New Car

[Banjo]

f*** your honda civic..i have a horse outside..lol

Ha !! Plus it's short 2 doors for my purposes.

[rover]

the Honda Civic is popular:

The Honda Accord is a flyer and within budget.

[willyup]

Depends on the budget and what you need it to do for you.
i.e. do you have a tribe of kids and associated bits 'n pieces to cart round, do you want maximum mpg or are you prepared to scrifice some of that for an extra bit of performance, are there any insurance issues that would exclude higer spec or performance cars, do you want manual or auto box, a less expensive brand with lots of extras or a more expensive brand with less extras?

What will you be using the car for? mostly long journeys or short commutes?

[Banjo]

Depends on the budget and what you need it to do for you.
i.e. do you have a tribe of kids and associated bits 'n pieces to cart round, do you want maximum mpg or are you prepared to scrifice some of that for an extra bit of performance, are there any insurance issues that would exclude higer spec or performance cars, do you want manual or auto box, a less expensive brand with lots of extras or a more expensive brand with less extras?

What will you be using the car for? mostly long journeys or short commutes?

My last car was nicked hense the need for a new one. And I'm liking the suggestion about buying a 5 year old ....

I just want it to be safe and comfy. No big drove of kids .... just the one. Will need space for some crap still though.

And I'd rather it wasn't too flash either. There's nothing better to attract a bunch of assholes than something sparkly .... especially in a recession I'm told.

So what fits the above ? The bit about not wanting to attract people who want to steal it is an important one.

[NathanNSA]

What about a Toyota Prius? Oil price ain't coming down anytime soon...

[willyup]

My last car was nicked hense the need for a new one. And I'm liking the suggestion about buying a 5 year old ....

I just want it to be safe and comfy. No big drove of kids .... just the one. Will need space for some crap still though.

And I'd rather it wasn't too flash either. There's nothing better to attract a bunch of assholes than something sparkly .... especially in a recession I'm told.

So what fits the above ? The bit about not wanting to attract people who want to steal it is an important one.

Audi A6 or BMW 5 series diesel. The BMW 3ltr diesel is an outstandingly good engine.
Both are nice cars with good driving dynamics, well built, economical, comfortable, have good sized boots/carrying capacity, great cruisers for long journeys and although nice cars are common enough not to attract too much attention.

You can find some very well specced examples in the UK for less money than than you would pay here (inc vrt).

[OnlyMe]

Audi A6 or BMW 5 series diesel. The BMW 3ltr diesel is an outstandingly good engine.
Both are nice cars with good driving dynamics, well built, economical, comfortable, have good sized boots/carrying capacity, great cruisers for long journeys and although nice cars are common enough not to attract too much attention.

You can find some very well specced examples in the UK for less money than than you would pay here (inc vrt).

I don't think this is true. I have often looked to the UK to replace cars for staff and it never worked out.
And then when it goes wrong, which they do, where do you go with it.
If I was a dealer I'd be less than impressed, bring it back to where you got it.

[hornylimerick]

Folks I've to buy a new car. What would you choose ? And be realistic ..... I'm not talking a Porsche, Ferrari or a Maybach here !

For me one car is the same as the next .... but I do like my comforts too It must have a proper back seat, 4 doors and be practical for everyday use.

the new 5 series is nice and 10k cheaper than the old one

[rimmerguy]

the new 5 series is nice and 10k cheaper than the old one

Was thinking about getting a 07 one a few months ago , but they are gettin too popular with tossers , and most 5 series drivers are total cocks so didn't want to join that group !

Ended up getting an 08 Passat , and i'm more than happy with it . Was thinkin about Skoda , took one for a test drive , but honestly i couldn't sit in it and drive everyday having to look at that manky SKODA logo

[ber]

Folks I've to buy a new car. What would you choose ? And be realistic ..... I'm not talking a Porsche, Ferrari or a Maybach here !

For me one car is the same as the next .... but I do like my comforts too It must have a proper back seat, 4 doors and be practical for everyday use.

Prob two of the best family cars are the Toyota Avensis and the Skoda Octavia, i know that in the Octavia for a couple
grand extra u can get air conditioning, cruise control etc. These are both very reliable and practical cars