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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I have a car on lease and its time to change...

I dont want to pay a huge deposit so narrowed it down..

Had a ford focus 1.6 diesel for the last 3 years and to be fair its been amazing... but my doggy doesnt fit well in the boot..

Now i have been looking all sensible at estates and things like the mazda6 2.0. Another ford or a 308 estate... but then i found for zero deposit or 395 for the better spec.. i can have the alfa giulietta... now im a life long alfa fan...

I have about 20 sensible practical cars on my list.... but what do i do.

Remember i dont need to worry about running costs or breakdown etc..

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oh and checked and the alfa boot is bigger than my current one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Oh and checked and the alfa boot is bigger than my current one "
Heart!!!

Doggies can EASILY adapt, go for it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you have to ask...

You're an amateur and we can't be friends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have a look at the Mercedes hybrids....

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you have to ask...

You're an amateur and we can't be friends "
im trying to justify it ... my heart has already had me book the test drive on only one car lol not sure they will let me take the pooch for a size check.... and kids will have to pack light for holidays but but it is an alfa

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Have a look at the Mercedes hybrids...."
i said no deposit lol and i dont do hybrids

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alfa for definite. And they won't mind you taking the dog to try it out. I've done it before lots of times.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I could justify getting a matching pair then... as alfas need other ones for company...

My kids want the mazda6 or the seat

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By *orthen soul manMan
over a year ago

aberdeen

Get a smaller dog

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Get a smaller dog "
he is lovely.. and as the boot is bigger in the alfa than my current focus... he should be okay my heart is winning.. i have written a pros and cons list and the cons well out weigh the pros but.. lol

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I could justify getting a matching pair then... as alfas need other ones for company...

My kids want the mazda6 or the seat "

Unless they are contributing to the cost go with what you fancy, have you looked at any cars you can go topless in ?

Your dog would love a convertible

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"If you have to ask...

You're an amateur and we can't be friends im trying to justify it ... my heart has already had me book the test drive on only one car lol not sure they will let me take the pooch for a size check.... and kids will have to pack light for holidays but but it is an alfa "

Hire a roof box for your holidays, sorted

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"If you have to ask...

You're an amateur and we can't be friends im trying to justify it ... my heart has already had me book the test drive on only one car lol not sure they will let me take the pooch for a size check.... and kids will have to pack light for holidays but but it is an alfa

Hire a roof box for your holidays, sorted"
dont swear lol roof box on an alfa... nooooooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don't go for the Alfa you will regret it forever lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"If you have to ask...

You're an amateur and we can't be friends im trying to justify it ... my heart has already had me book the test drive on only one car lol not sure they will let me take the pooch for a size check.... and kids will have to pack light for holidays but but it is an alfa

Hire a roof box for your holidays, sorted dont swear lol roof box on an alfa... nooooooo "

It's only for the trip down to save you hiring a boring car you can take it off when you are there.

I've had 3 alfas

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!"

Loads of comparison sites, money supermarket, what car etc etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Head always for me unless it's a Ford. Then i would say heart

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!

Loads of comparison sites, money supermarket, what car etc etc

"

Whilst we are on it, most leases you have to pay insurance on top which puts me off. The only option I'd have all in would be Peugeot just add fuel? Am I right in saying that? Hate Peugeot with a passion so that's a no go!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for the Alfa - I followed one the other day and think they're a stylish motor.

Sarah

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!

Loads of comparison sites, money supermarket, what car etc etc

Whilst we are on it, most leases you have to pay insurance on top which puts me off. The only option I'd have all in would be Peugeot just add fuel? Am I right in saying that? Hate Peugeot with a passion so that's a no go! "

The Peugeot all inclusive is aimed at kids with no insurance history, if you've no claims etc it's cheaper to get your own.

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By *arehamMan
over a year ago

handforth

Kia have a fantastic offer on there sportage £200.down and £200.a month for I think four years,not bad for a brand new car.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Go for the Alfa - I followed one the other day and think they're a stylish motor.

Sarah "
it would be my 5th one a the bug is well and truly there.... im booked to go try the dog in the boot and have a good look as had the bigger models previously...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Head always for me unless it's a Ford. Then i would say heart "
if i was buying old school it would most likely be a ford lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3008 has a good size boot and loads of room for the kids as well. Also has that clever boot floor that you can keep stuff out of sight without the cover over.

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Don't let the deposit be your deciding factor.

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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

im practical, its: fits kids, fits dog, and best miles per gallon for me and i dont buy red cars..

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull


"3008 has a good size boot and loads of room for the kids as well. Also has that clever boot floor that you can keep stuff out of sight without the cover over."

She's a princess, princesses can't be driving Peugeot 3008"s

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't let the deposit be your deciding factor.

"
its not.. the nice car is my deciding factor. But as i dont have the deposit it does kinda make some influence x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Alfa, Alfa, Alfa

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By *aid backMan
over a year ago

by a lake with my rod out

At least your doggy will get lots of walks and so will you when the alfa breaks down lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

can't get more reliable than the mazda6

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Head always for me unless it's a Ford. Then i would say heart if i was buying old school it would most likely be a ford lol x "

Old school !!!

How insulting lol and there you are after a alfa lol !!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Head always for me unless it's a Ford. Then i would say heart if i was buying old school it would most likely be a ford lol x

Old school !!!

How insulting lol and there you are after a alfa lol !!"
i meant like a rs turbo or ols escort.. and if i had the money id have an old alfa too x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"At least your doggy will get lots of walks and so will you when the alfa breaks down lol"
why.. had 4 previous and only one breakdown at 135k and i get a replacement car in 1 hour if it happens

Ive booked an appointment to go see about the alfa

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!"

Pistonheads- forum on there has a thread specifically for leasing deals

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've been looking at leasing! Where do you lease from? The deals I'm finding are well expensive! Not willing to pay more than 300 a month?

Any tips much appreciated!

Pistonheads- forum on there has a thread specifically for leasing deals"
thanks. I say leasing but its actually on motability..

But heart rules

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go for the Alfa. I'm currently on my 5th (a GT) they're not as bad as many would have you believe.

That being said, the Giulietta isn't really a true Alfa Romeo anyway.

MrWho.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston


"Go for the Alfa. I'm currently on my 5th (a GT) they're not as bad as many would have you believe.

That being said, the Giulietta isn't really a true Alfa Romeo anyway.

MrWho."

Would that be Alfa built by FIAT? As in:

Fix

It

Again

Tomorrow?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Go for the Alfa. I'm currently on my 5th (a GT) they're not as bad as many would have you believe.

That being said, the Giulietta isn't really a true Alfa Romeo anyway.

MrWho.

Would that be Alfa built by FIAT? As in:

Fix

It

Again

Tomorrow?"

The Giulietta is mostly GM/Vauxhall with an Alfa engine and suspension.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston


"Go for the Alfa. I'm currently on my 5th (a GT) they're not as bad as many would have you believe.

That being said, the Giulietta isn't really a true Alfa Romeo anyway.

MrWho.

Would that be Alfa built by FIAT? As in:

Fix

It

Again

Tomorrow?

The Giulietta is mostly GM/Vauxhall with an Alfa engine and suspension."

Isn't it FIAT/Alfa engines and suspension that have a habit of going wrong?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ya know what 'fuck it' go with your heart, I've recently done just that and gone from a BMW 1 series sport to an Audi TT much as its cost me more it's brilliant fun. I've only once thought shit what have I done bit who cares life's about living not worrying. Get what makes you happy x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Life is too short to drive boring cars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Go for the Alfa. I'm currently on my 5th (a GT) they're not as bad as many would have you believe.

That being said, the Giulietta isn't really a true Alfa Romeo anyway.

MrWho.

Would that be Alfa built by FIAT? As in:

Fix

It

Again

Tomorrow?

The Giulietta is mostly GM/Vauxhall with an Alfa engine and suspension.

Isn't it FIAT/Alfa engines and suspension that have a habit of going wrong?"

I've never had an engine fault in ten years of driving Alfa's. The engines are excellent, hence why Saab and Vauxhall use/d them.

The electrics were dodgy back in the 70's and the bodies were prone to rust in the early 80's. 99% of those issues are sorted now but the bad reputation has stuck - no thanks to Top Gear.

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

Widnes


"I have a car on lease and its time to change...

I dont want to pay a huge deposit so narrowed it down..

Had a ford focus 1.6 diesel for the last 3 years and to be fair its been amazing... but my doggy doesnt fit well in the boot..

Now i have been looking all sensible at estates and things like the mazda6 2.0. Another ford or a 308 estate... but then i found for zero deposit or 395 for the better spec.. i can have the alfa giulietta... now im a life long alfa fan...

I have about 20 sensible practical cars on my list.... but what do i do.

Remember i dont need to worry about running costs or breakdown etc..

"

I am never sensible when it comes to cars, my heart wins every time - so you know my answer

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Ford focus estate. Superb. Ive had three so far

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston


"I've never had an engine fault in ten years of driving Alfa's. The engines are excellent, hence why Saab and Vauxhall use/d them.

The electrics were dodgy back in the 70's and the bodies were prone to rust in the early 80's. 99% of those issues are sorted now but the bad reputation has stuck - no thanks to Top Gear."

Not being pedantic or obtuse.

But if Alfas are so good why is it that old Alfas like all other FixItAgainTomorrow cars are like hens teeth (rare) As for your comment about Saab and Vauxhall using their engines I would also point out that Saab went out of business and old fiat powered Vauxhalls are rare beasts too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've never had an engine fault in ten years of driving Alfa's. The engines are excellent, hence why Saab and Vauxhall use/d them.

The electrics were dodgy back in the 70's and the bodies were prone to rust in the early 80's. 99% of those issues are sorted now but the bad reputation has stuck - no thanks to Top Gear.

Not being pedantic or obtuse.

But if Alfas are so good why is it that old Alfas like all other FixItAgainTomorrow cars are like hens teeth (rare) As for your comment about Saab and Vauxhall using their engines I would also point out that Saab went out of business and old fiat powered Vauxhalls are rare beasts too."

Saab went out of business because they couldn't keep costs down because they kept fiddling with cars given to them by GM and were selling all their cars at a loss. GM got tired of this and pulled the plug.

Alfa powered Vauxhall's aren't rare at all, the 150bhp 1.9 diesel engine they use is an Alfa engine.

Older Alfa's are rare because of the rust issues they suffered in the 80's and later models are rare because everyone was scared of the rust issues and didn't buy them. That began to change with the introduction of the 156 and 147 though.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston


"Alfa powered Vauxhall's aren't rare at all, the 150bhp 1.9 diesel engine they use is an Alfa engine.

Older Alfa's are rare because of the rust issues they suffered in the 80's and later models are rare because everyone was scared of the rust issues and didn't buy them. That began to change with the introduction of the 156 and 147 though."

Would that be Alfas and Vauxhalls powered by the rebadged Peugeot 1.9 150BHP diesel engine that most manufacturers used in the 90's?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Alfa powered Vauxhall's aren't rare at all, the 150bhp 1.9 diesel engine they use is an Alfa engine.

Older Alfa's are rare because of the rust issues they suffered in the 80's and later models are rare because everyone was scared of the rust issues and didn't buy them. That began to change with the introduction of the 156 and 147 though.

Would that be Alfas and Vauxhalls powered by the rebadged Peugeot 1.9 150BHP diesel engine that most manufacturers used in the 90's?

"

Nope. That Alfa engine is an Alfa design. Ford used the Pug engine (still do).

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By *he horny kinkstersCouple
over a year ago

North West

We're a long time dead whereas we are a very short time on the planet.

Live a little and go with the Alfa.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Ive booked an appointment to go see about the alfa

"
Well done!

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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago

Altrincham


"I have a car on lease and its time to change...

I dont want to pay a huge deposit so narrowed it down..

Had a ford focus 1.6 diesel for the last 3 years and to be fair its been amazing... but my doggy doesnt fit well in the boot..

Now i have been looking all sensible at estates and things like the mazda6 2.0. Another ford or a 308 estate... but then i found for zero deposit or 395 for the better spec.. i can have the alfa giulietta... now im a life long alfa fan...

I have about 20 sensible practical cars on my list.... but what do i do.

Remember i dont need to worry about running costs or breakdown etc..

"

Always go with the heart

Driving can be tedious these days, especially if you have to deal with rush hour traffic, so you need to make sure that your car keeps you smiling.

Owl

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville

I've had more than one Mazda and love em.... X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have a car on lease and its time to change...

I dont want to pay a huge deposit so narrowed it down..

Had a ford focus 1.6 diesel for the last 3 years and to be fair its been amazing... but my doggy doesnt fit well in the boot..

Now i have been looking all sensible at estates and things like the mazda6 2.0. Another ford or a 308 estate... but then i found for zero deposit or 395 for the better spec.. i can have the alfa giulietta... now im a life long alfa fan...

I have about 20 sensible practical cars on my list.... but what do i do.

Remember i dont need to worry about running costs or breakdown etc..

"

I'm another alfista and would go for the guilietta every day......until I looked at the new mazda 6 sport tourer. You're getting a German inspired exec saloon with Asian reliability at a snip of a price compared to the big three Germans.

You'll always have a smile when you're driving if you buy the alfa though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"

Ive booked an appointment to go see about the alfa

Well done! "

Go to pick the colour etc on Monday

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By *ack2071Man
over a year ago

bromsgrove

Quashquai Nissan best car ever had .....try it out

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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago

Filthy Fuckeryville


"Quashquai Nissan best car ever had .....try it out "

After working for the RAC and seeing how many broke down that's one car I'd never touch!

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester


"Quashquai Nissan best car ever had .....try it out "

Take it your not replaced the coil packs yet no give it time you will be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seat exeo estate maybe. It is basically the old audi a4 estate and if you go for the higher spec model you can get an amazing one for around 10 or 11 grand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Ive booked an appointment to go see about the alfa

Well done!

Go to pick the colour etc on Monday "

Personal preference but I always think Alfa's look best in red, or black at a push.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm putting one in there for Toyota I love them . Japanese has got to be the way to go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Ive booked an appointment to go see about the alfa

Well done!

Go to pick the colour etc on Monday

Personal preference but I always think Alfa's look best in red, or black at a push."

Red Alfa's fade to pink unless you regularly us a UV stable wax or sealant.

Personally I'd go with black, specifically Etna black. In the sunlight it changes colour from black to gold, to purple to red. It's an incredible paint.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Austin princess

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

God I miss my GTA!

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By *ettyboop61Woman
over a year ago

St Neots

Mazda6 a better car Japanese cars usually are...never see a broken down jap car

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Mazda6 a better car Japanese cars usually are...never see a broken down jap car "
had many jap cars and yup...had a few that broke. But its not about being better..

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