Aren't Lexus deemed better in the reliability stakes in all these surveys that do the rounds?
[TW]Fox;14941307 said:
Seconded out of that lot, it'll be hassle free and a nice little car.
What car (saloon/hatch/4x4) £3.5-4k? Thank you!!
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Aren't Lexus deemed better in the reliability stakes in all these surveys that do the rounds?
Seconded out of that lot, it'll be hassle free and a nice little car.
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Well it does, whats the point in having a 4x4 for road use alone?
Unless it's a sports car 4wd is pointless on road.
Caporegime
What difference does it make?
None.
Clearly the 4wd is not what is key here, or is that too hard to understand?
Caporegime
no, the car stopped on a slip road. could have been perfect timing at an upcoming junction..
Soldato
Honda or Lexus seeing as it's your mum.
I think a Honda will be easier and cheaper to run as it's a more common model.
The Lexus will probbably be more reliable, either car will more reliable than the German cars listed.
I think a Honda will be easier and cheaper to run as it's a more common model.
The Lexus will probbably be more reliable, either car will more reliable than the German cars listed.
Soldato
Let's face it though, £4k on a 10 year old Lexus that does high 20ies mpg yankie style and doesn't even have a poke to justify it is a bit of a waste. I never thought I would say that, but actually, a Mondeo would fit the bill. Cheap, service on every corner, you'll get 5 year old, low miles example for the money... But since no Mondeos - get a Primera or Avensis.
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Caporegime
fords are clearly not done here, has to be something with a little prestige it seems..
Well actually it makes a big difference, let me explain.
The OP wants something reliable and attractive. This boils down to 2 things - cheap to run and making herself look "good"
4x4s are almost always going to be more expensive to run than a normal road car and a large proportion of drivers think people in 4x4s who dont need them offroad look like complete tools. So it doesn't actually fit either requirement - thats not too hard to understand is it?
I've restrained from saying it myself, because you're obviously right, they are the most logical choice for that budget and arguably technically the "best" car in this sort of class for the money.
But logic and technical ability aren't really factors here by the looks of things - this is normally what happens when women buy cars...
Precisely, she was pretty lucky.
Thanks Morba for all your responses on here, couldn't of said it better myself. Cheers.
I agree with you re the Mondeo but,
I don't think she'd like either because....
Cheers Morba.
Running costs - Maybe in fuel costs, I'm more concerned about reliability and parts. As for looking like a tool, I think it's so common nowadays it's not a big deal. Also Rav-4's, CRVs, Freelanders etc...they aren't off-roaders really, they're bought to use on the road. It's people in Range Rovers, Cayenne's, Discovery's etc who are driving real off-roaders who get more abuse.
[TW]Fox;14941307 said:
Cheers only problem is...
Damn...
Well let's see if i can convince her. But if it is too small, i'm glad to see the CRV hasn't had any scathing attacks on it's reliability, so that may be the one to go for if she wants a bigger car.
I will also make her look at a Mondeo.
Associate
As daft as it sounds if your mum liked her Saab, why not get her another one? Or a Volvo of some sort?
reliability and running costs are the criteria, of which I don't think either would be better than the lexus/Honda...nor would the Saab's score too well.
I think being a Honda reliability isnt going to be a problem, but as you say things like fuel, possibly insurance, tyres, servicing could all be more expensive compared to something like an Accord. I know what you're saying about soft roaders, but I think they do still have a bit of an image problem - that might just be me though
It doesnt sound like its a requirement for prestige, honda's not exactly a prestigious manufacturer - it sounds more like a badge prejudice against more "common" things like Fords. It wouldnt be the first time I've heard of someone having an irrational dislike for these things. I know I'm biased but I would try to get her to take off her anti-ford hat and look at them subjectively. They're relatively stylish in the right guise, reliable, huge/practical and comfortable yet handle well. Mazda 6 is basically a Mondeo. Volvo S60 might be worth a look too.
Get her to look at the Mazda - but don't tell her it's a subsidiary of Ford!
Don
I'd recommend a ford focus. Parts are supposedly quite cheap and a good one can be had for around 3.5k
What about a fully serviced Alpha Romeo 156...that my Mum just told me she's seen and liked...
Alpha's and reliability? Like oil and water?????
Owned one, loved it, wouldnt reccomend it!
They are not reliable whatsoever - had numerous electric problems, interior quality was terrible although looked nice, door handles jammed and the rear ones would come off in your hand. It liked a litre of oil every 1000 miles and averaged 12mpg with fairly sensilbe driving.
Lovely lovely car, but avoid them if reliability and running costs are on the list of priorities at all.