Mondeo or similar advice

Deep · 13 May 2011 at 09:39

Hi everybody,

I am looking to replace my Peugeot 307 with something a bit bigger and nicer.

Milage wise I do 40 miles a day for my total commute to work, generally A roads and some stop start traffic. Also over the year I do another 5000 personal miles, damn road trips

So about 15-16k miles a year. Have a budget up to £13,000

I'd like to get a car that is Mondeo size. I'd like the car to be more focused on comfort than performance. Equipment wise it'd need leather seats, iPod connection, climate control and cruise control. They are the only ones that are essential.

I have been looking at Mondeo's, and while it seems like an awesome car the dash board is awful. Getting one with Navigation sorts that out though,

So what else is there that I can get? The Volvo S80 (which I love) will probably have higher running costs, don't know much about the Accord, or the Mazda6.

Any help would be much appreciated!

rypt · 13 May 2011 at 13:25

Mazda 6 is a good bet

[Olly] · 13 May 2011 at 14:19

How about a Skoda Octavia?

Scrutinize · 13 May 2011 at 15:03

Mazda 6 gets my vote

chrislusty · 13 May 2011 at 15:18

£13k would be a nice mk4 titanium x, maybe x sport. I have seen the 2.5 versions for £11k at dealers, although I know you said you were not bothered about performance.

Jez · 13 May 2011 at 15:20

Sorry but why on earth do you want to lay down 13 grand on a generic runaround car?

This makes no sense at all, half this budget (or even a quarter!) would get you the same thing - a generic reliable runaround. Theres wanting a nicer car then there is just wasting money on disposable rubbish.

Peerzy · 13 May 2011 at 15:32

Jez said:
Sorry but why on earth do you want to lay down 13 grand on a generic runaround car?

This makes no sense at all, half this budget (or even a quarter!) would get you the same thing - a generic reliable runaround. Theres wanting a nicer car then there is just wasting money on disposable rubbish.

This.

£8k on a Mondeo would probably still get you a Mk4.

£16k is the sort of money where you can start looking at better more premium (not faster) stuff if you want.

Save yourself a bucket and get a Mk4 Mondeo for half your budget.

DM · 13 May 2011 at 15:32

Jez said:
Sorry but why on earth do you want to lay down 13 grand on a generic runaround car?

This makes no sense at all, half this budget (or even a quarter!) would get you the same thing - a generic reliable runaround. Theres wanting a nicer car then there is just wasting money on disposable rubbish.

He's right, id be spending whatever was needed for a new shape Mondeo, 7k.

Peerzy · 13 May 2011 at 15:34

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2726102.htm

Something like that.

DM · 13 May 2011 at 15:36

Peerzy said:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2726102.htm

Something like that.

I wouldnt even spend that much id get a 100k miles one for 6.5k this new you know its all motorway not worth paying a premium for small miles if you ask me.

Deep · 13 May 2011 at 15:45

Jez said:
Sorry but why on earth do you want to lay down 13 grand on a generic runaround car?

This makes no sense at all, half this budget (or even a quarter!) would get you the same thing - a generic reliable runaround. Theres wanting a nicer car then there is just wasting money on disposable rubbish.

You are right, but its just getting on in a spec that I am happy with thats the problem.
Like the one linked below...

Peerzy said:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2726102.htm

Something like that.

I cannot stand the dash, so I'd need to get one with nav instead as this makes the dash a lot nicer.

DM · 13 May 2011 at 15:57

Its a work horse every day car do you really want to waste thousands on a particular spec?

[TW]Fox · 13 May 2011 at 16:24

DM said:
Its a work horse every day car do you really want to waste thousands on a particular spec?

Surely the more you use a car the more important spec is, if I'm going to use a car every day for all sorts, or as a workhorse, it needs to have the spec I want so its a nice place to be?

DM · 13 May 2011 at 16:26

[TW]Fox;19128465 said:
Surely the more you use a car the more important spec is, if I'm going to use a car every day for all sorts, or as a workhorse, it needs to have the spec I want so its a nice place to be?

It does but hes talking about a Mondeo and not liking the dashboard without nav, well buy a different car you do like the dash in then, its not worth spending thousands to get the right mondeo.

Deep · 13 May 2011 at 16:30

DM said:
It does but hes talking about a Mondeo and not liking the dashboard without nav, well buy a different car you do like the dash in then, its not worth spending thousands to get the right mondeo.

Yeah, thats why I posted to see if there are any other cars that I may have forgotten.
This isn't only about the Mondeo

DM · 13 May 2011 at 16:35

Deep said:
Yeah, thats why I posted to see if there are any other cars that I may have forgotten.
This isn't only about the Mondeo

Insignia, Passat? I dunno all im saying is spend 7 or 8k no need to blow it all on a bread and butter car.

bandit · 13 May 2011 at 16:46

even £8K gets you something like this:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2752659.htm
MW 530d SE, 4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Diesel, 2003 53 Reg, 108924 miles, Black. CREAM DAKOTA LEATHER XENONS UPGRADED SOUND SYSTEM IN LOVELY CONDTION BLUETOOTH SAT NAV FULLY LOADED . ABS, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Cruise control, Front armrest, Passenger airbag, Side airbags, Radio/CD, Traction control, Alarm, Audio remote control, Drivers airbag, Electrically adjustable drivers seat, Electrically adjustable passenger seat, Front electric windows, Height adjustable drivers seat, PAS, Rear electric windows, Remote central locking, Cloth seat trim, Isofix child seat anchor points, Space saver spare wheel, Reverse parking aid, Metallic Paint. Insurance Group:18, 12 MONTHS MOT WITH WARRANTY CONTACT 07779888989 OR 07775884649, £7,995

go to £13000 and you get this:
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2806122.htm
Grey Saloon.

2.0 litre Diesel, Manual.

57 Registration, Diesel. A STUNNING EXAMPLE OF THIS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PRESTIGE DIESEL FAMILY SALOON FINISHED IN METALLIC GREY WITH DARK GREY SE INTERIOR IT LOOKS SUPERB. THIS CAR BENEFITS FROM THE FACE LIFT INTERIOR WHICH HAS NEW STYLE DASH AND I DRIVE SYSTEM, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, 17" UPGRADED ALLOYS LEATHER SPORT STEERING WHEEL, LED REAR LIGHTS, CLIMATE CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL, M ULTI FUNCTION WHEEL, DRIVERS INFO SYSTEM, AUTO BOOT RELEASE, DAB RADIO WITH IPOD CONNECTION PLUS MUCH MORE... PLEASE CALL FOR FULL DETAILS. ITS COVERED 49,000 MOTORWAY MILES FROM NEW WITH A FULL SERVICE HISTORY INCLUDING A RECENT SERVICE AND FRESH MOT SO ITS READY TO BE DRIVEN AWAY TODAY. SO GREAT TO DRIVE, SMOOTH 6 SPEED BOX, 55+MPG & ONLY £115 FOR A YEARS TAX. THIS COST £30K WHEN NEW SO VALUE NOW AT JUST £12,990. £17K SAVING ON NEW...

Jez · 13 May 2011 at 17:10

BMW's are not what i meant, DM and Peerzy get it.

Get the Mondeo or bread and butter car of that ilk, as it will be cheap to run and reliable, and be good on the petrol. But for gods sake dont lay out 13 grand for the sake of "spec" in a mondeo.

Its like buying a high end quartz watch, whats the point.

bandit · 13 May 2011 at 18:03

Jez said:
BMW's are not what i meant, DM and Peerzy get it.

Get the Mondeo or bread and butter car of that ilk, as it will be cheap to run and reliable, and be good on the petrol. But for gods sake dont lay out 13 grand for the sake of "spec" in a mondeo.

Its like buying a high end quartz watch, whats the point.

that was sort of my point

you can spend a lot less and still get a decent car, its just what you want. personallyi think you can get all the car you need for £8K

Deep · 13 May 2011 at 19:13

DM said:
Insignia, Passat? I dunno all im saying is spend 7 or 8k no need to blow it all on a bread and butter car.

Yeah, I understand what you mean and you are right.

Jez said:
BMW's are not what i meant, DM and Peerzy get it.

Get the Mondeo or bread and butter car of that ilk, as it will be cheap to run and reliable, and be good on the petrol. But for gods sake dont lay out 13 grand for the sake of "spec" in a mondeo.

Its like buying a high end quartz watch, whats the point.

I will have to keep looking and trying to find one with a decent spec.

bandit said:
that was sort of my point

you can spend a lot less and still get a decent car, its just what you want. personallyi think you can get all the car you need for £8K

Glad you weren't serious about the BMW thing, the running costs would be a lot higher than the Mondeo!