DappaDonDave
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Kia Rio. End of
Small car options?
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Golfmmad
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I've recently changed jobs, and now a "Vehicle Transportation Technician". Oh ok then, a "Driver".
I work for a company that supply Insurance companies with a courtesy car for their non fault accident victims. I deliver the customer the car and pick up when their car comes back from the Accident Repair workshops.
I drive anything from a Kia Rio to an "A" class Mercedes and all cars are either new or less than 2 years old.
The best small car Imho is the Hyundai i30, by a mile. Indeed the Peugeot 208's are very nice but the quality in the interior, just appears cheaper. I also think that when driving the 208 it feels very "light" to drive because of the cheaper and lighter components used.
Nissans as mentioned are extremely reliable, with the automatic being my choice of Micra, as it has the stronger engine.
What I have noticed in all ranges is that every manufacturer has raised their game, compared to just a few years ago with the innovations. Namely, automatic handbrakes, extra safety features like having to depress the clutch before car starts, or lf automatic, pressing the brake before starting. All the "eco" features, such as engine cutting out when stopped at traffic lights and re starting again without you realising, for the first time.
And I'm really glad that I made the switch, really enjoy the job :thup:
I work for a company that supply Insurance companies with a courtesy car for their non fault accident victims. I deliver the customer the car and pick up when their car comes back from the Accident Repair workshops.
I drive anything from a Kia Rio to an "A" class Mercedes and all cars are either new or less than 2 years old.
The best small car Imho is the Hyundai i30, by a mile. Indeed the Peugeot 208's are very nice but the quality in the interior, just appears cheaper. I also think that when driving the 208 it feels very "light" to drive because of the cheaper and lighter components used.
Nissans as mentioned are extremely reliable, with the automatic being my choice of Micra, as it has the stronger engine.
What I have noticed in all ranges is that every manufacturer has raised their game, compared to just a few years ago with the innovations. Namely, automatic handbrakes, extra safety features like having to depress the clutch before car starts, or lf automatic, pressing the brake before starting. All the "eco" features, such as engine cutting out when stopped at traffic lights and re starting again without you realising, for the first time.
And I'm really glad that I made the switch, really enjoy the job :thup:
Bucket92
Challenge Tour Pro
Draw it is correct, you can't go wrong with a Polo!
ScienceBoy
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I know nothing about cars but I drove a few hire cars in my last job and the i10/20s were fantastic.
My friend has a toyota IQ which is just simply brilliant, my sort of car indeed! She works for those people who make the james bond cars and knows more about cars than 50 of me
My friend has a toyota IQ which is just simply brilliant, my sort of car indeed! She works for those people who make the james bond cars and knows more about cars than 50 of me
Val
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Fader
Tour Winner
In all honesty i'd steer clear of Peugeot, I'm driving around in HIDs 207 at the moment its barely 18months since it left the factory floor and its already had,
-several new fuses for the windscreen wash as they just keep burning out and its not over used!
-New brakes as the standard ones they fitted wore virtually right through after 6k miles (Peugeot actually told her this is a common fault)
-2 leaks repaired on the sump, again told by Peugeot this isn't uncommon
-drivers door reseated and retaining bolts replaced, told again by warranty tech the doors are to heavy for tension bolts they fit!
Plus the after service is crap, she's looking at new cars at the moment as she's had enough of hers and its faults and the i30 is looking like a winner well its between that and the Skoda Fabia
-several new fuses for the windscreen wash as they just keep burning out and its not over used!
-New brakes as the standard ones they fitted wore virtually right through after 6k miles (Peugeot actually told her this is a common fault)
-2 leaks repaired on the sump, again told by Peugeot this isn't uncommon
-drivers door reseated and retaining bolts replaced, told again by warranty tech the doors are to heavy for tension bolts they fit!
Plus the after service is crap, she's looking at new cars at the moment as she's had enough of hers and its faults and the i30 is looking like a winner well its between that and the Skoda Fabia
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thecraw
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Sorry, I should elaborate on that. He was talking about the small cars in general as I was looking at a decent wee 207 runabout for me. He was saying the newer pugs are crap build and rattle. He did say if he was to buy a Peugeot it would be a 407SW.
jammydodger
Tour Winner
My i10 is coming up to its first MOT and i've had not one problem with it. It regularly hits 55mpg (real world driving) and it can pull very nicely to overtake anything even though its a 1.2 , It gets superb write ups in the press where it I think it comes out as the cheapest small car to run.
My corsa is coming to the end of its life with me and i wouldnt hesitate to run a 2nd i10
My corsa is coming to the end of its life with me and i wouldnt hesitate to run a 2nd i10
Hacker Khan
Yurt Dwelling, Yoghurt Knitter
Peugeots are driven by people who get confused at mini roundabouts and can once remember doing 70 on the motorway, but it was a long time ago. That is assuming the car starts and was not put together on a day when the French communists who built it were on strike or had gone home as they had worked more than 3 hours in that day.
And Kia's and Hyundai's are just white goods on wheels, you may as well stick a steering wheel and wheels on a washing machine. They have no soul, no passion, and are mostly driven by people who are still amazed that you get bluetooth as standard on a car nowadays, and who know that life did not quite turn out as they thought it would, as if it did they would be driving round in Audis and BMWs. I know, I drive a Kia.
Get a Fiat 500, at least they are fun.
And Kia's and Hyundai's are just white goods on wheels, you may as well stick a steering wheel and wheels on a washing machine. They have no soul, no passion, and are mostly driven by people who are still amazed that you get bluetooth as standard on a car nowadays, and who know that life did not quite turn out as they thought it would, as if it did they would be driving round in Audis and BMWs. I know, I drive a Kia.
Get a Fiat 500, at least they are fun.
bigslice
Tour Winner
ive just replaced a rear axle on my citroen berlingo van £1000, its the same axle thats on pugs 206 106 etc, it is badly designed and have been known to fail before a cars first mot. the new axle i got fitted has been adapted so its lubed for life and the seller gave me a lifetime guarantee. french = rubbish FACT
Wildrover
Tour Rookie
Engineers don't buy French, end of. You can't go wrong with a Polo or a Fabia, which is basically the same car but cheaper. Buy a nearly new one and someone else has taken the initial hit in depreceation as soon as it left the forecourt, bargain.
AMcC
Journeyman Pro
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After being made redundant and losing my company car I needed something cheap to buy and run.
Eventually plumped for a Toyota Aygo. 5door model. Has bluetooth, ideal when driving and need to take business calls.
Thought I got a really good deal, 5 year warranty, 0% finance as well for very little deposit.
Can get almost 400 miles on a tank of petrol which takes approx 33 litres to fill again. Which is over 50 miles to the gallon
Can get my survey stuff, wellies, jacket hard hat etc in the boot, but not much else. Can put back seats down if I need to get my golf clubs in.
massive thumbs up from me
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deanobillquay
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Consider the Suzuki Swift, I had the Sport version not long ago, excellent car!
They have some decent deals on too.
Can't go wrong with Japanese motors.
They have some decent deals on too.
Can't go wrong with Japanese motors.
chrisd
Major Champion
Mine has a Toyota IQ, automatic, auto lights and wipers. There's as much room in the front as my Merc although nothing at the back. Tax is £20, insurance under £200, about 65 to the gallon and is a good drive.
Not as cheap as as the Citroen C3 but a great car
Not as cheap as as the Citroen C3 but a great car
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
As others have said, I sell Nissans. Good cars, reliable.
We also have the Hyundai and Fiat franchises next door. Same company, different brands.
What would I buy my Missus?
A Hyundai i10. My company are knocking them out at silly prices, £6995.00 I think. With a 5 year warranty.
Nissan can't beat that.
We also have the Hyundai and Fiat franchises next door. Same company, different brands.
What would I buy my Missus?
A Hyundai i10. My company are knocking them out at silly prices, £6995.00 I think. With a 5 year warranty.
Nissan can't beat that.
Simbo
Tour Rookie
Just bought a Kia picante for my mum, seems a nice enough wee car to drive around in. Paid 7k brand new for it. Had a look at the i10, thought the interior was ally cheap and nasty looking, very plasticky
triple_bogey
Tour Rookie
Any chance of a generous discount for a fellow golfer/forummer on a GTR? :cheers: :thup: :smirk:
RGDave
Money List Winner
Why do I always get sucked into car threads?
The answer couldn't be more simple, but of course everyone stands behind their "chosen" brand and blindly ignores the truth.
The answer couldn't be more simple, but of course everyone stands behind their "chosen" brand and blindly ignores the truth.
Wolfman
Tour Rookie
Honda Jazz, good kit, very reliable and good economy
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
We are a "core" dealer unfortunately. Don't sell the Sports car, 4x4 or Commercial ranges. Just the range from Pixo up to Qashqai.
