OK so decision made

lady zed · 2nd April 2012, 09:48

The Astra is going. Another expensive mistake. I just have to work out the logistics of paying it off or trading it in, then how to buy another 75. I've actually had a reasonable offer from We Buy Any Car believe or not, and I've got 9 days to pay off the finance in the withdrawal period. After that I'll lose even more money.

So the hunt for my perfect 75 ensues. Things I NEED. Air con. Rear electric windows. CD multichanger. Things I can live without. Leather seats, electric seats, cruise control. So I reckon I'm looking at Club trim?

Next question: Diesel or petrol. I;ve had both. I'm veering more towards a diesel manual, that was the last one and I've loved it, bar the heavy clutch. The petrol was good but very inefficient and the auto diesel I did not like one bit. However I do 3 15 mile journeys a week, 1 40 mile round trip each week and the rest are stop start, so would I do more harm than benefit with a diesel? Although Honey coped with, it was the body and chassis that was done in, engine would have ran forever.

Saloon or tourer? Again I've had both but given the fact I've had a baby I've forgotten how much we enjoy camping and the Astra is def too small. This year we'll try and get away and I'm thinking about giving the tourer another bash. The reason I got rid of the last one so quickly was due to the auto gearbox and the terrible pull the car had, that no amount of wheel alignment would cure.

So I'm kinda up against time as far as the finance on the astra goes. I do NOT want to be locked into a 5 year finance deal and I can't believe I had such a brain rush to do it. The 75 was bought and paid for. Anyway, no point in beating myself up, I can rectify this, if the right car comes along quickly!

Comments and input welcome

Banjo · 2nd April 2012, 10:04

Go back to the garage and see what they will give you for it - I would have thought that it may be higher than 'We buy any car (for peanuts ) .com'

Parker · 2nd April 2012, 10:09

Oh Anna this is a difficult one

All I will say is really take your time if you can, don't rush in. Maybe some local members can help in the hunt or look over a few vehicles with you

Personally I love the 2.5 V6 auto.

You may get lucky and find a full spec connie se in your price range.

Dansrockin · 2nd April 2012, 10:11

I've never properly used that site but I did have a quote off them once, and it was less than half the going rate at the time based on auto trader and eBay ads. They're good if you want a quick sale but they won't give tou snywjere near what you could get elsewhere!

lady zed · 2nd April 2012, 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banjo

Go back to the garage and see what they will give you for it - I would have thought that it may be higher than 'We buy any car (for peanuts ) .com'

It was Arnold Clark........do you think they're 'buy' it back?

windrush · 2nd April 2012, 10:15

Good luck Anna I hope that you can make the right choices this time

MangoMan · 2nd April 2012, 10:20

Don't you get a 'Cool-Off' Period....?

wullie480 · 2nd April 2012, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterchick

It was Arnold Clark........do you think they're 'buy' it back?

Hi,

Have read some previous posts on your dilemma about buying the Astra.
I'd contact the garage & see if you could come to an arrangement about giving the car back or getting out the finance & then hunt for a 75 don't rush it even if you buy a couple of hundred quid runabout till you find the ideal 75.

Arctic · 2nd April 2012, 11:47

Hi dont know what sort of money you looking to spend but there are some good Tourer's out there to snap up. Couple of examples below
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...95nh?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...95nh?logcode=p

Facelift one
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...95nh?logcode=p

Demo car ?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1069?logcode=p

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...95nh?logcode=p

trebor · 2nd April 2012, 12:03

if you dont mind saying what your price range is we can keep looking for you

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lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	OK so decision made The Astra is going. Another expensive mistake. I just have to work out the logistics of paying it off or trading it in, then how to buy another 75. I've actually had a reasonable offer from We Buy Any Car believe or not, and I've got 9 days to pay off the finance in the withdrawal period. After that I'll lose even more money. So the hunt for my perfect 75 ensues. Things I NEED. Air con. Rear electric windows. CD multichanger. Things I can live without. Leather seats, electric seats, cruise control. So I reckon I'm looking at Club trim? Next question: Diesel or petrol. I;ve had both. I'm veering more towards a diesel manual, that was the last one and I've loved it, bar the heavy clutch. The petrol was good but very inefficient and the auto diesel I did not like one bit. However I do 3 15 mile journeys a week, 1 40 mile round trip each week and the rest are stop start, so would I do more harm than benefit with a diesel? Although Honey coped with, it was the body and chassis that was done in, engine would have ran forever. Saloon or tourer? Again I've had both but given the fact I've had a baby I've forgotten how much we enjoy camping and the Astra is def too small. This year we'll try and get away and I'm thinking about giving the tourer another bash. The reason I got rid of the last one so quickly was due to the auto gearbox and the terrible pull the car had, that no amount of wheel alignment would cure. So I'm kinda up against time as far as the finance on the astra goes. I do NOT want to be locked into a 5 year finance deal and I can't believe I had such a brain rush to do it. The 75 was bought and paid for. Anyway, no point in beating myself up, I can rectify this, if the right car comes along quickly! Comments and input welcome __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

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