Car shopping :-)

pinkchick · 09-18-2009, 09:00 AM

For the last 3 years I've driven a Peugeot 307 which I really love but because I'm a Motability customer, the contract finishes just before Christmas. It's time to start shopping around.

I have 2 cars in mind ... Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3.

What do you guys think?

Lon · 09-18-2009, 09:04 AM

VW Golf

pinkchick · 09-18-2009, 09:04 AM

Ooopps! Sorry ... I think I posted this in the wrong place ... sorry

pinkchick · 09-18-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lon

VW Golf

Thanks Lon

That's what I'm hoping for

qsducks · 09-18-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkchick

Thanks Lon

That's what I'm hoping for

Is that the #1 car in Ireland? Saw them everywhere

Imladris · 09-18-2009, 09:26 AM

I would check the safety rating of both and then also look on forums relating to both.

We had trouble with one of our cars then discovered that it was a common problem with a car at that age and mileage - would have got rid of it sooner if we'd known.

Car you test drive? I know that the conversion you need might make it difficult, perhaps someone else could test drive an unconverted version for you?

New cars are nice - they smell good!!

lou lou belle · 09-18-2009, 09:28 AM

Get a VW, they are a small car with a lot of kick. Perfect car for me I feel

pinkchick · 09-18-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imladris

I would check the safety rating of both and then also look on forums relating to both.

We had trouble with one of our cars then discovered that it was a common problem with a car at that age and mileage - would have got rid of it sooner if we'd known.

Car you test drive? I know that the conversion you need might make it difficult, perhaps someone else could test drive an unconverted version for you?

New cars are nice - they smell good!!

I can't do a test drive because I need a "left foot" excelerator but my friend usually helps me out with that.
I've just made a call to go and see the Golf on Monday ... I've just been told the deposit and my heart sank.
I think it's out of my reach so it may be back to the drawin board completely

I don't know,

Odie · 09-18-2009, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinkchick

For the last 3 years I've driven a Peugeot 307 which I really love but because I'm a Motability customer, the contract finishes just before Christmas. It's time to start shopping around.

I have 2 cars in mind ... Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3.

What do you guys think?

I would say the Mazda 3, affordable, safety approved, 30miles per gallon, good trunk space and extremely well made & peppy!

test drove one awhile ago....awesome.

CARLA · 09-18-2009, 11:00 AM

I'm not a VW fan I would go with the Mazda 3 less problems.

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pinkchick Lover of all things pink! Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: My own little world Posts: 7,352	Car shopping :-) For the last 3 years I've driven a Peugeot 307 which I really love but because I'm a Motability customer, the contract finishes just before Christmas. It's time to start shopping around. I have 2 cars in mind ... Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3. What do you guys think? __________________ Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness. Last edited by pinkchick; 09-18-2009 at 09:01 AM.. Reason: posted in wrong place
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Lon Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: California Posts: 7,007	Re: Car shopping :-) VW Golf
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pinkchick Lover of all things pink! Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: My own little world Posts: 7,352	Re: Car shopping :-) Ooopps! Sorry ... I think I posted this in the wrong place ... sorry __________________ Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.
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09-18-2009, 09:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Imladris Boobs not moobs Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Over there>>> Posts: 4,696	Re: Car shopping :-) I would check the safety rating of both and then also look on forums relating to both. We had trouble with one of our cars then discovered that it was a common problem with a car at that age and mileage - would have got rid of it sooner if we'd known. Car you test drive? I know that the conversion you need might make it difficult, perhaps someone else could test drive an unconverted version for you? New cars are nice - they smell good!! __________________ Originally Posted by spot She is one fit bitch innit, that Immy Don't worry; it only seems kinky the first time
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lou lou belle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 223	Re: Car shopping :-) Get a VW, they are a small car with a lot of kick. Perfect car for me I feel
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CARLA ALOHA..!! Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, California (Native born and raised) Posts: 10,967	Re: Car shopping :-) I'm not a VW fan I would go with the Mazda 3 less problems. __________________ ALOHA!! MOTTO TO LIVE BY: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
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