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New car for my in-laws
I have been asked by my father in-law for advice in buying a replacement car. Both my in-laws are retired and are moving to a smaller house. They will want a car for some shorter journeys but also longer ones during the week as they live in North Wales. They also have family all over the country.
Currently they have a Focus 1.8 Ghia on an 06 plate with full service history. However it is starting to cost money and its dreadful on fuel with the Welsh roads.
They saw a Dacia Sandero Stepway diesel today at the Bala county show and really liked it plus the dealer said the DPF regenerated at a lower temp and they could have upto a 7 year warranty. As they will use the bus for short journeys I don't think it will be too much of a problem. They were thinking of a car of this size like a Skoda Yeti, possibly even a use Toyota Verso, but the rather rude dealer put them off.
They have £10k plus the focus as a px and possibly a bit more money if needs be. Would the Dacia be a good buy or should they consider anything else? They don't want a lower car to get into, which is why they liked the Stepway.
Currently they have a Focus 1.8 Ghia on an 06 plate with full service history. However it is starting to cost money and its dreadful on fuel with the Welsh roads.
They saw a Dacia Sandero Stepway diesel today at the Bala county show and really liked it plus the dealer said the DPF regenerated at a lower temp and they could have upto a 7 year warranty. As they will use the bus for short journeys I don't think it will be too much of a problem. They were thinking of a car of this size like a Skoda Yeti, possibly even a use Toyota Verso, but the rather rude dealer put them off.
They have £10k plus the focus as a px and possibly a bit more money if needs be. Would the Dacia be a good buy or should they consider anything else? They don't want a lower car to get into, which is why they liked the Stepway.
Asked on 29 August 2014 by DCmusic
Answered by
Honest John
No reason not to cut costs and go for the Sandero Stepway 1.5DCI. It's also available with an excellent 3 cylinder 90TCe petrol engine. Important to specify a colour because the white standard paint if often not thick enough. Also, they will need to buy a spare wheel as an extra, and they might as well buy a full size one rather than a space-saver. The choice between Ambiance and Laureate is whether they want aircon or not.
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