omega0684
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:03 AM |
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I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP CHOOSING
Morning all,
right its down to 2 cars, i have found
1)Fabia vRS, 32,000 miles, don't no about owners, usual gubbins, unmodified, 06 plate, but is a dealer car, insurance grp 9
advertised for £6495
2)SEAT Leon FR 150 diesel, 40000 miles, 2 male owners from new, again usual gubbins unmodified, in RED. 05 plate, ins grp 13!
offer considered at £7000 but wants £100 deposit and last interest was a time waster!
i want to most economical car, which in my eyes is the sloka, and im trying to justify with size of the Leon and do i actually need a bigger car as
there will only be me in it most of the time commuting.
Help Me
[Edited on 21/11/09 by omega0684]
[Edited on 21/11/09 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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daniel mason
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:06 AM |
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what type of leon is it alex?
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omega0684
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:09 AM |
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daniel, leon FR 150 diesel, sorry just been edited, i just got a phone call from the fabia dealer saying that he has three people going to see it
today!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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daniel mason
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:16 AM |
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i have heard good things about about the leons regarding pace,power and economy. i also prefer the look of the leon but once again its down to money.
its more expensive and dearer to insure but is probably the one i would go for if i had a spare 7k! am sure someone on here bought a yellow one not
too long back but cant remember who it was. possibly flack?
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graememk
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:23 AM |
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why spend so much money on a car that just takes you to work ?
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:25 AM |
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fabia would be my choice of the two based purely on economy and overall value.
...pretty high funkiness index too 
for interest also check...
http://www.tripcost.co.uk/
But dont let the dealer panic you - the world is full of second hand cars.
D
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Dave Ashurst
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 posted on 21/11/09 at 10:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
why spend so much money on a car that just takes you to work ?
^^^
Always at the front of your mind in any decision... it's a lot of money.
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omega0684
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 10:52 AM |
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just rang my insurance company to get a quote
Fabia - Won't insure me
Leon - Extra £363 until july
Golf tdi Sport - Extra £225.75
Astra diesel elite - Extra £285!
i think i better start downgrading!
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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imp paul
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 11:08 AM |
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both good cars seat is well built and so is the other as i have striped a lot of them down in my line of work skoda goes very well as does seat so
its your call have fun
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 11:16 AM |
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Im not voting on either as i dont like red cars
Might be worth trying some other insurance companies as the fabia, leaon and the golf are essentially the same car.
Remember also that some companies will increase the premium because you have had an accident (even if it is not your fault) so that could account for
some of the increase.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Blackbird Rush
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 11:43 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
Fabia - Won't insure me
Leon - Extra £363 until july
Golf tdi Sport - Extra £225.75
Astra diesel elite - Extra £285!
 how much extra!! thats more than my tin top for a whole year!
What were you driving before?
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 12:44 PM |
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Jeezo you must be a young whippersnapper or a high risk (something you're not telling us EH.
The leon is a fair bit of kit BUT so should the fabia be as well.
Given the insurance quotes if I were you I'd go for a Trabant
If it looks wrong it probably is wrong.
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Dave Ashurst
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:09 PM |
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Ooh, expensive!! 
If your current car is safe and reliable then why not keep that a bit longer?
(At least until your safely through the probationary period on your new job perhaps.)
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adam1985
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 01:20 PM |
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have you taken any for a test drive surely you would know straight away which you want. dont rule out any other cars too. when i was looking for a new
car i went to a place that has all different makes and models and was suprised at how many nice cars there was in my price range that i never even
thought about.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 02:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave Ashurst
Ooh, expensive!!
If your current car is safe and reliable then why not keep that a bit longer?
(At least until your safely through the probationary period on your new job perhaps.)
Was in an accident the other week
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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iank
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| posted on 21/11/09 at 02:27 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by speedyxjs
Might be worth trying some other insurance companies as the fabia, leaon and the golf are essentially the same car.
The Octavia is the Skoda Golf equivalent. Fabia is based on the Polo platform afaik, not that it makes much difference in the grand scheme of
things.
05/06 Mondeo's (TDCi or petrol) and Vectra's are much cheaper than that even from a main dealer and don't scare the insurance
companies nearly as much as a hot hatch.
p.s. The 'three customers coming today' ranks along with 'this deal is for today only' as the two things taught on day one of
the car salesman introduction course. I suspect the car may be there next week - and if it isn't they will have another one very similar,
it's not like they have more customers than cars even in the best of times.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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