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Mon 8 Aug 2005 19:21
What new Car ?!! - IanW1977
Currently driving around in a 306 S16 but due to a new family member I'm thinking seriously of changing.
Budget is £2k and want something reliable, economic (Compared to 22mpg from the pug)and 4 doors.
Needs to be slightly bigger than the 306 but due to drive size not any bigger than a Vectra.
All I want really is decent perfomance and air con.
Just for idea's I have been looking at the Toyota Avensis and the Mitsubishi Charisma.

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Mon 8 Aug 2005 20:03
What new Car ?!! - Happy Blue!
You may be able to find some of the last Mk1 Seat toledos, which were based on the VW Jetta. They had a huge boot, a decent amount of space and good diesel engines.

Having said that, there's always a Mondeo!
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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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Mon 8 Aug 2005 21:03
What new Car ?!! - Sprice
Maybe a late model (will have air-con etc)Rover 600? Honda mechanicals, size-wise it fits your bill and within budget.
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Mon 8 Aug 2005 21:26
What new Car ?!! - IanW1977
I do like the Seat's - With the Rover though, Is Rust a problem ?? You don't seem to see many 600's left nowadays. Are these basically the same as the Honda Accord ??
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Mon 8 Aug 2005 21:40
What new Car ?!! - Xileno {P}
Yes it's an Accord. All Honda engineering except the diesel (tough engine but a bit noisy) and the petrol 2.0 Turbo. The latter is best avoided, most have been thrashed to death.
600's can rust on the rear arches. Otherwise a good budget buy.
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Mon 8 Aug 2005 21:53
What new Car ?!! - IanW1977
Hmm Owned a Rover before, Good MPG But Dull and bland and horrible interior.
Don't think I could go back to Rover ownership.

Saw a Mitsubishi Galant this evening which looks pretty striking.
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Tue 9 Aug 2005 08:55
What new Car ?!! - Andy P
If you want something reliable, get one of the last model Honda Accord (1999-2003).



Andy
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