The main cost of running a car is the depreciation not the tax. So its a false economy to change for tax alone. Obviously you have other reasons, but people could advise you better if you gave those other requirements.
They said specifically they were changing for the tax.
Also they've given us no information. Are they doing 5k a year or 50k a year.
Mazda 3 or a Skoda Fabia, both very good for reliability.
I think you're misunderstanding the OP there - they're changing up in the years anyway, so if you're going to '06 (for example) then you may as well go to '08, seeing as you're talking about a car that's already depreciated by >50% anyway...
I'd guess that the OP wants a nice reliable car that will keep chugging away reliably for 5/6 years, like the Ibiza may have done for them. If so OP I'd say go for a Mazda 3 or a Skoda Fabia, both very good for reliability.
Out of curiosity what mileage is on the Seat?
I will say if you go for a 08 make sure it's post June as that's when the tax bands changed, a work colleague just changed his and didn't realise it themselves so he is still paying the old rates.
Won't give you an opinion on the car as I'm not too familiar with cars in that bracket, I will say if you go for a 08 make sure it's post June as that's when the tax bands changed, a work colleague just changed his and didn't realise it themselves so he is still paying the old rates.
VW Polo or Golf or Ford Fiesta or Focus diesel. VW have a better brand image, Ford are better to drive and cheaper to service and run.
I did 260 miles in a new Polo diesel in Scotland last week (hire car) and it cost £21 to fill it back up when I was returning it.
My own car was in for a service this week and I was given a new 1.6L Mondeo diesel. I was getting over 60 mpg and it was a truly magnificent car in every respect. I would have said it was at least a 2 litre engine going by the power. As far as I know the Focus has the same engine.
+1 Purple. Proud new owner of a Mondeo here and I can honestly say it is the best car I've ever driven. Now it's nowhere near 60mpg for me (getting 48mpg) but it's a 2.0L, but for pure enjoyment it is fantastic.
+1. If you like Volkswagen, you might also consider the Skoda Octavia, pretty much the same car for a lot less money, and the newer mark II (post-2005) model actually comes out ahead of the Volkswagen in safety ratings. Diesel ftw.VW Polo or Golf or Ford Fiesta or Focus diesel.
Teatime what is your budget?
+1. If you like Volkswagen, you might also consider the Skoda Octavia, pretty much the same car for a lot less money, and the newer mark II (post-2005) model actually comes out ahead of the Volkswagen in safety ratings. Diesel ftw.
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