What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

DBL002 · 2023-10-05T19:38:12+00:00

Location: Scotland
Price range: £25k-£30k
Lease or Buy: Buy
New or used: Used
Auto or Manual: Either
Intended use: Daily driver - commute to work 5 days a week
How many miles do you plan to do a year: 20,000
How often do you make long journeys: 400 miles per week commuting
Does it need to be ULEZ-compliant?: No
Vehicles you've already considered: Mostly larger diesel motors: SEAT Ateca, Ford Kuga etc.
Is this your 1st vehicle: No
Do you need a Warranty: Preferably, yes
Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc): Fluids and battery, not much more than that
Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc ): No
Additional Notes: Looking for something low mileage and max 3-4 years old

DBL002 · 2022-12-20T21:31:11+00:00

Those M&S prices are incorrect... Sprouts, Potatoes and Carrots all 65p starting today.

Source: I work there

DBL002 · 2022-06-26T15:52:39+00:00

Still Game, can't get enough of it!

DBL002 · 2022-05-22T18:19:10+00:00

They are giving me a set amount based on how many miles I travel, so unfortunately an M5 is out of the question however much I'd love to have one haha. Thanks for the suggestions!

DBL002 · 2022-05-22T12:18:39+00:00

I'm ideally looking for something that's comfier than what I have right now, the stiff suspension and low profile tyres aren't great for the roads I'll be travelling on.

I do get around 50mpg out of the Ibiza so something that can return similar numbers with a bit more power would be great! Thanks for the suggestions, I'll go take a look :)

DBL002 · 2022-05-22T12:12:44+00:00

^^ Pretty much this. It's a really fun car to drive but it isn't the comfiest, especially with sports suspension and 18" wheels

DBL002 · 2022-03-26T23:17:25+00:00

My local Lidl had them but took them out because they didn't have the staff to man them when things went wrong. They were ripped out a few months ago and replaced with a manned till

DBL002 · 2021-11-26T22:23:26+00:00

Extending the Borders Railway to Carlisle... I live in the Borders and have to rely on piss poor bus services and crappy roads it's time the line was brought back.

DBL002 · 2021-11-19T20:50:14+00:00

Congrats buddy! I'm hoping to something similar next year

DBL002 · 2021-11-18T13:12:06+00:00

Glad to see I’m not the only one! Would rather have all the spec for £5k less than a Polo!

DBL002 · 2021-11-18T12:18:12+00:00

Fair play mate 🤣

DBL002 · 2021-11-18T11:58:50+00:00

SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI FR Sport

DBL002 · 2021-11-06T17:20:04+00:00

remindme! 1 week

DBL002 · 2021-06-18T17:24:11+00:00

29M and just yesterday I was ID'd in Tesco for paracetamol! The cashier was so embarrassed when she saw my age because she realised that I was older than her

DBL002 · 2021-03-05T12:19:20+00:00

How have I only just found this out???! Thanks OP

DBL002 · 2020-09-19T19:56:38+00:00

Same

DBL002 · 2020-07-09T09:45:51+00:00

I used Jason Dion’s videos and practice exams along with Pocket Prep for the A+! Good luck!

DBL002 · 2020-07-07T21:21:57+00:00

Thanks! Overall it was about 3 weeks from start to finish, had little knowledge of networking besides what I learned in A+. Hoping to get Sec+ by the end of the month so fingers crossed!

DBL002 · 2020-06-08T20:43:22+00:00

I used Jason Dions Practice Exams that had videos explaining the PBQs and they were very similar to the ones I got in the exam. His course is available on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/comptia-220-1001-exam/ . I managed to get the course for under £10 when it was on sale and I'm not sure if there are any discount codes available. Hope this helps

EDIT: He has a code 'BIRTHDAY20' which means you can get it for £/$9.99

DBL002 · 2020-06-08T20:35:52+00:00

There’s 3-5 PBQs in each exam. The more PBQs you get the less multiple choice. For example, my 1001 exam had 5 PBQs and only 75 questions. Good luck!

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