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lol this tread is funny
after the first few posts its now has nothing to do with someone just buying a new car
after the first few posts its now has nothing to do with someone just buying a new car
Damn its like a war zone !
Steering back OT a bit ....
No, thats not the case, 1k maybe but IMO thats not enough to worry about, I may as well buy new for that difference. I got 2.5k off list price and some freebies, not to mention the colour and spec I wanted.
Its not a better engine, its a different engine. The 1.4 Tjet will need more revs, won't have the same low down torque and didn't meet my other requirments.
My requirements were to be in the low VED band, and do good MPG in and out of town, this engine ticks those boxes for me
Thats the sort of response I did expect ! now that may be your view but its a sweeping generalization based on past history.
build quality is much improved of late, it may not be perfect, but then there are many other more popular makes that aren't either.
Many people still slate Alfa for similar reasons, my 156 was never a problem in 4 years of ownership.
In terms of interior, I think it looks and feels better than the old mans 3 yr old focus, and in terms of equipment, it has more standard than most similarly priced cars in the small car sector and at similar price points.
As for ride quality, I have driven a lot worse, it smooths out rough roads very well for a little car, sure it doesn't corner like the 156, but thats not what I bought it for
Steering back OT a bit ....
No, thats not the case, 1k maybe but IMO thats not enough to worry about, I may as well buy new for that difference. I got 2.5k off list price and some freebies, not to mention the colour and spec I wanted.
Its not a better engine, its a different engine. The 1.4 Tjet will need more revs, won't have the same low down torque and didn't meet my other requirments.
My requirements were to be in the low VED band, and do good MPG in and out of town, this engine ticks those boxes for me
What about quality? By this i mean ride quality, interior fittings quality, build quality, equipment levels, etc etc. Ignore performance, that is simply a by-product of the higher model car.
You get none of this with a punto
Thats the sort of response I did expect ! now that may be your view but its a sweeping generalization based on past history.
build quality is much improved of late, it may not be perfect, but then there are many other more popular makes that aren't either.
Many people still slate Alfa for similar reasons, my 156 was never a problem in 4 years of ownership.
In terms of interior, I think it looks and feels better than the old mans 3 yr old focus, and in terms of equipment, it has more standard than most similarly priced cars in the small car sector and at similar price points.
As for ride quality, I have driven a lot worse, it smooths out rough roads very well for a little car, sure it doesn't corner like the 156, but thats not what I bought it for
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You realise it would take you approximately 15 years of paying road tax on the new Punto to save the amount you've just stated is 'not enough to worry about' over something in a slightly higher band, right?
His point was I could have got a year old one for less, thats were I was coming from.
You forgot the satsfaction factor .... each year Mr Brown, or whoevers in charge at the time, gets less money from me in VED, that makes me feel better
You forgot the satsfaction factor .... each year Mr Brown, or whoevers in charge at the time, gets less money from me in VED, that makes me feel better
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This thread really is Loltastic, i always love the views of the people in motors who don't / can't drive and don't own a car, they really are special.
Hey ! My daddy got me a multi quote for my birthday
But they have the 'imo' card, instant 'get out of jail free'
His point was I could have got a year old one for less, thats were I was coming from.
You forgot the satsfaction factor .... each year Mr Brown, or whoevers in charge at the time, gets less money from me in VED, that makes me feel better
Back on topic for me after a major de-railage
Nice one for giving an Italian car manufacturer your hard earned cash instead of Mr Brown. I fail to understand your satisfaction criteria
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Hmmm...this thread's gone awry. I feel sorry for the OP 
You're speechless over someone on The Internet buying a new car?
Don't ever walk past a car dealership then... you might have a heart attack
Because we are the car geeks and are always correct
These people who buy new cars have a failed sense of logic and try to argue it on here whilst just diggin deeper and deeper. But when burrowing out of the other side of the planet and into space they say 'It's what I wanted so stfu'.
I do love motors, but most of us will probably be e-banging our heads against a wall, especially in the 'What shall I buy' typical threads
Heh, been to sleep and this thread is still going. It has slowed down a bit though, and slightly more back on track.
I would definitely buy a new car some day, but only when/if circumstances allow me to do so. Till that day, bangernomics for now, followed by nearly new
I would definitely buy a new car some day, but only when/if circumstances allow me to do so. Till that day, bangernomics for now, followed by nearly new
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I'm going to get the ASA to come and post on here and tell you how very very angry they are with you......
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