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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: VXL V6 on 07 March 2017, 18:34:40
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My Dad is looking for something to replace his 2007 Corsa 1.3CDTi (A complete pile of **** if ever there was one with EPS faults, Turbo actuator faults, wiper motor faults, springs breaking regularly and not overly fuel efficient), we've had a look round and for around £4.5K puts him into the newer shape Fiesta with a 1.25 engine.
Not read anything bad about these cars and engines and would suit dad as the larger 1.4 engine model hikes up the insurance group, road tax and fuel consumption. We're talking about someone who just uses his car to go to the local shops and has the occasional trip out in a relatively small radius, this negates any benefit from having a diesel vehicle. He doesn't want to spend over £4.5K ideally as it's limited use negates the need for any fancy extra's, his only real requirements are a five door model (easier when picking up children or going for a meal with a couple of friends), comfortable driving position without being to low to get in and out of and something cheap to service without expensive items like turbo's etc.
So does anyone have any input positive or negative about this car (Specifically the 2009 model onwards) and engine combination or any other cars he could consider.
The only other point is he may not be able or want to drive in a few years time so I was also looking for something basic and with a small engine that maybe my sons could buy off him as a first car.
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Britains best selling car. Say no more.
But people will be along soon to say plenty more, no doubt.
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My son had one for a few years totally abused by him, rarely serviced & went beautifully, I checked the oil once when he visited us & it wasn't even showing on the dipstick! Sold it on eBay & is still going strong according to the DVLA site.
Don't think you can go wrong with one really.
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Whatever the car, changing from diesel fuel to proper fuel is a step in the right direction. :y
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I bought my mum an '06 plate one... *thinks*... christ, 8years! ago. She only pisses about locally and it's still going. Never had any major expense.
1.25 is a yamaha derived engine rather than the ford 1.4. Very similiar output, 1.4 is terrible on fuel. (but then most small engined cars are in my experience).
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Petrol Fiesta. Spot on :y
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Toyota Yaris :y
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Toyota Yaris :y
Yup. We only ever see them for MOTs. And the odd alternator :y
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Toyota Yaris :y
Yup. We only ever see them for MOTs. And the odd alternator :y
....which incidentally is a ten minute job. If only all car manufacturers made stuff that easy :-X
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Had ours since 2004 , on 115k now and still going great, plenty of servicing one clutch and a cambelt
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There ya go, Mr VXL, you don't get that very often on here.
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Looks like a good choice then :y
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Looks like a good choice then :y
Looks like its a good choice ;D
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I have a soft spot for the little Ford Fifi.
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Age is their biggest issue, they still have a tendency to 'do a transit'.....e.g. rot.
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Fiesta will be avery good choice I think :)
Someone suggested Yaris above. I've had a chance to use Fiesta and Yaris for couple of months... I would definitely choose Fiesta over Yaris :y
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Fiesta will be avery good choice I think :)
Someone suggested Yaris above. I've had a chance to use Fiesta and Yaris for couple of months... I would definitely choose Fiesta over Yaris :y
Why? As a used prospect the Yaris is the only choice... They don't dissolve for a start, much better built. By this I mean the way they are screwed together rather than the choice of materials. Much better dealer support too.
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Until recently, I was driving a 1.25 fiesta in a 07 plate. I found the engine underpowered, the gearbox clunky (and heavy) and for its size, thirsty (average around 40mpg, less on motorway miles).
There are better cars for a similar price, with lower insurance (they're popular with under 25's) and better fuel efficiency.
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Had a Yaris a few years ago as a courtesy car for a week or so, got to say it was excellent if I was ever to consider buying a small car for myself it would be number 1 on my list.