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Title: So...
Post by: Ninja on 19 January 2012, 18:13
I'm test driving a car tomorrow...

I've been looking at how much it costs for me and the Mrs to run her polo and my golf. Petrol, insurance and tax costs £410 per month. Wowzah!

So, we started looking at a new (joint) car on finance.

We're thinking of going for a 61 plate Polo 1.4 (non TSI) in candy white.

It comes in at 13,315 GBP

which is around £180 per month incl free insurance - so as you can see, much cheaper.

thoughts on this car?

We'd be using my 18T and her 6n2 as a deposit for which we should get £2800
Title: Re: So...
Post by: jeynesey on 19 January 2012, 18:16
Do you really need a brand new car? If you are worried about the monthly costs, go for a car 3 or so years old,which will cost less a month and you will save loads in terms of depreciation. I lost enough on my 08 plate car, let alone a brand new one.

Just food for thought.
Title: Re: So...
Post by: Ninja on 19 January 2012, 18:24
Well, the no MOT for 3 years, warranty and free servicing with a new car would help.

And, we get a guaranteed value towards another car.. SCIROCCO  :rolleyes: in 3 years.
Title: Re: So...
Post by: jeynesey on 19 January 2012, 18:28
Well, the no MOT for 3 years, warranty and free servicing with a new car would help.

And, we get a guaranteed value towards another car.. SCIROCCO  :rolleyes: in 3 years.

True, yes. Do you have a balloon payment at the end in order to actually own the car? The cost of car ownership completely sucks b@lls doesn't it? Might start walking to work. 70 miles a day. :cry:
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Post by: JC on 19 January 2012, 18:29
dunno nick, but you need to update ya siggy and details at the side <<<<<<<<<<<
Title: Re: So...
Post by: Ninja on 19 January 2012, 18:33
Well, the no MOT for 3 years, warranty and free servicing with a new car would help.

And, we get a guaranteed value towards another car.. SCIROCCO  :rolleyes: in 3 years.

True, yes. Do you have a balloon payment at the end in order to actually own the car? The cost of car ownership completely sucks b@lls doesn't it? Might start walking to work. 70 miles a day. :cry:

Yep it does! And yeah, there's a baloon payment. I think it's made of lead.
Title: Re: So...
Post by: jeynesey on 19 January 2012, 18:34
dunno nick, but you need to update ya siggy and details at the side <<<<<<<<<<<

I dont want to admit it!!  :cry:
Title: Re: So...
Post by: Ninja on 20 January 2012, 21:16
Contract provisionally signed on a Polo TSI. Loving it, such a nice car.

Candy white, A/C, 17" alloys, armrest, leather kit, iPod connector, front fogs.  :smiley:
Title: Re: So...
Post by: scarr89 on 20 January 2012, 22:02
Contract provisionally signed on a Polo TSI. Loving it, such a nice car.

Candy white, A/C, 17" alloys, armrest, leather kit, iPod connector, front fogs.  :smiley:

Congrats. Be sure to uploads some snaps!  :cool:

I do like the polos, I'm driving a 61 plate as a hire car at the mo, haven't even checked out which engine it, but I assume its the very basic model, nice smooth drive and looks sweet I reckon  :smiley:
Title: Re: So...
Post by: Alan16ac on 20 January 2012, 22:33
Get a pre-reg or, a 6 month to 1 year old car, if you still want a warranty.
You lose SO much buying a car new, I did it, and I'll never buy new again.
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Post by: vdubman on 21 January 2012, 09:56
Contract provisionally signed on a Polo TSI. Loving it, such a nice car.

Candy white, A/C, 17" alloys, armrest, leather kit, iPod connector, front fogs.  :smiley:
nice one dude,i got the 1.2 se,lovely little motor.once the finance is paid of i will be getting the gti version if all goes well,enjoy it.

anthony

I might do this just for the noise   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2CvIFKQraA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: So...
Post by: Ninja on 21 January 2012, 21:29
Contract provisionally signed on a Polo TSI. Loving it, such a nice car.

Candy white, A/C, 17" alloys, armrest, leather kit, iPod connector, front fogs.  :smiley:
nice one dude,i got the 1.2 se,lovely little motor.once the finance is paid of i will be getting the gti version if all goes well,enjoy it.

anthony

I might do this just for the noise   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2CvIFKQraA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I'll be going for the Scirocco TSI after the finance is gone.

I've gone for new because it's rude not to.

We got a 16.5K car for 13.5K. We got loads of extras, and actually got the monthly payments down to £280 INCLUDING 1 years free insurance. Used worked out so much dearer.
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Post by: Ninja on 22 January 2012, 15:57
Contract signed - awaiting delivery.