deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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I'd go for the Astra. A Focus is apparently the better drive. I think most cars in that budget are much of a muchness really.
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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She doesn't mind downsizing, it's all to save money, we've got a big coupe and a big saloon at the moment and there's just the two of us, so it's pointless having both and both costing us loads.
Focus is ok but she doesn't like the older one, only the mk2, which is a little pricey with any sort of spec.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
Location: Bedfordshire Drives: Ford Fiesta
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Get the Fiesta. If circumstances change in the next year you won't lose any money. I swear they've gone up in value since I used to rant and rave about them.
I gather you're both petrol heads but I wouldn't rule out a derv Toyota Yaris or Corolla. Boring, but cheap to run from all angles.
That's why I think the Fiesta is such a great car. Cheap to run, but with sporty credentials and a bit of performance. Great little package. Make sure you get a facelift if you intend on changing the stereo otherwise dash hacking is in order.
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VegasPhil
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Registered: 16th Jan 05
Location: Fareham, Hants Drives: Octavia VRS
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Mk5 Golf is a great car.
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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SAL
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Registered: 19th Dec 05
Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire
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did they not do a focus ST derv ? the older shape ?
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Gez G
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Registered: 12th May 04
Location: Glasgow
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Instead of a mk5 Golf, what about a Jetta?
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