How much does the car you drive cost you?

[AtW]

I particularly avoid French cars.

Too right!

[Spacecadet]

I just bought a new people carrier! A FREAKING PEOPLE CARRIER FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is it big enough to fit a mattress in the back?

[realityhack]

I study Which reports on used cars when buying, and they generally back up what your friends say. And I'd add Honda.

I particularly avoid French cars.

Reassuring to know... thanks DS.

[realityhack]

I still contend, although no one listens, that a Suzuki Swift is a great second hand buy for the above type requirements.

You're the third person in a week to mention that make/model.

[Lockhouse]

Bangernomics (sort of) - I've got an L200 Crew Cab I paid 3K for via a friend (1.5K off book price) and it never goes wrong. I had a major service last year which cost me 1K as it was time to replace all the belts and pulleys. Apart from that it costs peanuts to run.

[Wilmslow]

I got a top of the range diesel Focus new 2.5 years ago for £12K (List price 16K).

I have done 75K’s, apart from a faulty power steering pump which is replaced, it is absolutely fine.

I intend to be running it into the ground.

Rather than skimp on servicing, I still take it for the 12K service, which is around 3 services per year, and pay the platinum £25 a month AA parts and labour / full recovery option with replacement car if needed, to guarantee always being on the road.

Wish I went for an Octavia looking back, but for a motorway commute I am happy with the comfort and toys of the Focus Ghia.

[DS23]

Too right!

wrong!

[Platypus]

The VW reputation is somewhat tarnished in my rheumy old eyes.

Isn't that just your lizard's 2nd set of eyelids?

[Moscow Mule]

I'm a bit of a no. 3.

Neither of our cars cost more than £10k, and I'm pretty loath to spend more than that on a motor when I don't use it regularly.

Once we've finished the house and the garage I'll persuade the wife that we really need a caterham, but I won't spend more than £10k on it...

[Clippy]

You're the third person in a week to mention that make/model.

There has got to be something in that then.

New shape just out with dealers offering 0% finance.

Top Gear review. Sort of.