So I may be letting the GPS go in the next 9 months or so.

I've really enjoyed the car, no trouble, plenty fun & still good looking & rattle free.

What next...Not a Fiat I want a change, any / either would be 2 years old up to 20,000 miles on and petrol (as I dont do anywhere nearenough miles to warrant a diesel these days) and normally aspirated. In order of preference below, all around 1.6 - 1.8 litres give or take.
Honda Civic
Ford Focus 1.6 Sport
Kia Cee'd
Vauxhall Astra
Hyundai i30

Any other suggestions in the sector? (not Fiat)

finally got bored of diesel cars then? based on looks alone i'd go for the astra, but no experience with any of those cars.

maddogmorg said:

finally got bored of diesel cars then? based on looks alone i'd go for the astra, but no experience with any of those cars.

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Lol nah... you wouldnt get bored of my car!
Focus Sport is favourite now as I really like the reviews I've read on ride, next is a test drive, I just know I'll miss my almost 200Bhp though...

you havent said a budget...

id have a bmw 3 series ci though.

beau said:

you havent said a budget...

id have a bmw 3 series ci though.

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7 - 8K Beau... Beemer too big for the drive (4 cars on it) & not good enough fuel wise.

ok....

1 series then

or mini cooper s? ok so both would be older than 2 years but both would be a MUCH better car than what you've listed and more reliable.

beau said:

ok....

1 series then

or mini cooper s? ok so both would be older than 2 years but both would be a MUCH better car than what you've listed and more reliable.

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I want a newer lower mileage car Beau... its not for show lol!

Hate the Mini pretender with a passion & the 1 Series makes the owner look like he wanted to be rich but never made it....

Ffoxy said:

I want a newer lower mileage car Beau... its not for show lol!

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well get a 59 plate panda/ka 1.2 tbh then

beau said:

well get a 59 plate panda/ka 1.2 tbh then

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Lol.... nah.... 6 foot 2 15 stone in a Panda....

Focus looks even more attractive.. and I did say "not another Fiat..."

My focus is a 1.6 abeit a bit of an older car but i think its essentially the same engine

I cant fault it, its no worldbeater but there is decent enough go when needed, the MPG in mine isnt currently too cracking but i arent a steady driver and its due for service anytime, i also think theres a blow in the exhaust

But mechanically Ive not had one problem with it (touch wood) and it has never failed an MOT ever with 1 advisory on a tyre in 4 previous MOT's

ive only had to buy tyres for it

I dont know if the sport is a renamed zetec model, but i would recommend going for either this or a zetec.

Dont go for an LX or a ghia because they use standard ford suspension and it isnt as good as the one on zetec (and probably the sport) models as they use some of the components in the suspension that is in the ST and RS and its better in the corners

beau said:

or mini cooper s? .

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beau said:

well get a 59 plate panda/ka 1.2 tbh then

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Ffoxy is straight beau

dave said:

Ffoxy is straight beau

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thats why i didnt say a 500 or a punto (1999 onwards )

IMO the GP is better than the cars you've listed, nearly 200bhp and all that..

good job with the 3 series Ci Beau that's what i'm getting next year.. diesel or petrol LPG convered hmm

If you are looking at the 'new' shape focus, avoid the sport, its not sporty at all, it was a cut price fleet/hire edition. It has the black plastic door handles and some rubbish alloys but it has the worst understeer ever, I think its a boggo one with some wheels and a badge. Get the Zetec trim or above if you go for one, much nicer, if you like dangerous amounts of lift off oversteer that is hehe

Kia Ceed?, a break from the norm, you got that 7 year warranty that comes with it too? It's Swedish right? most Swedish cars are fairly reliable. Not sure about Ceed's handling, performance or economy though.

Dark_Crusader said:

Kia Ceed?, a break from the norm, you got that 7 year warranty that comes with it too? It's Swedish right? most Swedish cars are fairly reliable.

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kia motors are south korean not swedish

AppleSei said:

kia motors are south korean not swedish

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Why thank you AppleSei for setting the record straight!...
The Ceed still comes with a 7 year warranty of that I am sure at least

so when do we terminate his FF account

Captain Mike said:

so when do we terminate his FF account

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I've heard it's after yours...

Dark_Crusader said:

I've heard it's after yours...

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I'll drag as many of you along with me as possible