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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Anybody got anything to say about a Suzuki Alto?
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:35 AM
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Oooh! I've found another project for Pete!

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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryn,Sep 18 2006, 03:18 PM

Any other info on the Charade Pete?
http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/carrevie...px?range_id=357

typical Parker's review - they don't seem to rate anything that highly

have owned two in the past - ultra reliable and very simple

the higher spec ones have a/c and pas - I wouldn't buy a (typical) car without them now - it makes them much easier to sell on as well

they are quite nippy for what they are and easy to drive
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Thanks Pete. What's servicing like on them?

Could definately be one for the list, as it were.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryn,Sep 18 2006, 03:52 PM
Thanks Pete. What's servicing like on them?

Could definately be one for the list, as it were.
cheap enough but the dealers aren't that commonplace

but for a
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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[QUOTE=Ryn,Sep 18 2006, 01:51 PM] My girlfriend is looking for her first car. She has been driving for 5 years but always in other people's cars.

So she has no NCB and is running on a tight budget. She's got about
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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Ryn, You cannot go much wrong with a Fiesta for
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Blimey! Surprised the engine hadn't seized before then

Fiesta is the current favorite due to the sheer number of the bastards. 1.25 Zetec engine is bulletproof apparently

It will most likely get serviced at an independant Pete yes.

I am staying away from J33lus, he is abusing me via PM at the moment. If he carries on it could get messy.
Old Sep 18, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryn,Sep 18 2006, 06:57 PM
Blimey! Surprised the engine hadn't seized before then

Fiesta is the current favorite due to the sheer number of the bastards. 1.25 Zetec engine is bulletproof apparently

It will most likely get serviced at an independant Pete yes.

I am staying away from J33lus, he is abusing me via PM at the moment. If he carries on it could get messy.
is it a jihad or a fatwah?

I get confused

Old Sep 18, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryn,Sep 18 2006, 10:57 AM
I am staying away from J33lus, he is abusing me via PM at the moment. If he carries on it could get messy.

is it a jihad or a fatwah?
I would have prefered a PM rather than telling me to F**k off in my FS thread for the world to see, (By the way it was only 1 pm answering his comments) just because I chose not to listen to some advise. A bit harsh Willy W*nker

Grow up!

Pete... what you said mate is more than below the belt!

Very disappointed in you guys!



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