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 ?
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New car time - new/used/PCP/loan?
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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...01304176316988Last edited by Scruff; 4 March 2014, 13:03.I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).Comment
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostThe 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.Comment
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostOnly sticking point is the Cat D issue. Is this really something to worry about?
I'd avoid it personally.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostWell 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.Comment
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Originally posted by CoolCat View PostAre 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?Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostWell 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.
I would avoid a cat d car personally though as you don't know what the actual accident was.merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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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.Comment
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostAll 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.
Least with a medium size car you can easily fit a kid, their stuff and your stuff."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by TheCyclingProgrammer View PostAll 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.
I could do you a much better deal on my car which is pretty much perfect and much newer...Comment
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