I'm currently considering buying another car.
My original plan was to spend around 3-4 grand on something secondhand. The problem with this is that I just can't seem to find anything I like! My criteria are as follows:
Lowish insurance group - I can't really afford to go above group 7 insurance as it's well pricey round here.
Interesting to drive.
Toys - power steering, central locking etc.
Reasonably quick, 1.4-1.6 engine would be ideal.
I had settled on a Rover 216, but concerns about build quality are throwing a metaphorical spanner in those works.
However, if you can convince me that I am better of buying new then the same criteria apply. It strikes me that new car prices are dropping at such a rate that spending a few more quid may be a better choice, as secondhand cars are going to be worth nothing soon. What new cars do you recommend?
Please help, I'm tearing my hair out here!
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Peugeot 306 Turbo D. A friend had one and I was very impressed by it - great to drive, quick, handled well, all the toys and 55 mpg or better on a long run. And it's group 5 insurance. Don't buy one made in 1998 (the engines blow up) and look out for leaking radiator and heater matrix.
Richard Hall
bangernomics.tripod.com
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My 200 series Rover feel to bits.
What you want is a big Volvo with a small engine {for insurance purposes!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Fell to bits {see above - feel}
FFS strikes again !!!!!!!
Paul {Forest of Bowland}
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