Twingo 133 vs 500 1.4 16v

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Fairly simple one (unless someone throws a spanner in the works of another option) and it will need to be on finance which limits the second hand options to some respect. (not going to be a carcraft special mind you!)

Trying to decide between the two, will be taking a test drive of both soon'ish, but peoples experiences and pro's and con's would be great.

I am a bit of a Renault sport fan, used to have a Mk1 Clio 16v a few years back, loved it but cost me silly amounts to run.

However the Mrs is Italian, gets all nostalgic about 500s from her childhood, and will also be learning to drive in it (Have noted that BSM use them now) and I do like them too!

Will be doing fairly low mileage as I cycle to work, so will be for weekends and driving to photoshoots, so need to be able to fit my studio setup and camera gear which isn't too big but odd shapes, poles etc so a flexible boot is needed, have read that the twingo is good in that respect.

so pros and cons if you would be so kind.

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Buying a brand new, average spec city hatch on finance:eek: ouch!

If you can, buy a used car. Even if it is just 6 months old as you will save a fair amount. I realise that a Fiat 500 used isn't going to be cheap anyway as they are sought after cars and have not been out that long.
 
Do not currently have the spare cash to buy it outright!

long story involving an evil ex!
 
No, I mean why does that limit the second hand options?

You can get finance on a second hand car. If you've got no spare money buying a brand new car probably isnt the best idea ever anyway, you'll never have any spare money if you spend it all on finance for a new hatchback!
 
ah, I did say "to some respect" meaning I can't just go and buy a car off autotrader, for example
 
it is an option, but what about Renault's 0% option? and Fiats 4-8% better than most loans?!

and also new business is taking off so will have a good amount of cash coming in through the year.
 
Begbie said:
Much more for your money.
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totally agree, we are looking at both options, but reliability is a biggy, simply cannot get half way to a wedding and have a car give up on me!

aaanyway, going a bit off topic regarding money! opinions on the two cars would be good! ;)
 
The point that Fox is trying to make is that if you get finance from where you're buying then it blunts your ability to haggle the price of the car down. If you were, for example, to get a loan from your bank to pay for the car, you can then offer the dealer cash which will give you further leverage when bargaining. The dealer doesn't have to know it's borrowed! :)

And don't buy new, as you take a great wallop in depreciation when you drive it off the forecourt. Buy something almost new, let the original sucker take the hit instead.

Oh, and i'd take the Twingo out of the two, but if you could stretch to it, the Abarth 500 is supposed to be quite good.
 
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