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Which car would you go for? [Contractors car]
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Is still a lovely car, although like nearly all models the facelift looks just a shade less good looking than the original. -
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I had a similar choice recently. An XF or bimmer convertible.
Went for the convertible and how glad I did. The smile on my chops when I drive it top down is like having a coathanger stuffed in my gob!
I just cant imagine that driving the XF although it is an excellent car.
As for a 3 year old AM well, you better have deep pockets for the constant repair and service costs. Why do you think the current owner has got out of it at 3 year old!? Its a no brainer Im afraid.I couldn't give two fornicators! Yes, really!
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If I was spending £45k on a new car, I'd look at a fully tricked XF rather than an XK, but that's just personal circumstances.
If it's a choice between those two - I'd pick the Aston, no contest."See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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I've got a similar dielema, I need to choose between:
1) 5 year old Mondeo
2) 10 year old BMW 3 series
3) Something else?
Not quite as excting as the OP's.
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Aston, Jag or Kia.Originally posted by swamp View PostKia Ceed. 7 year warranty.
Then work less or buy a boat.
Decisions, decisions.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Mondeo. Cheaper to service. Less "keyable". I'm guessing performance isn't really a big deal?Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostI've got a similar dielema, I need to choose between:
1) 5 year old Mondeo
2) 10 year old BMW 3 series
3) Something else?
Not quite as excting as the OP's.
"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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Not really, I need cheap and reliable with 4 doors and a reasonable boot. A focus may suit me better but they are inexplicably more expensive, must be more in demand.Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostMondeo. Cheaper to service. Less "keyable". I'm guessing performance isn't really a big deal?
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Kia every time for you of course XenOriginally posted by Xenophon View PostAston, Jag or Kia.
Decisions, decisions.
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