Motoring Discussion > New car for Nicole.	Buying / Selling
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New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:08   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Nicole is leaving the NHS for another job, and in the process leaving the lease car behind. Lease car is a 2007 clio 1.5dci. She has £6k car fund. Favourite is a 1.4 2006 Polo, but any other ideas welcome Mitsi colt has been rejected, we dont like it. Fiat is out, clio is out - its her third and she wants a change, wont touch a Fiesta or Ka with your bargepole let alone her own. I have thought Polo Yaris Auris And then I had a blank - so ideas please. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:09   New car for Nicole. - smokie

Dare I say...C'eed? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:12   New car for Nicole. - Marc

I would have said Alfa Romeo MiTo but I've just had a look at used prices so that's out. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:14   New car for Nicole. - rtj70

Skoda Fabia vRS? No idea if you can get one in that price range that has not been thrashed. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:20   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Plenty Fabia ordinaire at that price but no vRS, but the fabia is another goodun to include. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 22:23   New car for Nicole. - Roger.

The Fabia 1.9tdi, non-VRS goes pretty well with 101 BHP. I have one, now nine years old and 143,000 KM. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:16   New car for Nicole. - Zero

C'E'E'D Wow, just checked, didnt know they were that cheap second hand. 2008, 1.6, 38k £4999 Last edited by: Zero on Tue 10 Aug 10 at 18:16 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:34   New car for Nicole. - rtj70

You mentioned Polo so I thought VAG cars. I nearly added SEAT Arosa (still available?) or SEAT Ibiza. But I think the Polo and Fabia are better cars design wise. But £5k for a C'eed.... maybe I should get one as the replacement to my Mazda6 next year and take the £500 per month in my salary instead.... but I could get the new BMW 5 series saloon and not be out of pocket with my allowance I find. But don't want to steal this thread. I am mulling ideas. But I did go an sit in one today and really liked it :-( I wanted an Audi A5 Sportback. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:48   New car for Nicole. - Skoda

Honda Jazz Nissan Note Mazda 2 Corsa / Astra I think the Fabia's ugly, Monika prefers it to the Polo! Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:52   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Jazz is out, does not want to look like a pensioner she says, hate corsa's, hate the look of the note, Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:54   New car for Nicole. - Skoda

Mazda 2's a fester in disguise too, i think? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 18:53   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> You mentioned Polo so I thought VAG cars. I nearly added SEAT Arosa (still available?) >> or SEAT Ibiza. But I think the Polo and Fabia are better cars design wise. We like the new Ibiza, dont like the old, the old is all we can afford. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:34   New car for Nicole. - Kevin

Hyundai i30? Kevin... Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:47   New car for Nicole. - Dog

>>Favourite is a 1.4 2006 Polo, but any other ideas welcome<< 1.4 (FSI?) engine prone to severe bore wear after 3 - 4 years. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:57   New car for Nicole. - MD

What's not to like about the Colt?? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:59   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Shes a woman, dont go there. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 20:05   New car for Nicole. - MD

Message understood. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:50   New car for Nicole. - Iffy

...wont touch a Fiesta or Ka with your bargepole let alone her own... Such a shame to be denied access to class-leading machinery because of prejudice. I suppose either Ford would out-handle the Lancer, so might prove an embarrassment. Best go for one of the many thoroughbreds from Korea or Malaysia - should fit right in. Last edited by: ifithelps on Tue 10 Aug 10 at 19:50 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 19:54   New car for Nicole. - Zero

at least she can afford a roof. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 20:03   New car for Nicole. - Iffy

...at least she can afford a roof... To be serious, how about something a bit different such as a Micra convertible? They've been around a while now and might have dropped into budget. Or one those Colt CZ-whatever it is - the thing we had a seven volume thread in the BR about. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 20:06   New car for Nicole. - Zero

we dont like micra or colt, roofed or not. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 06:26   New car for Nicole. - Hard Cheese

>> ...wont touch a Fiesta or Ka with your bargepole let alone her own... >> >> Such a shame to be denied access to class-leading machinery because of prejudice. >> The new Fiesta is truly class leading though also iro £3k of RF's er Zero's budget and wouldn't choose the previous Fiesta over a Clio or Yaris of the same age. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 06:57   New car for Nicole. - henry k

>>The new Fiesta is truly class leading. >> I had a brand new ( 200miles only) Fiesta Titanium for a couple of hours yesterday. It was so so noisy. I guess it was the tyres. The engine was quiet but even at 5mph what a racket. I did not note what brand of tyres were fitted. A rubber seal on the drivers door had already come half unstuck. A small fault but not a good start. Lots of bells and whistles but the fuel guage was hidden behind the steering wheel. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 09:00   New car for Nicole. - Skoda

>> It is clear that the new Fiesta is far and away the best car in the class >> The new Fiesta is truly class leading [[citation required]] ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 20:30   New car for Nicole. - Avant

I think you were right the first time - Polo or Fabia (may get a newer Fabia for the budget); Yaris (go for the 1.3 - elder daughter is on her fourth) or Auri if she needs the room. Not much image with an Auris - is that important? If space doesn't matter, and she likes Renaults, she could try a Twingo. Younger daughter and fiance have a 1.2 TCE GT which is very lively. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 21:06   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

whats wrong with a suzi woosey? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 21:09   New car for Nicole. - Zero

we no wikey suzi woosey Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 21:12   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

we or she? just remember whos holding the folding thick enough to choke a donkey Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 21:21   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Its the royal "we" Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 21:13   New car for Nicole. - corax

Yaris (go for the 1.3 - elder daughter is on >> her fourth) My mum has an '05 Yaris 1.3 Colour Collection (foglights, roof spoiler e.t.c). Does around 48mpg average, it's nippy, and she likes it because you sit high up, so you're not intimidated by larger cars. I think they're better looking than the new shape, although maybe you're looking for something a bit younger. Can't fault it anyway. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 22:06   New car for Nicole. - -

Been racking me head about something economical and reasonable quality meself recent, have done mucho thinking and looking around. Nicole likes Yaris, good choice but relatively expensive for a given year. What about a Yaris in another frock? Daihatsu Sirion, i know Stu's had good service from his'n, and lots of room especially bonce room. If i change it will quite possibly be one of these, seem to be some very low mileage used on the market at comparable price to Yarisi with 2 to 4 times the miles. 1.3 is probably the best of the bunch, but even more rare is the SX which has quite a pocket rocket 1.5 jobbie under the deceivingly plain bonnet. Keep the knowledge among ourselves chaps, i wants a bargain meself. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 10 Aug 10 23:37   New car for Nicole. - ....

You appear to have narrowed it down to shopping trolleys. Is there a reason for this ? Bigger, "dirtier" metal falls in this price bracket too. It's a car one of the worst investments you'll ever make so why not have some fun ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 09:04   New car for Nicole. - helicopter

SWMBO also works for NHS and absolutely loves her 1.3 Yaris.... its her second one and about due for replacement but it just keeps going strong and has never let her down - its the five door with aircon etc. I would be considering a Nissan Note and Hyundai i10 as well....... Last edited by: retpocileh on Wed 11 Aug 10 at 09:06 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 09:07   New car for Nicole. - Zero

I cant see me managing to convince Nicole to have big dirty metal. Shopping trolley? thats exactly what she wants, travel to work (20 minutes), travel to waitrose (5 minutes) bluewater (an hour) and occasional trips to Hereford (2.5 hours) Supportive seats (not a clio strong point) are key. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 09:28   New car for Nicole. - Hard Cheese

In the same market ourselves though looking up to £9k, perhaps £10k at a push. It is clear that the new Fiesta is far and away the best car in the class followed by the Mazda 2 though you wont get either for £6K. The Clio III is also good both pre and post facelift so we may go for a 1.2 TCE, great VFM. The new Polo is pretty good to drive though a 2006 Polo not so, wooden handling. I wouldn't look further than another Clio III, at '06 / '07 only a newer Yaris would compete and would cost more, a new Corsa if in budget might be worth a look. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 10:34   New car for Nicole. - Skoda

What about a lease Zero? The "just add fuel" adverts for Peugeot on this site could possibly come in under £6k for the length of the term. Not sure about the modern pug's, but my old 306 was made from iron girders and granite. 35+3 rental for £6k = ~£158 / mo New Fabia in budget. EDIT: to be honest that's not the best deal around, you could get the TSi engine instead of the old tech NA 1.2 from ling, the 1.2TSi Fabia Elegance (top of the range) for £140/mo via Drive the Deal Last edited by: CraigP on Wed 11 Aug 10 at 10:35 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 10:36   New car for Nicole. - Zero

worth a thought. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 14:40   New car for Nicole. - Dulwich Estate

Suzuki Swift. £6k will get a 55 or 06 one. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 16:59   New car for Nicole. - BobbyG

Is Nicole daughter or missus??? Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 17:07   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Nicole is the wife of Zero! Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 23:05   New car for Nicole. - BobbyG

I always thought she was ur missus, but then she was Nicole when you were RF, and it was Papa and Nicole in the adverts so thought she may have been your.... oh forget it! Switching jobs, hubby is retired sitting about the house browsing car forums all day, she won't need a car as I bet she will be be very soon wanting to follow suit............ Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 23:09   New car for Nicole. - Zero

She wont be Nicole if she goes German or Slovakian. Fifi needs a name change as well - thinking maybe lotus blossom. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 17:11   New car for Nicole. - AnotherJohnH

The recent (09) petrol Fabias are a bit odd, IMHO. SWMBO has a 1.2 petrol 70bhp 3pot "MPI". It's not terribly economical, and can be a bit flat to drive unless you keep the revs up. However if you hit its buttons just right it does a passable impression of a scalded cat. Possibly even sounds like one, but that's something I haven't done or witnessed. I find the seats are good for about 2 hours on the basic "1", the better trimmed are "2", and "3". They are a bit firm, in the German fashion. The (optional on the basic version) aircon gets more use than we expected, which may go some way to explaining the fuel consumption. Front suspension can crash like you've broken something if you hit a big pot hole. The electric PAS is less twitchy around straight ahead than the Mk2 Punto, which wouldn't be difficult. Headlamps seem slightly dim by comparison with my Punto (I get to drive in the dark with no other traffic or street lighting fairly regularly). We've had one failure - one of the retaining clips for the "roller blind" parcel shelf fell off inside the trim at about 14 months. The key entry and turning in the door locks were stiff and nasty (non remote on the "1"). Both sorted under warrantee. Having said all that, it's a nice wee car, a useful size in town (smaller and narrower than most of the competition), and the dealers seem eager to please. I don't know what you'd find with the new TSI. Last edited by: AnotherJohnH on Wed 11 Aug 10 at 17:15 Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 11 Aug 10 23:16   New car for Nicole. - ....

>> I cant see me managing to convince Nicole to have big dirty metal. >> You must be able to get a C6 for 10p maybe 50p if it's taxed & tested with a full tank of fuel by now ? No ? >> Shopping trolley? thats exactly what she wants, travel to work (20 minutes), travel to waitrose >> (5 minutes) bluewater (an hour) and occasional trips to Hereford (2.5 hours) >> Thought I'd ask. I didn't see anything which suggested it must be a town car. >> Supportive seats (not a clio strong point) are key. >> Are aftermarket seats still widely available in the UK ? Or is that too much faff ? I did see a Volvo C30 which was just above your budget but as it was the only one at that price suspect Alan Whicker had worn the steering wheel shiney. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 21:02   New car for Nicole. - Zero

whats the difference between an I30 and a C'E'E'D? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 21:08   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Nothing, they are both........well, you know....... :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 21:36   New car for Nicole. - Zero

I just discovered the difference, its about £1k. more Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 21:40   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

For what it's worth, I think you were probably about right at the start with the Polo. Had one on hire on hols a couple of years ago and it was really very good. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:01   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

There's a 2010 Twingo on AT with just 650 miles at £5695 if Nicole likes Renaults ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:03   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Yes twingo is a "lets look at one" listing. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:18   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Looks OK for the money. Might be a touch small perhaps but cute enough and is probably not bad. The Cat in the Hat seems to think it's alright. Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:22   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

very mashings on the front though wouldnt like to hit a flower with one in full bloom Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:32   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Not sure what "mashings" means BB ! But....if I'm right in thinking you fear it wouldn't be the best thing to be in an accident in I'm sort of with you. Mrs D'bout won't consider a small car again after rolling her Ka. Not that it failed to protect her, she just doesn't fancy repeating the excercise in a small car. Probably not rational but deeply understandable. I wouldn't fancy doing it in anything but if circumstances required I'd rather do it in something bigger...... Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 23:04   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

yes h very fragile all show and no bloomers in my opinion Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:28   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Has mrs D,bout got her new wheels yet? Reply to this message | Report message

New Thu 12 Aug 10 22:35   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Crossed posts ! No, still pondering I'm afraid. Had the Mondeo serviced and checked over last week. Nothing untoward to report. She's sort of keener on new floor coverings throughout the house at the moment. I've given up pushing the issue. She can have one if she wants but doesn't seem very bothered. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 13 Aug 10 08:21   New car for Nicole. - PeteW

>>There's a 2010 Twingo on AT with just 650 miles at £5695 if Nicole likes Renaults ? 2010 Twingo = 1998/2001 Mk2 Clio underneath. :-( Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 13 Aug 10 08:52   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Its for Nicole, Its a new dress, as long as it has no VPL. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 13 Aug 10 09:47   New car for Nicole. - Old Sock

>> Its for Nicole, Its a new dress, as long as it has no VPL..... They're okay - so long as they're changed at the recommended service intervals :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 07:57   New car for Nicole. - Hard Cheese

I drove a 2010 1.2 TCE Twingo recently, it feels tinny compared to our '98 Clio and not a patch on the new Clio or Fiesta, nice engine though. I wonder if its heritage might hark back to the Clio I. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 10:59   New car for Nicole. - corax

.. Supportive seats (not a clio strong point) are key. Get a Clio 200 Cup. It comes with Recaro's. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 11:01   New car for Nicole. - Zero

got one handy for 6 bigguns? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 11:04   New car for Nicole. - corax

Not yet :-( Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 11:27   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Very nice looking Alfa 147 on AT at just shy of £6k. 2006 with 19000 miles in dark metallic blue. Feelin' lucky ? :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 14 Aug 10 14:50   New car for Nicole. - Zero

I have better things to do with my weekends than fettle her car, now if it were mine it would of course be a pleasure. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:15   New car for Nicole. - Boxsterboy

207? I don't think it's been mentioned but if Nicole liked her Clios, they are similar but different. And she wouldn't need to change her name :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:22   New car for Nicole. - Zero

207 not liked. She will be changing her name. The shortlist is Polo, Fox, Fabia. We luuuuuuuuurve the new ka, and the fiat 500, but out of our price bracket. Last edited by: Zero on Mon 16 Aug 10 at 12:23 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:30   New car for Nicole. - Armel Coussine

Fabia. Pleasant invisible looks, good features, some quite lively variants I believe. I seem to remember you've got it in for Fiats in general, but what's wrong with a Sheikh-style Panda? Same works as the 500 I thought. Anyway I thought you'd already got her that blue Delahaye for a bargain £1.9m. Last edited by: Armel Coussine on Mon 16 Aug 10 at 12:31 Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:34   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

If I really really really hated my wife, I'd buy her a Polo too. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:37   New car for Nicole. - Zero

As she is keeping me in the lifestyle to which I have become used to, she is paying for it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:40   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

Fabia then Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:41   New car for Nicole. - Armel Coussine

I agree with BBD but was too polite to put it like that myself, a momentary aberration no doubt due to age. Always hated Polos. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 12:42   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

I hired one in Rome 18 months ago and hated it from top to bottom. Skoda any day. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 20:52   New car for Nicole. - Auntie Lockbrakes

Nowt wrong with Polos. But I think the Fox is built down to a price and thrown together in Brazil to save money.... Avoid? My vote: Panda! Can probably get a nearly new one for that budget. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 20:58   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

I think the Panda is a good call too for what it's worth and to be fair not everyone would automatically assume you were sexually confused when you drove it on your own. Just the odd ill-informed Millwall supporter stereotype or two. I think my wife should have one but she's not having any. She used to love her Mk 1 Panda too...... Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 16 Aug 10 22:10   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

"not everyone would automatically assume you were sexually confused when you drove it" The four burley, rough and rugged builders who renovated our house used to turn up every Monday morning in a baby blue Panda with their sleeping bags and beer/vodka stash. Their shoulders would be bulging against the side windows. I had my sexual prejudices about Panda drivers but never voiced them until they were out of earshot. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 14:37   New car for Nicole. - Boxsterboy

Definitely NOT a Fox. Cheap South American junk a mile away from a Polo/Fabia. Remember in South America they have only just stopped building (and buying) the old VW T2 vans (rear engined, last sold here by VW circa 1979). That's how advanced their motoring aspirations are. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 14:56   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Ok, well The last throw of the dice today, a visit to the Toyota dealer. I have thrown every type of supermini at her and the shortlist is now 1/ I want a polo 2/ I want a polo 3/ I want a polo 4/ Stop all this crap, and if you know whats good for you, listen to me, I want a polo. So, As it must have aircon, I am now tasked with finding a Polo 1.2 or 1.4 Polo S. In a "nice colour" -- And yellow is not nice. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 15:32   New car for Nicole. - idle_chatterer

Understand that logic perfectly, Mrs IC's decision criteria were: I want a Golf... But it's not a Golf.... No, I tried a Focus then a Civic at your insistence and look how that turned out... I want a Golf Amazing brand equity for VW, can't see it myself but the path of least resistance seems sensible in these circumstances. Last edited by: idle_chatterer on Tue 17 Aug 10 at 15:33 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 15:50   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

I had heard, what I must confess, I had dismissed as preposterous rumours, that many Englishmen were frightened of their wives but until now I wouldn't have believed it. Just goes to show. :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:17   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

Why does this thread always have me humming "Under Your Thumb" by Godley and Creme? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:28   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Nope none of that its merely Head? meet brick wall. Brick wall? Meet head. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:37   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

No of course not....... Can anyone hear a clucking sound ....? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:42   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Just words Humph the brave. Have we managed to get Mrs D'Bout a new car yet Hmmm? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:45   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

I haven't decided what she's having yet. Reply to this message | Report message       1

New Tue 17 Aug 10 16:47   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Well let us know when you.... Sorry When she does. In the mean time strut your stuff brave but foolish cockerel. Last edited by: Zero on Tue 17 Aug 10 at 16:48 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:29   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Anyway, every cloud has etc I get to go to the Auctions at Blackbushe..... I might even see old honest titfer. Action report next week chaps. Last edited by: Zero on Tue 17 Aug 10 at 19:29 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:32   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

What, you have to buy her a car to get some action ? Crickey. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:34   New car for Nicole. - Zero

with a U Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:40   New car for Nicole. - Iffy

One can't spell auction and the other can't spell crikey. Stone me. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:42   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Pleasure Iffy ! www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=crickey Last edited by: Humph D'bout on Tue 17 Aug 10 at 19:44 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:45   New car for Nicole. - Iffy

I'll see your urbandictionary and raise you my dictionary.com dictionary.reference.com/browse/crikey?db=dictionary Last edited by: ifithelps on Tue 17 Aug 10 at 19:46 Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:46   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> Stone me. You moving the caravan to leafy North Iran? Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 19:48   New car for Nicole. - Iffy

...You moving the caravan to leafy North Iran?... As I'm neither an adulterer nor a female, I think me and the 'van would be safe enough in Tehran. Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 22:27   New car for Nicole. - BobbyG

I know too far away but some food for thought.. www.sma-group.co.uk/stock-lists/motability.aspx?ven=motability&Make=Volkswagen&Model=Polo Reply to this message | Report message

New Tue 17 Aug 10 22:34   New car for Nicole. - MD

Back to the Colt then. Reply to this message | Report message

New Wed 18 Aug 10 19:25   New car for Nicole. - Roger.

Having just had a new Fabia 1.4tdi as a loan car for the day, I would counsel against one. The power is not only moderate, but the real problem is the absolutely awful "growly" engine noise of the 3 pot unit - very audible in the cabin. I was relieved to get my Fabia Mk1 1.9tdi back: much quicker and even at nearly 10 years old, quieter! Last edited by: landsker on Wed 18 Aug 10 at 19:25 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 27 Aug 10 22:15   New car for Nicole. - Hard Cheese

Motorpoint have 2008 3dr 1.2TCE Expression Clios for £6k. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 27 Aug 10 22:17   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Nicole does not want another clio, especially the expression. They have poor seats. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 27 Aug 10 22:23   New car for Nicole. - DP

That surprises me. If I had to put money on Renault getting one thing right in a car, apart from ride comfort, it would be the seats. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 27 Aug 10 22:26   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

yes they are sound seats in most renos if your piles are playing uop Last edited by: Bellboy on Fri 27 Aug 10 at 22:26 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 27 Aug 10 22:29   New car for Nicole. - Zero

I think its just the seats in the lower model new shape clio. The dynamique and above seats are better. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 09:50   New car for Nicole. - MD

As a brief aside, are Renaults really the pile of pants some commentators would have us believe?? Gotta say that My master van has given sterling service (to date!!) Martin. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 10:49   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

a master van is really old generation reliable ie basic technology (ie reliable to the extreme) engine /gearbox/wheels surrounded by tin with non of those temperamental electronic gizmos to make it go wrong they were dammed good vans Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 13:01   New car for Nicole. - MD

02 common rail BB! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 16:49   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> As a brief aside, are Renaults really the pile of pants some commentators would have >> us believe?? Gotta say that My master van has given sterling service (to date!!) Depends on the car. Nicoles current 1.5dci Clio 3 has been faultless, now in its 4th year. SO was her previous Clio2 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 16:54   New car for Nicole. - MD

I sometimes got a clio when master was being serviced and I have to say thoroughly enjoyable. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 16:55   New car for Nicole. - Zero

This morning we have purchased an immaculate 2006/56, 20k miles, three door, Polo 1.4(80) S, in flame red. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 17:54   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Really ? Goodness. Bet you can't wait to take that for a razz.....You can burn it up with the other pensioners in their beige Micras down at Eastbourne this Bank Hol if you get it in time....Don't forget your matching cardys.... :-) Only kiddin' Zero, almost certainly a fine choice, like I mentioned before, we had one on hire during a holiday a couple of years back and it was tickety boo for the job. Good wee cars. When do you get it ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 17:57   New car for Nicole. - corax

>>When did you get it? He got it this morning, as it says :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 18:04   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

I think I mean have they actually physically got it yet...... :-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 18:08   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Pick it up next weekend after we have arranged insurance. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 19:36   New car for Nicole. - hawkeye

We .... have purchased WE ? How many £ ? How many of yours; how many of hers ? You old softie ... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 19:50   New car for Nicole. - Armel Coussine

Hope it's everything her heart desires Zero. They say the Polo has improved since I first took against it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 20:13   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> We .... have purchased >> >> WE ? >> >> How many £ ? >> >> How many of yours; how many of hers ? >> >> You old softie ... It was the "royal" we. All of hers, 5 and a lot bigguns. Paid good top of range money for a good example. Seen a lot of sheds, some of them a lot younger and a lot more money. One of them with non working aircon, "only needs a top up gov" Yeah well top it up and sell it to some other mug. Last edited by: Zero on Sat 28 Aug 10 at 20:14 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 20:20   New car for Nicole. - Marc

"One of them with non working aircon, "only needs a top up gov" Yeah well top it up and sell it to some other mug." Wasn't Bellboy was it? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 20:22   New car for Nicole. - Zero

Dunno, wasnt on a bomb site with flags strung round it, so probably not. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 20:22   New car for Nicole. - Bellboy

oi im here you know anyway i blank the buttons out if its non working Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 28 Aug 10 20:58   New car for Nicole. - Old Navy

Didn't take BB long to recognise his emporium did it. :-) Last edited by: Old Navy on Sat 28 Aug 10 at 21:01 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 29 Aug 10 01:20   New car for Nicole. - Armel Coussine

I THINK you'll find, Mr Bellknave was it? that according to my bumper book of Cars here from quite recently actually, 1987 but the late edition, so bang up to date almost actually, this model was supposed to have a/c unless it's one of a short run made especially for the Channel Islands police, but of course it's not one of those I can tell by the chassis number, hang on are those file marks is that new paint over that dodgy weld... Yes I thought so these button blanking plugs aren't the ones made by the Renault-owned plastics subsidiary Merdeplastique plc Virgin Islands, ought to have a tiny serial number somewhere on the rim here... tell you what I've got 650 in Mexican pesos on me can we do a deal or shall I go to trading standards, eh? eh? eh? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Sep 10 11:57   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Got it yet ? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Sep 10 12:00   New car for Nicole. - BiggerBadderDave

Hate it yet? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Sep 10 12:07   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> Hate it yet? She loves it. I have to say, its quite a good looker in bright red. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Sep 10 12:07   New car for Nicole. - Zero

>> Got it yet ? Last Night at 17:30 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 4 Sep 10 14:13   New car for Nicole. - Runfer D'Hills

Wants a bike rack that. It'd look especially good with an aluminium clip on one trimmed with black rubber fittings and red webbing. Hard to find a good one like that at a sensible price though. Reply to this message | Report message