3.5k for a new car

J86 · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:44

howardcanning said:
Get a Focus, but ignore the mileage. Focus on the condition instead. Honestly.

Are you a hair dresser by any chance? thanks

West said:
Fox scared him off...

I'm bored of peoples idiotic replies, that's all.

Howard · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:45

Fisha said:
Are you a hair dresser by any chance? thanks

Excuse me?

Malt_Vinegar · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:46

Fisha said:
Are you a hair dresser by any chance? thanks
I'm bored of peoples idiotic replies, that's all.

Funny how anyone else that asks what to buy on the motors forums gets a healthy response, and plenty of suggestions.

Think about it for a bit

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:47

Fisha said:
Are you a hair dresser by any chance? thanks

His advice is absolutely spot on - the best car for your money is a Focus. And you insult him for that?

I'm bored of peoples idiotic replies, that's all.

What colour is the kettle, Mr pot?

Third Opinion · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:47

Fisha said:
Because thats what I want? :/

No you don't know what you want.

You will do as your told and buy a Mondeo, 2.5 litre with 130k on it ok. Who do you think you are coming on here saying what you want.

West · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:47

howardcanning said:
Excuse me?

Meow..

and lol Fox.

Fox does have a point though dude.. you come in asking for help and your reply was about as constructive as placing a block of chocolate near an open fire.

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:48

That can be quite constructive if you want a fondue session.

J86 · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:48

howardcanning said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/245615.htm

[TW]Fox;12319880 said:
His advice is absolutely spot on - the best car for your money is a Focus. And you insult him for that?

What colour is the kettle, Mr pot?

thanks

peterattheboro · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:48

Excuse me Fisha. My suggestion was a serious one.

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:50

Third Opinion said:
You will do as your told and buy a Mondeo, 2.5 litre with 130k on it ok. Who do you think you are coming on here saying what you want.

You are intelligent enough to realise what the point was.

With his current ever so strict criteria he'd reject an 85k mile Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate on a 54 plate but if somebody found a 60k mile Astra 1.4 LS on a 52 plate it'd fit the bill. I don't even think I was particularly rude when I started to try and point this out to him.

For once I don't think the Mondeo brigade were poised ready for action until they were called off by his paddy.

Howard · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:51

So Fox, you're saying a Mazda Bongo Freda wouldn't be quite as sensible a purchase as a Focus for him?

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:52

I'm saying that, yes. Although that Bongo has a lovely low mileage. I bet it's like new!

Third Opinion · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:56

[TW]Fox;12319913 said:
You are intelligent enough to realise what the point was.

With his current ever so strict criteria he'd reject an 85k mile Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate on a 54 plate but if somebody found a 60k mile Astra 1.4 LS on a 52 plate it'd fit the bill. I don't even think I was particularly rude when I started to try and point this out to him.

For once I don't think the Mondeo brigade were poised ready for action until they were called off by his paddy.

To be honest i don't really get the Focus brigade either. Sure it's not a bad car but I personally don't think it is any better than an Astra, Golf or anything else around it's size.

Not knocking them but I agree at 3.5k you should keep your options more open.

Howard · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:57

In my experience, Focus > Golf. Easily. That's new focus/golf though

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 16:58

Third Opinion said:
To be honest i don't really get the Focus brigade either. Sure it's not a bad car but I personally don't think it is any better than an Astra, Golf or anything else around it's size.

I think it's appreciably better than everything else for the money of its type except the Golf. The Mk4 Astra is a pretty crap car frankly. The Golf is the best built, most solid and best quality feeling car of its type but thats its only strength - it's more expensive to fix, buy, etc etc. The Focus is probably the best all rounder offering a good blend between reliability, build quality (If you can ignore the oddly styled interior) and road manners.

Astra is naff. Xsara used to be a good bet but doesn't really stack up when the budget allows a Focus. 307 is awful. 306 a bit old for this budget.

GT3 · 19 Aug 2008 at 17:00

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/469286.htm

Is what I would buy given the strict criteria.

Howard · 19 Aug 2008 at 17:02

GT3 said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/469286.htm

Is what I would buy given the strict criteria.

Good find

[TW]Fox · 19 Aug 2008 at 17:04

Whereas I'd be rather tempted to pop down and have a look over..

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/636317.htm

Third Opinion · 19 Aug 2008 at 17:05

[TW]Fox;12320000 said:
I think it's appreciably better than everything else for the money of its type except the Golf. The Mk4 Astra is a pretty crap car frankly. The Golf is the best built, most solid and best quality feeling car of its type but thats its only strength - it's more expensive to fix, buy, etc etc. The Focus is probably the best all rounder offering a good blend between reliability, build quality (If you can ignore the oddly styled interior) and road manners.

Astra is naff. Xsara used to be a good bet but doesn't really stack up when the budget allows a Focus. 307 is awful. 306 a bit old for this budget.

To be honest though they are all pretty uninspiring to look at. Difficult to get excited about them.

rG-tom · 19 Aug 2008 at 17:05

wow i didnt realise they were that cheap fox! What would that make my sisters old shape 54 plate 1.8TDCi ghia worth these days?

EDIT

Suppose the mileage is quite high for a TDCI engine