a_face_of_light Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Well it's time I bought my own again,borrowing others and walking isn't working for me anymore:P and I'm in need of some help and suggesions. I can afford a reasonable amount but please don't say go and buy a Ferrari or anything as thats a bit too much!!. P.S does anyone know how leasing works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A RUSH OF VIDA Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 BMW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livethelife16 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 A honda civic hybrid....great gas mileage and its good for the envirenment too! :nice: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwallowedInSea Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What's your budget for this? I just bought a car this past summer, but as I don't have a ton of money, I got one used. It's working just fine for me though! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 I was thinking leasing might be a better option so I don't have to worry about selling it when I move, I can just give it back:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApproximatelyInfinite Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i don't know how leasing would really work in england, if its different than in the US. not that i know a lot about that, either...or cars in general. but i would go with honda or toyota first, then anything japanese, then anything german. stay AWAY from american! (though that might not be that hard if you're in england :P) and look at hybrids! the honda civic hybrid and the toyota prius especially :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 What is your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I am unaware of your budget, but if Volkswagen or Honda or Toyota makes a hybrid diesel that's reasonable, that would be my choice. They usually get great mileage because (1) the diesel engine in inherently much more efficient than a gasoline engine, (2) the hybrid design does improve mileage further, (3) their slipstream efficiency is probably good (get a lower profile one), and those companies have produced proven reliable tested products that last and keep a good resale value. The American auto makes might offer something, but their emphasis has always been gas-hogs and wind-pushers, but the oil price is still over $50 a barrel, with no end in sight in the future. Best to invest in good makes, and usually the best values are in used, well cared for vehicles that are a few years old..;) Personally, I think the car companies are stalling on creating really great cars that have both high performance and great efficiency, so the answer is with better government to push them in the right direction - but the best we can do now is go with what's available, and work for change. LOL!!:) PS - one can always make biodiesel in a pinch to run in one, and used fryer grease is still available.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckycharms2987 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 All these new fancy cars.. if ya want something "classy" and oldfashion.. go for my dream car.. The wooden stationwagon!!! Its roomy, has fake wood panels..and is probably cheap. haha *really though, for my first car Im gonna get a woody.. its a must.. i love how tacky they are* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Which car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beedlebum1 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 if you got £15,000 you can buy a ford mustang :D i would buy a toyota or bmw as they are really reliable:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorrificAttack Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Do some cars show up late all the time? And tell your secrets to your friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene_Ihnfsa Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Well it's time I bought my own again,borrowing others and walking isn't working for me anymore:P and I'm in need of some help and suggesions. I can afford a reasonable amount but please don't say go and buy a Ferrari or anything as thats a bit too much!!. P.S does anyone know how leasing works? Citroen C3, is practical and not very expensive, at least here. :) mm leasing here (in Spain) is able only for enterprises i think... it consist on you are like renting your car for a couple of years (for instance), and when it ends you can get the car.... (if i had understood it well). check this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm definatly going to lease as I won't be here for longer than a year so I don't want to have to sell something on and lose a load of my own money when it depreciates loads. I'm not really a Hybrid sort of person though and I do very few miles so I'm not too worried about gas milage and would rather just lease something cool:) http://www.theleasingdirectory.com/ I was looking on here, some stuff seems quite good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann_Neil Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 hmmmm A toyota, mazda or an Audi ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gloaming09 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 how about a smart car... my cousin drives one and i think it gets like 50 miles to the gallon or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 So far I've thought of, the new Mini, Peugeot 207,The Fiat 500(how cute is that),Range Rover Sport diesel(a bit on the expensive side for leasing but so nice) Toyota Land Cruiser,Citroen C3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleMissMessy Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Toyota Yaris :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Cadet Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 My family is collectively on our 8th or 9th Mazda in the last 25-odd years-they're fantastic cars, old or new. The 3, or if you're looking for used Protege (same thing) are very good cars on the smaller end. They're fun to drive and they haven't let us down yet. We also have a 6 at the moment- it's great too if you want something a little bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Take out a really big loan and get the nicest Mercedes you can find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 A merc? Nah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 get a Ka Car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_face_of_light Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Take out a really big loan and get the nicest Mercedes you can find! I'm not really a big fan of German cars:embarassed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 They're better then American cars but if you want the best buy a Japanese car like Lexus or Toyota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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