For those that are thinking of purchasing a newer car

MSS · 11th September 2021, 10:35

We have a 2011 Corsa D 1.2 SXI in petrol 83HP form. It has features such as cruise control, trip computer etc. and returns over 40MPG average or around 50MPG on a run.

All normal maintenance items, as well as long-term wear items such as shocks, springs, suspension arms, brakes etc. are as cheap as chips, even genuine Vauxhall items don't cost the earth. The car is a pleasure to drive and we've done nearly as many miles in this over the last two years as the other 4 cars combined.

Similarly, parts for an Astra H or J cost very little - even an aftermarket headlamp is less than £100.

People just have to choose wisely and with due consideration given to what is important in each case - individuality, running cost etc.

Prestige cars such as Mercs, Jags, BMW, Audi will aways carry a high maintenance cost. Even then, there are some very good independent garages covering these marques.

11th September 2021, 10:35	#11
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,085 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Not all modern cars are expensive to maintain We have a 2011 Corsa D 1.2 SXI in petrol 83HP form. It has features such as cruise control, trip computer etc. and returns over 40MPG average or around 50MPG on a run. All normal maintenance items, as well as long-term wear items such as shocks, springs, suspension arms, brakes etc. are as cheap as chips, even genuine Vauxhall items don't cost the earth. The car is a pleasure to drive and we've done nearly as many miles in this over the last two years as the other 4 cars combined. Similarly, parts for an Astra H or J cost very little - even an aftermarket headlamp is less than £100. People just have to choose wisely and with due consideration given to what is important in each case - individuality, running cost etc. Prestige cars such as Mercs, Jags, BMW, Audi will aways carry a high maintenance cost. Even then, there are some very good independent garages covering these marques.