FabSwingers.com forum: New car suggestions

By *ook OP Man
over a year ago

london

So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

Price range would be handy.

I really like the new entry models like the polo and stuff, think they are becoming such amazing value.

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By *ook OP Man
over a year ago

london

10 to 12k second hand petrol leather with some knobs and bells on it

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

"10 to 12k second hand petrol leather with some knobs and bells on it"

I like knobs, and bells

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

Been in a Prius Uber, think that was enough for me OP

Do you specifically want an electric hybrid?

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By *ook OP Man
over a year ago

london

Think so but open to suggestions... quite like the 2011 anniversary Prius seems as if we should all be thinking about electric

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By *ruesome-twosomeCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

How about a Lexus ct hybrid Toyota build quality with leather and lots of bells and whistles lol

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

I’m probably not the best to suggest as our budgets are slightly different but from what friends have...

Kia gets a really good shout especially the suv one

Seat are great cars, Spanish VW and decent model range

Another always buy ex fleet cars. High miles but regularly maintained and have a lot of kit

Good luck and sure many will give more advise than I can

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Don’t get a red car

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By *appyhumper123Man
over a year ago

hull

Honda civic, reliable good economy, comfortable

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Seriously, worst car I ever had was a Prius. Build quality was poor, couple of mile range of lucky.

If you’re going to go the hybrid route at least get a plug in

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?"

In a few years time hybrids etc will be the only option so I'm enjoying normal cars while I still can.

Although I'm sure the government will get rid of the company car benefits on hybrids slowly as they'll lose millions.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Get a red one

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?

In a few years time hybrids etc will be the only option so I'm enjoying normal cars while I still can.

Although I'm sure the government will get rid of the company car benefits on hybrids slowly as they'll lose millions."
Very slowly I hope!

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?

In a few years time hybrids etc will be the only option so I'm enjoying normal cars while I still can.

Although I'm sure the government will get rid of the company car benefits on hybrids slowly as they'll lose millions. Very slowly I hope!"

I might be wrong but they don't usually lose money and not get it back somehow

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By *entenTeaCouple
over a year ago

Buckley North Wales

A good old Astra. Built in the UK. The basic 1.4 is straightforward and bullet proof. Thats why I love them.

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

I have a black car, it's really nice, but gets really dirty in this weather.

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

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?"

Prius are meant to be environmentally friendly but their carbon footprint is awful when you consider where all the parts come from. Plus they aren’t as economical as they are made out to be.

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

High spec Golf 1.4 TSI, pretty nippy, very economical, good to drive. Much better than the Prius

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

city

"I have a black car, it's really nice, but gets really dirty in this weather.

Oh my god, I have a black car too, and it gets really dirty in this weather too... Maybe its a sign?!?!?

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By *ook OP Man
over a year ago

london

Thanks all who made suggestions... appreciated.

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

We had Prius as a company car. We cheered when the piece of shit was replaced. It was the highest spec you could get, but a truly dreadful drive. Extremely uneconomical on long drives!

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

Here's a tip, don't buy German! Had three now and they have all been dogs

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

"Here's a tip, don't buy German! Had three now and they have all been dogs"

Must be unlucky as I’ve had a few German cars in the past and all been great. Even had a fantastic Alfa

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By *orwegian BlueMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Don't bother with a hybrid, false economy.

either go for a petrol with good economy or all electric..

Lugging those extra batteries offsets the saving a hybrid makes.

A 5 year old car probably is close to the life of the battery, I have heard it costs around £3000 to replace them, that's around 20,000 miles of fuel (based on today's cost in an average medium size car).

You still have a few years before we have to go all electric, by then the cars will be cheaper to buy and far better (hopefully fuel cell rather than elastictrickery)

Take a look at the Mazdas, the Mazda 3 is a mini version of the 6 and is really nice.. every gizmo and gimmick you could wish for (and a few you wonder what the hell they are for), reliable, economical and cheap to repair.

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

I think it can depend on what your used to driving in truth ...I went from an old bmw 3 series 04 plate ,to an 09 focus ...couldn’t stand the focus ,build quality ,ride etc ...I think you have to be careful as to not let the age of a car deflect from the good and bad points ....now personally I’d rather have a bmw or merc 5-6 older than a ford or Vauxhall ....although Lexus push them very close for reliability ,comfort and drive etc

Enjoy the shopping and test drives !

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

"Don't bother with a hybrid, false economy.

either go for a petrol with good economy or all electric..

Lugging those extra batteries offsets the saving a hybrid makes.

You still have a few years before we have to go all electric, by then the cars will be cheaper to buy and far better (hopefully fuel cell rather than elastictrickery)

Conventional Hybrids are a false economy. Plug-in Hybrids, if your commute is only 20 odd miles or so, definitely do provide a substantial cost saving.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

I would follow Ferris Beuler’s advice and go for a Ferrari California. “If you have the means I highly recommend you pick one up”

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

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?"
fiat 500 mmmmm

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

Skoda superb takes some beating believe it or not

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By *uciyassMan
over a year ago

sheffield

"Skoda superb takes some beating believe it or not "

Nice car Prius but looks shit. I’ve an auris hybrid it’s its not too bad. Good size boot for all my clothes. But back seat hasn’t much room for my legs

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Skoda superb takes some beating believe it or not "

Depends where they live and drive,it's to big to chuck around country lanes and big if they park on the road.

Mates got the estate and we drove to Portugal, comfy fast and took all the luggage

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

Ford focus rs or st version.

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

"So I am looking for a new car... I am thinking Prius... yes Prius anyone got anything to say?"

With 11-12k have a look st Jag XF premium luxury spec. They do a 2.2 diesel that’s ok on tax and around 45mpg tons of Bells and whistles that budget should get a 2013/14 with around 45-50k miles.

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

I’ve got a hard on for the MY13 on S Class or in your budget get a bmw 3 or 4 series or a c class

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