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  • matt1987
    matt1987 Posts: 899 Forumite
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    I think it would be worth travelling to get a car like the Fiesta that cheap!

    The Fiesta Climate..... the salesman tried to flog me this model when i was looking at the Fiesta Style.

    If its the Fiesta Style Climate, then all thats extra is Heated quick clear windscreen, Air con, and Electric mirrors. Brand new it was an extra £600.

    I would rather stick with a brand new Fiesta Style for £6495 as its brand spanking new, you dont have to worry about who owned it before you, and it wont have to be MOT'd for 3 years.

    Also is Air con ( uses more fuel ) and Quickclear windscreen worth it?? I dont think so.
  • Nice_Username
    Nice_Username Posts: 3,735 Forumite
    seen a fiesta 1.25 climate 3 door with 7000 miles and all the bits inside at £6400..reg 1/07, 56 plate.......does this sound good?

    I think people may have lost interest in trying to help you as you don't seem willing to thank anyone for their contributions so far.
  • suki1964
    suki1964 Posts: 14,313 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    I think people may have lost interest in trying to help you as you don't seem willing to thank anyone for their contributions so far.


    Are we only supposed to help those who hit the thanks button?

    sheesh I wish someone would keep me up to date with the rules.

    I have a cocker spaniel and a 1lt corsa. Get on average 45-50 mpg and its group one insurance - does me fine. Plenty of room in the boot to fit the dog crate without having to drop the rear seats
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    tried having one car to share between me and the other half.......but its not working.
    need a small car to potter around town, 3000 miles per year max.
    looking at something up to 18 months old. petrol, not too big an engine.
    any advise please?
    corsa/fiesta looking ok at £86 per year insurance.
    need bit of a boot for the dog.


    To be honest, and this is IMHO only, if you want a pottering about town car for a max of 3k miles p/a, buying a brand new or nearly new low lileage car is a complete economic nono.

    Buy an older car and save yourself some money.

    If you are rich please ignore what I said:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.

    Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)

    Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed
  • thanks suki1964, have booked a test drive with a corsa at the dealers for saturday, 07 plate,6,000 miles, £5999 and a gorgeous blue colour!
    took a Punto out yesterday...........oh! no no!
  • took the corsa out this morning and the dog came too to check comfort and size.

    Perfect!

    Got it for £5425 in the end......well pleased.

    thanks to all who offered advise:T
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