flat in in Bradford for £72k
*Pops to Audi and orders two A3s*
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Can't see the point in having a basic BMW/Audi/Merc etc, I'd much prefer to have a less desiable badge with more kit. I'll out myself as a Focus owner, and a very happy one at that. It may not have the same finish as those mentioned above but is well specced and drives very well. It's also a massive step forward from my mums previous gen and my old Mk1. If I could afford to have the next level up and spec it properly I probably would but I'm more then happy with what I've got.
The best finance deals are in the new cars and everyone's chucking all their ppi refunds into new cars at the moment, will be great for me when I need a new car in about 3 years time though!
I tend to run my cars until they're dead, buy them at 3 years old 1 owner, ex lease) then run them and run them until they're dead.
Just replaced the complete clutch on my old 11 year old Kia Sedona at the weekend cost £120 and a few hours of my own time.
I rent a workshop and by servicing mine and my friends and families cars it pays for itself. 😀
Can't see the point in having a basic BMW/Audi/Merc etc,
I've just taken out a lease on a 'basic' 3 series. Had previously come from a 54 plate Mondeo that was knackered. I looked at various cars and wanted hassle free motoring. I wanted a car < 1 year old mid car size. I don't have £12k in the bank, a £12k loan would cost me £360 a month or I could get a brand new 'basic' (has more toys than most cars) £32k BMW 3 series, insurance, fully maintained, breakdown cover etc, no deposit for £360. I'm also saving a fortune on fuel over the previous Mondeo that did 50mpg on a good run. I'm saving £70 a month on fuel!
A Focus would have been out of my price range, and it's not half as good a car .
