o vw/audi are built v well [Edited on 21/7/07 by imp paul]
I am looking around planning what to replace my much loved Rover 75 with, and I can't see anything I fancy. The Toyota Avensis almost cuts it but
not quite and extra premium for a Lexus is far too much.
I won't buy a BMW on principle and all 4x4s are out as is a Jag (If I wanted a Sierra I woulf buy a Sierra !),
Honda totally revamp models to often and the current crop look awful.
GM, Renualt, Nissan and Fiat aren't worth considering.
That dosen't leave much -- VW, Volvo (OK its a Ford), Mazda a 2ndhand Merc and the PT cruiser.
At the moment the PT Cruiser is fave --- not a rational choice and I know the interior has bits of trim that look like they came from a 1970 Chrysler
180 but it is different.
hi i work on damaged cars all day long and i find that the pt is built like a shed .and lack of paint here there and every where .sorry but you did
ask also lots of crap plastic crap poor dash but its up to you good luck paul
o vw/audi are built v well
[Edited on 21/7/07 by imp paul]
It's only my opinion, but I don't rate the PT Cruiser thing at all. Back end looks like a london taxi.
I know someone though who has the convertible and he thinks it's great, but he does look like a gay when he's driving round in it.
I'd probably have a look at a passat.
I work in a bearing stockists and it amazing the amount of people coming in for bearings to repair pt gearbox's
Gary
PT Cruiser reminds me of the car driven by the Ant Hill Mob in wacky races 
Phil
Again my opinion but ALL Chryslers are built like poo which is a shame cos they do look nice especially the PT. The Toyota is a very reliable car but
looks like the designer was having a very very dull boring day. I think they look kak!
VW do a 140bhp and a 170 bhp Golf deisel which are really good. I drove the 140bhp version and it made me feel 17 again. LOADS of torque, it was
great! It's probably what we are going to get next but hopefully the 170bhp jobby.
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Originally posted by imp paul
hi i work on damaged cars all day long and i find that the pt is built like a shed .and lack of paint here there and every where .sorry but you did ask also lots of crap plastic crap poor dash but its up to you good luck paul
[Edited on 21/7/07 by imp paul]
BMW
i have heard that parts are stupidly expensive, and i cant imagine a chrystler being too reliable either, not to mention crap on fuel
all in all its a typical american car,
dont do it !!!
three of my relatives have reasonably new BMW's and tbh considering there supposed to be the best cars out there how theyve pulled that one off i
dont know
yes the diesel engine is powerful in them
they never actually brake down however the amount of sensors they have that regularly fail and bring warning lights on etc is unbelievable especially
when you find the cost of said sensor!!!
I would get a VRS skoda
or a Rover/MG again if thats your left options
My mates mum had a pt cruiser. She thought it was crap and had hell of a job selling it as theres so many for sale.
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Originally posted by zxrlocost
three of my relatives have reasonably new BMW's and tbh considering there supposed to be the best cars out there how theyve pulled that one off i dont know
yes the diesel engine is powerful in them
they never actually brake down however the amount of sensors they have that regularly fail and bring warning lights on etc is unbelievable especially when you find the cost of said sensor!!!
I would get a VRS skoda
or a Rover/MG again if thats your left options
I had one on holiday for the first 2 or 3 days.
It was most unremarkable. I couldn't wait to get rid if it as I found it a bit embarrasing.
I was much happier with the Charger that replaced it
Same views as last time (at least we are consistent )
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=66542
£600 for a new wing mirror - must be carbon fibre with unobtanium mounting hardware! 
great cars. i am selling my merc, its great, and i have a BMW to, both have proved great and cheap to sort out, parts are no longer to bad with
GS&F doing most parts needed....
passats are ok, and most VW are good.
The old part that gave any trouble on the Rover (the fuel filter assembly) came straight from the BMW 3 series parts bin.
Hi these days for reliablity it has to be either Toyota/Lexus or VW/Audi.
Just mp 2p worth. Cheers matt
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Originally posted by britishtrident
The old part that gave any trouble on the Rover (the fuel filter assembly) came straight from the BMW 3 series parts bin.
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Originally posted by novacaine
.....................all in all its a typical american car..................
If you aren't a badge snob then you could do a lot worse than take a look at Skodas.
Alternatively, how about something from Sweden? No, not a nubile young blond, one of their supremely reliable barges