Might have to find a new second-car. Any thoughts?
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The Clio has sold quite well, compared to other cars of this segment, as it is relatively cheap and very good to drive. Looks and equipment are descent, and despite what people say, french cars are reliable!
Mine is still going strong after 320.000km on the clock!
Yeap, I have a Clio, too
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The Clio has sold quite well, compared to other cars of this segment, as it is relatively cheap and very good to drive. Looks and equipment are descent, and despite what people say, french cars are reliable!
Mine is still going strong after 320.000km on the clock!
Yeap, I have a Clio, too
Lol. When I was there, every other car was one, so they're definitely doing something right.
I saw some Used ones for like 3-4K Euro sitting on the roads, I mean, not too bad for some transportation. "When in France, do as the French do".
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Lol. When I was there, every other car was one, so they're definitely doing something right.
The most commonly selected displacement, 1.4l, is a good one for the Clio. It makes 98 N/A hp when the competition is only making 75hp in many cases, like VW's N/A 1.4 engine. Also there's a turbocharged 1.2 and 1.0 engine offered, which result in quite good performance for it's price and segment!
I am talking, of course, about regular Clios, and not the Sport or V6 one. These two are on a completely different level, both performance and price-wise.
Mine's a first generation, 1.4 one, just like the one in the photo above
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So, I drove the new Focus tonight....
Unfortunately, I just don't think I can get fully comfortable with that size factor. Things like the B-Pillar being so close to my head, when I'm used to some more ample space in areas like that, might make me long for more size, even in a beater/commuter.
Aside from that, the thing actually hauled a$$ for a 4-banger, and I was surprised that the motor actually wasn't Turbocharged (according to the Salesman ?). The car is really fun to throw around too, very much a performance oriented Commuter car, fun to drive. The Tech was cool for a car like that, with the Sync Voice Control, etc. stuff.
Cons were that this particular car (15K Miles, 2012, Hatchback, Certified Pre-Owned) was a POS. Rattles all over the interior, the engine sounded like it wanted to conk out when idling, etc. Gave me that "POS beat down Ford" vibe, which was unsettling, as Ford has apparently made such strides lately. I'll assume that it was just a bad and/or beat down example.
I also checked out a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Man, for $20,900, with even 25K Miles (2011), you really can't beat that value (Certified). I don't like SUV's as "Passion Cars", but for a long distancer, I can see myself appreciating the Utilitarian nature and higher ride height, while a Truck would make me extra appreciate the sleeker road carving of the E. It's just a burly, purposeful Truck. The interior is great for an American car, still lots of cheap areas, but more than appropriate for what it is and that price especially. The exterior is actually Benz-esque in how its carved, which makes sense as well (kind of disconcerting as a Benz fan, but you can't deny how refined it looks). Problems with this are that even at such a great price, it's still more than I wanna spend (by about $4K.... but man is it literally worth it), and the Gas Mileage for all those drives will suck.
Also, checked out the Ford Taurus (2010). So cheap and functional (perfect) for what I need. And HUGE, damn, like an SUV. Problem is, it looks like a weird Ford interpretation of the E-Class, so talk about redundant.
Still convincing myself to forget about it and just drive the E until it makes me sick, but can't make up my damn mind!
Unfortunately, I just don't think I can get fully comfortable with that size factor. Things like the B-Pillar being so close to my head, when I'm used to some more ample space in areas like that, might make me long for more size, even in a beater/commuter.
Aside from that, the thing actually hauled a$$ for a 4-banger, and I was surprised that the motor actually wasn't Turbocharged (according to the Salesman ?). The car is really fun to throw around too, very much a performance oriented Commuter car, fun to drive. The Tech was cool for a car like that, with the Sync Voice Control, etc. stuff.
Cons were that this particular car (15K Miles, 2012, Hatchback, Certified Pre-Owned) was a POS. Rattles all over the interior, the engine sounded like it wanted to conk out when idling, etc. Gave me that "POS beat down Ford" vibe, which was unsettling, as Ford has apparently made such strides lately. I'll assume that it was just a bad and/or beat down example.
I also checked out a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Man, for $20,900, with even 25K Miles (2011), you really can't beat that value (Certified). I don't like SUV's as "Passion Cars", but for a long distancer, I can see myself appreciating the Utilitarian nature and higher ride height, while a Truck would make me extra appreciate the sleeker road carving of the E. It's just a burly, purposeful Truck. The interior is great for an American car, still lots of cheap areas, but more than appropriate for what it is and that price especially. The exterior is actually Benz-esque in how its carved, which makes sense as well (kind of disconcerting as a Benz fan, but you can't deny how refined it looks). Problems with this are that even at such a great price, it's still more than I wanna spend (by about $4K.... but man is it literally worth it), and the Gas Mileage for all those drives will suck.
Also, checked out the Ford Taurus (2010). So cheap and functional (perfect) for what I need. And HUGE, damn, like an SUV. Problem is, it looks like a weird Ford interpretation of the E-Class, so talk about redundant.
Still convincing myself to forget about it and just drive the E until it makes me sick, but can't make up my damn mind!
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Hmm, just looked up some CDI/Bluetec prices and it looks like they're going for low 20's with high mileage. Just kind of leery with the mileage (not for the drivetrains as much as little things that can cost a nice sum).
I should have never sold my BEAUTIFUL and immaculate, CPO 2006 E350 for a lousy $21K (over a year and a half ago). Dammit! I knew that thing was a keeper. Would have been such a great long distance commuter car, with no mileage penalty worries.
I should have never sold my BEAUTIFUL and immaculate, CPO 2006 E350 for a lousy $21K (over a year and a half ago). Dammit! I knew that thing was a keeper. Would have been such a great long distance commuter car, with no mileage penalty worries.
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