something 'new' but am wondering that if I part xchange now the dealer will ruin me with the price as the car needs some work. Would this really be a big problem for them? or shall I pay to get the work done myself and then sell or part xchange?

pingu

i have seen this

http://www.ashton-honda.co.uk/?group=0

don't think the link is working its jazz 1.2 i-dsi s


and been offered £6000 for mine and price to change £2300

this was all done on the phone

how much should i really pay for it?

thank you