bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 For the first time we are in a positon to be able to get a new or nearly new car instead of just getting what fits the budget. Mine is ok, knock the mud off it and it still looks ok from a distance when turning up to a customer. I suggested we replace the Mrs's (mk4 golf diesel). She has never had much to do with picking her cars I've always turned up with the best I could find for the money so this time I said its down to her to choose what she would like. Things went well to start with, Her "I don't want to spend the money on a new!". Me "okay then go for something a couple of years old?" Her "and I want something smaller and red!" Me " okay! And?" Her " And what?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Glad she has made up her mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Love it. What about a post box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Seat cupra r it is then ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Can save a lot of money having a second hand car that’s not been used much. What’s your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Lloyd90 said: Can save a lot of money having a second hand car that’s not been used much. What’s your budget? Budgets not the problem just for a change Mind you if the Mrs gets a cheaper car there will be more left for mine later. So far the short list is very long. Ford Ka or fiesta, vw polo or up, corsa or adam, fiat 500, seat whatever it is, 107 or 108 Toyota aygo. Think that about covers it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, bluesj said: Budgets not the problem just for a change Mind you if the Mrs gets a cheaper car there will be more left for mine later. So far the short list is very long. Ford Ka or fiesta, vw polo or up, corsa or adam, fiat 500, seat whatever it is, 107 or 108 Toyota aygo. Think that about covers it Just wondered what’s your budget as the cost of a KA is going to be very different from a top of the range car that’s small and red. Its just handy to have a budget to know what you can get, then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Polo gt ibiza fr Mini Cooper list must be endless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 26 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Just wondered what’s your budget as the cost of a KA is going to be very different from a top of the range car that’s small and red. Its just handy to have a budget to know what you can get, then go from there. Got 15k that should cover most small cars more but realistically as she doesn't what to buy new it'll be about half that but that's not the problem its getting her to decide what extras she wants and what to look at first. Think it will end up with her liking the look of something and me finding a red one with a few useful extras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve d Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 My missus loves her Citroen DS3 and i must admit, on the very occasional time i drive it, i quite like it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 5 minutes ago, steve d said: My missus loves her Citroen DS3 and i must admit, on the very occasional time i drive it, i quite like it too. My choice would fiesta or polo not so keen on the funky styling or interior on some but as its not going to be my car that doesn't mater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I bought my ex a focus in 2010 for £21k list but paid £15k she left me 2 years later and it dropped to £6500 . for the second owner it made it a bargain ive bought my awesome other half a fiesta at 4 1/2years old for £5k from a dealer and 2 years later it’s been great. 48-55 mpg around town and 60-70mpg on a motorway. It’s a zetec with 1.6d , air con etc. I don’t think you can go wrong with a second hand ford. They loose to much money in the first years. My mum picks cars by the colour. Her 4 series is 200bhp and she doesn’t realise but see likes it because it’s red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I won't be buying new when I change mine as I couldn't live with losing so much on it plus I haven't got the cash to get a new one any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Money no object small used car in red = Audi A1. Slightly less money in red. Fiesta ecoboost or mini Cooper s. Small red and a hoot to drive vw up. Skoda citigo, seat mii. All these last 3 in manual avoid the auto. Anything small and French is poor atm. Fiat 500 feels like you're in a crisp packet, hate to have an accident in one! Edited December 3, 2017 by Sprinter add info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Take her to a Alpha Romeo garage most women love their cars and they look great in red. My wife loves the new Ferrari engined Qaudrifoglio in the deep red metallic paint also likes the Stelvio 4x4 same engine and spec. Not because of the engine just likes how that sporty one looks. The guilietta is a nice car and not too big, a hatch back and practicle but looks nicer than most others on the road. Edited December 3, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Never thought about an A1 6 minutes ago, Sprinter said: Money no object small used car in red = Audi A1. Slightly less money in red. Fiesta ecoboost or mini Cooper s. Small red and a hoot to drive vw up. Skoda citigo, seat mii. All these last 3 in manual avoid the auto. Anything small and French is poor atm. Fiat 500 feels like you're in a crisp packet, hate to have an accident in one! Never thought about the A1 really hope she doesn't go for a mini, everyone I know that's had one had problems with it I've kept my veto option open just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 I good friend of mine services cars for a living, he has done the breaks on my 63 plate altea and is due to give it a full service in the New Year. He worked on two Audi A1s on the summer and they were both 64 plates and needed a lot of work and where in poor condition for the mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Is the altea a Seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 ALL WRONG CHOICES she obviously needs a new Ford Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Winston72 said: ALL WRONG CHOICES she obviously needs a new Ford Ranger No that's me your thinking of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 47 minutes ago, figgy said: Is the altea a Seat? Yes it’s old school, they haven’t been produced since 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 So the seat altea is made from all the same parts as the Audi’s are then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 A3 , golf all the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 how about a Nissan, ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 How about a Kia? 7 yr / 100,000 mile no quibble warranty that covers everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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