Corsa_Joel
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Registered: 3rd May 07
Location: Dunstable, Bedfordshire
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Getting rid of the company car asap ( 09 Focus Style, 1.6 tdi ) as they've decided to start charging us £200 a month for using it outside of work and I don't fancy paying that for a car that isn't mine.
Got a budget of about £3500, if the perfect car came along may up that to £3800 ish.
Don't usually do more than 150 miles a week, this may increase if im required to work away so needs to be half decent on fuel consumption.
I'm only 20 with 1 years no claims ( as ive been using the company car for a year and don't get no claims  ) so has to be very insurance friendly.
So far i've mainly been looking out for a very clean Corsa C, 1.2 or 1.4 but struggling to find anything that really stands out, also considered a Saxo but been told mechanically they're not worth it as they're prone to faults.
Any ideas for other cars that fit the criteria would be much appreciated ?  
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Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd
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Can get a descent Astra G for that kind of money 
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Can get a pretty clean 1.4 SRi Corsa C for that sort of money. Especially if you buy private.
But they say a 90ps 1.2 is just as good with better fuel economy.
tbh, if you only do 150 miles a week and occasionally do work miles, you don't need a derv.
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noshua
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Registered: 19th Nov 08
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Facelift C
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scottyp1989
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Registered: 29th Jul 07
Location: Warley, West Midlands
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TBH id rather pay the £200 to use the works car, dont have to worry about serviceing/repairs/mot then as its a fleet car so will be saving money in the long run
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SR91
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Registered: 21st Jun 08
Location: Lancashire.
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Yeah after Insurance, Tax, Mot, servicing etc £1400 a year doesnt sound too bad for a new car you know.. Lets face it your insurance will be half that anyway..
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lil_g
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Registered: 29th Oct 06
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I'd either keep looking for a decent C to pop up or go for an Astra G mate. Although I'm biased
I've still got to take you out in both cars soon btw
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