Dragonball Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 What do you good people recommend? I think she wants to spend about £2.5K She is looking for something with four doors preferably - as she is usually the 'designated driver' (however I suspect she will take the right car with 2!) Over a 1.2 engine if pos - but not too much due to insurance etc. Suggestions and anyone selling something suitable welcome based nr twickenham Cheers Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 i don't think you can go far wrong with a ford focus if you can get one in that price bracket. Reliable, easy to drive etc...... Quote
Husky Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 i don't think you can go far wrong with a ford focus if you can get one in that price bracket. Reliable, easy to drive etc...... +1 on the focus, cheap to repair too although nix will take that the wrong way Quote
nixy Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 no i agree, lots of spares about etc. i've driven a few and was quite impressed, the diesels are really nippy too! Also have mod cons like heated front screen which is ace on icy mornings if you don't have a nice man to scrape your windscreen! Quote
Stew Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Agree on the focus. The 1.6 is an ideal car. Nippy enough but won't get herself into trouble. The 1.4 is underpowered. Handles very well and looks good in my opinion! Very good value for money! Quote
Maccaman Posted November 28, 2009 Posted November 28, 2009 Went car shopping with a girlfriend last year & looked at all sorts. She was interested in a Fiesta but we took a Focus out and she ended up buying it. She had a few problems but nothing of any major concern. Payed about £3800 for it though. Quote
rich5259 Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? Quote
marzman Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? Man, that made me laugh Quote
Stew Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? Quote
kObi Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? haha tht was awesome. Quote
Husky Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? rich that was inspired Quote
rich5259 Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 inspiration = 1 1/2 bottles of red wine Quote
greido Posted November 29, 2009 Posted November 29, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? LOL - Excellent. For a small car I'd always recommend the best Honda Civic you can get for your budget, good to drive and utterly reliable. I got one for my g/f and she loves it. Quote
Gaz Walker Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Wanted - car for my daughter sound like a good swap, is she hot? I've seen the OP, let's hope she got her looks from her mother Hi Paul Quote
stanski Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Honda Civic , Toyota Yaris , previous shape Micra Sport Quote
goatboy Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 VW polo, everytime for me. bit more expensive to buy but reliable and parts are cheap as chips (GSF carparts!) Also hold their price well and will be easy to sell on. If she has to park on the street in West London the smaller the car the better! Are you from Twickenham BTW? me too ETA: if you want to look around a few small cars there is a place in Chertsey that only stocks small cars. http://www.windisor.co.uk/9204/windisor.htm He's a little overpriced, but we got a Figaro from there and the guy was happy to barter, failing that it might be a good place to just have a look round some small cars to see what your daughter likes the look of... Quote
LRF4N Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 german or jap ...unless its italian (and not fiat or alfa lol) Quote
Dragonball Posted December 1, 2009 Author Posted December 1, 2009 LOL! Thanks Guys Hiya Gaz - hope all going well! Quote
rog518 Posted December 1, 2009 Posted December 1, 2009 How about my 106 quiksilver so I can finally get a zed?! On second thoughts you may want to go for a more reliable make! Quote
stanski Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Polos are pretty solid but they also weight about 15 tonnes so go for the bigger engine and watchout for the dodgey airbag switch that seems to always go on them! Quote
Gaz Walker Posted December 2, 2009 Posted December 2, 2009 Hiya Gaz - hope all going well! Good thanks mate. Good luck in the search. Quote
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