Help with car options....

[ST270]

Hi all - bit of input required - my old man is wanting a new car and as much as I have mentioned a few options nothing seems to stick - (he is adamant that he want's a new(ish) plate - my argument is that for the same money he could have something with a little more prestige.

He wants to spend about £16k - for that money he has been looking at new Meganes, the new Focus, Volvo C30 - all which have been on 2010 / 2011 plates - the Focus will be poverty spec at this price though with it being so new. The megane has toys such as bluetooth, auto wipers, parking aids etc which he likes.

The requirements are - boot large enough for fishing tackle, faily economical (2.0l max) and petrol. Also he like the lighter interiors - e.g blue with cream leather etc.

I have been suggesting staying clear of a new plate as for the sake of it he could have something a bit more upmarket which is 2-3yrs older, perhaps still just in warranty and already taken it's first hit on depreciation. Was thinking BMW, Audi, Saab - even convertible versions of the A4 and Saab would probably be ok. Any other ideas people?

Thanks!

[insanojackson]

What about something like a hyundai ix35 or Kia sportage? very practical for fishing gear, decent spec, big warranties and i am sure you could haggle a base spec 2wd one down to 16k as they start at not much more

[TheMoron]

For that kind of money I'd be looking in the direction of a few year old Honda Civic Type-R.
This looks like a cracker

TM

[mnkiboy]

TheMoron said:

For that kind of money I'd be looking in the direction of a few year old Honda Civic Type-R.
This looks like a cracker

TM

Thinking about my own Dad, that is probably completely the opposite of what he would want. High emmisions, noisy, stiff riding.

Edited by mnkiboy on Wednesday 8th June 10:01

[300bhp/ton]

ST270 said:

Hi all - bit of input required - my old man is wanting a new car and as much as I have mentioned a few options nothing seems to stick - (he is adamant that he want's a new(ish) plate - my argument is that for the same money he could have something with a little more prestige.

He wants to spend about £16k - for that money he has been looking at new Meganes, the new Focus, Volvo C30 - all which have been on 2010 / 2011 plates - the Focus will be poverty spec at this price though with it being so new. The megane has toys such as bluetooth, auto wipers, parking aids etc which he likes.

The requirements are - boot large enough for fishing tackle, faily economical (2.0l max) and petrol. Also he like the lighter interiors - e.g blue with cream leather etc.

I have been suggesting staying clear of a new plate as for the sake of it he could have something a bit more upmarket which is 2-3yrs older, perhaps still just in warranty and already taken it's first hit on depreciation. Was thinking BMW, Audi, Saab - even convertible versions of the A4 and Saab would probably be ok. Any other ideas people?

Thanks!

Why not just book a test drive in something like this. Don't tell them what the car is, just take them, this way they'll drive it with less preconceptions and see what they can get for their money.

Jaguar X-TYPE 2.2D (EU4) SE (2009)
30,159 miles £16,884
Ultimate Black 4 door Saloon.

2198cc Diesel, Manual.

Leather, Ivory, Automatic headlamp levelling, Bi-xenon headlights, Satellite Navigation, 17'' Barbados alloy wheels, Automatic climate control, Automatic headlights, Cruise control, Emergency brake assist, Heated front screen, Parking Assist, 70/30 split folding rear seat, Adjustable steering column, Air conditioning, Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Auto-dim interior mirror, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, Body coloured door mirrors, Bright mesh grille, CD tuner, Central locking , Chrome window surrounds, Colour keyed grille surround, Curtain airbags, Drivers airbag, Dynamic Stability Control, Electric heated door mirrors, Electric PTC heater, Electric rear windows, Electric seats, Electric windows.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2683842.htm





Certainly a much more comfy and pleasant place to sit than a Focus. Also probably better performance, more refined, quieter and better mpg too. Classy badge and image too.

[Parrot of Doom]

Point him in the direction of this:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2867889.htm

[5lab]

seems like an a1 would tick all these boxes.

[300bhp/ton]

5lab said:

seems like an a1 would tick all these boxes.

[ST270]

@ 300BHP/ton - the X Type is a very interesting point! I didn't realise that they were so well equipped. The leather looks fantastic too. They are based on the Mondeo too so they handle well and are cheap to maintain. Great input thanks!

[BadgerBill]

Yes the X-Type is a very nice smoker. Get himself a £400 plate from

http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/

or

http://www.regtransfers.co.uk/

and the job's a goodun.

For example V 20 DSG is £405 including all taxes, etc.

BB

Edited by BadgerBill on Wednesday 8th June 10:30

[300bhp/ton]

ST270 said:

@ 300BHP/ton - the X Type is a very interesting point! I didn't realise that they were so well equipped. The leather looks fantastic too. They are based on the Mondeo too so they handle well and are cheap to maintain. Great input thanks!

Personally I feel the X-Type is a highly underated car. Very interesting history in its development too.

Yes the base platform is Mondeo, buts that's about as far as it goes. All the switch gear is what you'd find in the XJ8 (X308/X358).

Very capable cars, great handling and supremely comfy and well put together.