Mushsgirl
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Which cars does that rule out?
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Which cars does that rule out?
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There is various different models in the vw/skoda/seat range that have the 3cylinder engine, you will have to ask the question when you see one for sale.
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Don't you want another fiat.? Fiat 1.2 and 1.4 8v petrol engine are very good. Petrol engine models are usually cheaper to buy. 
Mushsgirl
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Don't you want another fiat.? Fiat 1.2 and 1.4 8v petrol engine are very good. Petrol engine models are usually cheaper to buy.
I've read that the 1.2 engine isn't very good either ?
Its been a solid engine since 1984..
There were some poor running cars 2 years ago..but apart from that they are fine
But With 3 in the car the 500s not the best anyway.
Pandas were a better car..and cheaper..
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Mushsgirl
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Okay cool thanks, think I'm gonna get something a bit bigger and a 5 door ??
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Fiat bravo it is then... welcome to the club.... lol
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Maybe not a fiat! ?
My wife now has a Hyundai i10, 2nd Gen, 1.2 Premium, bought it brand new last year, it's so far been excellent. The 1.2 engine is in my opinion, better than Fiat''s 1.2 engine, and I can say that having owned a 500 1.2. Ours has lots of extras that the standard 1.2 doesn't have, such as cruise control, full bluetooth/hands free, alloys, door mirror indicators etc.
Some may think the Hyundai i10 is boring, but it has four passenger doors, turns on a sixpence and is a highly regarded car. May not have the asethetics/appeal of the 500, but I can assure you from experience, so far it's a damn sight more reliable, the door handles don't break off, the instrument pod doesn't flash whenever it feels like it, it doesn't have stop/start, 30 quid road tax, 5 year warranty and 50mpg + on a motorway run.
Some may think the Hyundai i10 is boring, but it has four passenger doors, turns on a sixpence and is a highly regarded car. May not have the asethetics/appeal of the 500, but I can assure you from experience, so far it's a damn sight more reliable, the door handles don't break off, the instrument pod doesn't flash whenever it feels like it, it doesn't have stop/start, 30 quid road tax, 5 year warranty and 50mpg + on a motorway run.
Good luck with your search! I'd advise you that whatever you go for, make sure you are covered by some kind of guarantee and to buy from reputable dealer in case you get problematic car. Hopefully, that scenario is all behind you now. Good luck!
Couldn't agree more with Melanabb. Admittedly, you do pay quite a bit more buying from a franchised dealership, but you should hopefully get much more of a guarantee in so far as they will hopefully have checked the car fully, diagnostics, everything. Many independent traders won't have access to dealership diagnostic equipment and even they sometimes have to take a car to a main dealership for diagnosis, if they can be bothered! Let's face it, the independents are selling Bertie Bassetts, they can't possibly fix and diagnose every make of car they push through themselves. That being said, there are still some very very good independent garages with excellent reputations, so don't be put off going to another with sound testimonials.
Mushsgirl, you have had a very unfortunate experience buying the 500 you had, but you at least had the foresight to pay for it, or part of it on a credit card and that at least gave you plenty of financial protection. Make sure you do the same for the next purchase, whether that be from a dealership or independent. You can of course buy privately, but that can be an absolute minefield, traders posing as private sellers, private sellers who don't declare accident damage. I'm not saying they're all bad lol! but naturally, if folk think they can get away without declaring something, they bloody well will!
You'll be struggling to find anything really good under £5.5k with low miles, low tax, insurance etc. I know the 500 is a really good looking little car, but unless you can inch yourself toward a Fiat dealership and pay the premium that comes with it, you'll be risking it and it sounds like you definitely don't need the hassle!
Best of luck!
Mushsgirl, you have had a very unfortunate experience buying the 500 you had, but you at least had the foresight to pay for it, or part of it on a credit card and that at least gave you plenty of financial protection. Make sure you do the same for the next purchase, whether that be from a dealership or independent. You can of course buy privately, but that can be an absolute minefield, traders posing as private sellers, private sellers who don't declare accident damage. I'm not saying they're all bad lol! but naturally, if folk think they can get away without declaring something, they bloody well will!
You'll be struggling to find anything really good under £5.5k with low miles, low tax, insurance etc. I know the 500 is a really good looking little car, but unless you can inch yourself toward a Fiat dealership and pay the premium that comes with it, you'll be risking it and it sounds like you definitely don't need the hassle!
Best of luck!
OK so I'm biased but here's a lovely car at your price point fully loaded and likely to be utterly reliable, I can also tell you its being sold by a Mazda Forum member, don't discount a larger car, they tend to be less desirable than small cute cars so are in comparison much cheaper for what you get, yes the tax is more, but you get so much more for your money;
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t_cars&sort=price-asc&postcode=ne304na&page=5
Personally I would advise against buying ANY diesel car
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t_cars&sort=price-asc&postcode=ne304na&page=5
Personally I would advise against buying ANY diesel car
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