trekkie_ram Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 I currently have a 2004 Focus C-Max. The main thing I like about it is that; I'm over 6ft tall and still feel like I have enough room to swing a cat. Knee to steering wheel clearance whilst getting in & out is important to me. I also have toddlers in car seats, so I need 5 doors / decent rear seat room.Ideally I want something smaller overall, but not where it matters (see above) & more comfortable. Petrol preferred because diesel is toss & carcinogenic. I've been looking at Hyundai IX20's, does anyone have any other suggestions? I'd be buying used, up to 5yr old, preferably less than £7k but might stretch up to absolute max £10k for the right beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Drive my parents 2011 Focus, Diesel. Super comfy even for me at over 6ft, would reccomend. If I were to be buying a car tomorrow would probably be Alfa Romeo Giulietta Veloce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Can't afford to have a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I currently have a 2004 Focus C-Max. The main thing I like about it is that; I'm over 6ft tall and still feel like I have enough room to swing a cat. Knee to steering wheel clearance whilst getting in & out is important to me. I also have toddlers in car seats, so I need 5 doors / decent rear seat room.Ideally I want something smaller overall, but not where it matters (see above) & more comfortable. Petrol preferred because diesel is toss & carcinogenic. I've been looking at Hyundai IX20's, does anyone have any other suggestions? I'd be buying used, up to 5yr old, preferably less than £7k but might stretch up to absolute max £10k for the right beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Can't afford to have a car. Maybe you should sell one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Another Focus driver here.Best car I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ours is a diesel but still has the acceleration to get up to the speed limit and go no further ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 have you thought of the Dacia range of cars, its a Renault all but badge, try the 1.5dci which is a decent engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Maybe you should sell one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 have you thought of the Dacia range of cars, its a Renault all but badge, try the 1.5dci which is a decent engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 No way. My watches will keep their value and the car would be worth nothing in a decade or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I currently have a 2004 Focus C-Max. The main thing I like about it is that; I'm over 6ft tall and still feel like I have enough room to swing a cat. Knee to steering wheel clearance whilst getting in & out is important to me. I also have toddlers in car seats, so I need 5 doors / decent rear seat room.Ideally I want something smaller overall, but not where it matters (see above) & more comfortable. Petrol preferred because diesel is toss & carcinogenic. I've been looking at Hyundai IX20's, does anyone have any other suggestions? I'd be buying used, up to 5yr old, preferably less than £7k but might stretch up to absolute max £10k for the right beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 One thing Trekkie and I have in common (as well as Ford Focuses of course) both our avatars passed away this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I changed mine as a mark of respect. I believe yours is old.i haven't ruled out a focus, I just fancy something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 Ford yes, but Mondeo. And old enough so I can repair it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 VW Golf turbo diesel, convertible, just got it last month, should last me the next 10-15 years, invest in a golf trekkie they go forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 He just died also. Anyway live long and prosper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkie_ram Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 He just died also. Anyway live long and prosper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Ford yes, but Mondeo. And old enough so I can repair it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 you certainly would do that with a Ford.best car for driving without loving the badge is a Skoda Octavia, they age well hence taxi's on masse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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