Looking at getting a new car in next couple of months. Ideally looking for something with a good/high spec interior and automatic. Price range around £18-20k. Brand new probably out of the question but happy with a year or two old.
Anyone got any recommendations of a hatchback or SUV type? Like the look of the new corsas, Astra, mokka
Also anyone aware of anywhere with 0% or low % finance options?
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20-01-2024 04:59 PM #1
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New(ish) car recommendations
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20-01-2024 05:09 PM #2
We just got a 20 plate MG HS a few weeks ago. £17k. It’s in great condition. 14k miles. Really happy with it.
Got the executive spec model. Inside it looks really good.
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20-01-2024 05:15 PM #3
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20-01-2024 06:05 PM #4
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For that budget I would be looking at a Hyundai or Kia.
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I'll be selling a 3 year old Mini Countryman Exclusive Auto with only 6400 on the clock shortly. It's mint condition.
£25k
It's basically a brand new car, but 3 years old.
It's totally genuine. Who ever gets it is wining a watch.Last edited by Hibbyradge; 21-01-2024 at 12:05 AM.
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21-01-2024 12:29 PM #7
I hope I’m not being too nosey but I’m interested to know if you are considering an outright purchase (with or without) a trade in or are you considering a finance deal of some sort?
I’m in a similar position of needing to change my car solely because it’s not LEZ compliant and I’m in a right muddle wondering what way to go. It would be a second vehicle so I don’t need anything fancy and a cheap second hand car that is LEZ compliant would do me fine. But I’m intrigued by perhaps a new car on some kind of lease/purchase PCP type deal. So not having to commit savings into an older used vehicle.
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It's my wife's dad's car. He died last month and I'm dealing with some of his stuff.
It's a brilliant car. I'd be happy for my wife to take it, but she prefers manual gears.
It's the Countryman Cooper S too so it's pretty swift.Last edited by Hibbyradge; 22-01-2024 at 03:06 PM.
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22-01-2024 06:16 PM #12
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Avoid an Ecosport
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23-01-2024 08:52 AM #13
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Avoid Volvo xc40.
I think they were all built on a Friday afternoon following a boozy lunch😀
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It’s a lovely car to drive but it started twanging when the wheel was hard over left and making the thrumming noise, it was a 23 reg so I was quite surprised as it sounded mechanical.
Then about 3 hours from the Google maps function completely froze up and I couldn’t restart it.
Great car to drive though."...when Hibs won the Scottish Cup final and that celebration, Sunshine on Leith? I don’t think there’s a better football celebration ever in the game.”
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23-01-2024 05:00 PM #16
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I run a Volvo S90 as a private hire. Great car super comfortable and had very few issues.
Was tempted to get one as the family car but I just prefer Audis so can’t bring myself to change brand!
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24-01-2024 08:35 PM #17
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Skoda Scala, get the SEL model and it's rammed with gadgets and super reliable. Had a Fabia for years and never had a single issue with it.
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28-01-2024 06:38 AM #18
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Thanks for the input folks. Decided to go with a year or so old Ford Puma ST-line Vignale. Automatic petrol hybrid and leather heated seats. Will be ideal for city driving
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Check the service book, make sure all services are up to date. Good luck.
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28-01-2024 09:43 AM #20
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28-01-2024 06:23 PM #21
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Funnily enough, I am looking at the paper work now.
Bought under warranty at 31000 miles. 14000 miles later it needed a new engine for £8500...The original engine lasted 45000 miles.
Something went wrong and it wasn't my fault grrr
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29-01-2024 09:14 AM #22
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Ford engines are awful.
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29-01-2024 09:46 AM #23
Is the general consensus when it comes to I reliability that Japanese / Korean cars are the way to go?
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29-01-2024 10:08 AM #24
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Never had a bit of bother, and will be keeping it!
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29-01-2024 06:33 PM #29
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Not sure if you’ve seen this Pollution? Examples of some managing to get Ford to take some of the hit after some persistent complaining. Sure you’ve probably looked at that option already though
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13-02-2024 10:46 AM #30
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Ford Puma vignale arrived yesterday. Superb car with a great interior. Just having to get used to driving an automatic now.
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