What Car? - Page 2

leowyatt · 30-01-2010, 18:46

Polo Mk4?

Pickers · 30-01-2010, 21:40

Polo?!?!? lol

Zirax · 30-01-2010, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Pickers

Polo?!?!? lol

Anyway, what about Skoda Fabia's? The polo's cheaper cousin. 1.4s seem to get 37mpg and the dervs do 60mpg.

You are going to laugh but.....
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1464321.htm

This was my first motor, there is bugger all that can go wrong with them. You get a heater, the higher models got rear demist, manual windows and that's it. It will cost peanuts to run. It's along similar lines to Kate's Golf thoughts. If you want a run around that'll do the odd long journey, that will without any trouble. Stuff some £10 hub caps on there to tidy it up or even the original VW ones looked ok.

edit:- Thinking about it I doubt you'll go for it.

There are some Clio's around that money.

leowyatt · 30-01-2010, 22:52

What is so funny about a Polo???

Grandad · 31-01-2010, 01:26

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Originally Posted by leowyatt

What is so funny about a Polo???

It covers a lot of his requirements, they do seem a bit overpriced tbh though

his original Fiesta suggestion would take some beating

iCraig · 31-01-2010, 03:00

Toyota Corolla.

Pickers · 31-01-2010, 09:04

I'm sorry, I really didnt mean to cause anyone any offence by laughing at Polo - it was me being remembering something from many years ago when I was immature... Which I still am

Nowt wrong with a polo at all.
Many thanks for all these suggestions people. I feel a little overwhelmed by all the cars on the market so opinions really help! I dont want to waste money on something thats going to be a pain in the backside mechanically, or turn into a money pit :/
Corolla could be interesting, looked at some a few months ago actually.

I've only ever bought and sold my cars privately. I know that this carrys a risk, but it appears to be a much cheaper way of getting a car. What are people's thoughts on that?

Muban · 31-01-2010, 10:11

How old do you want to go car wise? That should help us narrow down the choice a bit.

Buying cars private can be cheaper but sometimes not, it can be riskier if you don't know cars or don't know much about the model car you are looking at. Some dealers do offer a short warranty on 2nd hand purchases (enough to ensure you haven't bought a complete lemon if it dies nearly right away). It can be good to have a look at the for sale forums on owners clubs sometimes if you are prepared to do a bit of detective work. If it's a known car within the club you can get a fair bit of history on it and get an idea if it's a good example or if it has had niggles.

Justsomebloke · 31-01-2010, 12:56

I've had Untold cars over the years & I choose a Polow with a 1.9 derv lump in it. Will sit at 80-90's All day long & still return good MPG, Pretty much runs on a thimble of derv if you potter about but I don't.
I'm 6ft 5 as well & am comfortable even after the 2 hour drive down to my Daughter/Grandsons. It has everything I want & does everything I need. I've even added to the mods it came with & like how it looks.
It's Mine in Every way.

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A Place of Light · 31-01-2010, 12:58

Focus, definitely.
Fiestas are great sellers, so their resale values are high compared to the Focus (which is a better car anyway.....less "tinny", better levels of kit, more soundproofing etc).
£2k will get you a 2001-2002 Fiesta which is a 3 star encap car with an occupant/pedestrian score of 17/8.
The same money will get you a Focus of the same age, but it's a 4 star car with an occupant/pedestrian score of 25/10.

Bigger cars give occupants a better chance of escaping injury in an accident, and in this case the bigger car (Focus) is also the better car IMHO.

30-01-2010, 18:46	#11
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Polo Mk4? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

30-01-2010, 21:40	#12
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Polo?!?!? lol __________________ Pictures

30-01-2010, 22:52	#14
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	What is so funny about a Polo??? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

31-01-2010, 03:00	#16
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Toyota Corolla. __________________

31-01-2010, 09:04	#17
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	I'm sorry, I really didnt mean to cause anyone any offence by laughing at Polo - it was me being remembering something from many years ago when I was immature... Which I still am Nowt wrong with a polo at all. Many thanks for all these suggestions people. I feel a little overwhelmed by all the cars on the market so opinions really help! I dont want to waste money on something thats going to be a pain in the backside mechanically, or turn into a money pit :/ Corolla could be interesting, looked at some a few months ago actually. I've only ever bought and sold my cars privately. I know that this carrys a risk, but it appears to be a much cheaper way of getting a car. What are people's thoughts on that? __________________ Pictures

31-01-2010, 10:11	#18
Muban Shoes, Boobs & Corsets Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The fastest town in Scotland Posts: 1,882	How old do you want to go car wise? That should help us narrow down the choice a bit. Buying cars private can be cheaper but sometimes not, it can be riskier if you don't know cars or don't know much about the model car you are looking at. Some dealers do offer a short warranty on 2nd hand purchases (enough to ensure you haven't bought a complete lemon if it dies nearly right away). It can be good to have a look at the for sale forums on owners clubs sometimes if you are prepared to do a bit of detective work. If it's a known car within the club you can get a fair bit of history on it and get an idea if it's a good example or if it has had niggles. __________________ well, not to put a too fine point to it, he was discovered.. in the lounge

31-01-2010, 12:56	#19
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	I've had Untold cars over the years & I choose a Polow with a 1.9 derv lump in it. Will sit at 80-90's All day long & still return good MPG, Pretty much runs on a thimble of derv if you potter about but I don't. I'm 6ft 5 as well & am comfortable even after the 2 hour drive down to my Daughter/Grandsons. It has everything I want & does everything I need. I've even added to the mods it came with & like how it looks. It's Mine in Every way. + __________________

31-01-2010, 12:58	#20
A Place of Light Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247	Focus, definitely. Fiestas are great sellers, so their resale values are high compared to the Focus (which is a better car anyway.....less "tinny", better levels of kit, more soundproofing etc). £2k will get you a 2001-2002 Fiesta which is a 3 star encap car with an occupant/pedestrian score of 17/8. The same money will get you a Focus of the same age, but it's a 4 star car with an occupant/pedestrian score of 25/10. Bigger cars give occupants a better chance of escaping injury in an accident, and in this case the bigger car (Focus) is also the better car IMHO.