Anyone want to buy a MINI? Too Late! - Page 5

Matblack · 15-01-2010, 11:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Can you not get what you want in a slightly older but fully loaded Range Rover et al.?

If I were a fully qualified mechanic with my own oil well then yes

MB

Matblack · 15-01-2010, 11:45

Yeah, its do-able, so far I have driven the Rav4 and the QQ, I've been driven in the S-Max (bleugh!) and been in the CRV (nice inside)

I might have a look at the Kuga, I've never had a Ford, they've never really apealled and I get the feeling I'd prefer a RAV but its worth a look.

MB

leowyatt · 15-01-2010, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

I might have a look at the Kuga, I've never had a Ford, they've never really apealled and I get the feeling I'd prefer a RAV but its worth a look.

MB

I had an escort for a while and it was a great car had hardly any trouble with it so they get a thumbs up from me

our family car when I was growing up was an old 84 Fiesta and that only got retired back in 2002.

Ah well as you've driven the other 2 it would make a good comparison

Have you discounted Estates due to the height?

Matblack · 15-01-2010, 11:52

Nah, I've discounted them because I hate them

MB

leowyatt · 15-01-2010, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Nah, I've discounted them because I hate them

MB

fair enough

I was going to suggest a focus estate which looks rather funky and would have room for all your gubbins

but if you no likey I'll

Matblack · 15-01-2010, 12:02

I just don't like estates very much, they always look like a saloon with a shed on the back, OK its a sweeping statement but in the main the styling isn't great.

The only thing I really want to retain is some sense of funkiness, something a bit different from the ordinary, I think the QQ does this nicely. Most reviews say they drive OK and from my experience it isn't engaging but its got a nice snicky gearbox and its comfortable. My mind isn't made up but I'm struggling to find anything which peaks my interest in the same way and doesn't cost a fortune to buy or run. The CX7 is nice but they are expensive and not as economical. Remember I'm going to have a lot of outgoings over the next couple of years!

MB

leowyatt · 15-01-2010, 12:07

Have a look at the focus estates, they don't look like saloons with a shed on the back (well to me) and aren't too expensive to buy and run

Matblack · 15-01-2010, 12:09

Maybe, I don't really like the look and Focii aren't funky in my book.

MB

leowyatt · 15-01-2010, 12:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Maybe, I don't really like the look and Focii aren't funky in my book.

MB

fairy snuff

Will · 15-01-2010, 12:51

In which case all things considered a top spec QQ is the way to go. As I said they're very good cars, comfy, just boring as hell to drive - however clearly this is not important to you. Perfect car for you IMO.

15-01-2010, 11:45	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Yeah, its do-able, so far I have driven the Rav4 and the QQ, I've been driven in the S-Max (bleugh!) and been in the CRV (nice inside) I might have a look at the Kuga, I've never had a Ford, they've never really apealled and I get the feeling I'd prefer a RAV but its worth a look. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-01-2010, 11:52	#4
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Nah, I've discounted them because I hate them MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-01-2010, 12:02	#6
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I just don't like estates very much, they always look like a saloon with a shed on the back, OK its a sweeping statement but in the main the styling isn't great. The only thing I really want to retain is some sense of funkiness, something a bit different from the ordinary, I think the QQ does this nicely. Most reviews say they drive OK and from my experience it isn't engaging but its got a nice snicky gearbox and its comfortable. My mind isn't made up but I'm struggling to find anything which peaks my interest in the same way and doesn't cost a fortune to buy or run. The CX7 is nice but they are expensive and not as economical. Remember I'm going to have a lot of outgoings over the next couple of years! MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-01-2010, 12:07	#7
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Have a look at the focus estates, they don't look like saloons with a shed on the back (well to me) and aren't too expensive to buy and run __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

15-01-2010, 12:09	#8
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Maybe, I don't really like the look and Focii aren't funky in my book. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-01-2010, 12:51	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	In which case all things considered a top spec QQ is the way to go. As I said they're very good cars, comfy, just boring as hell to drive - however clearly this is not important to you. Perfect car for you IMO. __________________ *No No!*

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