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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: AuRavelling79 on September 12, 2012, 04:57:33 pm

Title: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 12, 2012, 04:57:33 pm
OK - looks like I've saved the Pug 406 for a while - but what do I get to replace it in the end? I like it's fantastic economy and comfort and all it's gizmo's (for it's age) like cruise control and aircon and leccy everything.

Wassfink you lot?


Modified to add: Sorry - should be in "Any other rubbish" section!   :-[
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: dazmond on September 12, 2012, 06:14:08 pm
a ford cougar 2.5 v6 in silver with x-pack(leather seats,air con,heated front seats,rds stereo etc).FANTASTIC CAR!!!terrible on fuel though but sooooo much FUN to drive!!! :D :D :D :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


dazmond
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: DaveG on September 12, 2012, 07:13:28 pm
Newish shaped Mondeo tdci (03 ish) Goldy.... I sold mine a couple of years ago and have regretted it ever since  ??? ??? ::)
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 12, 2012, 07:16:19 pm
I reckon i could see you cruzin in a VW Pinto ;D
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: AshWhite on September 12, 2012, 08:16:03 pm
If you like your current motor, I'd got for a Citroen C5 HDi - Hydrolastic suspension makes a lovely comfy ride, bullet proof engines, and terrible depreciation means you can pick up a 7 year old model for less than £2k.
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: dd on September 12, 2012, 08:51:27 pm
Worth seeing if Krave has a second hand piece of poo, sorry car, he would like to sell.
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: Dan crowther on September 12, 2012, 09:21:00 pm
Nah, stick with what you've got. Just give it a rub over with magica one go and you'll never have any problems.  :)
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 13, 2012, 09:43:21 am
Luv those answers - keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: EandM on September 13, 2012, 10:28:58 am
2.8 injection Capri is still my favourite after 25 years.
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: sunshine windows on September 14, 2012, 08:58:40 am
Just got a Nissan qashqai as the main family car. 1.6dci N-tec+. Very fuel efficient and only £30 a year road tax. If it's economy you're after for a crossover type vehicle I think this one ticks all the boxes.
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: Fin Clearview on September 14, 2012, 08:31:33 pm
Lambretta 1959 Series 1. You'd never regret it!
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: andrew hamshare on September 15, 2012, 07:51:14 am
A Lambretta!!!

He wants to drive it not dry his hair with it.
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: Elfyn on September 15, 2012, 09:16:08 am
Lambretta 1959 Series 1. You'd never regret it!

More like you'd never forget it.  ;D
Title: Re: Watchoo recommend?
Post by: Spruce on September 15, 2012, 12:30:27 pm
I second the C5.

Personally the 2.0 hdi VTR model after 2003 that has dual electronic temp control. VTR as it has a rear windscreen wiper as standard which the others, including the Exclusive didn't have. There are a couple out there with sub 70k for around £2500. Down side is that they don't have cruise control.

I wouldn't go with the facelift from 2005 as most are 1.6 hdi 110 which hasn't the torque of the 2.0 hdi although they came with cruise control. It also has the PAF exhaust filter which PSA didn't get the cleaning cycle software sorted until a few years later. i don't know if there is an ecu update. I wouldn't consider the 136hp model for the same reason. If there was a good example though, I would give Citroen technical a ring as check out if there are any software up grades.

My brother in law has an Alfa 159 on a 57 plate, and he has to clean his PAF filter out about every 6 months.

I would also consider a Mondeo Tdci around 2006 - the last of the old shape. The 130hp seems to be the most popular, but they do have injector, fuel pump and dual mass flywheel issues. They also have higher mileages with lower mileage example fetching a higher price. Personally I would stay away from the Titanium and 155 hp models - low profile tyres are expensive to replace.

Spruce