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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:06:08 GMT -1
Im possibly gonna be changing my car soon, and wanted your thoughts - at the moment its between these 3: NEW HONDA CRV 2.2 CDTI ESNEW TOYOTA RAV4 2.2 D4D XT3 FORD S-MAX 2.0 TDCi ZETECall about the same money to buy, similar spec (though Honda has slightly better spec all round) so any help much appreciated!
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Post by Goalposts for Jumpers on Mar 5, 2007 22:08:19 GMT -1
Personally, I'd go for the Honda CRV although it's fair to say that Imp's dad has had no end of grief with his new one. It's spent more time at the dealers that on his drive. Problems with spec etc rather than engine/reliability issues.
IMO it also looks a damn sight hotter than t'other options Mike.
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Post by weallloveleeds on Mar 5, 2007 22:10:24 GMT -1
I was looking for the 'Ooh someones doing alright, aren't they' from the Vauxhall ad but found this instead... Not aimed at you Gres. Not the Ford! Customer service= crap!
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:10:59 GMT -1
Personally, I'd go for the Honda CRV although it's fair to say that Imp's dad has had no end of grief with his new one. It's spent more time at the dealers that on his drive. Problems with spec etc rather than engine/reliability issues. IMO it also looks a damn sight hotter than t'other options Mike. mmmmmm - i think you may be right Si - im gonna go and have a play in some of them later this week, and ive got to get shot of mine! I'm gutted, cos i love my car - but my Bad Back is gonna have to force me to get something with a higher sitting position!
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Post by The Lucky C on Mar 5, 2007 22:12:55 GMT -1
I was looking for the 'Ooh someones doing alright, aren't they' from the Vauxhall ad but found this instead... Not aimed at you Gres. Not the Ford! Customer service= crap! PMSL! Exalted! ;D
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:13:01 GMT -1
I was looking for the 'Ooh someones doing alright, aren't they' from the Vauxhall ad but found this instead... Not aimed at you Gres. Not the Ford! Customer service= crap! customer service dont bother me, cos i deal with car dealers all day every day - so im in the right job to get things sorted! Some good discounts around at the mo, hence why its a good time to change mine
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Post by weallloveleeds on Mar 5, 2007 22:16:41 GMT -1
I was looking for the 'Ooh someones doing alright, aren't they' from the Vauxhall ad but found this instead... Not aimed at you Gres. Not the Ford! Customer service= crap! customer service dont bother me, cos i deal with car dealers all day every day - so im in the right job to get things sorted! Some good discounts around at the mo, hence why its a good time to change mine Lucky you! I think the top two are better looking as well Cheers Lucky!
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Post by Alex on Mar 5, 2007 22:18:08 GMT -1
BMW X5 is what you want Gres.
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:20:35 GMT -1
BMW X5 is what you want Gres. unfortunately i havent got the £40,000 that i'd need mate!! Got offered an 04 plate 3.0 Diesel sport for £25,000 but i dont want an older car!! Looks like a CRV or a RAV4 (if its big enough) at the moment!
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Post by weallloveleeds on Mar 5, 2007 22:21:17 GMT -1
BMW X5 is what you want Gres. unfortunately i havent got the £40,000 that i'd need mate!! Got offered an 04 plate 3.0 Diesel sport for £25,000 but i dont want an older car!! Looks like a CRV or a RAV4 (if its big enough) at the moment! X3 (I think) Slightly smaller, and cheaper?
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:25:26 GMT -1
unfortunately i havent got the £40,000 that i'd need mate!! Got offered an 04 plate 3.0 Diesel sport for £25,000 but i dont want an older car!! Looks like a CRV or a RAV4 (if its big enough) at the moment! X3 (I think) Slightly smaller, and cheaper? ...but not big enough for me WALL!!
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Post by Lollipop on Mar 5, 2007 22:29:55 GMT -1
I like the silver one, for no other reason than it is silver. This is the extent of my knowledge of cars!
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:30:57 GMT -1
I like the silver one, for no other reason that it is silver. This is the extent of my knowledge of cars! Thanks lolli - you sound like Mrs Gres!! ;D ;D
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Post by The Lucky C on Mar 5, 2007 22:56:12 GMT -1
I like the silver one, for no other reason than it is silver. This is the extent of my knowledge of cars! I'm the same. My girlfriend bought a new car a while ago, and picked me up for the station last time I went to visit. Her: "So what do you think of the new car?" Me: "... it's blue?" Her: "That's your analysis of it? It's blue?" Me: "... and shiny?"
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Post by GresleyRam©®™ on Mar 5, 2007 22:58:25 GMT -1
I like the silver one, for no other reason than it is silver. This is the extent of my knowledge of cars! I'm the same. My girlfriend bought a new car a while ago, and picked me up for the station last time I went to visit. Her: "So what do you think of the new car?" Me: "... it's blue?" Her: "That's your analysis of it? It's blue?" Me: "... and shiny?" LMAO!! Some help you are then!! ;D ;D
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Post by The Lucky C on Mar 5, 2007 23:00:00 GMT -1
I'm the same. My girlfriend bought a new car a while ago, and picked me up for the station last time I went to visit. Her: "So what do you think of the new car?" Me: "... it's blue?" Her: "That's your analysis of it? It's blue?" Me: "... and shiny?" LMAO!! Some help you are then!! ;D ;D as long as it's got four wheels and moves, i'm happy!
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Post by Imp on Mar 5, 2007 23:04:25 GMT -1
In terms of looks, it has to be the Honda. Dad's had real problems with the quality of finish: the cowl on the steering wheel keeps coming off, the leather on the seats was a crap quality, the windows weren't blacked out properly (no, my Dad's NOT a drug-dealer), there were scratches all over it...all in all, he wasn't very happy, BUT he does love the car. And he had to have a car with a higher driving positioin because of neck problmes, and he's found it really easy to drive. Very economical too (but don't tell Si, or he'll get on his 'fuel economy' soapbox again...)
What about a VW Toerag? They're nice, and hold their money...
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Post by Goalposts for Jumpers on Mar 5, 2007 23:18:27 GMT -1
In terms of looks, it has to be the Honda. Dad's had real problems with the quality of finish: the cowl on the steering wheel keeps coming off, the leather on the seats was a crap quality, the windows weren't blacked out properly (no, my Dad's NOT a drug-dealer), there were scratches all over it...all in all, he wasn't very happy, BUT he does love the car. And he had to have a car with a higher driving positioin because of neck problmes, and he's found it really easy to drive. Very economical too (but don't tell Si, or he'll get on his 'fuel economy' soapbox again...) What about a VW Toerag? They're nice, and hold their money... By conservative driving and observing speed limits, I was able to achieve 58.7mpg on one run from Surbiton to Stafford (162.3 miles) which took 2 hrs, 46 mins. (Compared to an average of 45 MPG thrashing the car on one of the runs that I did the same journey in a touch over 2 hours...average speed 78 mph) I rest my case! ;D
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Post by PASTIE on Mar 5, 2007 23:27:11 GMT -1
For all his stylish fantasies, Gres eventually learns that Doctors can recommend only one vehicle with a sitting position sufficiently high to accommodate his bad back.
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Post by Goalposts for Jumpers on Mar 5, 2007 23:29:24 GMT -1
[/quote] "drives like a dream" chirped an excited Gresley..."but I do need a sun-roof so I've got somewhere to stick my head"
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