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Not going to see the car

posted by [personal profile] mitchy at 11:04am on 27/06/2009 under
Did some research on Which Car Buying Guide website and I've come to the conclusion it's not really the right car for me. I can do better at that price and get something really suitable for me. So I've phoned and let the sellers know.

Now to thoroughly investigate used cars and get a list of makes and models to consider. I still have hankerings for a Corsa, I've got a real soft spot for Vauxhalls. But I shall dig and delve and see what's out there.

Can't recommend Which enough, btw. :)
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posted by [identity profile] dswdiane.livejournal.com at 08:26pm on 27/06/2009
Mitchy, I have a membership in Consumer Reports online. If you tell me what size and type of car for which you are looking and approximate acceptable years or prices, I can look there for you for reliability and comfort and such. And I'd be happy to do so.
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posted by [identity profile] mitchy.livejournal.com at 08:54pm on 27/06/2009
That's awfully kind of you :) However, I'm in the UK and I'm not sure there's a huge overlap between the UK car market and the US car market? Or do your reports cover UK/European cars? If so, that'd be fantastic :)
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posted by [identity profile] dswdiane.livejournal.com at 09:02pm on 27/06/2009
I'd be happy to look.
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posted by [identity profile] mitchy.livejournal.com at 09:43pm on 27/06/2009
Well thank you!

I'm looking for a used car, top budget is £5000 but I'd prefer nearer £4k. Must be either one of the so-called "Supermini" range like the Vauxhall Corsa or the Peugeot 206 (or 207), or a medium sized car like the Ford Focus. 3dr or 5dr, must be manual gear. Will consider either diesel or petrol. Decent safety and good braking systems are a must. Biggest issues are reliability and fuel economy. Optional but very desirable extras are air con and good heating/demisting.

Really appreciate this :) let me know if you need more info!

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posted by [identity profile] thalinoviel.livejournal.com at 02:51pm on 28/06/2009
Wanna have a dekko at mah shiny new Citroen C1? I shopped on almost exactly the same criteria.
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posted by [identity profile] mitchy.livejournal.com at 03:20pm on 28/06/2009
Oook? Ooooh! And yes please :) One evening this week?

Did the mini have to go to the great Mini Garage in the Sky? :(
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posted by [identity profile] thalinoviel.livejournal.com at 03:34pm on 28/06/2009
No, the mini has reached a stage in it's life where it needs a little more pampering than I am personally prepared to give it, but it still drives OK. I'm going to be shinying it up a bit and selling it after the end of term.
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posted by [identity profile] thalinoviel.livejournal.com at 03:37pm on 28/06/2009
Oh yeah, I still have 3 AA online car data checks I paid for and won't need, if you want them.
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posted by [identity profile] mitchy.livejournal.com at 03:47pm on 28/06/2009
Most kind, yes please! So when can I pop over this week and admire your new car? :)
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