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[aaronjb]

BMW

Really?

Of course. Reliable, frugal, well built. Just too good for the boys in blue, you don't know how to handle quality German metal so keep breaking them 

[Vamps]

BMW

Really?

Oh yes. 530d are the beemers of choice, I believe. Unfortunately, she has to actually arrive at work on a daily basis.

If you want good looks and total reliability, how about a Honda Accord, lots of goodies to play with.............. Not that I have ever been able to hook the phone up to the cars system........

[The Sheriff]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

[aaronjb]

Seriously though, save the cash and just park the Renault round the corner and walk in claiming you're doing it to save the planet 

[The Sheriff]

Seriously though, save the cash and just park the Renault round the corner and walk in claiming you're doing it to save the planet 

I've already put the finance in place. Let's hope I can keep my hands off it till the holidays. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Low status....for a headmistress.

[Vamps]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Well, if she is happy with it, why not................

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Well, if she is happy with it, why not................

Now where to begin....

[The Sheriff]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Well, if she is happy with it, why not................

Now where to begin....

Oh yeah, nearly forgot, better budget for some snake oil as well. And maybe a balloon thingy. Do these have balloon thingies?

[Vamps]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Low status....for a headmistress.

It must be a Southern thing, where peoples status is judged by the car they drive, sad really................

[The Sheriff]

Newish, reliable, frugal, no tax, low insurance, loads of toys........it'll do.

Low status....for a headmistress.

It must be a Southern thing, where peoples status is judged by the car they drive, sad really................

Errrrr..no, Vamps. People are stupid no matter where they live.

[Shackeng]

Wifey has had her megane for four years now and done over 40000 miles in it. During her long summer holidays it will need a service, brakes all round and four new tyres. It has never let her down but........I am wondering whether, rather than spending the best part of a grand on it, I would be better chopping it in for a newer car.
I have no problems with her keeping it. Despite the derogatory comments about French cars, it has been very reliable (20000 service intervals too). But it may be getting to the stage where it will want money spending on it. The car buying service have quoted £4200 for it online, I doubt I would get that, but even £3700 would be good. If I leave it another year I might get SFA.
Another (small to me, big to her) problem is that it has all the toys. Tom Tom sat nav, auto lights and washers, keyless entry etc., and she would want the same, making the choice a bit limited.

 

Self service and budget tyres should come in at about £225 Steve. A bit cheaper than a new car!

[ronnyd]

Renault I still shudder at the memory.

[The Sheriff]

Tyres alone are £240. Discs and pads all round and a service......I reckon c£650 at least.

[The Sheriff]

Renault I still shudder at the memory.

Yes, that's all they are, memories. Try reading the traders review on modern renaults. And the kit you get would cost thousands with a ford or Vauxhall.