New car, after something efficient

[blue]

i was considering efficiency too, whilst looking for a new car.  then i thought "ah hell, you only live once!"  and now there's an Audi TT 225 sitting outside :)

Career wise: are you an estate agent or a hairdresser?  :lol:

Joking aside they're pretty awesome cars from what I gather  :D

My sister is in the same situation as Tom is in his OP, so I'm keeping my eyes on this thread for suggestions for her too.

Ha, i know what you mean, but no, i work in a Quarry :)  the hairdressers round here all drive minis!  the Audi's 11 years old, but it's in great shape, and it's an awful lot of car for 3 grand.  the equivalent is about £30,000 new!
it's not enormously fuel efficient though, which does my eco credentials no good at all

[_tom_]

haha blue I did think like that for a bit - someone on a different forum is selling a Merc CL for £5k that I would be able to afford if I sold my car, but the cost of fuel (28mpg average) and insurance for someone under 25 would most likely cripple me financially :lol:

Still not sure what I'm going to do at the minute. My mate reckons an older bmw 1 series would be good and surprisingly cheap to insure, not sure about that but I'll check.

[Stevepage]

I think the VW polo would be your best bet. Decent cars (though watch the clutch and electrics) and relative cheap to service etc.

On a side note my Dad just got a brand new Merc E220 CDI. At the moment he's averaging 75 mpg which I didn't believe at first. Absolutely gorgeous car too.

[Brow]

Ha, i know what you mean, but no, i work in a Quarry :)  the hairdressers round here all drive minis!  the Audi's 11 years old, but it's in great shape, and it's an awful lot of car for 3 grand.  the equivalent is about £30,000 new!
it's not enormously fuel efficient though, which does my eco credentials no good at all

I know mate, just poking fun  :lol:

Hairdressers around here seem to either go for those convertable Astras, Tigras or Minis. Do get the occasional TT, but they're usually the manager of the place sooner than just a stylist  :D

Stuff eco credentials tbh, if you can afford to use it for what it is then more power to you imo.