When the Rover (Connie CDTi) moves over?

boink · 13th December 2018, 18:47

I've had a generally great experience driving a manual and then an auto cdti Connie estate last 4 years. Coming into the retirement zone now and thinking about spending up to 10K on a car to get me regulalrly and comfortably up and down motorways from Newcastle to Stoke (family stuff) as well as the everyday work run (30 miles). I'd like to get an estate that's maybe a bit lower tax wise but robust and preferably with a bit of something to make me smile..which the Connie certainly has. Ideas?

macafee2 · 13th December 2018, 19:29

sorry you want to spend upto 10k to save on tax?
your connie makes you smile.
to help with suggestions what do you want that the connie does not have?

jaguar xf Tourer, X Type Tourer? Sorry no idea what the tax is

macafee2

Discofan · 13th December 2018, 19:39

Octavia VRS?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onsored&page=1

boink · 13th December 2018, 20:12

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Originally Posted by Discofan

Octavia VRS?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onsored&page=1

Ta, Looks nice and in budget. Think I'll lean towards an auto having enjoyed that experience over last couple of years. Other cars I've looked into so far are the Leon estate and Volvo V60. Mate recommended the Seat Exea, which is so rare it doesn't show up in autotrader,

Mr Bone · 13th December 2018, 20:28

Honda Accord? or a CRV.

Discofan · 14th December 2018, 08:24

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Originally Posted by boink

Ta, Looks nice and in budget. Think I'll lean towards an auto having enjoyed that experience over last couple of years. Other cars I've looked into so far are the Leon estate and Volvo V60. Mate recommended the Seat Exea, which is so rare it doesn't show up in autotrader,

Seat Exeo.
Rebadged Audi A4 from a few years back, nice car too. The VW Tdi in its many forms and variants is a great engine - despite the emissions scandal!

mbev51 · 14th December 2018, 12:37

Hi, I’m going through a similar decision process. I don’t know whether to keep my 75 estate by putting it in my garage to do up slowly, or sell. I will by a Skoda Octavia estate with either the 1.6 or 2.0 110 or 150bhp engine. Could be tempted by a 4motion. Not interested in having an adblue car .

COLVERT · 16th December 2018, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Discofan

Octavia VRS?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onsored&page=1

Four years old and 110,000 miles. Not such a bargain.

I have, for the last 30 years, bought all my cars at auction.

Never yet bought a dud for friends and family.

Cars today are getting much more reliable than in the past. So much so it's very hard to get a poor deal. The vetting by the auction companies on current sales is very comprehensive with a detailed report pasted on the car screen for all to see.
As a private buyer you will easily outbid any dealer.

The car mentioned in this post was most likely picked up by a dealer at auction for anything up to £3,000 below their asking price. Sometimes more. There's a glut of used cars in Britain today and it's a buyers market.

For £10,000 there is no need to buy a car with more than 30,000 miles on the clock. One owner.

Maybe a bit of cosmetic attention and then sold straight on.---( General dealers expectation.)

boink · 27th December 2018, 16:29

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

Four years old and 110,000 miles. Not such a bargain.

I have, for the last 30 years, bought all my cars at auction.

Never yet bought a dud for friends and family.

Cars today are getting much more reliable than in the past. So much so it's very hard to get a poor deal. The vetting by the auction companies on current sales is very comprehensive with a detailed report pasted on the car screen for all to see.
As a private buyer you will easily outbid any dealer.

The car mentioned in this post was most likely picked up by a dealer at auction for anything up to £3,000 below their asking price. Sometimes more. There's a glut of used cars in Britain today and it's a buyers market.

For £10,000 there is no need to buy a car with more than 30,000 miles on the clock. One owner.

Maybe a bit of cosmetic attention and then sold straight on.---( General dealers expectation.)

Great advice there and thanks for it. I will definitely go for an ex fleet auction car. Volvo V60 or Seat Leon estates current favourites. Just need to find a decent auction house in the west midlands now.

boink · 13th December 2018, 20:05

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Originally Posted by macafee2

sorry you want to spend upto 10k to save on tax?
your connie makes you smile.
to help with suggestions what do you want that the connie does not have?

jaguar xf Tourer, X Type Tourer? Sorry no idea what the tax is

macafee2

I've never spent any money on a car really, so I'd say that spending a bit of money is part reward and part wanting something quieter, more economical and with that bit of sn increase in reliability that a newer carm with newer components would ( I assume) have. If I can save a few quid per year on road tax along the way that'd be good. As I say, I have enjoyed the CDTi. I'd like some of the above - and a bit of character and refinement. If I can find something that feels as good to drive as the CDT1 does at 15 years old I'd be lucky and happy.

13th December 2018, 18:47	#1
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mbev51 Banned Removed Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Removed Posts: 1,343 Thanks: 171 Thanked 315 Times in 223 Posts	Hi, I’m going through a similar decision process. I don’t know whether to keep my 75 estate by putting it in my garage to do up slowly, or sell. I will by a Skoda Octavia estate with either the 1.6 or 2.0 110 or 150bhp engine. Could be tempted by a 4motion. Not interested in having an adblue car .