turnbull Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Finally decided what to replace my trusty old Focus with. After tons of internet research I'm going to get myself a Honda Civic 2.2 CTDI. Finances will dictate whether it will be new model or the last one, but whatever I'll go franchise and get a Honda warranty, which includes punctures, useful when the car has no spare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 How many punctures do people get? 1 every few years? I'd reconsider the thousands of £'s premium you'll pay for a main dealer warranty if that is the main reason. Just buy pump and goo kit and you'll be back on the road in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Other than my Juke (ta Nissan!) I have one of these, fun! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2015 Nice! The merc, not the Juke. Thought about one of those when I was getting my new car. Opted against it in the end (More expensive than it's competitors for not much more). Very nice car though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Is the suspension really hard on that A Class? I had a ride in one early on and presumed it was some special sporty go kart setting, but apparently they only come with one suspension set up - concrete. Mine wallows like a dinghy. I love it. It even does that slight rock n roll back n fore when you park. Like everything used to do on the Rockford Files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes, it's quite firm, but fun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 3, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted February 3, 2015 Firm and fun? Just like... No. Too easy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 .....Sigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Firm and fun? Just like... No. Too easy why am I never online when these open goals get put up least this time I checked the posts below before posting and then finding out I'd been beaten to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbcuk Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Got a Merc A-class amg sport....looks exactly like the red one above, but got it in grey with all the extra's, pan roof, night pack etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Other than my Juke (ta Nissan!) I have one of these, fun! What happened to the serial killer VW van with the mattress in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baselayers Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I still have the murder van, it's my surfing and trips vehicle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Firm and fun? Just like... No. Too easy why am I never online when these open goals get put up least this time I checked the posts below before posting and then finding out I'd been beaten to it Same here. Should have just said "your arse" stevo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 How many punctures do people get? 1 every few years? I'd reconsider the thousands of £'s premium you'll pay for a main dealer warranty if that is the main reason. Just buy pump and goo kit and you'll be back on the road in no time. No mate, not the main reason, just a consideration, especially if the missus is out in it. From what I've heard, Honda's warranty is one of the better ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 4, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 4, 2015 How many punctures do people get? 1 every few years? I'd reconsider the thousands of £'s premium you'll pay for a main dealer warranty if that is the main reason.Just buy pump and goo kit and you'll be back on the road in no time.No mate, not the main reason, just a consideration, especially if the missus is out in it. From what I've heard, Honda's warranty is one of the better ones.I get one every few weeks, perks of the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 How many punctures do people get? 1 every few years? I'd reconsider the thousands of £'s premium you'll pay for a main dealer warranty if that is the main reason. Just buy pump and goo kit and you'll be back on the road in no time. No mate, not the main reason, just a consideration, especially if the missus is out in it. From what I've heard, Honda's warranty is one of the better ones. I get one every few weeks, perks of the job. punctures and windscreen chips for me I stick Continentals on because they are quieter (than say, Bridgestone), but they wear quite quickly, so when I get a puncture as well I can really churn through the tyres. I guess I average a full set slightly quicker than annually, 10 months or so. Current car is on its 3 windscreen in 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Go to Autotrader every few months... look at completely unrealistic cars, decide I wouldn't mind one and then convince myself I don't need it after all. One day, i'll snap and purchase something ridiculous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Go to Autotrader every few months... look at completely unrealistic cars, decide I wouldn't mind one and then convince myself I don't need it after all. One day, i'll snap and purchase something ridiculous! I was looking at Bentley Continental's last night after watching top gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Go to Autotrader every few months... look at completely unrealistic cars, decide I wouldn't mind one and then convince myself I don't need it after all. One day, i'll snap and purchase something ridiculous! I was looking at Bentley Continental's last night after watching top gear Nice! Cars i've mulled over recently: Jaguar XJS 5.3 V12 Porsche 928 Porsche 911 (964 version) Jensen Interceptor BMW Alpina B10 BMW M5 All ridiculous choices and clearly a sign i'm on the verge of a mid life crisis! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Finally decided what to replace my trusty old Focus with. After tons of internet research I'm going to get myself a Honda Civic 2.2 CTDI. Finances will dictate whether it will be new model or the last one, but whatever I'll go franchise and get a Honda warranty, which includes punctures, useful when the car has no spare! Apols for quoting my own post, but..... I borrowed my son's BMW 320D E91 coupe for a couple of days and I've had a bit of a rethink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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