Mazdas are basically now just a ford in drag?
And honda accords are for oap's
And honda accords are for oap's
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mazda 3 2.0l £18k.
mazda 6 2.5l £22k
lexus IS looking at £23-24k
Volvo s40 2.0l £20k (t5 £24k)
Volvo t5 £22k (2.0l £18k)
Saab 93 lol £28k
Of Course Fiat Stilo. looking at about £5k for a good one lol.
Honda CR-z I quite like £16.9k (GT Version £19.999)
Honda Accord £20k ~
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X - £24k
Second hand 02-05plate evo - 15k
Subaru Impreza 13k-32k depending on spec
Audi A4 £21+
mazda 6 2.5l £22k
lexus IS looking at £23-24k
Volvo s40 2.0l £20k (t5 £24k)
Volvo t5 £22k (2.0l £18k)
Saab 93 lol £28k
Of Course Fiat Stilo. looking at about £5k for a good one lol.
Honda CR-z I quite like £16.9k (GT Version £19.999)
Honda Accord £20k ~
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X - £24k
Second hand 02-05plate evo - 15k
Subaru Impreza 13k-32k depending on spec
Audi A4 £21+
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i have no idea how you could just fit a buggy in the bravo as i have fitted and engine and many other things at the same time sure maybe a better folding buggy is more of an option than paying 5grand more on a car 
steve119 said:
Could be but for family car i could only trust them
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abyss113 said:i have no idea how you could just fit a buggy in the bravo as i have fitted and engine and many other things at the same time sure maybe a better folding buggy is more of an option than paying 5grand more on a car
I know an we bought the smaller buggy than the one Gill wanted. Buggy splits in two and folds in half.
Gill wants an X5 but all used ones are auto n she wants a manual. Lloyd Motors have a kitted up 05 Scoob for 10k, going to look at that and the beemers :-\
Thanks for the suggestions, will look into them ;-)
Scoob sounds like a winner
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just get a scoobyyyy
4 decent cars there mate, can see the benefits of all of them. Have to say, guessing the buggy must be quite a size as the Stilo's boot (on 3dr at least) is pretty decently sized and I'd guess the 5dr must be the same, which has the same wheelbase, etc as the Bravo of course. Guilietta seems to share a similar issue to the MiTo then in that Dynamic respect, most testers I've heard would just leave them in that mode too to get the most fun out of the car. Guess it could be good to have a more economical mode. But then hey, if you're considering an STi, I'm not sure if that's a concern for you's really :laugh:
Lexus IS is an option but a mate had the 220d and though it pulled really well (think it's about 170hp or so plus the diesel torque), had a great interior, it cost a bomb to run. He also had issues with various mostly luck related, think about 3 prangs for example.
Honda Accord's nice, especially in Type S spec, I prefer the older shape, something like this which could be negotiable on price as it's main dealer...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2229611.htm
...the diesels and estates though are also great options and that particular shape does seem to be mainly under the £10k mark especially for '06 cars. Seen one or two early new shapes for your budget too.
Mazda 6 is a good one too, apparently decent to drive though not sure about the space on offer compared to some rivals. Think Mondeos and Vecs tend to be a bit more accomodating in that respect. But anyway, could always get an MPS :smile: ...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2259470.htm
...though that is a saloon only. Still, the standard non-sporting versions should be well within budget and still a decent drive.
Could go for a 159 Estate perhaps. The 2.4's maybe out of reach, but an '06 1.9 like this looks decent enough...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2233883.htm
Or perhaps something from right field...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2151767.htm
Or more so...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2259239.htm
...and that's my brief delve into Pistonheads for tonight :laugh:
Lexus IS is an option but a mate had the 220d and though it pulled really well (think it's about 170hp or so plus the diesel torque), had a great interior, it cost a bomb to run. He also had issues with various mostly luck related, think about 3 prangs for example.
Honda Accord's nice, especially in Type S spec, I prefer the older shape, something like this which could be negotiable on price as it's main dealer...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2229611.htm
...the diesels and estates though are also great options and that particular shape does seem to be mainly under the £10k mark especially for '06 cars. Seen one or two early new shapes for your budget too.
Mazda 6 is a good one too, apparently decent to drive though not sure about the space on offer compared to some rivals. Think Mondeos and Vecs tend to be a bit more accomodating in that respect. But anyway, could always get an MPS :smile: ...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2259470.htm
...though that is a saloon only. Still, the standard non-sporting versions should be well within budget and still a decent drive.
Could go for a 159 Estate perhaps. The 2.4's maybe out of reach, but an '06 1.9 like this looks decent enough...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2233883.htm
Or perhaps something from right field...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2151767.htm
Or more so...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2259239.htm
...and that's my brief delve into Pistonheads for tonight :laugh:
steve119 said:
honda accord type r, a screaming 220bhp engine and a ride that could shake the pins from your hips, basicly a road going lightly detuned btcc car with some added luxuries.
not really what an oap would look for in a car
YcMing said:Go jap
Accord, Mazad 6
Ming
Ming I want your babies what a sensible chap you are..OK they might be simular in technology to ford and for that matter volvo but the three companies do work together and share technology a great deal.. with the japs you get lots of car for the money with decent technology and reliability..20 years ago the motor industry laughed at the japs but lets be perfectly honest and frank here guys..who's having the last laugh now..
If I were to get a new car now and could afford it then it would be between honda and volvo..Fiat for me are now a total disappointment in more or less every way..
Mrcento said:
Looks like I missed this post but my answer to it would be very much... I would..hell yeah..
Rich, what about a Fiat Doblo.
£12,370 OTR for the 1.4 16V Active (Bottom of the range Model)
£17,145 OTR for a 2.0 16V MJet Eleganza (Top of the Range Model)
http://www.fiat.co.uk/showroom/comp...,152,152&ses=true&hash=showroom/doblo/compare
How big do you want your'e boot to be Rich???? LOL, you can practically move house with a Doblo.
£12,370 OTR for the 1.4 16V Active (Bottom of the range Model)
£17,145 OTR for a 2.0 16V MJet Eleganza (Top of the Range Model)
http://www.fiat.co.uk/showroom/comp...,152,152&ses=true&hash=showroom/doblo/compare
How big do you want your'e boot to be Rich???? LOL, you can practically move house with a Doblo.
I think he wants something good looking as well.
if he wanted somthing good looking he would get a cinq
YcMing said:
well that rules out a nissan qashqai instantly then
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nissan aint tooo bad. not pretty though. and defo honda.
works for years no worries,,, same with a volvo though.
works for years no worries,,, same with a volvo though.
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muppet42 said:
Some great suggestions there Rob, thanks. 159SW was considered, but new is far too expensive as it's not a dealer core car. Still looking for a relatively cheap used one. Mmm 156SW GTA now springs to mind :devil:
That shape Accord really don't float ma boat, especially the estate. They look like they got to the back and forgot how to style things. Ah thought about a Lex IS, but far too expensive even a used one and tbh there not all that special inside
Mrcento said:
Ooh hadn't thought of those
Andi_F said:
Gill has postman pat's van for work (red doblo) and won't have one at home
YcMing said:
Yes, vanity does matter for Gill lol
Mrcento said:
Hence the MY11 version, sharper looking than the original and imo a bit of a head turner
I really dont like accords, and how many type r accords do you see on the road? They are too sensible, I find them boring and the only redeeming feature is that the engines seem reliable.
But they would be if bought by older people
The good thing about Mazda is that you have an idea what the fords will look like in the near future.
And Pnl, hope you don't take this personally but if you hate the brand so much then why keep coming on here? Lol it's like a person who hates marmite but buys it anyway lol
But they would be if bought by older people
The good thing about Mazda is that you have an idea what the fords will look like in the near future.
And Pnl, hope you don't take this personally but if you hate the brand so much then why keep coming on here? Lol it's like a person who hates marmite but buys it anyway lol
