New car time

[Alias]

Nissan Micra/Note ?

Vauxhall Tigra/Corsa ?

Toyota Aygo ?

VW Lupo/Fox ?

Something like this? (Clunge magnet)

[Old Hack]

Ask OH; he knows EVERYTHING about cars!

Is there any real need to be a dick? Seriously?

If you're doing very low miles, and those are not long distance, I'd go electric to be honest. If not, the Skoda and Seat's are effectively VW Up's in new clothes, but are cheaper.

If it was my money, I'd go VW as I like the brand, uber reliable and they look very nice. If you're not into cars, then buy the skoda as it's pretty much the same thing, but cheaper.

Look at Autoebid as well, so you don't make the mistake as Bob spud and pay list He could have saved himself £13k

[BigRed]

an I10 is far better than the competition in my opinion. I have hired most of them in that class, the VW was rubbish.

[Mich the Tester]

Is there any real need to be a dick? Seriously?

It's called 'ribbing'. Taking the mickey. Teasing. Harmless fun.

[Old Hack]

It's called 'ribbing'. Taking the mickey. Teasing. Harmless fun.

Sorry, I took it the wrong way. Drugs, leg and a couple of glasses of wine probably doesn't help. I'll wind my neck in.

[Mich the Tester]

Sorry, I took it the wrong way. Drugs, leg and a couple of glasses of wine probably doesn't help. I'll wind my neck in.

Sorry, forgot how sensitive drunken cripples can be!

[Old Hack]

Sorry, forgot how sensitive drunken cripples can be!

Drunk too much last night, haven't had a tipple for ages. I think if I am that sensitive, time to walk away from the computer for a few hours. Shouldn't have bitten at that

Cheers, see you later.

[Halo Jones]

My mum, who is in a similar market, opted for a Citroen C3. I have no idea if it's any good or not as I've not seen it yet.

Ok will look at that too

for 3000 miles a year would it be more cost effective to find a decent local cab firm and arrange some form of regular service / reduced rate ?

It’s not a cost issue, own car = independence & freedom

I'm assuming its short distances around town only....

Daily commute of circa 12m: I do the rest of the driving

But thanks for the sensible comments will go look at cars on Sunday

[northernladuk]

I love the look of the IQ's. Wide but short looks very quirky.

My other half has had two Aygo's and I have to say they are pretty smart. She only does 3k a year but you can fit 5 in at a squeeze and can fit a reasonable amount of shopping etc so can be useful. Very simple car, not much can go wrong but can easily get 4 of us to Wales and back without a problem and hold a steady 80/90 on a flat motorway. Her sister and her mum also have them now.

Although not my type of car I can't fault it tbh. 8k brand new or 154 a month on 3 year deal with Toyota and she just gets a new one at the end. There is so little between these cars I think it has to come down to personal choice. Hardly worth swapping based on spec once you have one you like.

[Mephisto]

Used my mum's C1 (which is effectively the same as nearly every car quoted in this thread so far) during a dire need period last year, found it absolutely fantastic for the job and would have one if I was lucky enough to live AND work in the same town.

Currently on an i30 which is magnificent and highly recommended