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richard_leeds wrote:The BMW 1 has a smaller cabin and boot/trunk than the Focus, they serve different customers. Also, BMWs do tend to cost more than Fords
Anyway, Belatti was looking at a Clio sized car.
Oh and one more thing, the concept of "lease" doesnt even exist here... unless you are a big corporation.JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:[Im losing my Merc C-class as I had an 18 month lease
Hop across the border and get yourself a Soul. Yes, I do know my geography, it'll be a 3 week trek!Belatti wrote:We do not get the Korean and Japanese cars that Chile gets for being in the Pacific side.
Why buy on ebay? Lazy people buy cars(and problems) and Ebay.adam2007 wrote:who wants to buy second hand bmw like look on ebay, 2006 models with over 100 thoudsand on clock and still want very high money, then you get people say " oh its a diesel it will go on for ever" well rest of the car wares out and you still have to change belts and stuff on engine, oh my cars does 300 thousand but its all worn out its a disel though, ha dont make me laugh. Would you really buy a studpidly high milage car for high price??
I dont think you can count relibility ford focus is just as good if you research it. cheaper service? you have to be joking ford parts are cheap and commom as muck, you start needing parts for your bmw they will screw you massivly. compare and bmw alternator vs ford just look at the price differnceJohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:richard_leeds wrote:The BMW 1 has a smaller cabin and boot/trunk than the Focus, they serve different customers. Also, BMWs do tend to cost more than Fords
Anyway, Belatti was looking at a Clio sized car.
Smaller boot? by 20 or 30 litres maybe but not a whole lot more. And if you are in the UK its a darn site cheaper to run than the ford with longer service intervals, smaller fuel bills, less depreciation, more reliabilty and a better after sales record.
Small boot really is not a deal breaker!
Im losing my Merc C-class as I had an 18 month lease and although I will miss it, the 123D I have my eye on will cushion the blow of losing the merc
whats wrong with ebay most are dealers but some private, cash is king is the car market.JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:Why buy on ebay? Lazy people buy cars(and problems) and Ebay.adam2007 wrote:who wants to buy second hand bmw like look on ebay, 2006 models with over 100 thoudsand on clock and still want very high money, then you get people say " oh its a diesel it will go on for ever" well rest of the car wares out and you still have to change belts and stuff on engine, oh my cars does 300 thousand but its all worn out its a disel though, ha dont make me laugh. Would you really buy a studpidly high milage car for high price??
Use your initiative and go to Fleet auctions all round the UK. Make them a half decent offer and you will bag yourself a Bargain. 1 series Diesels are very popular for reasons I have given, so finding one isnt a problem either.
Depends how you budget. If you do High mileage, the 1 series is a no brainer.richard_leeds wrote:JohnsonsEvilTwin - I test drove a BMW 1 last year, it felt slightly less roomy than a Focus. A bit like comparing an A3 to Golf.
As for cost, I was referring to purchase costs. The more expensive car may possibly be cheaper to run, but that's not going to help if you can't afford to drive it off the forecourt?
What is stopping you from buying a car in Chile? or Brazil... do they sell ethanol in ARG like they do in Brazil?Belatti wrote:You definitively know nothing about the South American car market guys
We do not get the Korean and Japanese cars that Chile gets for being in the Pacific side.
We share Brazil cars, and all the 0Km my budget can buy are sardine cans with 1.2 to 1.6 NA engines. No sporty versions.
