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6th July 2014, 13:15 | #21 |
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What wasn't made clear was is that a daily commute of 700 miles or more likely a weekly commute - weekly is not a lot of miles, daily seems very unlikely.
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6th July 2014, 13:18 | #22 |
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I recently bought a 03 2.0 Dti Vauxhall Zaffira as a 3rd car when my folks go out with us. It was cheap (£1350), accident free, badly maintained and filthy.
After a few very good cleans, a front springs, rear shocks, rear exhaust, engine mounts, both drive shafts and a full service all for £300 for parts, it is quite a good vehicle. Parts are cheap and available. I get 45MPG it rattles and corners like a Vauxhall and has enough power 6 up. As long as the EGR is kept clean they seem reliable and a good commuter.
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6th July 2014, 13:47 | #23 | |
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6th July 2014, 14:20 | #24 |
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Finally got rid of the Kia that was there, and would not recommend that
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Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights. |
6th July 2014, 15:34 | #25 | |
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We've had a few Fords now in the family and no one will buy one again. Most have moved on to BMW, Hyundai, etc. All of which are far superior products. My parents used to have a Mondeo and a Fiesta, I gave my mum a ZR 120 to replace the Mondeo (which she said was the worse car she owned) and my dad had my ZT turbo to replace the Fiesta which was again nothing but a trouble maker. |
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6th July 2014, 16:55 | #26 |
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You could buyan early well spec'd 75 tourer auto for that money and have loads of change.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ht=tourer+auto Withdrawn from sale but a good example!
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6th July 2014, 18:26 | #27 |
I really should get out more.......
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just look at the long list of bad points for the mazda 6
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6th July 2014, 19:08 | #29 |
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Is this 700 miles a day 5 days a week for 6 months......? I'm not sure that's physically/mentally possible tbh never mind the car
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6th July 2014, 19:32 | #30 |
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Thanks for all the advice..... Sorry for being unclear on the mileage Harry, I will be working a 4on 4off shift pattern in Lincolnshire and then driving back to Devon on my days off.
And with a lot of running about in Devon with a car full of stuff, Hence the need for an estate. I know it is difficult to find a very well maintained 75 tourer with scratches at every corner......but they are about. This is not going to be my pride and joy car as it will have to be worked hard, although I do look after my cars and improve them. I will be taking out breakdown cover for the first time,,,,just in case. I miss my last ZT so it will be nice to get behind the wheel of a 75 again, even if will not be my pride and joy. Now I need to decide if I get a LPG or Diesel?.....But with my budget this will be fun......
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