Sir C I am looking for a cheap car for my parents

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03-12-2021, 12:17 PM
Pat Vegas

Sir C I am looking for a cheap car for my parents

Any suggestions? Plenty of Cheap BMW's about but maybe they are a pain in the arse?

cheap run around, ULEZ,
03-13-2021, 11:37 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

Any suggestions? Plenty of Cheap BMW's about but maybe they are a pain in the arse?

cheap run around, ULEZ,

If you’re looking for something cheap, bear in mind that when a BMW or similar starts to go wrong it will cost fortunes to fix.

I’d be inclined to recommend something Japanese or Korean. Dull but lots of bang for your buck. Think Hyundai i10, Toyota Yaris, that sort of thing. Plenty about, the higher spec ones are pretty well equipped, and they’re nice and reliable. Sorry to be so predictable about it.
03-15-2021, 09:14 AM
Pat Vegas

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Originally Posted by Sir C

If you’re looking for something cheap, bear in mind that when a BMW or similar starts to go wrong it will cost fortunes to fix.

I’d be inclined to recommend something Japanese or Korean. Dull but lots of bang for your buck. Think Hyundai i10, Toyota Yaris, that sort of thing. Plenty about, the higher spec ones are pretty well equipped, and they’re nice and reliable. Sorry to be so predictable about it.

I quite like Hyundai. I had rented a Sontata whilst in America and really liked it, I think it's the similar to the i40?
03-15-2021, 01:42 PM
AFC East

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Originally Posted by Pat Vegas

ULEZ,

Seems a bit rude when you're asking a fellow for advice.
03-15-2021, 03:48 PM
IUFG2

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Originally Posted by Sir C

If you’re looking for something cheap, bear in mind that when a BMW or similar starts to go wrong it will cost fortunes to fix.

I’d be inclined to recommend something Japanese or Korean. Dull but lots of bang for your buck. Think Hyundai i10, Toyota Yaris, that sort of thing. Plenty about, the higher spec ones are pretty well equipped, and they’re nice and reliable. Sorry to be so predictable about it.

The Yaris GR is great fun.
03-15-2021, 05:13 PM
Rich

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Originally Posted by Sir C

If you’re looking for something cheap, bear in mind that when a BMW or similar starts to go wrong it will cost fortunes to fix.

I’d be inclined to recommend something Japanese or Korean. Dull but lots of bang for your buck. Think Hyundai i10, Toyota Yaris, that sort of thing. Plenty about, the higher spec ones are pretty well equipped, and they’re nice and reliable. Sorry to be so predictable about it.

Sir C - 911 or Taycan? I’m thinking 911 until electric things are better.

Also hope all of AWIMB is well. It’s been a funny old year.
03-16-2021, 06:30 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by Rich

Sir C - 911 or Taycan? I’m thinking 911 until electric things are better.

Also hope all of AWIMB is well. It’s been a funny old year.

I’m no Porsche expert, I’m afraid, but I am an old fashioned sort of chap so it’s 911 every time for me, I’m afraid.
03-16-2021, 06:32 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by IUFG2

The Yaris GR is great fun.

Now then i, do you refer to the mildly sporty Yaris GR Sports, a charming, fun little car, or the full on, track ready homologation special GR Yaris, which is being described as the best car Toyota have ever built? I have ordered one of those babies for myself. But even being able to jump the waiting list has given me a December delivery date.
03-16-2021, 12:19 PM
redgunamo

I think that's the one my son has his eye on. Not going to get too many medium-sized hounds in there are you, youngster, I tell him. He gives it, that's PRECISELY why I want one, Dad. And he meant it to sting.

What have I done :-(

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Originally Posted by Sir C

Now then i, do you refer to the mildly sporty Yaris GR Sports, a charming, fun little car, or the full on, track ready homologation special GR Yaris, which is being described as the best car Toyota have ever built? I have ordered one of those babies for myself. But even being able to jump the waiting list has given me a December delivery date.
03-17-2021, 08:04 AM
Sir C

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Originally Posted by redgunamo

I think that's the one my son has his eye on. Not going to get too many medium-sized hounds in there are you, youngster, I tell him. He gives it, that's PRECISELY why I want one, Dad. And he meant it to sting.

What have I done :-(

If you fold the rear seats down I’m sure you’d squeeze a couple of hounds within, r.
03-17-2021, 11:17 AM
Pat Vegas

still waiting for my merc.
though to be fair they have offered me a courtesy car from tomorrow if it's not sorted.
Hope it's a C63 AMG
03-18-2021, 07:48 PM
redgunamo

Young people today, you see; only thinking of themselves. Cheeky *******s.

Anyway, small cars are most un-African. Especially small FOREIGN cars.

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Originally Posted by Sir C

If you fold the rear seats down I’m sure you’d squeeze a couple of hounds within, r.