March 2009
I thinking of buying this car over the weekend in Oxfordshire
Toyota Avensis 2.2TD TR Estate 5dr
Registered: Jun 2008 Mileage: 13,900
Fuel: Diesel
It is listed at £13 995 but what is the lowest realistic offer I should go for? Payment in cash probably trading in my old 2001 mondeo.
I don't buy cars very often so any help appreciated.
Thanks
Andy
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I have just been to my local Skoda dealer asking for a price on a new Fabia 3 Tiptronic.
He told me that the "VAT free" deal which Skoda are offering is made up of the dealer profit margin on the car and a donation from Skoda. Therefore he couldn't offer me any further discount and the price is basically the RRP of the car less VAT plus the OTR charge.
Does anybody know if this is actually true? Is part of the "VAT free" deal the dealer's profit margin? Read more
Isn't it what Citroen have been doing for years, this VAT discount thing?!
My car broke down yesterday, I was just about to change gear and i couldnt select gears. Called the breakdown out but they were a lackadaisical bunch who just transported myself and the car back home. Am waiting for a mechanic to call in the morning. The clutch hadnt shown signs of slipping before , anyone got any ideas???? Read more
hi have had mechanic round , messed with slave cylinder , says clutch is dead Ta.
hello just trying to find out what injectors will fit in my mondeo my injector number is EJDR00504Z and i can get some with the number EJDR00502Z are these ok for mine thanks Read more
When I tried using the windscreen washer on my car the water did not come out immediately and when it did the stream did not reach as far as usual. How much would a garage charge to put this right? Read more
lift bonnet, remove pipe that goes to the washer jet , driver side ... and blow down it ..that should cure it
I purchased my 55 reg car April 08 and had nothing but trouble since the manufacturers warrenty ran out... the engine management light keeps cummin on and the car stutters a little and doesnt accelerate as normal. The purchasing dealer said it was sticky valves but i refuse to pay the £800 they said it wud cost so i took it to a local garage and the code was misfire do they changed the spark plugs but made no difference and was wondering if any1 has any ideas? Read more
Hi, If anyone can give any advice I'd be very grateful
I have a 96 Mazda 121 (it's a rebadged Mk4 Fiesta) that has an intermittent clutch problem. Most time the car runs fine and gear changes are fine, easy and smooth, everything as normal.
Sometimes, after the car is parked and turned off, when I start the car and press the clutch in, I can't select a gear. The pedal still presses and springs back but it's like pressing the pedal hasn't engaged the clutch at all and the gearstick won't slot into gear (any of them). If I then turn the car off and play about pressing the clutch and engaging the gears before starting her up again, everything is back to normal - I've got into the habit of turning the car off and then putting it all all gears (1-5 then reverse and then back again, reverse 5-1), starting it up again and then things are OK.
It's almost as if something is stuck or misaligned and playing around with the clutch / gears and the car off unsticks it. (you've probably guessed I'm about as mechanically blessed as a goldfish). It's starting to get more frequent but does anyone have any idea of what these symptoms might be? Is this what clutches do when they start to fail? I haven't noticed any clutch slipping or dodgy smells, like I said when it works it works well! Just wanted a bit of direction before a trip to the garage because the intermittent nature means they probably won't be able to experience it for themselves.
Thanks
A goldfish with a socket set Read more
Basically we're at an age now where the kids are starting to leave the nest and swmbo really doesn't need to be driving around in the sensible, practical old Japanese barges with big boots we tend to always end up buying.
I'd therefore like to buy her something moderately funky (for want of a better expression) for the 15 mile round trip to work and the odd school run.
She might need to carry 2 kids from time to time so a 2 seater is out, but a stylish coupe maybe around the 6 or 7K mark sounds just the ticket.
We had thought of:
Hyundai Coupe: Plus points: looks/cost Negatives: cheapo interior
Audi TT: Plus points it's an Audi TT Negatives: Space in the rear/have to buy an older one for the price/the thought of swmbo running about in a car with 180 or goodness help us 225 bhp scares me frankly..!
BMW 3 series coupe....I honestly just don't get BMW's (apart for a perverse hankering after a 1999 or thereabouts 7 series!) they look nice in gold though!
Mini: Plus points: the wife really likes them. Negatives: seems to be reliability issues?
Saab 9-3 convertible: I think we'll have to test drive one. The only time I've sat in a 9-3 it seemed incredibly cramped and claustrophobic inside.
Anyone got any other suggestions as I really worry that we'll end up taking the sensible/predictable route and buying a focus or a Golf and then regretting it every time we see one of the above?
ps: I've discounted the Mazda RX 8 due to the engine reliability/fuel consumption issues otherwise..........
Ta
Steve
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>>How about a PT Cruiser?
Sounds sort of appropriate for a Steely Dan fan...though I always suspected the PT of
being all hat and no cattle - a Royal Scam?
But I've no real basis for that and the CBC write-up is reasonable.
always nice when someone gets the username, Manatee. There should probably be a reference to 'Can't Buy a Thrill' in there somewhere too!
Im looking to buy a Mini from a garage in Manchester.
When getting a quote for insurance on the car it says that the regersation isnt vaild.
I went on DVLA and looked up the reg on there and they dont have it in there data base???
What does this mean??
That the car has new reg plates on??
Iv not been to see the car, i enquired about it after seeing it on Auto Trader!!
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>>>>Its a Nissan dealership! <<<<<
Nissan Maindealer ? wasn't he the dodgy chappie that was a terrorist then became President of South Africa.?
Iffy to say the least.
dvd
Hi
I have a Renault Clio with the hands-free key fob. Every now and again when you open the door (from locked) you get four beeps. I have approached two Renault dealers as to why this is happening but neither of them know.
Any ideas?
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Paul Read more
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>>I thinking of buying this car over the weekend in Oxfordshire - Toyota Avensis 2.2TD TR Estate 5dr>>
I picked up a 1.8 petrol T3x ex-demonstrator on an 07 plate from a main dealer with only 5k on the clock last November for just £8,650 (c£17k new price). Lovely motor but before you buy check that you can live with the spongy brakes which seem to be a characteristic of the Avensis.