Looking for a new car

[snips86x]

I'm in the market for a new car and need some guidance. Budget is 6.5-7k

My current choices are:

1 - Ford Mondeo Estate / 2.5T / 31k miles / £6k
2 - Vauxuall Insignia / 1.8i / 40-65k miles / £4,000-£6.5k
3 - Vauxhall Zafira / 1.8i / 40-60k miles / £5k-6.5k
4 - Vauxhall Vectra / 1.8 or 2.0 petrol / 50-65k / 2.5k-4.5k

I've also spotted a few Saab's for the same price but I know nothing about them!

Your help would be appriciated!

[okie592]

What are your requirements?

[littlebasher]

Isn't the Vectra 1.8, 1.8vvt or 2.2 ?

1.8vvt is only about 10bhp down on the 2.2 - so probably wise to go with that and save on fuel costs / tax

[snips86x]

Needs to be spacious and comfortable for a car load of 5 on occasions where needed. I have a family and a little one who starts school next year, so anticipating boot space is required

I've found a 2.2 Vectra for 4k ith 49k, worth a test drive?

[TheDoggingFather]

Personally I'd avoid the 2.2 in the Vectra.


That Mondeo looks tempting if you can hack the fuel costs.

[amusingduck]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[snips86x]

The fuel isn't a massive issue! I've spoken to a few people who have one and they spend £50-60 more then what I already pay.

What's wrong with the 2.2?

[snips86x]

amusingduck said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Really nice but the tax is out of my range - £285 is the most I'm willing to go!

[The Turbonator]

Mondeo is the most powerful and has the biggest engine. Go for that one.

[joshc]

Between those in your list it's a no brainer, it has to be the Mondeo.

[TheDoggingFather]

Some suffer from timing chain issues and they're not much quicker the 1.8 but they do use a fair bit more fuel.

[snips86x]

While I love the mondeo, its 105 miles away making it hard to get to for a test drive. Struggling to find something local

Would you put the 1.8 VVT in for a shout? Found a few local to me!

[littlebasher]

snips86x said:

While I love the mondeo, its 105 miles away making it hard to get to for a test drive. Struggling to find something local

Would you put the 1.8 VVT in for a shout? Found a few local to me!

Nothing wrong with that engine, just make sure that it is the VVT version and it's had the required belt changes

[snips86x]

littlebasher said:

Nothing wrong with that engine, just make sure that it is the VVT version and it's had the required belt changes

Cheers - I think I'll have to bite the bullet and get over there tomorrow!

Any others you'd recommend for my requirements?

[littlebasher]

Saab 93

There are also a few Fiat Croma's knocking about for that money.

I'd avoid anything diesel though, whoever the manufacturer is!

[kambites]

The Octavia VRS might be worth a look? Slightly smaller car, but they're still pretty spacious.

[snips86x]

something fun?

http://www.evanshalshaw.com/search/VehicleDetails/...

[littlebasher]

snips86x said:

something fun?

http://www.evanshalshaw.com/search/VehicleDetails/...

[snips86x]

littlebasher said:

haha - personally don't mind it and the reviews are really positive!

[BMWE34FAN]

God that Dodge has a nasty looking interior!