I am sooo confused as to what car to get! - Page 4

Pheebs · 22-05-2011, 15:17

Sent you a linky on Bookface mondo

x

Jingo · 22-05-2011, 15:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

It does mean need to go down to London from where I am...long way to go not knowing if I am buying a car and a £70 rail trip or £40 worthof petrol plus a day's food it could soon add up the cost of just looking at a car.

Out of interest, how much did you get off their list price? Let's say it's listed at £7k, think i could get £1k off? Or £500 plus matts and tank of petrol?

Well you can see all the details and photos of nearly every model they have in stock on their website - on a car with less than 10 miles on the clock you can be quite assured it will be in pristine condition.

To get an idea of the car you can visit a local dealer - they're a very popular car as Kitten says, so you will probably find numerous models to test drive and scope out near you.

I don't think you'll get £1k off of the prices they state as they are ranging between £500-3500 off of a new order model anyway depending upon the individual car, spec and mileage. However I'd say there's definately room for negotiation

Anyway - I'm only spieling so much on this as I don't have knowledge or experience on other cars in your bracket of consideration; you might find after a nosey inside or test drive that its not for you, or that you can simply get a better deal for something else

Test drive, work out finance limits and be honest with yourself throughout

Princess Griff · 22-05-2011, 22:51

I vote Fiat 500...as the bloke who sold it to us said, people who drive this car smile whilst doing so! Its a happy car, and really is fun to drive!
PLUS you get waved at by all the other Fiat 500 drivers on the road!!

Both Jingo and I love our car, and if I won the lottery tomorrow - I would still keep it!

Happy car hunting!

Mondo · 25-05-2011, 18:00

I bought a car!

Well, deposit down on one. Not a fiat 500 though, couldn't find the model with the right trim level I want for the right price.

I put a deposit down on a 08 plate Yaris SR this morning. 20k miles, climate control, traction control, keyless entry and start, 1.8L, 17" alloys so it'll go vroom vroom! In black! The only down side it's that is a 3dr but that's the least of my worry since i dont expect to be moving large objects or give many lifts. I paid £6.5k in the end, MOT not due til March.

Will · 25-05-2011, 19:17

3dr isn't too much of a hassle, and besides it looks "cooler"

Good choice, I bet you'll be thrilled to bits. Fantastic investment for a first time car buy.

Pheebs · 25-05-2011, 20:11

Wehey! YARIS buuuudddddddddy!

Good cars, just like being bummed. Be warned!

Mondo · 25-05-2011, 20:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Wehey! YARIS buuuudddddddddy!

Good cars, just like being bummed. Be warned!

You like being bummed?

I'll keep that in mind

Pheebs · 25-05-2011, 20:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

You like being bummed?

I'll keep that in mind

Only by Daniel Craig.

Long story. Some will understand.

Desmo · 25-05-2011, 21:57

Nice one Mondo...enjoy your new wheels

Mondo · 25-05-2011, 22:03

All sorted

Insurance done. £700.
AA cover done.

Now I just need the car!

p.s. It's this car.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...true?logcode=p

22-05-2011, 15:17	#31
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Sent you a linky on Bookface mondo x __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

22-05-2011, 22:51	#33
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	I vote Fiat 500...as the bloke who sold it to us said, people who drive this car smile whilst doing so! Its a happy car, and really is fun to drive! PLUS you get waved at by all the other Fiat 500 drivers on the road!! Both Jingo and I love our car, and if I won the lottery tomorrow - I would still keep it! Happy car hunting! __________________

25-05-2011, 18:00	#34
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I bought a car! Well, deposit down on one. Not a fiat 500 though, couldn't find the model with the right trim level I want for the right price. I put a deposit down on a 08 plate Yaris SR this morning. 20k miles, climate control, traction control, keyless entry and start, 1.8L, 17" alloys so it'll go vroom vroom! In black! The only down side it's that is a 3dr but that's the least of my worry since i dont expect to be moving large objects or give many lifts. I paid £6.5k in the end, MOT not due til March. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog Last edited by Mondo; 25-05-2011 at 19:26.

25-05-2011, 19:17	#35
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	3dr isn't too much of a hassle, and besides it looks "cooler" Good choice, I bet you'll be thrilled to bits. Fantastic investment for a first time car buy. __________________ *No No!*

25-05-2011, 20:11	#36
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Wehey! YARIS buuuudddddddddy! Good cars, just like being bummed. Be warned! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

25-05-2011, 21:57	#39
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Nice one Mondo...enjoy your new wheels __________________

25-05-2011, 22:03	#40
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	All sorted Insurance done. £700. AA cover done. Now I just need the car! p.s. It's this car. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...true?logcode=p __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog Last edited by Mondo; 25-05-2011 at 22:07.

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