My next car

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Tue 1 Nov 2005 11:00
My next car - dave1234
I am looking to spend c£5-6k on my next car. I want something that is cheap to run and insure, reliable and no bigger than say a focus.
Any recommedations would be gratefully received
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 11:02
My next car - mss1tw
A Focus?

No sarcasm expressed or implied ;-)
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 11:10
My next car - dave1234
None taken. A focus does seem an obvious choice especially because of the insurance. Just wondered what other people thought as cars are not my strongest subject to say the least
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 11:12
My next car - mss1tw
I imagine something like a Honda Civic?

Totally reliable apparently. But parts are £££.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 11:54
My next car - barchettaman
Old shape Astra (pre 2004)?
Great second hand buy. should be able to get a nice one for 4k.
Good luck whatever you do!
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 13:05
My next car - MichaelR
If you like the Focus, the Focus is the car to buy. Better than Mk4 Astra in every possible way, better value than VW Golf.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 13:46
My next car - nutty_nissan
Toyota Corolla or Mazda 323 or Nissan Almera. All are reliable.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 13:46
My next car - peterb
I'm amazed at how good a car the Focus is for the money.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 14:12
My next car - cheddar
If you like the Focus, the Focus is the car to
buy. >>


Agree, the Focus is great to drive and reliable.
Better than Mk4 Astra in every possible way, >>


The Astra petrol engines are very sweet.
better value than VW Golf.>>


No doubt, better to drive than the Golf too.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 16:49
My next car - dave1234
Many Thanks for the replies, looks like the focus might be the one to go for. Next question - the best place to buy one? Private or trade?
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 16:52
My next car - Xileno {P}
You have more rights buying from a trader but you will be paying more for the car.
You could always consider an auctuon.
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 16:52
My next car - Xileno {P}
..or even an auction :-)
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Tue 1 Nov 2005 17:24
My next car - Adam {P}
Just to jump on the bandwagon, go and test drive a Focus, then go and test drive anything else that gets suggested.

I'll bet you any money you end up with the Focus.
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