New Car

Qv

I'm stuck between an Avensis and Mondeo.... Stick with me on this, these are the choices, nothing else will be accepted, or considered. Purchase is new with cash.

Mondeo... new design, lots of features, might be too big though, parking reversing etc..

Avensis, proven design great reliability, good warranty, excellent dealer service. Might not be new enough.

What do you guys think ?

alfarocks

2 fine choices. Personally I'm not keen on the Avenisises, drive the folks one a bit but I don't feel ready to die yet so I'd rather not own one.

New Mondeo is a pleasant looking car, have not driven the new one yet but the previous model was decent and the back seats pretty good for those amorous occasions.

Considered other options at all ?? Maybe a nearly new BMW ?? 320's are very popular judging by the amount to them on the roads..

Probably best move this to the main motors forum, unless you want recommendations on old Alfa's.

Qv

I'd move it if I knew how ?
So many forums here I musta got lost. Maybe my car needs a Sat maps thing too

cantdecide

I would have preferred option c) neither. These are not the choices of car people- they are commodity cars that are born to die IMO opinion. The Honda Accord mops the floor with both of these IMO and to a lesser extent, the Mazda6.

I think they're pretty anonymous and overpriced and there is a massive lack of refinement and finish in the Yota. The Mondeo is definitely the lesser of 2 evils.

Try posting in the Motors forum

Qv

But the Honda is way more expensive, for very little extra

corktina

id prefer an old Cortina to an old Alfa...but given the choices...a Mondeo would do, but make it a low limeage Mk1....(for me:)....)

Bitten & Hisses

Mondeo has an absolutely horrific centre console. It looks like a really cheap home stereo thing. Avensis all the way for reliability, resale and not looking like a sales rep. By the way, if you're looking at a diesel Mondeo, expect some serious turbo lag. OK, you'll get used to it, but it's scary at the start when you're pulling out from a junction. You really need to rev the hole off it to get anywhere (when wound up, it really can shift for a big car) which is kinda going against the grain for a diesel.

cantdecide

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

...Avensis all the way for...not looking like a sales rep...

I'm afraid I'd disagree and I think most would...

Bitten & Hisses

cantdecide wrote: »

I'm afraid I'd disagree and I think most would...

Perhaps it's much of a muchness alright:D

Kevin_Herron

Qv wrote: »

But the Honda is way more expensive, for very little extra

The quality of the Honda would be remembered long after the price has been forgotten.

peasant

moved from classics

Zube

I voted for the Mondeo, but I was really voting against the Avensis.

Holsten

Mondeo, new one is a cracking car.

RobAMerc

Seriously the Mondeo is in a different league than the current Avensis - the new one might be better but I doubt it - Toyota's approach is not to move the game on, its to dazzle with blandness and be consistent at it.

-Chris-

Zube wrote: »

I voted for the Mondeo, but I was really voting against the Avensis.

Snap!

biggus

Completely new Avensis is due out soon

Zonda999

I would also go for the mondeo but i would be weary when it comes to engine choice.The only petrol i think would be worth having is the 2.5T.I think all the others are just a bit too slow considering how thirsty they are.The mondeo is a huge car, remember.I would aimagine that the 1.8(125 bhp version only) and 2.0 TDCI are alrite but neither would really set the world alight!!the 170bhp 2.2TDCI would definately be worth a look if you're budget allows

crosstownk

If you haven't done so already, test drive a C5 before you make up your mind.

http://www.c5.citroen.com/ie/

I'm very impressed with this car.

carchaeologist

corktina wrote: »

id prefer an old Cortina to an old Alfa...but given the choices...a Mondeo would do, but make it a low limeage Mk1....(for me:)....)

Is the mondeo reaching classic status now that the cortina people are seeking them out.....shoulda kept mine....:P

groupb

cantdecide wrote: »

I would have preferred option c) neither. These are not the choices of car people- they are commodity cars that are born to die IMO opinion. The Honda Accord mops the floor with both of these IMO and to a lesser extent, the Mazda6.

I think they're pretty anonymous and overpriced and there is a massive lack of refinement and finish in the Yota. The Mondeo is definitely the lesser of 2 evils.

Try posting in the Motors forum

Autocar said that the new improved accord still does'nt get any where near the mondeo.

regedit

You probably won't be getting a new car in September. As OP said, wait until December/January and see what the new Avensis is like. In the spy photo's it looks cool

kuro_man

Mondeo diesel estate all the way. TDCi Diesel engines are sourced from Peugeot, very highly regarded. I have an old (1995) E-Class diesel estate and I can't imagine life with kids with a smaller boot (it's even got 2 extra seats!)

Anyway, squeeze both dealers very hard, see which one drops. Some are below targets. I would bet the Avensis could work out cheaper because of the new version coming soon. I'd prefer the Mondeo, but Avensis is a sensibile (if somewhat boring) buy, especially if you get a good discount.

-Chris-

I got the impression that the OP was a company car driver with restricted choice, so I'm not sure if discount or Sept delivery is an issue?