O/T buying a new small car

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14-10-21, 14:13
ninian opinian

O/T buying a new small car

Looking to buy a small family car. Any recommendations :thumbup:
14-10-21, 14:15
Divine Wright

Re: O/T buying a new small car

go lectric
14-10-21, 14:17
ninian opinian

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Originally Posted by Divine Wright

go lectric

I can’t afford an electric :facepalm:
14-10-21, 15:25
19bluebirds27

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

I can’t afford an electric :facepalm:

With electric you need to look beyond the purchase price and it’s all about the total cost of ownership.
Typically you will save around 2/3 in your fuel costs after the leccy bill goes up, no RFL, lower servicing costs and as it’s automatic less gear change fatigue in heavy traffic.

If you haven’t got off street parking - forget it.
If it’s your only car - forget it.
And no it’s not going to get you to see aunt ness in Scotland.
14-10-21, 15:38
ninian opinian

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Originally Posted by 19bluebirds27

With electric you need to look beyond the purchase price and it’s all about the total cost of ownership.
Typically you will save around 2/3 in your fuel costs after the leccy bill goes up, no RFL, lower servicing costs and as it’s automatic less gear change fatigue in heavy traffic.

If you haven’t got off street parking - forget it.
If it’s your only car - forget it.
And no it’s not going to get you to see aunt ness in Scotland.

I have a drive and garage. It’s our only car and I do approx 5,000 miles PA. I’ve had my old car 8 years from new, passed its MOT but the Gear box is on its way out according to my garage. It’s ticking over quickly. Plus my boot has decided not to open now.

I have no interest in cars in general but need a decent run around.
14-10-21, 15:44
Rjk

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Originally Posted by 19bluebirds27

With electric you need to look beyond the purchase price and it’s all about the total cost of ownership.
Typically you will save around 2/3 in your fuel costs after the leccy bill goes up, no RFL, lower servicing costs and as it’s automatic less gear change fatigue in heavy traffic.

If you haven’t got off street parking - forget it.
If it’s your only car - forget it.
And no it’s not going to get you to see aunt ness in Scotland.

I know several people who have an electric car as their only one, it seems fine.

driving to Scotland would take a bit more planning, and charging time, but if you're only making that kind of journey a couple of times a year then that inconvenience is probably outweighed many times over by never having to go to a petrol station
14-10-21, 16:05
blue matt

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C1, Aygo or 107, all the same car but under different badges, cheap to work on, low tax, cracking fuel consumption, we have had a 107 and daughter has a Aygo

The Aygo has a better spec then our 107

small & Nippy, easy to park
14-10-21, 16:13
Hilts

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I remember when the Ford Ka came out and thought feck why would anyone want one of them.

Then I had a bump and my courtesy car was the same Ka. It was brilliant. Loved driving it really nippy.
14-10-21, 16:17
MOZZER2

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Hyundai i10 are decent for a run around car

served me well for 5 years
14-10-21, 16:58
Elwood Blues

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Originally Posted by blue matt

C1, Aygo or 107, all the same car but under different badges, cheap to work on, low tax, cracking fuel consumption, we have had a 107 and daughter has a Aygo

The Aygo has a better spec then our 107

small & Nippy, easy to park

If Ninian Opinion is after a new car it will now be a 108.

Although there may be quite a wait for a new car. I ordered our new Peugeot through Motability in May. The last I heard it should be here in early November. That is for the larger 5008. I don't know what the 108 wait time is but I suspect it will be at least as long.
14-10-21, 17:00
tforturton

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All the cars being mentioned are a bit small for family use?
14-10-21, 17:28
RichardM

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

I have a drive and garage. It’s our only car and I do approx 5,000 miles PA. I’ve had my old car 8 years from new, passed its MOT but the Gear box is on its way out according to my garage. It’s ticking over quickly. Plus my boot has decided not to open now.

I have no interest in cars in general but need a decent run around.

What car do you have at the moment? If it needs a new gear box after 40,000 miles then I want to make sure I don't get one.
14-10-21, 17:34
ninian opinian

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Originally Posted by RichardM

What car do you have at the moment? If it needs a new gear box after 40,000 miles then I want to make sure I don't get one.

Ford KA 2012. Very surprised as I really look after my cars. Garaged every night and low mileage. Full service history. They told me when I had my MOT last week that the gear box was on in its way out but it could last me until my next MOT :shrug: ticking over very quickly so I guessed something was up. Perhaps I should get a second opinion.
14-10-21, 17:43
blue matt

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Originally Posted by Elwood Blues

If Ninian Opinion is after a new car it will now be a 108.

yes, my mistake
14-10-21, 17:44
RichardM

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

Ford KA 2012. Very surprised as I really look after my cars. Garaged every night and low mileage. Full service history. They told me when I had my MOT last week that the gear box was on in its way out but it could last me until my next MOT :shrug: ticking over very quickly so I guessed something was up. Perhaps I should get a second opinion.

If the only symptom is a fast tick over then I think you should get a second opinion
14-10-21, 17:50
ninian opinian

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Originally Posted by RichardM

If the only symptom is a fast tick over then I think you should get a second opinion

It stops when I put my foot on the clutch. I have no idea about cars TBF. The garage I go to is a local one and I’ve know the boys who work there since school, very honest bunch. He said it’s a know problem with KA’s.
14-10-21, 18:04
ToTaL ITK

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corgi...and the kids will be happy
14-10-21, 18:09
darran1927

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

Hyundai i10 are decent for a run around car

served me well for 5 years

Agree I’ve had i10 great little car
14-10-21, 18:19
Gofer Blue

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Originally Posted by MOZZER2

Hyundai i10 are decent for a run around car

served me well for 5 years

+1.
14-10-21, 19:54
Toadstool

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Just bought a Peugeot 208e for the wife - really surprised just how good it is.
14-10-21, 21:13
The Hooded Claw

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Originally Posted by RichardM

If the only symptom is a fast tick over then I think you should get a second opinion

Is it high revving, rather than tickover? If so, seems a common problem.
14-10-21, 23:10
dembethewarrior

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

I have a drive and garage. It’s our only car and I do approx 5,000 miles PA. I’ve had my old car 8 years from new, passed its MOT but the Gear box is on its way out according to my garage. It’s ticking over quickly. Plus my boot has decided not to open now.

I have no interest in cars in general but need a decent run around.

Not read any further but a budget may help :thumbup:
15-10-21, 19:27
valleys caveman

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I've never bought a new car, but always wondered what sort of money you can chip off a brand spanker?
If its in the showroom for £25,000 and you offer £23,000 do you get it?
15-10-21, 20:44
SLUDGE FACTORY

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Don't ever buy a Renault biju

Its a noddy car , even for small people
15-10-21, 21:14
Des Parrot

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Don’t get a C1 if you're tall I could not get my knees under the steering wheel
15-10-21, 22:08
Jimmy the Jock

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Originally Posted by valleys caveman

I've never bought a new car, but always wondered what sort of money you can chip off a brand spanker?
If its in the showroom for £25,000 and you offer £23,000 do you get it?

Not today . We have had orders cancelled by VW and Toyota for cars for our hire fleet . Everything is being sold at max price.
The positive side is we are getting crazy money for our 3 year old vehicles coming off rent.
15-10-21, 22:11
Jimmy the Jock

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

Ford KA 2012. Very surprised as I really look after my cars. Garaged every night and low mileage. Full service history. They told me when I had my MOT last week that the gear box was on in its way out but it could last me until my next MOT :shrug: ticking over very quickly so I guessed something was up. Perhaps I should get a second opinion.

Take it round to my garage we will have a look ( if you are local to Cardiff) Might be gearbox , sounds more like clutch or dual mass flywheel. Might even be worth putting a box in it if it is the box . Second hand cars are making crazy money at the moment .
15-10-21, 23:45
Optimistic Nick

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Originally Posted by ninian opinian

Looking to buy a small family car. Any recommendations :thumbup:

Another vote for electric, in particular as you have off street parking. But I wouldn’t buy it. Do you have a company car scheme?
16-10-21, 05:24
ninian opinian

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Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock

Take it round to my garage we will have a look ( if you are local to Cardiff) Might be gearbox , sounds more like clutch or dual mass flywheel. Might even be worth putting a box in it if it is the box . Second hand cars are making crazy money at the moment .

Thanks can you give me details please?

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