Looked at Focus /Astra now thinking Mondeo/Vectra

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Mon 15 Sep 2008 09:27
Looked at Focus /Astra now thinking Mondeo/Vectra - AndrewMarc
Hi All

I was thinking of a focus/astra but starting to think about mondeo/astra as

1) More for money
2) Dont do alot of unsubsidised miles (10p a mile from work when doing alot)
3) Alot more bartering power and I have a very long brass neck
4) Tax hasnt gone up that much and people are overreacting?

I was thinking of spending £3000 to £3500 and my primary wants are easy to find (not alot of time to spend), extras not important but wouldnt say no, either doesnt break down or is cheap to fix.

My problem is that I am not very informed and I dont like that feeling.

I am thinking diesel but can some/ all of you give me your top tip for example

Where? - Specificly around West Yorkshire would be brill of more generic would be fine
When? - Pressure at end of month to sell etc
What? - Specific engine size trim and if possible optimum milage to have run out creases but not so high I will end having £'000s of "wear and tear issues"

I know there will be alot of people saying far east but I have 2 days to find something and I think there are alot of these cars about but feel free to call me a fool etc

I know I ask alot but I reckon some/all of you love having an opinion and waxing lyrical

Thanks

Andrew

Edited by Pugugly on 15/09/2008 at 09:47

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Mon 15 Sep 2008 09:48
Looked at Focus /Astra now thinking Mondeo/Vectra - Pugugly
Adam's looking to sell his 04 Vectra - his sale technique's a bit iffy - but you migh ge a bargain !
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Mon 15 Sep 2008 13:45
Looked at Focus /Astra now thinking Mondeo/Vectra - AndrewMarc
Thanks but hopefully gonna go for something local
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