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no im not actually go into lane 1 when its free. Did my pass plus when i passed and i hate drivers who sit in the middle lane for no reason. plus i spend most of my time in lane 1 doing 60mph cause i cant really be bothered going really fast on the motorway i would rather just cruise along saving money. Also i try not use motorways and try go through the b roads and what not seems more fun
 
Hi guys, seem to have started a bit of a bitch fight whihc wasn't my intention, I appreciate all your input.

I've had a look at the polos posted and I must say, a 2001 Polo diesel thats done 95k miles doesn't look bad at all, is there something I'm missing on that deal?

Also had a look at 3 series (which I never thought I would) and some of them are like 2k ish and high mileage, but again diesel AND BMW, how far can you go wrong? Serious question taht by the way.

As you might have guessed, and already have in fact, I dont fancy a biggish car, take the new focus size as as big as I would go (not that thats in my price range, just as a benchmark), I wouldn't drive a mondeo, I'm only 22 and I dont wanna be lookin like I'm drivin my dad's car.

My megane is doing the job (just) at the minute, its a comfortable drive, has aircon (that ran out the other day though) and I think (even though I know a lot dont) that its a lovely looking car but you can tell just from the drive that its not gonna last much longer, new sounds and vibrations are showing quite a bit now, if I was going back to uni and doing maybe the odd long drive here and there I'd be happy to keep it and as much I love it, I realise I need something more practical.

That doesn't mean I only want practical though and thats why I wont be getting a mondeo, as I said, whats wrong with that polo posted? My drive to and from work both ways is say 25 miles at about 60-65 or above and then maybe the last (or first) 10 or 15 or so in traffic so a small(er) car wouldn't be that bad would it?

I have real issues with driving so far everyday, when you drive along the motorway, or anywhere in fact, the vast vast majority of cars only have one person in and it makes me feel really guilty that I do the same, unfortunately thats the only option for me at the minute (which I appreciate iis the same scenario for a lot of people but still) and I would be prepared to go with a more uncomfortable drive etc. rather than less economy.

Sorry to go on, I do appreciate everyone's help though.
 
What's wrong with a Mondeo? It'll be a lot better on the motorway; I wouldn't want to do 25 miles on the motorway every day in a diesel Polo
 
yey Polo i think if youve found a Polo in good comdition then get it. They are reliable and well built so you shouldnt have to worry about it breaking down. Just make sure that its got past MOTs and service records then all should be good and happy motoring
 
Howard said:
What's wrong with a Mondeo? It'll be a lot better on the motorway; I wouldn't want to do 25 miles on the motorway every day in a diesel Polo
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It has nothing about it whatsoever, its the ready salted of the car world, ye they're alright when you open the cupboard for a snack but they're never first out the mutlipack.

A mondeo does a job, thats it, that maybe what I'm after in essence but I find it hard to believe that there are no other cars that can get me 45 miles a day (its not that far, my uncle was doing 75 miles each way everyday, he had a volvo, and even that isn't that far compared to some, I just asked my boss and he does 106 each way in a zafira) without being so loud I cant hear the roar of the lorries thunder behind me in traffic, so uncomfortable that I cant stand to be in it and so liable to break halfway home.

I know a mondeo is a good car, I know it'll do the job but that doesn't mean its a good idea, vegetable lasagne will fill me up but I could get a big mac for the same money.

Any other ideas? what about an A3? cost too much? Only the new ones are nice anyway, what about a Hyundai coupe? I always liked them, and they're jap, thats reliable innit? Same with the A3s though, only the new shape ones are nice.
 
anksta said:
It has nothing about it whatsoever, its the ready salted of the car world, ye they're alright when you open the cupboard for a snack but they're never first out the mutlipack.

A mondeo does a job, thats it,
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Whereas crap like a VW Polo or a Hyundai Coupe is in some way different? Actually they are in some way different - on the right road a Mondeo will entertain you in ways a Polo and a Hyundai simply cannot.

Don't forget, you have a small budget. You cannot afford to buy an Aston Martin, a BMW M3 or a Honda S2000. None of the cars you can afford are going to set your world on fire so dismissing the best car for the job out of hand without even looking at them because it's 'bland' is rather foolish. You have 3 grand and expressed that this was MAX. Don't stretch yourself. Buying a BMW or an Audi is not a good idea this time round. You have champagne taste it seems but only beer money. Buy a nice beer, sure it's not quite champagne but cheap champagne sucks.

Hyundai is Korean, not Japanese. When you know nothing about cars, which its clear you do not, you should listen to the advice of others rather than stereotype things its clear are beyond your understanding :)
 
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Begbie said:
Do not buy a yaris for that kind of motorway mileage, I drove one around Ireland. That was only about an hours drive to the hospital and back over 3 days and that was horrible enough. Underpowered hairdryers, no offence meant.
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I quite like my yaris but im sure theres better cars for motorway use.
 
If you're interested in a polo I would suggest just keeping your megan as on the motorway you will not notice much difference really. It may be more economical due to the figures but it would be under powered compared to your megan resulting in a poorer motorway performance. These are just generalisations based on the assumptions that the polo is a 1.9 diesel and your megan is at least 1.4 petrol, but the point is the same.
But if you wish to "downgrade" just for economies sake then just be prepared for a slower journey. A 1.8 focusTDCI would be a better bet in my opinion.

[This is my opinion... I may be wrong].
 
no no no thats the 150hp version you want the 170hp. its got a better traction control system and has a sat nave instead of a tape deck.
 
BD10NNF said:
no no no thats the 150hp version you want the 170hp. its got a better traction control system and has a sat nave instead of a tape deck.
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If you're referring to the one posted above - it's over £2k as it is, the budget stretches to £3k, how much more is an uprated model gonna set him back? :(
 
[TW]Fox;14797145 said:
Whereas crap like a VW Polo or a Hyundai Coupe is in some way different? Actually they are in some way different - on the right road a Mondeo will entertain you in ways a Polo and a Hyundai simply cannot.

Don't forget, you have a small budget. You cannot afford to buy an Aston Martin, a BMW M3 or a Honda S2000. None of the cars you can afford are going to set your world on fire so dismissing the best car for the job out of hand without even looking at them because it's 'bland' is rather foolish. You have 3 grand and expressed that this was MAX. Don't stretch yourself. Buying a BMW or an Audi is not a good idea this time round. You have champagne taste it seems but only beer money. Buy a nice beer, sure it's not quite champagne but cheap champagne sucks.

Hyundai is Korean, not Japanese. When you know nothing about cars, which its clear you do not, you should listen to the advice of others rather than stereotype things its clear are beyond your understanding :)
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dont get offended mate I appreciate your input, its only an opinion. I'm not making out like a polo is some wonder of modern engineering or whatever but you cant argue a mondeo isnt bland. I have a megane coupe and whatever you can say about it, it isnt bland.

Anyway, the reason why I'm getting rid of the megane isn't really performance its just its on its last legs, meganes are famous for blowing head gaskets and renaults in general not really lasting the test of time but at one point, me, my mum, my mate and his mum all had coupes and mine was the only one that didn't blow the gaskets in the space of about a year. And tht was only because mine blew just before I got it, it had done 115k when i got it but as I said, it had this major work done on it literally about 2 weeks before I got it. This may mean the engine itself can afford to carry on a while longer but the rest of it is ready to drop you can just feel it.

So I dont care that a polo or whatever wouldn't perform as well as a megane (on its day) on the motorway because for a start a lot of my journey (and more and more as the schools go back) is traffic.

The BMWs I looked at were around the same price as everything else and the A3 was just a shout nothing more, my mum's mate's husband owns a garage so I said I'd go down there tonight and see what he's got. Its where I got my megane for and he's a sorted guy, reckon he'd just be stereotypically salesmanesque if you didn't know him but I do so he's pretty upfront.

Anyway, I'll see whats what tonight, anyone with any other ideas please let me know.
 
anksta said:
dont get offended mate I appreciate your input, its only an opinion. I'm not making out like a polo is some wonder of modern engineering or whatever but you cant argue a mondeo isnt bland.
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Nope, you can't - but then, you can't argue the other stuff you are considering isn't either.

I have a megane coupe and whatever you can say about it, it isnt bland.
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It's a generic Renault, of course its bland. It's more bland and dull than some of the better Mondeos infact.



The BMWs I looked at were around the same price as everything else
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And much older. And more prone to break. And cost more to fix and run...
 
You've specified in your OP that you want comfort. A Mondeo, Accord, Focus etc will all be more comfortable than a Polo. As well as all being good cars. That's the point we're trying to make
 
[TW]Fox;14798472 said:
Nope, you can't - but then, you can't argue the other stuff you are considering isn't either.



It's a generic Renault, of course its bland. It's more bland and dull than some of the better Mondeos infact.





And much older. And more prone to break. And cost more to fix and run...
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Your dad invent mondeos or summat?

Only jokin, after all that trashin of mondeos, I found this on AT:

mondeo

I'm stickin to my guns about not wantin to look I'm driving my dad's car but that does look like a lot of decent car for that price, bit dodgy being so cheap? Also it says open 7 days a week til midnight, I'm not goin buyin a second hand car from some back street garage at half 11 on a sunday night.
 
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