Looking for a 2nd Car!

[Duracell]

Title says it all really.. Looking for a nice looking and reliable car as I want to get rid of my KA(lol). Been looking at Mk4 Golf but can't really find any nice ones..

What would you guys recommend? :)

[danzooo]

All depends what you're looking for really, good mpg? looks? performance? cheap to run?

[tdi]

Some credentials wouldn't go a miss.

[Duracell]

All depends what you're looking for really, good mpg? looks? performance? cheap to run?

Don't mind about the performance really, would definitely like something that I could gradually add to in terms of looks that won't look terrible.. relatively cheap to run as well would be good, but I'm not the worst driver!


Some credentials wouldn't go a miss.

Sorry, was in rush. By the time I get the car I should have a years no claims, looking to spend up to £4,000(give or take) depending on how well restrained I can be with my money. not against any cars really but i'd love to replace my KA with a much better looking car :)

[FiftyCal]

do you want an old 80s tdi golf? ;)

[danzooo]

Even with a year's no claims insurance can still be a bit crippling so don't go looking at Civic Type R's just yet... What about something like a Fiesta Zetec S, or a Seat Ibiza FR?

[Duracell]

do you want an old 80s tdi golf? ;)

Maybe a bit more new :P


Even with a year's no claims insurance can still be a bit crippling so don't go looking at Civic Type R's just yet... What about something like a Fiesta Zetec S, or a Seat Ibiza FR?

True, and I definitely know that's out of my reach for now! And i'm paying £2.2k a year for my insurance already.. :/

[danzooo]

To be perfectly honest with you mate, if you're paying out the arse for the car you have just now then there is absolutely no point in changing it just now... unless you're looking at cars with smaller engines and less power (which would just be stupid). If I were you, I'd keep the ka for a wee while longer until you have some more NCB under your belt, then you can revisit the 2nd car idea!

[FiftyCal]

To be perfectly honest with you mate, if you're paying out the arse for the car you have just now then there is absolutely no point in changing it just now... unless you're looking at cars with smaller engines and less power (which would just be stupid). If I were you, I'd keep the ka for a wee while longer until you have some more NCB under your belt, then you can revisit the 2nd car idea! Why would finding a car with a smaller engine and less power be stupid?

[Cerys]

My family have had a Ford Mondeo all my life, they're really reliable imo
I prefer the modern ones, they're better looking :3

[danzooo]

Why would finding a car with a smaller engine and less power be stupid?

Because judging by his first post, he's getting rid of a Ka, and looking at cars like Mk4 Golfs obviously meaning he's looking for something quicker... so why would he now go and buy a 1.1 litre Kia Picanto?

[FiftyCal]

Because judging by his first post, he's getting rid of a Ka, and looking at cars like Mk4 Golfs obviously meaning he's looking for something quicker... so why would he now go and buy a 1.1 litre Kia Picanto? Where did he say he's now looking at a Kia Picanto?

[danzooo]

Where did he say he's now looking at a Kia Picanto?

It's an example of a car with a smaller engine and less power than a Ka? Do you seriously not understand the point I'm making?

[FiftyCal]

It's an example of a car with a smaller engine and less power than a Ka? Do you seriously not understand the point I'm making? You made it sound like he was going out to go buy one, didn't think you meant it in this way. And if i read right, he's probably wanting something reliable and doesn't care about performance so much and kind of want the looks. Also Cheap insurance is a plus too

[Duracell]

You made it sound like he was going out to go buy one, didn't think you meant it in this way. And if i read right, he's probably wanting something reliable and doesn't care about performance so much and kind of want the looks. Also Cheap insurance is a plus too

^Pretty much, the KA isn't exactly a car that I'd like to turn up in on a date or something like that haha!


To be perfectly honest with you mate, if you're paying out the arse for the car you have just now then there is absolutely no point in changing it just now... unless you're looking at cars with smaller engines and less power (which would just be stupid). If I were you, I'd keep the ka for a wee while longer until you have some more NCB under your belt, then you can revisit the 2nd car idea!

Pretty much what FiftyCal said, looking for something that's better looking, i'd settle for the same engine size if I could tbh. But golf's are reliable (so I've heard) and they don't look horrible depending on what's added to them :)

[J0SH]

BMW E46 Coupe
Smart fortwo?
Ford Focus Zetec