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Engine Size Question

NFH · 2009-07-02 19:37:40

Can't get quoted on anythin above 1.4 litres. Is there much of a difference in runnin cost between lets say a 1.1 or 1.2 and 1.4? Open to ideas for what to get, anythin thats looks half decent, aint too old but most importanly is cheap to run. Only really been lookin on Car Zone

02-07-2009 7:37pm

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NFH

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Can't get quoted on anythin above 1.4 litres. Is there much of a difference in runnin cost between lets say a 1.1 or 1.2 and 1.4?

Open to ideas for what to get, anythin thats looks half decent, aint too old but most importanly is cheap to run. Only really been lookin on Car Zone

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#2 02-07-2009 7:50pm

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There is not a vast difference in running any of these cars to be honest but it really depends on the car.

Eg. A Fiesta with a 1.4 litre engine will be nipper and lighter on fuel than say a bigger like a Focus with the same engine.

So my recommendation would be the Fiesta 1.25 litre, nippy, reliable, relatively cheap to service and will not rob you at the pump.

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#3 02-07-2009 8:59pm

NFH

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Cheers for that.

I've been lookin at VW Golfs 1.4 litre, how are they for running costs

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#4 02-07-2009 9:42pm

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as has been said... if your going for small engine, try go for a small car too. VW spares and main dealer servicing costs are not cheap.

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