Why did you choose the vehicle(s) that you currently own/drive?
Was it the seductive velour material? Was it the 0-60 time? The top speed? Comfort? Economy? Price? Running costs? Some other reason?
Having chosen, are you pleased with it? Did the main reason you chose it pale into insignificence when you discovered that living with it was a pain in other areas?
Would you buy the same make/model again, and recommend it?
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Laguna
Seductive looks, super diesel power plant (performance refinement economy), comfortable sports seats, lovely gear box action, thick rimmed leather steering wheel.
Trully awful rear vision when reverse parking, despite excelent mirrors for general driving!
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The Laguna came up at the right price at the right time (had just been made redundent and company car had to go back), Prelude is a swap with SWMBO, as she cant fit the pram in the Honda (Shame, Am devastated at having to swap the Laguna for the Prelude), so both cars there was no real choice, both have just happend, next vehicle will be chosen though, either a Nissan Navara or/and a Nissan QX, one for work one for play/comfort.
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The Corsa because I like the looks of it, its plenty nippy enough, cheap to run/insure, comfy, handles well, lots of space upfront, well built, nice interior and it came with plenty of toys.
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Dad bought the Forester XT to replace his older, slower and less fancy Forester. Didn't like it so gave it to me and kept his old one!
I was looking at a BMW X3 or a Subaru Legacy for myself at the time, but I did save about £20,000!
I have promised to keep it in good condition, and lend it to him if he desires. He threatens to sell the old one and take the new one back, but no real sign of that just yet.
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Espada III - well if you have a family and need a Lamborghini, what else do you drive?
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Fiat Coupe
Different, georgeous, quick.
they're the reasons I wanted her, the addition of ridiculously cheap to buy meant I could have her.
Only had for about 3 months, but still loving the experience at the moment.
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Because it had only done 24,000 miles, old boy owner, good condition, etc.
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Previous car died suddenly and i needed a cheap hack - £200 rover 100 diesel sat in compound at work was an ideal candidate
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Stunning looks, huge boot and the girls seem to like it.
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Adam
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Oh - you mean my real car?
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Adam
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Kids, dogs, diesel, cheap, loads of conveniences (built in kids seats, pockets everywhere, flexibility), boring but dead useful.
Galaxy.
I shall, however, buy another diesel shortly after hell freezes over and West Ham win the premier. POS. Only advantage is mpg.
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"I shall, however, buy another diesel shortly after hell freezes over and West Ham win the premier. "
This season Mark, this season.
Oh! I woke up.
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I shall, however, buy another diesel shortly after hell freezes over and West Ham win the premier. POS. Only advantage is mpg.
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Well, as we've already won the world cup I should think we are about due to concentrate on the more minor trophies.
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And that would be the year I began supporting them. Other than a year of blowing bubbles and Mervyn when he was a kid, there hasn't been much happening since then, now has there.
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And that would be the year I began supporting them. Other than a year of blowing bubbles and Mervyn when he was a kid, there hasn't been much happening since then, now has there.
If the other teams in the premier were ordered to return their best English players to the clubs they stole them from, West Ham (recently sponsored by Dagenham Motors) would run away with the championship.
Incidently, in the days when Skoda was a name even the poorest of the poor would not be seen dead in I saw Ludik Mikloskow, who was their then goalkeeper, proudly driving a Fabia with his name and the name of the supplying dealer emblazoned all over the car.
Well, he was a Chek.
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>> And that would be the year I began supporting them. Other >> than a year of blowing bubbles and Mervyn when he was >> a kid, there hasn't been much happening since then, now has >> there. >> If the other teams in the premier were ordered to return their best English players to the clubs they stole them from, West Ham (recently sponsored by Dagenham Motors) would run away with the championship. Incidently, in the days when Skoda was a name even the poorest of the poor would not be seen dead in I saw Ludik Mikloskow, who was their then goalkeeper, proudly driving a Fabia with his name and the name of the supplying dealer emblazoned all over the car. Well, he was a Chek.
Or a Czech even :)
Yes, so many big names in the past (recent & distant): Peters, Hurst, Moore etc. but anyone remember Bryan 'Pop' Robson (great goals) and Clyde Best (the size of a small barn)?
For a few years 'Merv the Swerve' was the best goalkeeper in the country by miles too!
West Ham - back where they belong; in the top division!
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" Clyde Best (the size of a small barn)? "
Oh yes, sometimes couldnt hit the side of either. I remember one shot from just outside 6 yard area hit me on the head.
I was at the back of the North bank
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Requirements were:
A "Japanese" make, air conditioning, comfortable driver's seat.
Had to be cheap to run (on the basis of whole-life cost of everything, not just fuel use), so no V6s or twice-the-price-of-the-petrol-model diesels.
Looked at smaller cars (Corolla, Almera) but the usual thing applied - at a few years of age, small car costs much more for the same age & condition than big car.
Ruled out Avensis after sitting in a few; very hard uncomfortable seat.
Came down to either a Carina-E or a Primera, looked at a few, then got the Carina-E because I found a nice one at the right price.
I'm pleased with it so far, although I won't declare it success or failure until I compute the lifetime cost-per-mile after it finally breaks unrepairably. It's very comfortable on long runs, the running costs are coming out very low indeed, and it hasn't broken down. Downsides: sheer size, awful handling if driven at all hard, rust, interior build quality is rather 'British'.
I'd have another, and I'd recommend it, but I'll probably look at Mondeos too when I come to change it.
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Dream car was a 530d... decided that I liked it because it was big(ish), quick, comfortable, handled well, economical and good looking.
Budget was £2k though, so settled on a Peugeot 406 1.9 td LX which does all of those surprisingly well, except the quick bit (although it's respectable for a diesel of its age).
I would have been open to other cars when I bought mine though - found it by chance, driving past a garage off the beaten track; it had just come in and hadn't even been prepared but still looked clean and drove well.
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I had the choice of being given two cars: An Escort which rots, or a 106 which kangaroos. In the end I decided my love of Australia wasn't that great.
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I wanted a decent, solid, smart looking car and it was love at first sight.
It would have to be a very special deal for me to buy another Polo, now I know that Seats and Skodas are the same cars but cheaper! I've also had newer polos than mine as courtesy cars and they've been awful.
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Mondeo. After years of suffering poxy little hatchbacks I wanted something that didn't bounce ten feet in the air every time it went over a matchstick.
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Good question, MJM - this one should run and run.
Me - Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI
After 7 company Renaults - all excellent and there was always one to suit the family of 4 children who grew up and eventually left home - then a new job with bigger salary instead of a car, so needed somethiong that would hold its value. VW Golf TDI estate then the Audi.
Partly heart, partly head - after a Laguna V6 I wanted another car with 6 cylinders and automatic. V6 diesel and multitronic is a perfect combination. Still delighted after 22,000 miles.
It's surprising how one still needs an estate / hatchback, which I'd always choose, with all due respect to Adski and his last-chance saloon....
SWMBO - Honda Civic 2.0 type S
I think on balance we got this one wrong. It's a very good car, and like the Audi so far totally reliable - but it's a size bigger than she needs and all the real power is up the top end where you hardly ever use it in daily driving.
It replaced a Jazz - excellent but not fast - and before we got the Jazz we tried a Mini Cooper and weren't impressed. We tried another Cooper a few weeks ago and loved it. She wants one but we'll have to wait a year as we owe too much on the Honda at the moment.
Elder daughter - 1.3 Yaris
She is a children's nurse and after two Ford Kas - both brilliant - she wanted a 5-door. It came down to looks and image: neither she nor her mother would be seen dead in a Skoda which is a great pity.
The Yaris is a good one - lots of oomph, including very lively step-off from rest which is good for a petrol engine.
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Lots of reasons.
I wanted a car with reasonable performance for somebody of my age (I was 19 when I decided what to buy) that would be fun to drive, but I also hate small cars. I wanted lots and lots of toys to play with and buttons to press, I wanted air conditioning, but I also wanted reasonable running costs and reliability - as a full time student I cannot afford to keep fixing hugely expensive things. I also wanted something that was nice inside, preferably with leather seats.
Exterior looks where also important - at my age I wanted something I thought looked a bit sporty. I also wanted a car as new as possible, but I was not bothered about mileage.
What did I buy? I bought a 4 year old ex-lease Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X, from a private seller (Who had purchased it from the lease company a year previously, but had it from new as his company car). It came as standard with full leather, heated seats, aircon, cruise, computer, electric everything inc seats, sunroof, ABS and the 4 spoke ST24 alloy wheels and mesh grille - which was a big bonus. I also have the genuine Ford 'Sports Appearance Pack' bodykit which is fitted as standard to the ST24 - and as a rare optional extra on some Ghia X's.
The result was a car that fitted every single critiera I had, and that even 16 months after I bought it, I still absolutely love. It cheers me up every time I drive it, and I'm sad enough to admit I glance over my shoulder at it when I park it and walk off.
www.rodge.force9.co.uk/car2.jpg
Unfortunately, it did take me 6 months to track it down - I was staggered with how difficult finding my ideal example of a car you see hundreds of every single day actually was.
I intend to keep it until I am in a position to afford to replace it with a BMW 330d or a BMW 530d. So, a couple of years yet!
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Oh, and yes I would certainly buy the same again, and unfortunately for many people, I never stop recommending one to others! :)
Still don't know if I did the right thing not buying the V6. I almost bought the V6, but was put off by potential repair costs.
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Cherokee 4.0
Liked the shape, easy to drive, comfortable, but a bit cramped. controls easy to use-well, it was designed for americans. Came with LPG fitted and runs great, with fuel running costs very reasonable indeed. would recommend, and would have another, but would look at facelifted model, or even a grand cherokee.
WTM
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Mondeo Ghia X TDCi 130 5 dr, chosen as company car three years ago due to combination of driving pleasure, performance, economy, CO2, practicality, comfort, VFM etc. Nothing touched it at the time, the then new Laguna was closest, a Sport Tourer (like the looks) was second on my list, though the 1.9 DCi was a lot less punchy and no more economical and the 2.2 was less refined, higher CO2 and 5 mpg less on combined cycle.
Bought it from the company when I took redundancy, now at 90k miles it drives pretty much as new.
Would I buy another, yes certainly, though I quite like the look of the new Focus estate, rather in the vane of the Laguna Sport Tourer, BMW Touring, old Vectra etc it offers additional practicality without compromise over the hatch/saloon it is based on.
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Oh and West Ham, what a travesty, I mean I don't follow either though it is ridiculous that West Ham who finished 14 points (or so) behind Ipswich over the season get promoted ahead of them!
Last time West Ham went up they did the same over Portsmouth(don't follow them either), finished 12 points behind and beat them in the play off's, I was pleased when West Ham went down again and equally pleased when Portsmouth went up a few seasons later.
I know, rules is rules though ridiculous rules is ridiculous rules, the play off's, albeit on the face of it exciting, make a farce of the game.
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Bought the 605 when I was with the ex Mrs Big Bad Dave because the huge boot was more comfortable for her on long trips.
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Dear Mr Cheesy,
Your facts are a little muddled. The only time West Ham have played in playoffs was this season and last season. Last season they lost to Crystal Palace in the final. They have never played Portsmouth in playoff finals. You will see that when West hanm have been promoted back where they belong in the past it has aways been as an automatic qualifier. (2nd in the league)
For interest a brief history.
Coca-Cola Championship 6th 46 21 10 15 66 56 73
2003/2004 2 Nationwide League Division One 4th 46 19 17 10 67 45 74
2002/2003 1 Barclaycard Premiership 18th 38 10 12 16 42 59 42
2001/2002 1 F.A. Barclaycard Premiership 7th 38 15 8 15 48 57 53
2000/2001 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 15th 38 10 12 16 45 50 42
1999/2000 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 9th 38 15 10 13 52 53 55
1998/1999 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 5th 38 16 9 13 46 53 57
1997/1998 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 8th 38 16 8 14 56 57 56
1996/1997 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 14th 38 10 12 16 39 48 42
1995/1996 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 10th 38 14 9 15 43 52 51
1994/1995 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 14th 42 13 11 18 44 48 50
1993/1994 1 F.A. Carling Premiership 13th 42 13 13 16 47 58 52
1992/1993 2 Barclays League Division One 2nd 46 26 10 10 81 41 88
1991/1992 1 Barclays First Division 22nd 42 9 11 22 37 59 38
1990/1991 2 Barclays Second Division 2nd 46 24 15 7 60 34 87
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Dear Mr Cheesy,
My psuedonym is geographical not cullinary!
Your facts are a little muddled. The only time West Ham have played in playoffs was this season and last season. Last season they lost to Crystal Palace in the final. They have never played Portsmouth in playoff finals. You will see that when West hanm have been promoted back where they belong in the past it has aways been as an automatic qualifier. (2nd in the league)
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I bow to you greater knowledge of the subject though not to your taste in footie teams, perhaps it was another team that Portsmouth lost out to, I will have to look into it sometime.
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Doesn't change this season's travesty, finishing 14 points behind Ipswich over the season yet getting promoted ahead of them!
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Not really in 4 games this season we beat them three times and drew once. Stuffed em last year too. Shame init
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By that logic Leeds beat West Ham by a win and a draw so should be in the Premiership ahead of them!
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Peugeot 406 LX DT - It was a choice between that or a Corsa, but the Pug just appealed to me more and it was cheaper to buy. I have realised it was a good choice, being a diesel, with travelling from Cambridge to just outside Stirling and back on a regular basis. My first diesel but not the last.
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Oops, where did that screw go!!
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Nissan Terrano 2 2.7TD auto LWB bought over 5 years ago.
Why? Because I had 3 kids at home then and if we had visitors 7 seats were handy, price at Motorpoint was way below list, I had a petrol-engined Maverick before but fancied a diesel.
Now, spend all my time chugging around town, 2 kids have their own cars, I'm usually alone in the car and resent paying a fortune in fuel costs, so the Terrano has to go.
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Audi A4 Cabriolet.
Wanted a drop top 2 seater, drove the Z4, TT and SLK and couldn't get my golf clubs in any of them. We are due to drive to the south of France this summer and needed more space than any of the 2 seaters could provide (SWMBO has a whole load of crap that 'we' need when we go away)
Choose the Audi as I was really impressed with the whole experience, they were the only one out of BMW & Merc that let me take car(s) out on my own for a decent amount of time. The car was excellent to drive, really comfy, whilst having a good bit of grunt and excellent handling. Also, I got a really good discount (over 10%) and the car will depreciate quite slowly.
Bad points, sticky gear box - it doesn't like going into 2nd sometimes, it's only done 1100 miles so I will give it another 400 and then get it looked at. It's always dirty - black is not a good colour to keep clean. Sometimes I feel like a git when driving with the top down. Slough is not a nice place to leave my nice motor every day.
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Mondeo TDCi 130 LX. Needed something cheap, economical and spacious enough for family as planning for second child (due October).
Decided to get it at auction so was a case of scanning auction view till something came up that met all my criteria. Managed to get at a bargain price too.
Very impressed with the car- is quick, economical and big enough for the family. Am happy with the main dealership am using to service the car.
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Picasso 2.0 HDi Exclusive. We needed the flexible space and diesel economy. It was a couple of grand cheaper than its competition and had the extras including cruise, climate, vast glass roof which really lightens the cabin up. If you want to, you can hustle it along and it cruises very comfortably on the motorway. Only real disappointment was the lack of grunt which I cured with a Van Aaken Powerbox. Economy has always been low to mid 40s which is OK but not special and road noise is pronounced at high speed but changing from the long lasting Michelins might help. Serviced by an independent Citroen specialist and no problems to date at 32,000 miles. Very pleased with it but now fancy a change.
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Main car: Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6
Wanted to buy new. Wanted to pay supermini money and get as much space as possible. Renault and Fiat equivalents only available with weedy engines at that time.
Second Car: Ford Ka (basic)
Great fun to drive, and available new for not much over £5000.
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(My) Landcruiser - I've always wanted one.
(SWMBO's) Yaris - Small, economical, reliable and easy to drive and park around town.
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Vectra C 2.0Dti, because its very economical, got a cam chain, old style tech diesel so relatively cheap to repair, comfy and i like vauxhalls
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Mark(RLBS) - you're not driving your Galaxy hard enough ! Have you checked the tyre pressures? I bought mine (2 years and 3 months old when purchased) for similar reasons (kids, loads of interior space, need the room for stuff from the DIY places, ability to carry 6 people and luggage) and am not disappointed (except with aircon failure just after I bought it, but this is a known issue and was covered under Ford's 3 year warranty). If I didn't need 6 seats, would have gone for something like a Scenic (had first-shape one before the Galaxy which wife now drives), again mainly for practicality and interior space; I don't like feeeling cramped inside a car.
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Barchetta 95/96 - it was only 2300quid, 70k with history so I took the risk. And haven´t regretted it. SWMBO loves it and won´t let me sell it now she´s pregnant, so we´ve had to get another motor. Great fun in the long German summers.
Bad points...it´s got no boot space, but the aftermarket boot rack and Barchetta leather trunk makes up for it.
By the way, buying a convertible has to be the ultimate fertility treatment. She had a bun in the oven within 2 months.
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Lexus GS.
Cos it was a Lexus, but wasn't sure whether it would live up
the hype.
It did, still love it, after two years can't ever imagine having anything but another Lex.
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Octavia vRS
Had previously owned a trouble-free 1.8SLX and when the lad announced he wasn't going back to Uni for Year 2 I decided to spend the fees that were already set aside on myself! I'd just turned 52 and thought it might be my last 'opportunity to purchase a performance' motor?
I fancied the 'extras' over and above the SLX spec.
It looked luuuverly in Black Pearl Metallic with part-leather.
Skoda were offering 0% Finance over 3-years at the time.
After phoning a number of dealers nationwide I eventually tracked down a decent discount & trade in price 90 miles away. I'm always happy to travel if the price is right!
After two years I'm still very pleased. Have experienced only two 'electrical' nuisances in that time. Lambda(?) probes needed changing in the cat(?) in Year 1 and 'sticky' rear brake lights swiftly corrected by nice man from the AA in Year 2.
It 'sits' very comfortably around/above the 100 mark on motorways as and when is possible! Seems to have loosened-up/bedded-in nicely with age. I guess it's a bit thirsty but that's never really been an issue for me. Insurance for me (and her Indoors) very reasonable too though she rarely drives it she's used to a 1.2 Clio!
I like the (over)size of the rear. Accomodates a couple of bikes easily. Never fancied an estate although I did sit inside the new Saab TurboWagen thingy/test some Volvo's recently. Test drove the Fabia vRS last month but unless my requirements change (I stop cycling/driving to France) it'll be a bit on the small side.
I have absolutely NO problem with the badge at all and yes, I'd probably have another one (new model out in Sept?) if I wasn't about to move house!
If anyone from Skoda PR is reading this I'm currently 'not working' ? by choice mind!...
I guess ts a bit thirsty but that's never been an issue with me
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Car - Mazda MPV 7 seat people carrier - 2.0 td manual.
Basically I quickly ruled out everything non Japanese for various reasons (mainly due to things like size/space, dodgy reliability, cheap trim, lack of sliding rear doors, awkward seat mechanisms etc.).
I love the MPV and think it's much underrated. The ride quality is good and seats very comfortable. I get around 40mpg on combined runs.
The car is 20 months old now and I'm delighted with it - nothing's gone wrong or fallen off (touch wood). There are no annoying rattles/ squeaks and everything seems to be very nicely put together.
Unlike some MPV's, the rear 5 seats all fold & slide individually allowing good luggage space and variable seating configurations. This means they don't have to be removed to carry larger items and people with long legs can have more legroom if they need it.
IMO the sliding rear doors are a MUST as they make access in/out much easier for people and goods especially when space is quite tight as is the case in so many car parks these days.
IMO servicing costs are reasonable ranging from about £150-250 on alternate years and £450 IIRC when the cambelt needs to be changed after 5 years.
I'm no speed freak but find the power and acceleration achievable is very good for such a large car even when fully loaded up!
The only thing which annoys me is the positioning of the centre air vents which cause my left hand to get very cold when the air-con's on. I now point the RHS vent to the left and vice versa which greatly reduces the effect.
All in all a very nice, spacious and practical car which 'does what it says on the tin', is well built and doesn't feel like a van.
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Started on my current run of eight VWs in the late 80's as the only other choice in town were Vauxhall or Ford.No contest at the time for perceived quality , exclusiveness and superb sales and dealer service.Colleagues and car magazines praised VW as well.
They grew on me and the other dealers closed.Rarely regretted owning a VW apart from the costs.
Now that the VW dealer of choice has gone I may change to a Japanese marque now that I am in a larger town with more choice.
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I wasna fu but just had plenty.
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Megane 1.5 dCi 100bhp Dynamique
Have always liked Renaults, this is our fourth so it was natural progression more than anything. But I really liked the car on its own merits as well, lovely styling, wonderful little diesel engine that packs a punch way beyond its modest size would suggest, lots of toys which Renault seem to excel at. It's also very well built - having had three previous Renaults, the company seem to really be making a huge improvement in this area. No it's not quite as well finished inside compared to a VW Golf we looked at but it's very much closer than you might think and the Renault's a much cheaper car anyway.
Toyota Yaris
This is SWMBO's car. To be honest I hate it. I respect it as a good value, cheap to run and reliable car but it's just not my cup of tea. But SWMBO loves it so that's all that matters.
VW Polo
Was one of my previous cars that I just hated to sell. Bought for its solidity and reliability. Generally both have remained true.
Peugeot 205 GRD
Bought a few weeks ago off a neighbour. Difficult to resist, £550 for an immaculate low mileage example was too good to miss. Brings back happy memories, I learned to drive on one of these.
Renault Dauphine
A restoration project. An impulse buy, well why not?
Next car? Mine will be a Renault of some sort, definitely another diesel. 'er indoors probably another Yaris, or one of those CitToygeot Aygo things.
If it doesn't say dCi, HDi, TDi, TDci, D4D, I'm not interested.
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Hyundai Coupe (2004 shape).
had a bit of a think & the reasons in order of importance are:
Something different,
Looks,
price,
handling/power,
reliability (5yrs warranty was a big factor in this),
standard equipment
practicality,
petrol consumption,
image
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New 04 Civic Type-R:
Exceptional performance for a £16k new car.
Nobody but nobody does four-pot petrol engines better than Honda.
Flawless six-figure mileages racked up in previous Hondas.
Good residuals for a Honda, and high demand, meant little saving in buying nearly-new instead.
Much reduced commuting mileage meant that motorway refinement moved down the list of priorities, and driving fun up.
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Best drive and most comfortable seats out of the 7 equivalent cars I tested at the time. Looking forward to September when I start the round of testing & choosing again, joys of company motoring.
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Are you referring to the Saab or the Commer Van? ;-)
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The Saab is the one that gets replaced every 4 years and I have a choosing session.
As for the Commer I liked them when I was little and this one is a family member. My Father in law got it when it was a year old, we bought it from them 17 years ago and my kids are fighting over who is going to inherit it so I dont think its going anywhere.
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Mk2 Mondeo Diesel for economy, cheap parts and looks.
Like - Economy, roomy.
Dislike - Terrible hard ride for a big car, awful hard seats,
rust all along seam on sills and wheel arches on a six year old car.
Hammers fans? There's only room for one claret and blue team in the premiership!
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"Hammers fans? There's only room for one claret and blue team in the premiership!"
Its only for a year.
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"Looking forward to September when I start the round of testing & choosing again, joys of company motoring."
Might be some good deals on the snatchback list following all the packages!
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Worth a look I don't get my car package until September so I'll look at what's available then.
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Nobody but nobody does four-pot petrol engines better than Honda.
How about Yamaha, MV Augusta and Kawasaki?
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Fiesta Ghia X 1.4 Zetec S
Ford were offering 1k min part exchange for my cavalier at the time which was on it's last legs,oh and it drove better and looked more refined inside than than a peugeot 206 1.4lx that I was comparing it against.- it was cheaper too.!!!
It's quick for a 1.4 and handles nicely with a fake wood dash,alloys, front fogs, air con and a few other toys. However I don't think it is a particularly reliable car so would not buy a fiesta or ford again until I was convinced their reliability was better.
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Subaru Impreza Turbo ('classic' shape)
I bought my Scooby for the handling, performance and reputation for reliability. It has exceeded my expectations in every respect. This was a carefully researched purchasing decision, and I was fully aware of the Impreza's main drawbacks (thirst, high insurance, no toys)from the outset.
I would unreservedly recommend a well looked-after Impreza to anyone looking to combine a proper performance car with everyday practicality.
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Alfa 155
It's an Alfa
I couldn't afford a decent GTV
It was in excellent condition and only cost £1500 for a (then) 6 year-old car.
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Same car as bradgate - same reasons.
Seat Leon 1.9 TDI 90, reliable, economical bus for the daily grind!!!
Leon
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the car avensis CDX saloon, well the wife liked it i had a look and i liked it its big well specced comfy etc.
the vans renault master and trafic because i need them and they were cheap as chips, they do the job.
the 4x4 isuzu trooper lwb turbo diesel because i need it it was cheap its reasonably comfy loads of space and it will pull anything you ask it too it also is economical and will go almost anywhere...cheers...keo.
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Honda Civic 1.4 Auto (5 dr hatch)
Needed a reliable replacement for our ageing Toyota Carina II.
In the 5 years of ownership it has performed as a typical Japanese car (very reliable) but not much fun to drive.
Hopefully the all new 2006 model will rectify this and it will certainly be on our short list when we decide to change.
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Ignoring the unmoderated football nonsense bloating this thread, I can say that I chose my Citroen C8 because it's comfortable, roomy, seats 7 and has a helpful local dealer attached who appeared to value my continued business by offering a sharper deal than others. It's also got a (comparatively) hunky 130hp that makes overtaking quite feasible next to the 90hp Synergie it replaced.
Hawkeye
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Ignoring the unmoderated football nonsense bloating this thread,
No doubt a helpful moderator will be along in a moment to change the title of this thread to "West Ham United / Why did you choose?"
:-)
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I am sure you are right tyro, and a moderator will be along to deservedly rap our knuckles before too long. However, those of us who have Seen The Light and Found The True Way are justifieably proud of the achievement of the team who were once sponsored by Dagenham Motors, and we want the world to know we are back in the division that lets lead the good fight against The Great Satan (MU).
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No doubt about it, the reasons why people choose their cars are much more interesting to read than the reasons (if there are any) why they choose their football teams.
Let's stick to cars - something we all have in common!
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Let's stick to cars - something we all have in common!
Couldn't have put it better myself
No Do$h - Alfa-driving Backroom Moderator
mailto:moderators@honestjohn.co.uk
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