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[Mini_Magic]

As most of you know, the Civic died on Wednesday. I have started looking for a replacement car today.

Went to look at this Rover 214, but the steering wheel shook and vibrated a lot, also the clutch was not smooth. While we were there we found this Mitsubishi Colt. It drives fantastic, feels like a brand new car. I'm very temped but it's only the second car we have looked at and it is an automatic. The price seems good to me, especially as it comes with 3 months warranty. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Edited by Mini_Magic, 14 August 2009 - 11:37 AM.

[Juju]

Buy another mini.

Edited by Juju, 14 August 2009 - 11:38 AM.

[Mini_Magic]

I'd like to get to work occasionally though.

[bingobango]

colt lookd alright but its automatic which arent fun driving.

What about a Saxo VTR or Clio 1.4 or a Granada Scorpio?

[Juju]

I'd like to get to work occasionally though.

I'd go for the colt over the rover, then!

[Mini_Magic]

colt lookd alright but its automatic which arent fun driving.

You'd be suprised, it was actually pretty responsive. Just wouldn't drop down as quick as a manual.

Maybe I would get fed up with in time, but it was nice to have the gear changes done for you.

Now where's my slippers and pipe?

[bingobango]

Yeah i would imagine they would be.

Saxo VTR would be slick
or
Clio 1.2 or 1.4 nice cruiser (get some nice rims on it)
or
Ford Puma 1.7 Zetec S

Could also go Golf GTI (older model on 17's or summit) Phat.
or
Toyota Corolla SR pretty rapid

Let me know what you think brother from another... i hope i helpsed you

SAfe BB

[Mini_Magic]

Saxo VTR would be slick

Like this one you mean?

[Phaeton]

Can't believe you would be willing to pay £1k for a P reg Rover, it's got to be at least £500 overpriced even for a forecourt price.

What are your requirements? Do you have a family, is your commute motorway, how far, does it have to be automatic?

Alan...

[bingobango]

yeah man! a nice clean VTR, dat mileage is pretty high though, pistonheads is good man- check over there

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/

what abouta Seat Leon? Or Ibiza S?

ED: Exmple http://www.pistonhea...les/1178219.htm

Edited by bingobango, 14 August 2009 - 12:05 PM.

[Mini_Magic]

Requirements are that the car is local, because I need one now. It should also be the usual stuff, small, cheap to run, cheap to insure etc. Age or brand doesn't bother me at all, good mileage and a long MOT are the main plus points. I have to occasionally transport my parents and friends on short jorneys, so half decent rear seats is a must. Commute is about 7 miles, all of which is country lanes. Doesn't need to be an automatic, I'd actually prefer a manual. The Colt just happend to have an auto box.

Edited by Mini_Magic, 14 August 2009 - 12:07 PM.

[Mini_Magic]

ED: Exmple http://www.pistonhea...les/1178219.htm

That car is 400 miles away. Cars in the north are generally cheaper anyway. I need a car now.

[Juju]

1996 HONDA Civic 1.6i LS
Price:


£895


<H2 class=floatLeft>Features: </H2>

• 58,500 miles
• Automatic
• Green
• Petrol
• Hatchback
• 1590 cc

<H2 class=floatLeft>Full Description: </H2>Glossary of Terms

5 Doors, Automatic, Hatchback, Petrol, 58,500 miles, Metallic Green, MOT-08-2010, 2 Owners. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Anti theft system, Central locking, Child locks, Cloth upholstery, Colour coding - Body, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Foglights, Head restraints, Metallic paintwork, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio, Remote locking, Side airbags, Steel wheels, Sunroof, Tinted glass, Wheel trims. Insurance Group:10E, 2 owners from new, genuine car in very good condition both inside and out. Sadly, the car sustained minor damage to the front wing and was recorded as an insurance loss. 2 owners from new, genuine car in very good condition both inside and out. Sadly, the car sustained minor damage to the front wing and was recorded as an insurance loss. No major damage to the car, it has been repaired and went through the MOT, with no issues or advises, Car has 12 months MOT,6 months road fund licence and represents great value to someone who wants a reliable car, please call for more details, www.fareastcarsales.com, £895




1999 S Reg FORD Fiesta 1.4 Ghia
Price:


£1,295


<H2 class=floatLeft>Features: </H2>

• 60,000 miles
• Manual
• White
• Petrol
• Hatchback
• 1388 cc

<H2 class=floatLeft>Full Description: </H2>Glossary of Terms

5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 60,000 miles, White, MOT-02-2010. Air conditioning, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Body coloured bumpers, Drivers airbag, Electric door mirrors, Folding rear seats, Front electric windows, Front fog lights, Front head restraints, Full size spare wheel, Heated door mirrors, Height adjustable drivers seat, Immobiliser, PAS, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests, Rear wiper, Remote central locking, Trip computer. Insurance Group:7, £1,295


Trade Seller:
<H2 class=contactSeller>Contact Seller: </H2>Hallmark

Website: Go to Dealer's Website

Contact number: (020) 84291200 or
(07973) 939356




2000 NISSAN Almera 1.5 S
Price:


£875


<H2 class=floatLeft>Features: </H2>

• 12,000 miles
• Manual
• Grey
• Petrol
• Hatchback
• 1497 cc

<H2 class=floatLeft>Full Description: </H2>Glossary of Terms

2000, W reg. 12000 Miles, Ins Grp: 5E, 5drs, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, Metallic Grey, MOT-03-2010, 3 Owners, AC, C/L, R/Cass, Drivers airbag, Front electric windows, Height adjustable drivers seat, PAS. Taxed to FEB. 2010. £875.


Trade Seller:
<H2 class=contactSeller>Contact Seller: </H2>Grahams Cars

Website: Go to Dealer's Website

Contact number: (020) 88646145 or
(07947) 193755

Distance: 8 miles from WD1 7LE

[bingobango]

^ 12,000 miles on an almera my bum crack! thats bin clocked!

lol just an example on the sexo! have a gander at pistonheads trust ne sum right good prices on there ma man.

[Shifty]

Sweet jesus!!

£995 for a P plate 214!!

Guys on Crack!!

Thats a £350 car tops.

I've just bought Mrs Shifty an 03 plate 25 TD for £1300.


If I was spending £1000 ish on a car I'd go for a 306 Td, not the HDi version.

Cheap to run, cheap to fix and go very well indeed.

If you're going Rover the 1.4 k series can be prone to Head gasket failure, The diesels are very good(had loads)

How about something like a Mk4 golf?