purple_corsa_gls
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Registered: 25th May 04
Location: Near Sunderland
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Im looking at changing my car after the problems I've had with the rav4 I bought. There is a Mazda 6 I've seen but it has a twin socket towbar fitted and it's from a dealer so cannot ask the history of it or how much it has been used.
Would this put you off buying a car, as I guess that towing a caravan the engine, clutch and rear suspension would have been under some pressure?
I need a bigger car as going down to one car and having a baby in the next few weeks, so what other cars to consider for around £4k and about the size of a Mazda 6? Has to be reliable and low ish running costs
Cheers
Paul
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RichR
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Registered: 17th Oct 01
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dealer = warranty. Wouldn't bother me; chances are its towed a box trailer to the tip 5 times in its life.
Tell tale signs of caravan could be scratches on the wing mirror casing from the mirror extensions. Check for damage to the rear bumper around the hitch as well
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john_redtop
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Check to see if the pins on both plugs have scratches on them due to plugs going in and out
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purple_corsa_gls
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It has a hitch plate so there shouldn't be a huge amount of damage to the bumper, but will look at the plate. Will check the mirrors too thanks.
It's a 2004 with 65k so I know there will be some wear and tear to expect, just can't be bothered buying another car that needs work doing to it (especially when sold as good condition). Got all of the bits sorted on the rav4 and just wanting rid now
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RichR
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there's enough of them on the market. If you're put off, go for another
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purple_corsa_gls
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Yeah, just don't know enough and whether to be wary or not
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John
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Only look at local cars then it's easy to just walk away.
Don't drive to Glasgow for cars that are ten a penny on the way up.
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purple_corsa_gls
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Yep - lesson learnt with this one. Should be able to sell it for what I bought it for if not a bit more so will sell then look at another cheaper car to run, as other things have changed since buying it
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McWillster
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Registered: 23rd Mar 09
Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire
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Skoda Octavia TDI 
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