Parking in first without the handbrake.

[Sir C]

I'm due to get a new compnay car in june, looking for an Estate to get the dogs and luggage in... what do you suggest?

My advice for anyone looking for a new car is simple nowadays. Buy the car you like, unless the car you like is a Renault, Citroen or Nissan. No one, except those three bandits, makes a bad car any more. Obviously forget diesel. I'd recommend going hybrid, particularly for P11D efficiency.

Do you really mean 'estate'? It's all about the SUV these days.

I have a lot to do with Lexus and therefore I'm biased, but in your position I'd look carefully at the RX450h.

[Pokster]

My advice for anyone looking for a new car is simple nowadays. Buy the car you like, unless the car you like is a Renault, Citroen or Nissan. No one, except those three bandits, makes a bad car any more. Obviously forget diesel. I'd recommend going hybrid, particularly for P11D efficiency.

Do you really mean 'estate'? It's all about the SUV these days.

I have a lot to do with Lexus and therefore I'm biased, but in your position I'd look carefully at the RX450h.

I do mean Estate, we had an SUV recently and even though it was good just didn't have the boot space required.. I am currently using a mondeo estate for a few months, and if you can get your head round the fact it is a Mondeo it is actually a very good car

[Sir C]

I do mean Estate, we had an SUV recently and even though it was good just didn't have the boot space required.. I am currently using a mondeo estate for a few months, and if you can get your head round the fact it is a Mondeo it is actually a very good car

Terrific car. Ford have got things spot on in general at present.

The RX has lots and lots of space in the back, and in March they are launching a lengthened version with 7 seats.

If you're really after an estate you might look at the Volvo V60. A little on the dull side, but extremely competent.

[Burney]

Terrific car. Ford have got things spot on in general at present.

The RX has lots and lots of space in the back, and in March they are launching a lengthened version with 7 seats.

If you're really after an estate you might look at the Volvo V60. A little on the dull side, but extremely competent.

Yes, but... Ford. If any company is in need of a rebrand, it's Ford imo.

[Sir C]

Yes, but... Ford. If any company is in need of a rebrand, it's Ford imo.

They have a history of building great cars, in amongst the Sierra-type dross. Consider the early Cortina, the Escort, the 3 litre Granadas. The current Fiesta is an especially fine car. Good company, Ford.

I mean, compare theiur product over the years with their traditional biggest rivel - Vauxhall.

[Burney]

They have a history of building great cars, in amongst the Sierra-type dross. Consider the early Cortina, the Escort, the 3 litre Granadas. The current Fiesta is an especially fine car. Good company, Ford.

I mean, compare theiur product over the years with their traditional biggest rivel - Vauxhall.

I don't dispute what you say, but as a brand, they're always going to feel a bit low-rent, aren't they?

I once briefly had a highly-specced Vectra from the work pool and it was an extraordinary piece of shít. It felt like it was made of lead, had all the oomph of a milk float and generally felt like quite a comfortable hearse.

[Ash]

I don't dispute what you say, but as a brand, they're always going to feel a bit low-rent, aren't they?

I once briefly had a highly-specced Vectra from the work pool and it was an extraordinary piece of shít. It felt like it was made of lead, had all the oomph of a milk float and generally felt like quite a comfortable hearse.

I have a 12 year old Astra SXi, and it's been fab. Zips around and only had one problem with it.

[IUFG]

They have a history of building great cars, in amongst the Sierra-type dross. Consider the early Cortina, the Escort, the 3 litre Granadas. The current Fiesta is an especially fine car. Good company, Ford.

I mean, compare theiur product over the years with their traditional biggest rivel - Vauxhall.

Have you driven the Fiesta ST?

Triffic fun

[Herbert Augustus Chapman]

Fords are damn fine cars Pok - would never buy one myself like.

[Sir C]

Fords are damn fine cars Pok - would never buy one myself like.

Last year I decided to buy myself a restored Mk 2 RS2000, or even a Mk 1 RS1800, just because I so desperately wanted one when I was a teenager. I thought maybe 10k would buy me something nice.

Hahahahaha! 10k buys a basket case. You're looking at 30 for a decent one.