New car ideas

Haly · 21-02-2007, 12:34

So as my car's currently a bit broken and as I reckon even if it does get fixed, it's only going to be temporarily fixed. I've been thinking what to go for next.
Not sure when I'll be able to afford to replace it as the original plan wasn't going to be till the latter half of the year but here goes anyhow.

Currently I've got a 1.2l N reg Renault Clio.
I like it and I like the size of it, but I hate the total lack of power it has when doing anything on the motorway. So I'd probably like 1.4-1.6l this time round. I don't particularly want faster because I don't trust myself yet

I don't want a mondeo, yes they're great but they're too big for what I want and more powerful than I want. So I want smaller than that. I'm not sure if focuses are much smaller?

My budget is 2k, very possibly slightly over but that would depend on how much the insurance hit would be for me as I'm still a new driver albeit with 1 years NCB.

I'd like power steering but otherwise not bothered about any other extras as my clio is as basic as it comes anyway.

Any suggestions?

Kell_ee001 · 21-02-2007, 12:38

No suggestions but I will keep an eye on this thread (if you saw my heap of junk you'd understand why

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Piggymon · 21-02-2007, 13:14

Honda Civic ?

Nice cars, reliable, insurance should be ok and bigger than your clio without being too big

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...ch_full=SEARCH

Haly · 21-02-2007, 13:27

Hmm hadn't thought of a Honda. I know absolutely nothing about them. But certainly something to bear in mind.

Piggymon · 21-02-2007, 13:33

I've had 2 Hondas and they've both been great

Belmit · 21-02-2007, 14:17

In terms of Fords, the Mondeo will give you the best car for your money but like you say, they're big. The Focus is smaller but more sought after so you'd be lucky to get a decent one for 2K. The Fiesta is good (been driving my brother's old P-reg for the past year with no problems) but for 2K you'd probably only get a 1.3 at best, or a 1.8 turbo diesel. Ford may not be the way to go in your case.

Edit: And just in case you were thinking about it... don't get a Fiat Punto whatever you do!

Justsomebloke · 21-02-2007, 14:32

I'll come back with some suggestions later but what i will say now is stick to 1.4 as you will still get cheap tax & Insurance. Modern day 1.4's go well enouth for motorway driving.

Haly · 21-02-2007, 15:19

Don't worry I've heard bad things about Puntos.
From a quick search there's a fair few 1.4l fiestas about and the odd 1.6l too for around that budget. I'm sure I've read somewhere that the 1.3ls are meant to be ones to avoid compared to 1.25l or 1.4l? :undecided:

I'm sure 1.4l would do me fine for now, just not sure if I'll still want it for a couple of years after which is the plan. Seems a bit of a small step up to me.

Piggymon · 21-02-2007, 15:30

If you want a bigger car than your clio I wouldn't bother with a fiesta - it's not going to be much different :/

Also try for a 1.6 if your budget allows

Haly · 21-02-2007, 15:32

I'm not too bothered about size

Think I misphrased my first post

Main thing I want is a bit more speed than the clio but originally I thought that would mean I'd have to get a bigger car. Not too sure now though.

Sorry if I'm being a bit vague. I was planning on having months to spend doing research for a bit, not thinking 'ah crap it's on the way out, I need something new soon' :s

21-02-2007, 12:34	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	New car ideas So as my car's currently a bit broken and as I reckon even if it does get fixed, it's only going to be temporarily fixed. I've been thinking what to go for next. Not sure when I'll be able to afford to replace it as the original plan wasn't going to be till the latter half of the year but here goes anyhow. Currently I've got a 1.2l N reg Renault Clio. I like it and I like the size of it, but I hate the total lack of power it has when doing anything on the motorway. So I'd probably like 1.4-1.6l this time round. I don't particularly want faster because I don't trust myself yet I don't want a mondeo, yes they're great but they're too big for what I want and more powerful than I want. So I want smaller than that. I'm not sure if focuses are much smaller? My budget is 2k, very possibly slightly over but that would depend on how much the insurance hit would be for me as I'm still a new driver albeit with 1 years NCB. I'd like power steering but otherwise not bothered about any other extras as my clio is as basic as it comes anyway. Any suggestions? __________________ Halycopter

21-02-2007, 12:38	#2
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	No suggestions but I will keep an eye on this thread (if you saw my heap of junk you'd understand why ) __________________

21-02-2007, 13:14	#3
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Honda Civic ? Nice cars, reliable, insurance should be ok and bigger than your clio without being too big http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www...ch_full=SEARCH __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

21-02-2007, 13:27	#4
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Hmm hadn't thought of a Honda. I know absolutely nothing about them. But certainly something to bear in mind. __________________ Halycopter

21-02-2007, 13:33	#5
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I've had 2 Hondas and they've both been great __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

21-02-2007, 14:17	#6
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	In terms of Fords, the Mondeo will give you the best car for your money but like you say, they're big. The Focus is smaller but more sought after so you'd be lucky to get a decent one for 2K. The Fiesta is good (been driving my brother's old P-reg for the past year with no problems) but for 2K you'd probably only get a 1.3 at best, or a 1.8 turbo diesel. Ford may not be the way to go in your case. Edit: And just in case you were thinking about it... don't get a Fiat Punto whatever you do! __________________

21-02-2007, 14:32	#7
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I'll come back with some suggestions later but what i will say now is stick to 1.4 as you will still get cheap tax & Insurance. Modern day 1.4's go well enouth for motorway driving. __________________

21-02-2007, 15:19	#8
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Don't worry I've heard bad things about Puntos. From a quick search there's a fair few 1.4l fiestas about and the odd 1.6l too for around that budget. I'm sure I've read somewhere that the 1.3ls are meant to be ones to avoid compared to 1.25l or 1.4l? :undecided: I'm sure 1.4l would do me fine for now, just not sure if I'll still want it for a couple of years after which is the plan. Seems a bit of a small step up to me. __________________ Halycopter

21-02-2007, 15:30	#9
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	If you want a bigger car than your clio I wouldn't bother with a fiesta - it's not going to be much different :/ Also try for a 1.6 if your budget allows __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

21-02-2007, 15:32	#10
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'm not too bothered about size Think I misphrased my first post Main thing I want is a bit more speed than the clio but originally I thought that would mean I'd have to get a bigger car. Not too sure now though. Sorry if I'm being a bit vague. I was planning on having months to spend doing research for a bit, not thinking 'ah crap it's on the way out, I need something new soon' :s __________________ Halycopter