Topic: oh god, my mother wants a new car, advice on her choice? (Read 2686 times)

Wayne · « **on:** 11 July 2012, 18:17:14 »

Need advice if poss - mum wants to buy a year 2006 Peugeot 206 Verve 1.4 Diesel car, any good? its going for £3999 - reliable? or a heap of junk? never had a french car and heard that electronics are a nightmare, poorly built interiors, but i`m not in the car trade so i aint got a clue lol - it comes with full service history, its apparently good on MPG at 55 - 60mpg? better than her current petrol 2004 Mini One 1.6 car, which drinks it!

is she mad?

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 July 2012, 18:46:37 »

If the MINI is using a lot of fuel, I'm guessing she's buzzing around in it. Suspect she'll find the Pug a bit of a dog in town.

If its French, make sure its got no features or options, as the French never did manage to make electrics reliable - expect them to start going wrong after about 3-4 years. After that time, it becomes a full time job to keep it running.

MINI dealers may be the scum of the earth, and the MINI isn't really that good a car TBH, but its a million times better than the pug

Wayne · « **Reply #2 on:** 11 July 2012, 18:51:05 »

yeah i agree mate, but she is looking for someat economical with a 1.4 or 1.6 diesel engine, she does about 150 miles a week
mainly from Faringdon to Oxford twice a week, and then the odd drive to Wantage, Abingdon, Witney and Swindon

her mini isnt that good on petrol and she`s always whinging about it

anything else she could start looking at? Vauxhall Corsa Diesel? Ford Fiesta Diesel?

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 July 2012, 19:00:46 »

But does she drink her MinBin briskly. If so, any small diesel will be disappointing.

The petrol v diesel cost effectiveness has dropped a little now, probably nearer 15k per year for diesel to become cost effective. By my calculations, she's doing less than half that....

cem_devecioglu · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 July 2012, 20:10:05 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 11 July 2012, 18:46:37

If the MINI is using a lot of fuel, I'm guessing she's buzzing around in it. Suspect she'll find the Pug a bit of a dog in town.

If its French, make sure its got no features or options, as the French never did manage to make electrics reliable - expect them to start going wrong after about 3-4 years. After that time, it becomes a full time job to keep it running.

MINI dealers may be the scum of the earth, and the MINI isn't really that good a car TBH, but its a million times better than the pug

agreed.. only drawback is Minis are heavy on fuel (we are not comparing to omega

) if small engine diesels are preferred, toyota diesels will be a better option.. besides , 1.3 normal fuel yaris also can be preferred..

Wayne · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 July 2012, 20:16:32 »

right, shes decided to go and look at this, she wont shutup!! she loves the look of it and its black lol

http://www.motorparks.co.uk/jsp/index.jsp?regno=KJ57UAC&lnk=311&desc=Vauxhall%20Corsa%201.3%20CDTi%20Club%203dr%20[AC]%20Diesel%205%20door%20Hatchback%20(2007)&postcode=SN7%208HN&make=Vauxhall&model=Corsa&maxprice=6000&orderby=7

Vamps · « **Reply #6 on:** 11 July 2012, 21:52:40 »

That looks nice enough, but seems slightly pricey, but never looked at this car to compare....dearer than a little Pug I looked at recently..... $:-\$ $:-\$

My Mum has a 207 with a 2.0L diesel, goes well, good on fuel but I think it is very uncomfortable, and as TB says, there are some electrical issues, nothing that affects it's day to day use though.....

Radar · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 July 2012, 21:53:26 »

You may have done this already but apologies in advance but be sure they have the vehicle there and the price is as advertised. I had an episode where they had a special offer on, they confirmed the car was there and then later denied it was ever there

This was just before i was going to go down to swindon. I told them that they were just trying to lure punters in and it was a very underhand tactic (or words to that effect if you know what i mean

sticka_v8_init · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 July 2012, 08:18:10 »

206 diesels plagued with problems on engine and general electrics, not to mention rear axles.

If it were my mum, I'd steer her towards a Honda Jazz (petrol but still high 40's), Suzuki Swift (high 40's) or bombproof but butt ugly a Daihatsu Sirion.

mantahatch · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 July 2012, 14:27:28 »

I said after my last BLACK Opel Manta I would not buy another BLACK car. Stupidly we have bought a BLACK Astra. It is possibly the worst colour car you could buy for trying to keep clean. Never again

tgm147 · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 July 2012, 14:31:14 »

The Mini One has the same engine as the Cooper but detuned so the throttle only opens to 68%. Get an eco based remap on the Mini and save the money!

TheBoy · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 July 2012, 18:53:28 »

Confirmed with a college, MinBin One should return 40+ mpg quite easily, unless booted about a lot.

If she boots it about, she's going to get frustrated with small diesel shitboxes.

omega3000 · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 July 2012, 19:54:22 »

Quote from: Mantahatch on 12 July 2012, 14:27:28

I said after my last BLACK Opel Manta I would not buy another BLACK car. Stupidly we have bought a BLACK Astra. It is possibly the worst colour car you could buy for trying to keep clean. Never again

+ 1 Had a black v6 vectra and was a nightmare to keep clean ... had a great shine when cleaned up which i think was the initial attraction to the car when first bought

Vamps · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 July 2012, 21:32:26 »

Quote from: EMD on 12 July 2012, 19:54:22

Quote from: Mantahatch on 12 July 2012, 14:27:28
I said after my last BLACK Opel Manta I would not buy another BLACK car. Stupidly we have bought a BLACK Astra. It is possibly the worst colour car you could buy for trying to keep clean. Never again

+ 1 Had a black v6 vectra and was a nightmare to keep clean ... had a great shine when cleaned up which i think was the initial attraction to the car when first bought

+2 also been there with a Black car, looked great when all polished up, but I don't have the time or energy to wash and polish a car 2 or 3 times a week, cost me a fortune in the car wash......

Wayne · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 July 2012, 21:51:59 »

Guys! the car has been sold she wanted

so, she has found this, but i`m a bit concerned, what do you think?
http://www.mhccars.co.uk/used-cars/vauxhall-corsa-1-3-cdti-90-sxi-3dr-ac-newton-purcell-201224475703251

the guy sent me an email and said its all good to go

he says

Wayne, the corsa is taxed, mot'd, has full service history- chain engine-has no Cambelt. Ready to go, cleaned today, had new injectors last week. Ready for the highway!

i said. new injectors?? already? dont like the sound of this

No Wayne, its a Simple job. Diesels always have them replaced at 40-80k miles. It's not bad, in fact good, for you- I've paid.

IS HE TALKING BULLSHIT? AND SHOULD I AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE?

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