Micro Cars, Which one??
Discussion
After speaking to the parents the choices of size of car has been greatly reduced....
MicroCars are the only option they are pushing for and a new one at that, on finance of course.
Which new micro cars are the ones to go for?? with specific models and engine advice needed!!!
Choices so far
- Hyundai i10
- VW up!
- Toyota Aygo
- New Renault Twingo
- Kia Picanto
If theres any i missed please add them.
I would be paying up to 145 a month would like abit of kit inside the car!!
Im quite keen on the Picanto, with all the kit available and the cheap tax,
but the Aygo with the free insurance also intrigues me.
Has anyone has any experience with any of these?
MicroCars are the only option they are pushing for and a new one at that, on finance of course.
Which new micro cars are the ones to go for?? with specific models and engine advice needed!!!
Choices so far
- Hyundai i10
- VW up!
- Toyota Aygo
- New Renault Twingo
- Kia Picanto
If theres any i missed please add them.
I would be paying up to 145 a month would like abit of kit inside the car!!
Im quite keen on the Picanto, with all the kit available and the cheap tax,
but the Aygo with the free insurance also intrigues me.
Has anyone has any experience with any of these?
I'm currently in a brand new Hyundai i10 rental, I can't tell you anything about it other than it's white and has five doors..
However, it's surprisingly good for what it is. Not sure on engine size but it'll hold 70 easily, very quiet and refined for an A segment car at 70mph, comfortable (I'm 6'2"), got a few gadgets, gearchange is excellent (much better than a 107/Aygo/C1 I once had), boot isn't too bad either. Steering feel is good and you can turn the ESP/traction control/whatever it is off on it, even at 70 (as I discovered tonight, followed by trying to get it sideways on most roundabouts).
Downsides so far is the radio is s
t, although that might have something to do with the scrote who stole the aerial, also the horn is pathetic. Overall though it's really surprisingly good for a cheap Korean city car.
However, it's surprisingly good for what it is. Not sure on engine size but it'll hold 70 easily, very quiet and refined for an A segment car at 70mph, comfortable (I'm 6'2"), got a few gadgets, gearchange is excellent (much better than a 107/Aygo/C1 I once had), boot isn't too bad either. Steering feel is good and you can turn the ESP/traction control/whatever it is off on it, even at 70 (as I discovered tonight, followed by trying to get it sideways on most roundabouts).
Downsides so far is the radio is s
t, although that might have something to do with the scrote who stole the aerial, also the horn is pathetic. Overall though it's really surprisingly good for a cheap Korean city car.Just got my mum a VW Up! Superb little car.
If you can find a 'High' Up model, comes with decent kit as standard too. (Nav, blutooth infotainment phone thingy, Aircon, Alloys, leather steering wheel, heated seats & heated leccy mirrors)
Also has the higher power engine - proper fun nippy little car. £20 a year tax.
Really nice place to be sat.
The new C1 felt really cramped & low rent in comparison.
If you can find a 'High' Up model, comes with decent kit as standard too. (Nav, blutooth infotainment phone thingy, Aircon, Alloys, leather steering wheel, heated seats & heated leccy mirrors)
Also has the higher power engine - proper fun nippy little car. £20 a year tax.
Really nice place to be sat.
The new C1 felt really cramped & low rent in comparison.
Parabola said:
Just got my mum a VW Up! Superb little car.
If you can find a 'High' Up model, comes with decent kit as standard too. (Nav, blutooth infotainment phone thingy, Aircon, Alloys, leather steering wheel, heated seats & heated leccy mirrors)
Also has the higher power engine - proper fun nippy little car. £20 a year tax.
Really nice place to be sat.
The new C1 felt really cramped & low rent in comparison.
What power output does it have?If you can find a 'High' Up model, comes with decent kit as standard too. (Nav, blutooth infotainment phone thingy, Aircon, Alloys, leather steering wheel, heated seats & heated leccy mirrors)
Also has the higher power engine - proper fun nippy little car. £20 a year tax.
Really nice place to be sat.
The new C1 felt really cramped & low rent in comparison.
and i would like all the kit inside, its just whether i could get it cheap enough!!
whats it like when the rare motorway drive comes?
The Crack Fox said:
Mrs Crack Fox has a new 5 door Picanto with aircon, on lease, as a cheap small hatchback for commuting into town. IIRC there was no deposit and it's c.£140/month for 3 years. It felt nicer inside than the Hyundai and was the only one with 3 seats in the back (other than the Hyundai). Actually, it's a cracking little thing, nice thrappy 3 pot engine, economical, quite sprightly to drive and doesn't look that cheap all things considered. Dealer was great too. We're impressed!
I really like the aggressive look of the Kia, Whats the kit inside it like? and what models are the ones to go for? I know the 4 and the quantum from the webiste,
plus 7Year Warrenty
I've just taken delivery of a SEAT Mii Sport 75ps. On PCP. £500 down and £130 P/M 0% APR and 3 years servicing. Best overall car over the i10 (horrible light steering), 108 (over priced for what is ultimately a interior/exterior face lift of the 107). Not driven the new Twingo and don't know what deals are available.
One tip is to go for a 5 door model as my dad really struggled to reach for the seatbelt in my 3 door the other day.
I wouldn't bother with free insurance if it is for the parents. Possibly has a higher excess etc, and would only save them £200. Haggle for 3 years servicing instead, if not offered/included.
I suspect though that they may prefer the i10 or Picanto has they're the most conventional (not funky or have painted interior parts) and have the longest warranties.
One tip is to go for a 5 door model as my dad really struggled to reach for the seatbelt in my 3 door the other day.
I wouldn't bother with free insurance if it is for the parents. Possibly has a higher excess etc, and would only save them £200. Haggle for 3 years servicing instead, if not offered/included.
I suspect though that they may prefer the i10 or Picanto has they're the most conventional (not funky or have painted interior parts) and have the longest warranties.
AgentC said:
I've just taken delivery of a SEAT Mii Sport 75ps. On PCP. £500 down and £130 P/M 0% APR and 3 years servicing. Best overall car over the i10 (horrible light steering), 108 (over priced for what is ultimately a interior/exterior face lift of the 107). Not driven the new Twingo and don't know what deals are available.
One tip is to go for a 5 door model as my dad really struggled to reach for the seatbelt in my 3 door the other day.
I wouldn't bother with free insurance if it is for the parents. Possibly has a higher excess etc, and would only save them £200. Haggle for 3 years servicing instead, if not offered/included.
I suspect though that they may prefer the i10 or Picanto has they're the most conventional (not funky or have painted interior parts) and have the longest warranties.
Well they like the look of them all and all the deals are around the same, with more on the VW up for some reason, One tip is to go for a 5 door model as my dad really struggled to reach for the seatbelt in my 3 door the other day.
I wouldn't bother with free insurance if it is for the parents. Possibly has a higher excess etc, and would only save them £200. Haggle for 3 years servicing instead, if not offered/included.
I suspect though that they may prefer the i10 or Picanto has they're the most conventional (not funky or have painted interior parts) and have the longest warranties.
I know this is basically the same as the VW up, whats the build quality like?
carl_w said:
Bit confused. Are your parents asking for your advice on what car they should buy for themselves? Or are they dictating the sort of car you should buy for yourself?
This will be for me, but i've never owed a car before so i was asking advice. I need to get to and from uni (About ten miles a day) with the odd motorway trip every other weekend.
stedaley said:
Mr Tidy said:
Yes the Twingo is rear-engined and rear-driven.
If I needed that sort of car I would look at a Twingo just because it is so different.
Twingo is drawing me in, i must admit!! If I needed that sort of car I would look at a Twingo just because it is so different.
the RWD and Turbo'd engine looks exciting,
DUMBO100 said:
I would recommend the VW high up! Or Seat/Skoda equivalents. The Twingo sounds interesting too but I'm afraid that I have to give the thumbs down to the Hyundai. I know it's a micro car but the build quality is a major let down
Reading reviews it seems a common point :/, The high up being the best version? What do we get with this model?
Bodo said:
No need to ask for which one then. All others are out anyway. Only downside for the Twingo is, that it is underpowered at 90PS (albeit no less than your other alternatives). A 1er still counts as micro car, right? Available with 326PS rwd, or, if it needs to be economic, a 214PS diesel. What's not to like?
It being a 0.9 turbocharged unit and i think the most powerful here, It really would only be for to and from uni, so huge power isnt needed!
Well, Im stuck between the Three,
Twingo
Up!
Picanto.
Whats the difference in kit that you get with the cars like?
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