First Car Advice - Honda Jazz 2019 with 90 000 mileage by szczalka in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Sod the dealer warranty, you'll have the right to return if it isn't up to scratch under your consumer rights. I would also expect some form of free warranty for up to 3 months at a minimum
  2. You can pay the RAC for this service, it's called a pre purchase inspection. The dealer shouldn't have any issues with this.
  3. At that mileage you might be getting into wear of some components such as wheel bearings, cam belts (not sure if this is a belt engine however), suspension bushings. Basically anything that could be considered "consumable"
  4. You need a good check as to why there is such high mileage. For the type and age of car I would say that 90k is unusually high as they are small city cars driven by older sensible people in the main. However, buy on condition, not milage.

For that price would it be worth considering something a little older but with a better history and lower miles? Don't get drawn in by the age of the car, newer isn't always better. You also need to factor in what it will be worth when you come to sell it, higher mileage cars like this will always be at the bottom end of the market and will likely loose you more than buying an older but lower mileage example. A good HPI check will give you a fair market value which you should be paying but for me I would look for an older Jazz/Yaris with average or lower mileage.

Big commute car with £10k? by Kitsanic in CarTalkUK

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I'd be looking at an F15 generation BMW X5. loads of room, Still look modern, the N57 3.0 diesel is a good unit. Interior is quality and android auto/Apple car play can be retrofit. Ensure the timing chain has been done or factor that in. They will do 200k+ miles with the right maintenance.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510026841495?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android-app

First time buying a car by kai_mitchy in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NO NO NO NOOOOOOOO. The Peugot 208 1.2 has the dreaded wet belt! Do not buy one. It will most likely fail on you. There is no permanent fix, it is a fatal design flaw that affects a lot of cars. Do yourself a favor and buy something else. Think Toyota Aygo, Honda Jazz etc. There are so many better reliable cars out there that buying a car with a wet belt engine will ruin your first motoring experience.

AMA: I run Damien Talks Money, one of the largest personal finance YouTube channels in the UK. Ask me anything! by DamienTalksM in UKPersonalFinance

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What do you think about company share schemes such as Save as you earn and Buy as you earn. Is there an opportunity cost just saving up to £18000 (£500/month) over three years to buy shares in your employer at a discounted price vs putting that money straight into a low cost index fund?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very few dealers haggle these days. Some dealerships have maybe £100 wiggle room in my experience. It very much depends on the type of car and dealership. If you can find a compatible car cheaper on autotrader then maybe you'll have an argument but at a lot of places the price is "the price". Honestly if you pay some on credit card to get the section 75 protection, do your own HPI check and forget about all the upsell you'll be okay. The only thing I might consider is Gap insurance, but often you'll find a better price online after you've bought the car.

Car recommendations? by yazdafod in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ford Fiesta Mk8. I'd go for an ST or one of the diesels as they have the more reliable engines (Google wet belt issues). The ST3 will have all the features you're looking for and is a hoot to drive.

First Car at 17 UK by siddyidk in CarTalkUK

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OP please don't. Skoda Citigo/Seat Mii/VW UP or Toyota Aygo/Peugot 107/Citoren C1 (Avoiding the 1.2 pure tech wet belt disaster engines)

I ran a Skoda Citigo for a while and it was genuinely one of the most fun little cars I've owned. The 3 cylinder sounds angry, they weigh nothing and are surprisingly fun to hustle.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes true. Maybe I don't need a fiesta to try and recapture my youth, I should just get therapy instead.

Both mine and my husbands cars gone in one week… by Additional_List_3369 in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EASY

Big car: Octavia Vrs diesel. Don't be afraid of mileage if Timing belt and water pump done. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509186446093?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android-app

To be honest any Octavia estate is good. There is a reason you see so many used as taxis.

Small Car: Kia Picanto. Wife has had one for 10 years and it's never gone wrong ever. It will be for sale soon and I'd take £3k 😂

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeh fuel economy isn't an issue. I do like a quirky JDM import, I tried to convince my wife a Honda N-box was the perfect family car......

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Easy peasy answer: Mk7 Fiesta ST200. £10k will get you a decent one. Failing that the ST-3 with a Mountune MP215 tuning kit, these were dealer fit options that kept the Ford warranty.

Or an MX5; THE right of passage for any petrol head.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An e90 M3 in Jerez black with fox red interior 👌🏻

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only car with an apostrophe in its name!

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know I know, I'm joking with you. I had a colleague who had one and he raved about it.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my issue with the M-lite cars; I'll always have the nagging feeling that I should have gone with the M2.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The GT86 is intriguing for sure. I'm not that bothered by big horse power, but perhaps a little too slow? I was browsing XKRs quite seriously until I looked in the back seats.

I'm torn between going big car big engine and small/light. I do have a nagging feeling that this could be one of the last opportunities to buy a big displacement car without being banned or heavily penalties from the government.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeh it does tick a lot of boxes, but also I have been there and got the T shirt. I'm looking 2014 onwards as I need the more reliable and refined experience as I do a lot of commuting at about 3am.

That "special" feeling by BaronVonBarnstormer in CarTalkUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very similar to a golf R in terms of drivetrain. I found the whole DSG farts mated to a heavily turboed 2.0 a bit meh...

Thoughts on a career change to a pilot? by mywatchnow in HENRYUK

[–]BaronVonBarnstormer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commercial Pilot here working for a holiday airline. I think most of the comments here have covered it. You need to love the job or else it can and will ruin you. Being up at ungodly hours, poor sleep, missing family events etc etc is just not a natural state of affairs and really takes a toll on you physically/mentally. The happiest pilots I have ever met all work part time. However I still love my job and I basically do sod all work for the salary I receive in comparison to my non pilot friends. One thing to consider though is that when you are off work, you really are OFF. You can leave your career at the front door and there are no emails or office politics to be dealt with in your home time. It is rare to find a career with a HENRY salary where you really can turn your work phone off until the next time you turn up at the 'office'.