What Car??? 3-4k

[TheArchitect]

Righty! I'll be needing a new car soon!

my requirements;

* 4 * Euro Ncap Rating +
* 3-4k (lower the better)
* Reliable (i will be using it for my daily commute to work and back!)
* Not fiesta size - Focus/Astra +
* Under insurance group 16 im 23yo male, with a few non fault claims
* Comfy for driving distance
* Some form of handling
* Good Brakes
* Some power 150bhp+ prefered
* RWD isnt preferred but an option.
* Will last another 20-30k without any major bills.


So far ive got the following;

* Skoda Octavia VRS
* Ford Focus ST170
* Mondeo Zetec S 130 (diesel)

[Sods Law]

Rich,

I'd move away from the Skoda's if you can, why no RWD?

For the mileage you cover I reckon a diesel is the way forward.

Look at the Mondeos however I suggest looking for the exec alternatives to the sport models.

Dave

[Black_Rat]

I've got an Octavia VRS, excellent car and hasn't let me down in the year I have owned it. Pretty quick, handles well and returns ok MPG.

Mine was 6k when I bought it on an 04, so it will be less now.

[john_r]

Can't comment on the others, but the Focus ST's drink petrol at an alarming rate...

[nonutsplease]

How about a Silver 4 door 320d? I drove one recently on some nice empty roads, and I have to say it went quite well

[nonutsplease]

nonutsplease said:

How about a Silver 4 door 320d? I drove one recently on some nice empty roads, and I have to say it went quite well

and this one is reasonably local (Reading). With a bit of haggling is in budget too...
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+...

[Sods Law]

nonutsplease said:

How about a Silver 4 door 320d? I drove one recently on some nice empty roads, and I have to say it went quite well

Into a tree last night Fraser............

Though the safety features are excellent

[bmw2002]

Why not buy something cheap and fast and spend the rest on making it faster?

:cough:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1214185.htm

[VerySideways]

bmw2002 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1214185.htm

Probably a decent car but the photo is st...

[nonutsplease]

bmw2002 said:

Why not buy something cheap and fast and spend the rest on making it faster?

:cough:


http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1214185.htm

I love comedy ad scripts

[nonutsplease]

Sods Law said:

nonutsplease said:

How about a Silver 4 door 320d? I drove one recently on some nice empty roads, and I have to say it went quite well

Into a tree last night Fraser............

Though the safety features are excellent

Surely your luck has to get better real soon! Always here for a beer and ear if you need someone to vent at


ETA: Just seen the facebook photo. The good old girls gone by the look of that. She did give some great times though!

Edited by nonutsplease on Friday 28th August 01:10

[TheArchitect]

hmmm found an ex plod Mondeo 3.0 V6, what are the V6's like?

Link

[nonuts]

Get another german car (or VAG), they seem to stand up quite well to being crashed.

[john_r]

TheArchitect said:

hmmm found an ex plod Mondeo 3.0 V6, what are the V6's like?

Link

Great revvy engines, but will drink it if pushing on... Police means well maintained too.

Poverty spec though, not quite a Ghia X as the advert headlines.

Surely there must be better spec diesel 130's out there with that mileage or less?


ETA: http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/FORD...

Edited by john_r on Friday 28th August 10:50

[john_r]

E39 530d SE?

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+...

[Sods Law]

Nice Mondeo there John, and I think Rich should explore the 5ser route, spotted a few nice ones when I was looking for the 3ser.

[Sods Law]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1210362.htm

And a finance package

[Black_Rat]

TheArchitect said:

hmmm found an ex plod Mondeo 3.0 V6, what are the V6's like?

Link

I had the ST24 and that drank fuel, very nice car though.
Not sure about ex job cars, they get driven hard every day, but are well serviced...tough one to decide on

[bmw2002]

Black_Rat said:

TheArchitect said:

hmmm found an ex plod Mondeo 3.0 V6, what are the V6's like?

Link

I had the ST24 and that drank fuel, very nice car though.
Not sure about ex job cars, they get driven hard every day, but are well serviced...tough one to decide on

Nothing wrong with ex Bib cars, I have 2 and they have been great