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Guys i think that this is the right time to buy a car. My plans are to replace the Clio, since it is really old and it costs me some serious money. I don't know if the replacement will be a new or a used car, but we will get to it. My plans are to get something as a replacement for the Clio, and in 2-3 years, based on my financial situation, get something to replace the S60.
So to begin with the S60. My thoughts are to sell and buy a 3er coupe. I use it only for journeys and it suits my character very well. Relaxing drive, adequate power. But i got bored of it. I want something more sporty for a change and it's time to get a BMW. Right now i am spending money on my house, so it's not No.1 priority.
To go one, i hit the Clio pretty bad today. The right doors, front and rear suffered some pretty hard damage as i was driving like nuts while looking for some parking space downtown. I braked late and with 50km/h in a really narrow road. So i ended up in a parked Yaris! The car is drivable, only cosmetic damage, which i estimate will take 300-400€ to fix, when the whole car is worth no more than 400-500€. But that's why i keep it. I abuse it without mercy!
My thoughts are to get a used VW Golf 1.4, a used Volvo S40 early 2005 model, or a new VW Polo.
It's no question that it's gonna be german or Volvo. Badget no more than 15000€. Mind that we already have a small car in the family, my wifes 206.
The point of getting a Polo is that it will be small and agile, and the 1.4 80hp version is about 13500€ with more than enough equipment. I will get a new one, since i plan to keep it many many years, just like the Clio. But it will be replaced soon.
On the other hand, i could get a Golf for 15000€. What can i find for this kind of money? Mark IV or maybe MkV? And what engines should i be looking for? I don't want it to be really fast, only enough power for my everyday needs and even better fuel consumption. 11l/100km (21mpg) for a 800kg, 1.4 (78hp) Clio is extremelly unacceptable. I have a heavy foot, but not worth so much fuel. So, a nice Golf in good condition could be a good idea. Practical, not big enough, so that i can park it almost everywhere, economical.
The 3rd scenario that keeps coming to my mind is get a used Volvo S40 1.6. It's a very nice car. But before you crusify me because i already have its bigger brother listen to this: It's supposed to be a medium sized car. Competitor to the VW Golf. Also it has the same character as the S60, relaxing to drive. Yet the 1.6 cannot do miracles, but i don't need to! 5 doors are a must and also a good luggage space. I plan to use it as a family car when i get rid of the S60. A guy who ones one, told me that with normal driving he get's no more than 8 - 8.5 l/100km. So why not? Also, i really love its looks.
What else would you suggest?
I am really looking forward to your suggestions.
Also mind that probably i will get the car in January, so i have only two months to think of it.
So to begin with the S60. My thoughts are to sell and buy a 3er coupe. I use it only for journeys and it suits my character very well. Relaxing drive, adequate power. But i got bored of it. I want something more sporty for a change and it's time to get a BMW. Right now i am spending money on my house, so it's not No.1 priority.
To go one, i hit the Clio pretty bad today. The right doors, front and rear suffered some pretty hard damage as i was driving like nuts while looking for some parking space downtown. I braked late and with 50km/h in a really narrow road. So i ended up in a parked Yaris! The car is drivable, only cosmetic damage, which i estimate will take 300-400€ to fix, when the whole car is worth no more than 400-500€. But that's why i keep it. I abuse it without mercy!
My thoughts are to get a used VW Golf 1.4, a used Volvo S40 early 2005 model, or a new VW Polo.
It's no question that it's gonna be german or Volvo. Badget no more than 15000€. Mind that we already have a small car in the family, my wifes 206.
The point of getting a Polo is that it will be small and agile, and the 1.4 80hp version is about 13500€ with more than enough equipment. I will get a new one, since i plan to keep it many many years, just like the Clio. But it will be replaced soon.
On the other hand, i could get a Golf for 15000€. What can i find for this kind of money? Mark IV or maybe MkV? And what engines should i be looking for? I don't want it to be really fast, only enough power for my everyday needs and even better fuel consumption. 11l/100km (21mpg) for a 800kg, 1.4 (78hp) Clio is extremelly unacceptable. I have a heavy foot, but not worth so much fuel. So, a nice Golf in good condition could be a good idea. Practical, not big enough, so that i can park it almost everywhere, economical.
The 3rd scenario that keeps coming to my mind is get a used Volvo S40 1.6. It's a very nice car. But before you crusify me because i already have its bigger brother listen to this: It's supposed to be a medium sized car. Competitor to the VW Golf. Also it has the same character as the S60, relaxing to drive. Yet the 1.6 cannot do miracles, but i don't need to! 5 doors are a must and also a good luggage space. I plan to use it as a family car when i get rid of the S60. A guy who ones one, told me that with normal driving he get's no more than 8 - 8.5 l/100km. So why not? Also, i really love its looks.
What else would you suggest?
I am really looking forward to your suggestions.
Also mind that probably i will get the car in January, so i have only two months to think of it.
