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Clinical Waste · 05-02-2002, 14:14

Quote:

Originally posted by seamus
I have a much better idea:-

Fiat Punto, '97, 1.1, good condition.

Oh look, I have one right here.....................

You could give it away and you'd still be €4500 in front. (savings on Insurance that is)
Hmmm....Scary thought.

mike65 · 05-02-2002, 23:49

I dunno if this will help or hinder but the Laguna is Jeremy Clarksons choice for best mid-size car, and it was the first to get 5
stars in the Euro NCAP crash test ratings. The diesel has a six speed box too. Oh and you activate the car with a credit card thingy, well its a talking point...

Mike.

Clinical Waste · 06-02-2002, 13:01

Quote:

Originally posted by NeRb666
I'd consider the new Corolla if I were you. ........

But if you have your mind set of either a Mondeo or a Laguna, I'd go for the Mondeo.

Hmmmmm, Mr Excitement.
Must be beating the girls off with a big stick.

Really, Corollas & Fords?

JohnBoy · 06-02-2002, 18:07

I have driven the laguna, and I'd have to say it's nice, its the auld lads car, but he hates it, says at times the back end can be very vague, the mother says the same, he test drove the mondeo too and says it was a better drive but got sick of the local dealer taking ages to even quote a trade in.

the laguna is a very stylish car, esp in super-sport trim. It has a nice interior with lots of toys, it's biggest interior problem is that it's not that big really, sod all rear headroom though, and only a little bit more in the front, and both front seats have stowage trays underneath them that rob a lot of 'toe space' from the rear passengers.

the mondeo looks like a cheap passat imitation (both styled by the same dude) but is supposedly the better drive.

also the laguna 1.6 is quite gutless low down, it needs to be revved a lot.

thats my ramblings. I'd buy the laguna 1.9td 120bhp super sport ifI had the £23k it was costing when I last checked

John

ButcherOfNog · 06-02-2002, 21:29

Quote:

Originally posted by JohnBoy

I'd buy the laguna 1.9td 120bhp super sport ifI had the £23k
John

23k on a laguna ....... i give up, i just give up

azezil · 06-02-2002, 22:28

After Ford took over Volvo (b*stards) they incorporated Volvo's safty features that's the only reason i'd choose the mondeo.

Of course my choice would be the Volvo C70 Coupé

[edit]its the car the Saint drove in the movie

[/edit]

**Neil3030** · 06-02-2002, 23:13

Nice, very nice. Fuc k the Toledo, Get that one.

SheroN · 07-02-2002, 10:29

Go for a skoda octavia...VW running gear a good sight cheaper.

/me waits for jibes about skoda.

**Neil3030** · 07-02-2002, 14:36

Noothing wrong with skodas. Fine cars. The only problem is the badge. The octavia is identical to the A4 isn't it?

JohnBoy · 07-02-2002, 18:34

Quote:

Originally posted by azezil
After Ford took over Volvo (b*stards) they incorporated Volvo's safty features that's the only reason i'd choose the mondeo.

Amm in the last round of NCAP tests the mondeo fared quite badly actually

Mondeo Test Results

Quote:

The Mondeo tested here was criticised for its unstable body structure and for allowing the driver’s head and chest to hit the steering wheel.

Renault Laguna

Quote:

The car body proved extremely stable and provided good protection for occupants. No points were lost in the side impact and only one was deducted for its frontal impact performance

Quote:

Originally posted by ButcherOfNog 23k on a laguna ....... i give up, i just give up

What else would you get for the money?
BMW? Audi? Mercedes?

Just curious, not picking a fight

NeRb666 · 09-02-2002, 02:37

Quote:

Originally posted by Clinical Waste

Hmmmmm, Mr Excitement.
Must be beating the girls off with a big stick.

Really, Corollas & Fords?

Duhhhhh I was talking about the everyday runabout of course. Obviously I have a Ferrari 360 Spider for impressing the ladies.

toloola · 11-02-2002, 12:46

The Rover MG is the best. It sporty big and has a bit of power to add to it. I would go for the Rover. Get it in the blue. SWEET COLOUR.

**Samson** · 11-02-2002, 12:55

I will have my new car tomorrow, it's a Mondeo Saloon.

**Samson** · 11-02-2002, 13:02

This is it.

JohnBoy · 12-02-2002, 17:18

Enjoy the car,
Hope you do many happy miles together.

What spec, engine size, goodies did you get?

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05-02-2002, 23:49	#17
mike65 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: waterford Posts: 81,405 Adverts \| Friends	I dunno if this will help or hinder but the Laguna is Jeremy Clarksons choice for best mid-size car, and it was the first to get 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test ratings. The diesel has a six speed box too. Oh and you activate the car with a credit card thingy, well its a talking point... Mike.

06-02-2002, 18:07	#19
JohnBoy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 2,160 Adverts \| Friends	I have driven the laguna, and I'd have to say it's nice, its the auld lads car, but he hates it, says at times the back end can be very vague, the mother says the same, he test drove the mondeo too and says it was a better drive but got sick of the local dealer taking ages to even quote a trade in. the laguna is a very stylish car, esp in super-sport trim. It has a nice interior with lots of toys, it's biggest interior problem is that it's not that big really, sod all rear headroom though, and only a little bit more in the front, and both front seats have stowage trays underneath them that rob a lot of 'toe space' from the rear passengers. the mondeo looks like a cheap passat imitation (both styled by the same dude) but is supposedly the better drive. also the laguna 1.6 is quite gutless low down, it needs to be revved a lot. thats my ramblings. I'd buy the laguna 1.9td 120bhp super sport ifI had the £23k it was costing when I last checked John

06-02-2002, 23:13	#22
Neil3030 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cesena, Italia Posts: 6,992 Adverts \| Friends Mod: American Football, Baseball	Nice, very nice. Fuc k the Toledo, Get that one.

07-02-2002, 10:29	#23
SheroN Registered User Join Date: Feb 1998 Location: Under the stairs..... Posts: 2,907 Adverts \| Friends	Go for a skoda octavia...VW running gear a good sight cheaper. /me waits for jibes about skoda.

07-02-2002, 14:36	#24
Neil3030 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cesena, Italia Posts: 6,992 Adverts \| Friends Mod: American Football, Baseball	Noothing wrong with skodas. Fine cars. The only problem is the badge. The octavia is identical to the A4 isn't it?

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toloola Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: donegal Posts: 37 Adverts \| Friends	The Rover MG is the best. It sporty big and has a bit of power to add to it. I would go for the Rover. Get it in the blue. SWEET COLOUR.

11-02-2002, 12:55	#28
Samson Right wing. Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Dirty old Dublin Posts: 3,094 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Francais (French), Photography	I will have my new car tomorrow, it's a Mondeo Saloon.