She's looking for her own car

Chippy01

The lady of the house has expressed a desire to get her own car, mainly because when the weather gets bad she prefers that I don't take the motorcycle to work, but to take the car instead. This means that she has to organise lifts for herself. That in itself is not a problem, but she hates 'imposing' on people.

I told her to hit DoneDeal, pull out anything that might interest herself(can afford:rolleyes:) , and I'll put the links up to ask those on the know here of any possible pitfalls with her choices.

Here's last night's offerings:-

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4051803

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4382707

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4034530

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4369413

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3985519

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3477694

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4328288

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4357078

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3530786

Anyone with any advice for the good lady?

advertsfox

Whatever you do, stay away from the Chevrolet Kalos - they're that cheap for a reason. I like the look of the Civic, low mileage auto jap - can't go wrong.

Mr Benevolent

What's her budget and length of commute?

djimi

Either of the Hondas would be my preference. Shame about the color of that Jazz; they are generally a great little car. Same for the Civic. Cant really go wrong with Honda; very reliable, wont cost the earth to run but a very nice car to drive with a decent bit of poke.

anniehoo

Chippy01 wrote: »

Anyone with any advice for the good lady?

Well if you're as chauvinistic IRL as you are in that post...ive lots of advice for her :rolleyes:

The second last Civic looks a good buy if you want my opinion.

Chippy01

Confab wrote: »

What's her budget and length of commute?

Judging by the cars she picked out, top whack would be no more than 5,000.
Her commute is only 18 miles each way, three days a week; plus shopping runs at the weekend.

Chippy01

anniehoo wrote: »

Well if you're as chauvinistic IRL as you are in that post...ive lots of advice for her :rolleyes:
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Oh, do tell. I'll pass it on to her later .... :D

Tea 1000

Oh no... who left the door open? Some feminist has wandered in!
I'd go with the Civic.

pred racer

Of that bunch Id buy the Fiesta.

Civic if it was manual (and not silver)

Supertoucher

anniehoo wrote: »

Well if you're as chauvinistic IRL as you are in that post...ive lots of advice for her :rolleyes:

Agreed, the least chauvinistic thing to do would be to appreciate her as an strong, equal, and resourceful woman and let her choose a car on her own :pac:

The Honda's or the Fiesta get my nod, cringe at the auto box though - I'm assuming that it's a necessity however.

beazee

Pug 206 1.1 was the car choice of my missus.
For a 7 year old car you would expect it had the timing belt changed and probably the clutch although the odometer is too low for the clutch change.

Interesting is the "wrench light" to the left of the odo - it means either the car may require servicing or this was not reset the last time serviced.

road_high

Is nearly 5 k for a ten year old Civic a little saucy? I know it's very low mileage, but still.

Supertoucher

I really wouldn't recommend the 206. That era for Peugeot was particularly poor and I know plenty of people with 206's and 307's who have had a lot of problems.The Jazz on the other hand was widely regarded as a class leader and the generation of civic above is essentially reliable too. Not particularly exciting cabin wise though.

JohnBoy26

You won't go wrong with a hatchback Toyota Corolla. Here is an example for you http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4371424

bazz26

€5k is mental money for a 10 year old Civic and the gearbox bearing is known to give trouble in them.

ratracer

Sneakiest ' I don't want to get wet on my bike, so i'll convince OH to get her own car ' thread ever.....:D

Chippy01

ratracer wrote: »

Sneakiest ' I don't want to get wet on my bike, so i'll convince OH to get her own car ' thread ever.....:D

If only!
I ride all year round, always have done. :cool:
Yes, the car is handy in bad weather but I didn't spend a fortune on proper winter riding apparel to leave it hanging in the hall. :mad:
It's her idea to get her own car, and I'm just helping to make sure she gets the best value for her hard earned yo-yos.

galwaytt

Chippy01 wrote: »

If only!
I ride all year round, always have done. :cool:
Yes, the car is handy in bad weather but I didn't spend a fortune on proper winter riding apparel to leave it hanging in the hall. :mad:
It's her idea to get her own car, and I'm just helping to make sure she gets the best value for her hard earned yo-yos.

Oh yeah, right - it's the GEAR you don't want to get wet, LOLOL........

Chippy01

My partner says thanks for all the replies, even though she thought a couple of them were a bit cheeky.:p:p
She's thinking that a Civic or a Jazz might be the way to go, but is open to further advice.

road_high

Chippy01 wrote: »

My partner says thanks for all the replies, even though she thought a couple of them were a bit cheeky.:p:p
She's thinking that a Civic or a Jazz might be the way to go, but is open to further advice.

Defo but not at the prices above...they are mental!!

JohnBoy26

Chippy01 wrote: »

My partner says thanks for all the replies, even though she thought a couple of them were a bit cheeky.:p:p
She's thinking that a Civic or a Jazz might be the way to go, but is open to further advice.

I would'nt reccomend either a Jazz or Civic(hatchback) from that era. They both give gearbox trouble and the civic also gives electric power steering trouble(expensive to fix). A Toyota Corolla hatchback of the same era would be a far better buy imo.

naughtysmurf

We all know she is going to go with the one she likes the colour of the most

Cungi

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4308305

2010 Ford Ka?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4235811

Or low mileage 2008 Ka?