Enough is enough - (Spec me new motor)

Dup · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:18

Well, for the 3rd or 4th time this year the 206 is in the garage for something other than a normal service.

Last time it was the Head Gasket, this time its just started up like a tractor.

Anyway, as soon as it's fixed I want to trade the horrible thing in.

I'm after something for upto £5.5k, around the same engine size or insurance group as my 1.4l 8v Peugeot 206 and it needs to be somewhat reliable!

I have 0 NCD so nothing to exciting I'm afraid, unless it's a 600cc turbo beast!

I'm not really sure what I want however... Something a little different, but normal suggestions too I suppose. Just nothing French!

James_N · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:29

Insurance group doesnt really count for much, but theres loads of cars for £5k, mainly a ford focus

Siliconslave · 8 Dec 2006 at 13:31

Dup said:
I have 0 NCD so nothing to exciting I'm afraid, unless it's a 600cc turbo beast!

daihatsu cuore avanzato tr-xx r4 turbo - 4wd, 660cc turbo @91bhp, weights ~600kg 0-60 in 7.9, 0-30 quicker than pretty much anything

wouldn't really recomend one for day to day long commutes, but as a town / fun car its a right hoot!

Kroegen · 8 Dec 2006 at 14:23

Ford Focus 1.6 16v.

Youl get a decent one for 5.5k.

Dup · 8 Dec 2006 at 14:49

The Focus is high on the scale as I regard them as one of the most reliable in its class. But at the moment I'd like something just a little different.

I'd love a Cuore, but they're quite rare in that spec!

I'm actually interested in something I can throw my two Labs in the back of without them being too cramped. I dunno if an Impreza or 3 series would be insurable however. 21 with 0 NCD.

Or there's always the MX5 route, but the insurace thing pops up again.

I really wanted to wait another year and save up a bit, but I'm fed up of being out of a car and out of pocket. It needs to go asap.

axer · 8 Dec 2006 at 14:53

Another vote for the Focus here.

1.6 is a pretty good way into it, pretty nippy whilst still being a cheap car to run. The 1.6 zetec for example is only ins grp 5 :O

Siliconslave · 8 Dec 2006 at 14:54

Dup said:
The Focus is high on the scale as I regard them as one of the most reliable in its class. But at the moment I'd like something just a little different.

I'd love a Cuore, but they're quite rare in that spec!

I'm actually interested in something I can throw my two Labs in the back of without them being too cramped. I dunno if an Impreza or 3 series would be insurable however. 21 with 0 NCD.

Or there's always the MX5 route, but the insurace thing pops up again.

I really wanted to wait another year and save up a bit, but I'm fed up of being out of a car and out of pocket. It needs to go asap.

i would advise against chucking dogs in the back of a mx5, the RSPCA proberbly wouldn't be too keen on that... and yer you'll pay through the nose on insurance for one

you get the occasional avanzato up on the bay once in a while but there weren't many brought into the uk, let alone many good condiditon ones around so best to give it a pass unless your a real enthusiast for them

the focus is a nice allrounder, well built and good to drive (for a family hatch) - proberbly your best bet unless you want to go larger

[TW]Fox · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:29

Dup said:
I'm actually interested in something I can throw my two Labs in the back of without them being too cramped. I dunno if an Impreza or 3 series would be insurable however. 21 with 0 NCD.

No reason why you can't insure a 3 Series at 21 with 0 NCD. I can insure a 530i at 22 with 0 NCD.

cymatty · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:36

[TW]Fox said:
No reason why you can't insure a 3 Series at 21 with 0 NCD. I can insure a 530i at 22 with 0 NCD.

Ah but there is a difference between being able to pay it, and wanting to pay some silly price.

Vertigo · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:52

[TW]Fox said:
No reason why you can't insure a 3 Series at 21 with 0 NCD. I can insure a 530i at 22 with 0 NCD.

Out of interest, how much will your insurance jump after the claim and the loss of the NCD?

(You got the car back yet?)

[TW]Fox · 8 Dec 2006 at 17:56

Vertigo1 said:
Out of interest, how much will your insurance jump after the claim and the loss of the NCD?

(You got the car back yet?)

£200 extra, get it back Monday. I think the reason why it isn't that much more is becuase it was due to go down quiet significantly next year whereas now it wont

Vertigo · 8 Dec 2006 at 19:00

How long have they had the car in total then? Seems an awfully long time or did it not go in until recently?