06-08-2013, 06:18 AM
How about Alfa mito? Not looked at prices but they're fairly decent looking (for a bird)
Maybe a bit on the small side
Maybe a bit on the small side
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What would you buy?
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06-08-2013, 07:15 AM
Ah yeah that's the other one Sean, the diesel Brera.
Cheers Alex, same as myself and Ruan then  its almost definitely between that and the Megane
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06-08-2013, 08:45 AM
Yeah seriously, C30 is a cracking car tbh, considering the 2.0d is only 136hp it feels like it has a significant amount more grunt than it actually has... If she wants to have a drive of the V50 she's more than welcome to... You could pick up a 2.0d C30 for SO much less than the D5 one since they're much less desirable, they're also significantly better on fuel than the D5... The D5 isn't BAD, but it's not great... The 2.0d is pretty good considering...
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06-08-2013, 09:04 AM
I had been thinking about the d5 being a bit much, I'll see if we can find a well specced 2.0d instead and take that for a drive and see how she gets on
06-08-2013, 10:19 AM
Yeah, they're not actually as bad as you'd think, if nothing else the torque makes them feel impressive... They pick up the pace adequately... As said, more than welcome to have a drive of mine...
Apparently they do a 'powershift' auto 2.0d, dual wet clutch like a dsg which supposedly isn't half bad either.. The D5 only comes with a autoslush... 
07-08-2013, 07:30 PM
Lol Chris, i'm not sure she wants a car you'd like.
 Was going to suggest the mito too, or giulietta, don't get a brera though - sods to park and they're just a bit... meh. Fugly arse end too.
07-08-2013, 07:35 PM
My neighbour has a Giulietta, it looks fantastic! Does anyone know much about the 1.6d or the 1.4 petrol engines in those? Bit out of budget but still something to look at.
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07-08-2013, 07:45 PM
How about a cube scott? Cant beat the reliability, turns heads and you rate yours very highly so far right?
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07-08-2013, 07:47 PM
She'll be sharing mine mate. It's a bit too much of a weekend car for her though so she needs a more sensible daily
07-08-2013, 09:55 PM
The giullietta is lush. Awesome drive, awesome interior.
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