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  1. 15th August 2009, 05:35 PM #1
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    SWMBO wants a new car - Opinions sort

    Our manual MY04 Forester X is in for the chop as SWMBO wants a new car. To be fair, the problem is she got a DVT 2 years ago which, while fixed, has left her left leg prone to swelling and aches and pains, so pushing the clutch pedal is a pain, literally.

    Criteria is 30k budget, auto, 5 star ANCAP, economy and a preference for something different (ie not a Corolla). We are looking at:

    Impreza R auto (I've had 3 Subarus....loved them all)
    Lancer VR (Hmmm........)
    Mazda 3 Maxx
    Golf 90TSI
    Peugeot 308 XS 1.6TD GCT
    Citroen C4 (as per the 308)

    Leaning towards the 308/C4 at this point as they're doing a great deal on the 308 1.6TD GCT. The Lancer is tempting given it's 4k cheaper than anything else and has a 5 year warranty.

    Hoping to get some experienced opinions on these cars from owners.

    Cheers.
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  2. 15th August 2009, 05:39 PM #2
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    Does SWMBO have any preferences from your short list ?

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    I have a bit of a penchant for Citroens, but I would put the Peugeot ahead of the C4 because they are a far more sophisticated car...and the little diesel will be very efficient.

    I am trying to get my ma to get the Wagon 308.
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    I think the VW has to be better for resale, plus we have a GTI and couldn't be happier.
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    I did own 2 Lancers from brand new....the first traded for the second and the

    second rolled and written off ....they are a great little car


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    why not a RR sport
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    Prob get a deal on the Disco 3 now the 4 is out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pop058 View Post
    Does SWMBO have any preferences from your short list ?
    Something "different" is the feedback....hence the C4 I suppose
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    Quote Originally Posted by yyeessno View Post
    I have a bit of a penchant for Citroens, but I would put the Peugeot ahead of the C4 because they are a far more sophisticated car...and the little diesel will be very efficient.
    From what I understand, the C4 and 308 are identical (mechanically) for the 1.6TG + 6 spd EGC (6 spd manual, but is an auto with on syncro?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus View Post
    Impreza, Mazda or Peugot would be my picks
    Deciding which one tho........
    My feeling is Mazda 3's are a bit like bottoms.....everyone's got one
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