Which Car?

chippie244 said:
My current run-around is a mk3 Mondeo estate, bought privately for 250 quid with 11 months MOT. All electric, A/C, runs great and if it fails it's next test I get 150 for scrap.
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Lots of people I know do exactly this and say it's the cheapest way of running a motor vehicle.
Always buy with 12 months MOT and never have any repairs done being the 2 golden rules!
 
koolpc said:
Changed it for a 2015 model. Same car. 26k on clock. Hopefully picking her up end of this week.
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That'll be a good buy Kools plus with them being a main dealer they'll not sell you a dud because they will want to keep your custom.
Is it the same car as the AYO only with a Citron badge on it?
 
Just to clarify; I'm certainly not DA in disguise and sorry I misspelt your name Koolpc.
I do think you've done the right thing in buying a low mileage 3 year old car.
 
Well, now got a better deal from my Citroen dealer. 65 plate (early 2016) C1. 14k on the clock, 1.2 engine (superb performance for such a small engine). Cobalt blue with chrome trim, reversing camera, better interior spec, alloy wheels, front disc brakes, tinted rear and side windows. No road tax. 68mpg approx.

1 year warranty. 1 year AA breakdown cover.

£6,995

My insurance paid £4k for my other car so left me with £3k to pay on what is a car that is only 2.5 years old.
 
koolpc said:
Well, now got a better deal from my Citroen dealer. 65 plate (early 2016) C1. 14k on the clock, 1.2 engine (superb performance for such a small engine). Cobalt blue with chrome trim, reversing camera, better interior spec, alloy wheels, front disc brakes, tinted rear and side windows. No road tax. 68mpg approx.

1 year warranty. 1 year AA breakdown cover.

£6,995

My insurance paid £4k for my other car so left me with £3k to pay on what is a car that is only 2.5 years old.
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Have you actually bought and paid for this car or is just another episode in your long term flirtation?
 
koolpc said:
Well, now got a better deal from my Citroen dealer. 65 plate (early 2016) C1. 14k on the clock, 1.2 engine (superb performance for such a small engine). Cobalt blue with chrome trim, reversing camera, better interior spec, alloy wheels, front disc brakes, tinted rear and side windows. No road tax. 68mpg approx.

1 year warranty. 1 year AA breakdown cover.

£6,995

My insurance paid £4k for my other car so left me with £3k to pay on what is a car that is only 2.5 years old.
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That's obviously a higher spec'd car, but is it better value than the cheaper, newer, manufacturer-warranted one; "£6,495 for the 67 plate one. Apparently it was their demo vehicle and its done 700 miles..."?
 
Allsorts said:
That's obviously a higher spec'd car, but is it better value than the cheaper, newer, manufacturer-warranted one; "£6,495 for the 67 plate one. Apparently it was their demo vehicle and its done 700 miles..."?
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It was very much lower spec too. Basic everything.
 
koolpc said:
It was very much lower spec too. Basic everything.
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It was much lower spec - that's all. Everything else was a plus, even the price!

But, fair do's - a basic model very often is very basic, and a bit of luxury and some goodies go a long way to the enjoyment.

Happy New car, Kools. Bought it?
 
Allsorts said:
It was much lower spec - that's all. Everything else was a plus, even the price!

But, fair do's - a basic model very often is very basic, and a bit of luxury and some goodies go a long way to the enjoyment.

Happy New car, Kools. Bought it?
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Thank u. Yes, bought it and love it so far!
 
koolpc said:
Thank u. Yes, bought it and love it so far!
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That's great, Kool's. I'm so pleased you finally settled for something you were happy with.
I do think you deserve an apology from the cynically minded, 'chip's' though. Considering what he's falsely implied against you, it's surely warranted.
Howay, chip's!
 
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