New car time - new/used/PCP/loan?

[MicrosoftBob]

As you work from home and just need a run about, why not consider one of those rent by the hour car schemes it could work out cheaper ?

[Scruff]

Cat D Focus. Run like Usain Bolt.

There are gazillions of them which don't have that blight for similar money. Look on Autotrader or Pistonheads classifieds.

There is a Cat D Focus titanium on Autotrader being sold by Said Motors under £5k

Saw this car on Auto Trader’s Android App. Thought you might be interested. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...01304176316988

[CoolCat]

The feedback so far has been useful, thanks. I'm arranging to go and see the 1.6 Fiesta I posted above this afternoon. TBH, I've almost convinced myself. £6.2k, 22K miles, looks to be in very good condition, only 4 years old (so still latest model but not with the recent facelift). High end trim, has all the extras I want.

Only sticking point is the Cat D issue. Is this really something to worry about?

As was posted above, even if I'm really unlucky and end up spending £3k on this one, its still cost me less overall. However, in all likelihood I'm sure this will be a bit more reliable than my 2003 Seat Ibiza.

Are you crazy? You can have a brand new Dacia Sandero Ambiance for £6,795.00 why would you want to have a knackered old Cat D Fiesta?

[doodab]

Only sticking point is the Cat D issue. Is this really something to worry about?

Well it indicates the insurance company thought it wasn't worth repairing, so the damage must have been quite extensive. Clearly someone else disagreed, but you'll want to have it thoroughly inspected. It'll reduce the resale value as well I'd think.

I'd avoid it personally.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

Well it indicates the insurance company thought it wasn't worth repairing, so the damage must have been quite extensive. Clearly someone else disagreed, but you'll want to have it thoroughly inspected. It'll reduce the resale value as well I'd think.

I'd avoid it personally.

Apparently it was Cat D due to theft. If the damage was extensive it would be Cat C surely? Cat D write offs can be anything so I will see what documentation the driver has.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

Are you crazy? You can have a brand new Dacia Sandero Ambiance for £6,795.00 why would you want to have a knackered old Cat D Fiesta?

Absolutely no evidence of it being "knackered".

[eek]

Well it indicates the insurance company thought it wasn't worth repairing, so the damage must have been quite extensive. Clearly someone else disagreed, but you'll want to have it thoroughly inspected. It'll reduce the resale value as well I'd think.

I'd avoid it personally.

Nope some lease companies (Lex) will mark any accident as a Cat d because they can.....

I would avoid a cat d car personally though as you don't know what the actual accident was.

[TheCyclingProgrammer]

All things considered, if I want to push for this Cat D Fiesta, what do you think I should be aiming for price wise on negotiation.

[SueEllen]

All things considered, if I want to push for this Cat D Fiesta, what do you think I should be aiming for price wise on negotiation.

If you are getting married and want to keep the car for around 5 years why are you getting such a small one?

Least with a medium size car you can easily fit a kid, their stuff and your stuff.

[CoolCat]

All things considered, if I want to push for this Cat D Fiesta, what do you think I should be aiming for price wise on negotiation.

free would be the only price I would accept

I could do you a much better deal on my car which is pretty much perfect and much newer...