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Thu 14 Feb 2013 23:19
what would you buy used right now? - bingobango

In the market for a used family car, have a Ford focus 2004 which is getting on a bit and looking for more space and something reliable.

I don't know where to start - so I put it to you..what would you buy in a used family car right now? Year, make, model, and why..

I know everyone's needs are different, but in general terms..

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Thu 14 Feb 2013 23:20
what would you buy used right now? - jamie745

How much cash you giving me to spend on this mythical car?

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Thu 14 Feb 2013 23:24
what would you buy used right now? - bingobango

Up to you really but let's keep it realistic. Say 10k-12k or under. But one person would buy a 2008 car at 5k and keep the rest of the cash...Or maybe someone would buy a nearly new Octavia..

Just looking to see what different people would do and how they would decide and why..

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Thu 14 Feb 2013 23:32
what would you buy used right now? - jamie745

Sounds like what I would do. After all a 2012 car is unlikely to be 5k better than a 5k 2008 car.

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Fri 15 Feb 2013 07:25
what would you buy used right now? - daveyjp
Skoda is just revamping its Octavia so there may be deals on run out models. Certainly worth a look as are the numerous MPVs.
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Fri 15 Feb 2013 08:49
what would you buy used right now? - bingobango

So what's the best option to get value versus age?

It's 2013 now so would a 2009 or 2010 be best value? What sort of mileage is too much in a car, say a diesel.

Is a 12k Octavia late 2012 with low mileage a better choice than say a 2009 avensis with 20k miles for just under 8 grand.

Just wondering what people think and.. why

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Fri 15 Feb 2013 13:08
what would you buy used right now? - madf

AT three years old, depreciation is 50%.

With some cars you get a 5 years warranty when new.

It's an easy decision.

Start from there and look at reliability tables.

That cuts it down to about two car makers . none of them Eurpoean..

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Fri 15 Feb 2013 13:41
what would you buy used right now? - Dutchie

Why not European? I take the reliability survey's with a pinch of salt.

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Fri 15 Feb 2013 17:05
what would you buy used right now? - galileo

AT three years old, depreciation is 50%.

With some cars you get a 5 years warranty when new.

It's an easy decision.

Start from there and look at reliability tables.

That cuts it down to about two car makers . none of them Eurpoean..

But some of their popular hatchbacks are indeed built in Europe.

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Fri 15 Feb 2013 15:29
what would you buy used right now? - barney100

If you are looking to keep for a longish time as your 2004 car suggests then Volvo V70s are a good bet. Lots of room and one of the longest lasting cars with some TLC.

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