blackleywhite Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I need to buy the wife a new car. It needs to be smallish, ie Corsa, Clio, up to maybe an Astra. Could do with it being around the 4 grand mark, could go a bit higher. Any of you kind folk got any knowledge about what the best car would be to buy thinking about reliability, low tax, good looking etc? Cheers in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyacky Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 id go for the corsa dont buy french or italian cos their shite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burndens Bogs Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Imo the Corsa looks shite, because the same basic shape has been around for about 12 years PLUS they're fookin overated anyway. Don't rule out Citroens ( C2,C3,C4) or Peugeot 206,207, or the VW Polo, or Golf -Don't be put off foreign cars just by some kn@b who says they're no good because they're not English .At the end of the day, if you're looking for a small car that's value for money and economical don't be too snobby on makes and models or the country of origin, and you'll get VFM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyacky Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 yeah vw are good cars as are jap cars but citroens renaults and fiats are shite and i know because this knob works on em all day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astonishing Undercrackers Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I need to buy the wife a new car. Why, what've you done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwfc_sue Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have a 1.9 VW Polo, its really economical and (touch wood) have had no probs with it in the 3 years I've had it (apart from the time when some 'MAN' reversed into me)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 I have a 1.9 VW Polo, its really economical and (touch wood) have had no probs with it in the 3 years I've had it (apart from the time when ran into the back of some bloke)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zozzy Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I don't know much about cars but talking to the people do, they rate the Yaris. Had good reviews when it first came out. Alternatively ask zoe to ask her mechanic friend that she spent time with at the Emirates, he knows a thing or two about what's under the bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted April 21, 2007 Site Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2007 Alternatively ask zoe to ask her mechanic friend that she spent time with at the Emirates, I fookin knew it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 My dad has a Yaris and he loves it, a great small car. Mrs CWP currently drives around in one of the new Mini's, whihc is also a great little car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Ah, but he's from Blackley, so surely a return of an old favourite is due: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Or a Fux-all Chavalier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Traf, they're a bit over the top for my liking. I prefer something a little more subtle................innit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted April 21, 2007 Site Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2007 I need to buy the wife a new car.It needs to be smallish, ie Corsa, Clio, up to maybe an Astra. Could do with it being around the 4 grand mark, could go a bit higher. Any of you kind folk got any knowledge about what the best car would be to buy thinking about reliability, low tax, good looking etc? Cheers in advance! anything jap or german Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Girl_Oral_Explosion Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 anything jap or german seconded! whilst BMW's are my no 1 choice, the Mazda Xedos 6 I had in the late 90's was one of the best cars i've ever had...mrs big girl had an MX5 until 2 years ago and that was the dogs bollocks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_spencer Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 seconded! whilst BMW's are my no 1 choice, the Mazda Xedos 6 I had in the late 90's was one of the best cars i've ever had...mrs big girl had an MX5 until 2 years ago and that was the dogs bollocks as well. The new shape Suzuki Swift is a cracking little motor, but dunno if you could pick one up for the 4 grand mark so ignore me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledwhite2 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 anything jap or german In one. They are more expensive though... quite a lot more really. But worth it. Having said that if it's not going to be doing motorway miles and stuff, just a run around, a Fiesta would be reet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted April 21, 2007 Site Supporter Share Posted April 21, 2007 if your not a badge snob, buy skoda fabia or octavia. solid, reliable, well built cars for next to feck all money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted April 21, 2007 Moderators Share Posted April 21, 2007 if your not a badge snob, buy skoda fabia or octavia. solid, reliable, well built cars for next to feck all money. or a seat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Skoda and SEAT are both VW now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibob Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 The new shape Suzuki Swift is a cracking little motor, but dunno if you could pick one up for the 4 grand mark so ignore me! my dad currently has a skoda superb. Its a good car, but he's had problems with it (and its too big) so is thinking of replacing it with a skoda octavia as so far, he's heard nothing but good reviews on them. They're reasonably cheap too. Think the fabia may be a better size though? whilst his superb is being fixed, he's been loaned an 07 suzuki swift. its a great car, and reasonably small too. saying that, im a woman and nothing about cars. (or driving them, before anyone else says it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 check you PM. I also would get ?50 introducer fee or half a car parking pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Mrs Blackley has read all the replies with great interest and she's decided the car of her choice is.............................................................................. ........................................................ a red one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no balls Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Mrs Blackley has read all the replies with great interest and she's decided the car of her choice is...................................................................................................................................... a red one. A red corsa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackleywhite Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 Mrs Blackley has read all the replies with great interest and she's decided the car of her choice is...................................................................................................................................... a red one. Not far off Traf!! Thanks for the advice folks, Ani, will PM you later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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