Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Vauxhall Tigra because I drove a Vauxhall and find them comfortable to drive.
It's that feeling when you have shoes that fit perfectly.
Not 100% sure but I think it's also most reliable out of the three. Although Renaults have parts more cheaper and more readily available in case something breaks.
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?None(Original post by ekudamram)
Vauxhall Tigra
Peugot 206
Renault Megane
All cars are diesel convertibles
My family had the 206 Cabrio, it was an absolute pain in the rear end. Problematic is an understatement. -
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?I'd love a convertible car, and would ideally like a diesel as the fuel efficiency is much better.
My price range is ~£3k (£4k for a bargain!) and these are the only cars that come up that I could really afford
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?It's just that none of them are particularly appealing. Not brilliantly built, not very well equipped, and with tiny diesel engines, not sporty at all (which is just something I would expect from a convertible. I know not everyone has the same expectations).
If you just want a cheap convertible that is cheap to run, you have free choice really. They're all bottom-of-the-class and none of them have redeeming features. Go out and test drive them, and see which you like most. -
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Yeh, but you could get a MX-5 with the tiny 1.8ltr petrol or whatever it is and that is pretty frugal when you potter about. Unless you are doing over 15k miles (motorway driving) a year, diesel doesn't make a lot of sense now with the higher fuel price, tax and servicing.
You could get something petrol and actually have an engine that sings and a car that has decent handling for £4k. In the used car market now that is a lot of money! -
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Buy a decent MX-5 for £2k. The £1000 you saved will easily cover repairs and added fuel consumption for the next few years. Plus, the MX-5 won't have lost nearly as much when you come to resell.
Or, you can do the really sensible thing and buy my BMW 328i Sport. It'll even do 30mpg on a run...what more could you want!?Last edited by Sync; 25-05-2012 at 00:37. Reason: Shameless self-plug -
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Well unless you're doing a lot of miles (lets say 25k+ per year) they don't work out any cheaper to run than a small engined petrol car. They get better MPG, but pretty much every other cost associated with them is large. Plus you're just begging for a turbo failure buying a small sized diesel with relatively high miles.(Original post by ekudamram)
What's wrong with them?
They aren't pleasant to drive, smell bad (to the people behind you, at least), are typically noisy (even more so in a convertible). The list goes on.
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Lets flip that on its head, what is good about them!? You have a diesel in a convertiable. Usually you have convertible so you can hear the engine singing through the leafy country lanes. All you are going to get is a oil burner running out of puff.(Original post by ekudamram)
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Vauxhall Tigra - I like Vauxhall. I want a Corsa! Though, I have nothing against the other two. My boyfriend had a Megane and a friend of mine has a 206 so I suppose it's down to personal preference. Test drive them all and see which one you feel most comfortable in
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?Ok, I guess my main concern with driving is fuel prices.(Original post by gbduo)
Yeh, but you could get a MX-5 with the tiny 1.8ltr petrol or whatever it is and that is pretty frugal when you potter about. Unless you are doing over 15k miles (motorway driving) a year, diesel doesn't make a lot of sense now with the higher fuel price, tax and servicing.
You could get something petrol and actually have an engine that sings and a car that has decent handling for £4k. In the used car market now that is a lot of money!
Why is it that petrol convertibles seem to use more fuel as opposed to their hatchback counterparts? Is it because of their bigger engines? -
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Re: Given a choice of these cars, which would you pick and why?It is usually because they are heavier cars too.(Original post by ekudamram)
Ok, I guess my main concern with driving is fuel prices.
Why is it that petrol convertibles seem to use more fuel as opposed to their hatchback counterparts? Is it because of their bigger engines?
