What Car?

[The_Equalizer]

How about a very nice Bentley Turbo R:

1994 Bentley Turbo R - £14000

You should be able to get it for £13500 which means you've got £3500 for the extra fuel and the odd bill. Nothing to worry about on the space front either.

[MaryPoppins]

How about a very nice Bentley Turbo R:

1994 Bentley Turbo R - £14000

You should be able to get it for £13500 which means you've got £3500 for the extra fuel and the odd bill. Nothing to worry about on the space front either.

I love the picnic tables in the back.

[DimPrawn]

When something does go wrong, and it will, spare parts and labour are priced at permium brand levels which Alfa is not, using mainly parts from the Fiat bin.
So if you want to get ripped off then buy an Alfa.
However they're not even that good looking anymore.
IMHO the Mazda 6 hatch is the 1st good looking jap car with the estate being the best looking of any brand ...

Mazda 6 estate looks good.

Northampton Motors : Mazda 6

However, think what the neighbours will say if they see you in a cheap Jap car rather than a premium brand such as BMW, Merc or Audi. One must keep up standards or they'll think you are now unemployed.

[Qdos Contractor]

I think I would see the Alfa as slightly more of a risk than something duller, like the Mondeo or a Volvo. Parkers is saying: A recall in 2007 for a possible loss of vehicle control caused by an oil leak. There was a second in 2007 where the brakes may fail. A further recall in 2009 for a potential reduction on braking assistance caused by a faulty vacuum pump.

Fair enough. I've not had any problems personally and the dealers have all been uncharacteristically helpful. If anything goes dramatically wrong my father in law owns a garage, so I've got a nice back up.

They've got quite a good online community as well. I had a bizarre moment of confusion recently when I came across this thread. Recognise it?

[MaryPoppins]

Fair enough. I've not had any problems personally and the dealers have all been uncharacteristically helpful. If anything goes dramatically wrong my father in law owns a garage, so I've got a nice back up.

They've got quite a good online community as well. I had a bizarre moment of confusion recently when I came across this thread. Recognise it?

I am going to give one a whiz, I think - never driven an Alfa. Will let you know what I think!

Much as I appreciate how sensible the Maza and Ford may be, I suspect I'm too up my own arse to drive them.

Edit: Erm, Wilmslow truly is a loser. They're much nicer to him there, aren't they.

[Mich the Tester]

Mary,

Why don't you buy a nice blue car?

Red cars are very tempting for the ladies, but the paint tends to fade and look nasty.

(thought this might be easier for a girl than all the technical details about engine size and whatnot)

[MaryPoppins]

Mary,

Why don't you buy a nice blue car?

Red cars are very tempting for the ladies, but the paint tends to fade and look nasty.

(thought this might be easier for a girl than all the technical details about engine size and whatnot)

<MP wonders whether now is the time to use that smilie...>

[Mich the Tester]

<MP wonders whether now is the time to use that smilie...>

Pink?

[MaryPoppins]

Pink?

Specially for you, Mich.

[Platypus]

What about a Toyota RAV4 ?

Not as huge as an XC90 and been around for long enough that you can find very nice specimens for sensible money.

Loads on Autotrader. I like 'em personally.