Brand Loyalty

sneakyST

I will be changing my car in the next 12 months hopefully and as the kids are getting a bit older, something sporty is back on the agenda. I have always had an eye for a second hand RS4 or something of that ilk but I always seem to land back on the same brand when I'm picking a car, which is Ford.
7/9 of my cars have been Fords

I've already been looking at an ST estate and I always seem to go straight to a Ford dealer when buying a car and don't bother with other cars. I'm car mad and drool over cars like the new 6 series, golf gti......I could go on

Fords have never let me down but there must be something more in it. I am car nuts but always seem to end up in the blue oval. Like when I'm in the queue at McDonalds and promise myself something different but when I'm asked what I want I always blurt out big mac meal......

Are you loyal to a brand and why?

Matthewjohn

My parents are like that they have had Vws for the last 20 years and I don't think there every going to change they like the solidity.

georgefalls

Go and have a test drive of some other models. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, and all that..!

Anan1

Not me, i'm a complete slut when it comes to cars.

ednwireland

nope but then i've only owned 2 cars in the last 20 years a toyota corolla (12years) and a nissan (8 years)

sept09baby

Fiat fan here. When I started driving a Seicento was the only thing I could afford. Have had a few since and they've been great. I think it's down to comfort - they've been reliable for me and anything that does need replacing has been cheap enough and the local indy always has what I need

advertsfox

I've been Italian, Jap, Jap, German and back to Italian - ironically it was zee German that gave the most issues.

OP go try as many cars as possible, take some time off for it you lucky git

Cheensbo

I'd like to say not, but,

I like to buy different makes/models but I always end up back in a Toyota, :pac:

A recent(ish) list:

Seat
Opel
VW
Toyota
Opel
Toyota
BMW
Toyota
Mitsubishi
Toyota

dan_ep82

Not particular to a brand per say but certain manufacturer's style there cars to my liking although I have had alot more toyota's than any other brand but I think they just suit my needs/wants at the time.

S28382

I used to change cars every year i liked trying out different cars to see what id finally settle on i got a beemer last july and i love it so i think im going to be loyal to BMW for a long time.

If it keeps you happy keep it.

tossy

S28382 wrote: »

I used to change cars every year i liked trying out different cars to see what id finally settle on i got a beemer last july and i love it so i think im going to be loyal to BMW for a long time.

If it keeps you happy keep it.

I'm similar i used to drive all VW's but then i bought an Audi.Makes me feel so superior,i'm an Audi man for life - forsprung dwarf technique.

bazz26

tossy wrote: »

I'm similar i used to drive all VW's but then i bought an Audi.Makes me feel so superior,i'm an Audi man for life - forsprung dwarf technique.

So nothing has changed there then. :pac:

tossy

bazz26 wrote: »

So nothing has changed there then. :pac:

My level of smugness has.

yop

Zero loyalty, what ever car I like (well can afford!!) I go for.
Ford, Renault, Ford, Audi, Mazda, Ford, Ford, Skoda (Ok maybe I buy a lot of Fords!!)

Stallingrad

Used to be a BMW man, but have not lusted after one since the E39 and not owned one since the E34. The last BMW itch I'd like to scratch is a 2001 E38 728i Sport, only a straight six will do one. One day....

keithclancy

I'd drive anything as long as I liked it.

Tea 1000

I'm almost the opposite to the OP. I'll buy anything that I like, treat all cars individually and don't care about the brand, except Ford seems to be that one brand that I admire some of their cars, but coming close to buying one I always end up going for something else. Dunno what it is, maybe too many crap cars in their history, or maybe nightmares of the Mk3 Escort (never owned one, but seeing them on the road was enough!), but Ford have to kind of surpass the criteria before I'll take the plunge! I'd buy an ST alright no problem, and the 240ps Eco-boost Mondeo if I could get one at the right price!
Funny thing is, I've convinced a mate before to go for a Focus as I knew it was the best car for his budget and criteria, and he was delighted with it.

Matt Simis

Stallingrad wrote: »

Used to be a BMW man, but have not lusted after one since the E39 and not owned one since the E34. The last BMW itch I'd like to scratch is a 2001 E38 728i Sport, only a straight six will do one. One day....

Go for the 740 imo.


To OP, I wouldnt consider myself brand loyal, but I am an engine and drivetrain snob. I find it very difficult to get interested in FWD anything (which rules out virtually all UK Fords) or anything with a small, eco engine. Im also slightly dubious on Forced Induction, though have had several and would again.

sneakyST

Matt Simis wrote: »

Go for the 740 imo.


To OP, I wouldn't consider myself brand loyal, but I am an engine and drivetrain snob. I find it very difficult to get interested in FWD anything (which rules out virtually all UK Fords) or anything with a small, eco engine. Im also slightly dubious on Forced Induction, though have had several and would again.

I know what you mean Matt. I had an E320 for a while, great car, but alas where I live, the roads don't get gritted and I came down an icy hill after losing grip. Managed to steer it up onto a grass verge before hitting another car. Sh*t myself as it was a big hill!

I've a Mondeo Titanium X Estate and its a great yoke for my needs with kids and dogs at the moment.

Stallingrad

Matt Simis wrote: »

Go for the 740 imo.

Nope. 6 for me.

dgt

My buying habits generally vary time to time. These days its Alfas again....

Whilst I quite like my 406, I wouldn't consider myself loyal to Pugs. Or anything else French..... 406's are fantastic cars though :cool:

Plus the only reason I drive them is because I couldn't find a diesel Fiat of the same vintage!

H3llR4iser

We had a "family thing" about Alfas when I still lived with my parents. It all started when my dad got a Giulietta 1.6 Cloverleaf around 1984-ish; Since then, we kind of went through most models: Giulietta TD, 75 2.0 TD, 75 1.8 petrol, 155 2.0 TS, 146 1.4 TS, 156 1.8 TS.

There is however a strange thing going on between myself and Renault, one could say that they kind of find me: anytime I need a car just to drive a bit, the classic "A to B" banger, it ended up being a Renault, from my "learner driver car" (1984 Renault 5 Parisienne) to the current "rack up some NCB before getting a decent car" Megane.

djimi

Last three cars have been Honda (fell in love with them when my father got his 88 Civic when I was a kid); I dont see myself venturing too far from Honda any time soon, and if I do Id be amazed if whatever I buy isnt Japanese.

rocky

My first car is a swift, second is a BMW. Next will be a BMW, with +2 cylinders hopefully

Tea 1000

Stallingrad wrote: »

Nope. 6 for me.

*waves hand Obai-Wan style* Maybe because you haven't tried an 8...

coolisin

No I've driven loads, have had a couple VW's they've always underwhelmed me.

The cars ive had decent stints withLeon & Octavia, carina and corolla.
The Mazda 3 is the longest I've owned a car.

Now have a 6cyl E90 3 series and I was just thinking this yesterday as I brought the little 4cyl mazda back from an overdue service I need more cylinders!!!

Stallingrad

I am more loyal to characteristics. I like a car that is comfortable, refined, practical, well built and shows genuine attention to detail in it's design with lots of feel good factor. I am not too concerned which brand delivers it but it's usually German.

Matt Simis

sneakyST wrote: »

I know what you mean Matt. I had an E320 for a while, great car, but alas where I live, the roads don't get gritted and I came down an icy hill after losing grip. Managed to steer it up onto a grass verge before hitting another car. Sh*t myself as it was a big hill!

Lol, thats not what I mean at all!? Im not recommending RWD for sheer terror.

The roads dont get gritted here either, while Ive never had trouble up or down hills, but did have trouble on sheet ice. FWD would have had problems too as by-and-large, FWD has far far more occurrences with sliding and traction, its just the severity is lesser (and duller). AWD for safety though.

sneakyST

Matt Simis wrote: »

Lol, thats not what I mean at all!? Im not recommending RWD for sheer terror.

The roads dont get gritted here either, while Ive never had trouble up or down hills, but did have trouble on sheet ice. FWD would have had problems too as by-and-large, FWD has far far more occurrences with sliding and traction, its just the severity is lesser (and duller). AWD for safety though.

Haha I know - was just saying I crashed the bloody thing. It was the tyres, they were that low profile they looked painted on. I loved it though, it just glided around the place.

Tea 1000

Stallingrad wrote: »

I am more loyal to characteristics. I like a car that is comfortable, refined, practical, well built and shows genuine attention to detail in it's design with lots of feel good factor. I am not too concerned which brand delivers it but it's usually German.

You've just described an S-Class. Anything else is kind of a "best attempt"!

Eric Cartman

Im not brand loyal but would never buy french or italian.

Requirements are just that it has to be full spec, RWD or 4wd with a heavy rear bias / selectable RWD.

I dont buy diesels under 2.5 litre , and tend to go as large as i can for 28mpg for my commercial.

weekend car has to be petrol, with 6, 8 or more cylinders,

no matter what car it is, it just has to be fully specced with every possible option.