A second Quandry

[crockers]

Now to throw a spanner in the works

Toyota Yaris or Nissan Micra

Both group 2 cars
Both 1 litre
Both similary specced

But for same money Nissan can be around 1 - 2 years younger

Thoughts please..

 

[st13phil]

But for same money Nissan can be around 1 - 2 years younger

There's a reason for that. Go for the Yaris...

 

[bigalcam]

I agree with Phil, go with the Toyota.

 

[glojo]

Me again,
Now looky here,
That poor grand-daughter of yours must have some input. Grandad might know his cars, but kids have to have street cred, some folks might not like either.

Go for a Polo

Get her an SLK

regards
John the non voter

 

[grober]

Would not consider a pre 2003 MODEL Micra on safety grounds, but don't know the ages of the cars under consideration. http://www.euroncap.com/supermini.aspx

 

[crockers]

Me again,
Now looky here,
That poor grand-daughter of yours must have some input. Grandad might know his cars, but kids have to have street cred, some folks might not like either.

Go for a Polo

Get her an SLK

regards
John the non voter

You offering the insurance? ..Think it would cost as much as the car - if she could be accepted...yes you're right she needs to put in some input -- but as always its how one phrases the questions...

 

[scumbag]

its a no brainer.

look at the results.

In fact, don't ask stupid questions!!

I do have experince of a Micra, and a Yaris for that matter and the floating speedo in the Yaris takes some getting used to but the Micra is all show and no go. Bigger than it looks though.

 

[scumbag]

yes you're right she needs to put in some input -- but as always its how one phrases the questions...

can I be of help here?


"No you can't have a look at a B*****t Micra! Not now, not ever!"

Thats should just about do it!

 

[crockers]

can I be of help here?


"No you can't have a look at a B*****t Micra! Not now, not ever!"

Thats should just about do it!

Nah...I don't believe in the subtle approach...prefer to be straight to the point..

 

[scumbag]

Nah...I don't believe in the subtle approach...prefer to be straight to the point..

so do I but the swear filter kind of ruins it!

eg. "***** ********* ****** Micra ***** ***** ahahahahaha" >~~~~~ then roll about on floor screaming with laughter!

 

[Mactech]

It has to be a Toyota, unless the Micra is anything like this one my son helped put together a couple of years ago...that should have some street cred!
http://www.rmlmallock.co.uk/web/RML-Automotive/Case-Studies/2

 

[scumbag]

And just for the avoidance of doubt.

The Micra is a good car. But the Yaris is in a different league!

I post that in case anyone thinks I am knocking them due to me driving a skip etc.

 

[Natalie]

Poor girl, she'll want a bicycle after all this.

 

[crockers]

No -- more likely another horse...

 

[Madeira Jon]

Oh dear! I fear I must differ.
My daughter in law, has a Micra and I've driven it a few times, I've found it very comfortable, very economical and very large inside! It accommodates the three hoodlums who are my grandsons very well. (12,10 and 8, I think!)

OTT...Mutters to self:- Why on earth has "accommodates" got 2 "c"s and 2 "m"s; that always confuses me!

 

[crockers]

Oh dear! I fear I must differ.
My daughter in law, has a Micra and I've driven it a few times, I've found it very comfortable, very economical and very large inside! It accommodates the three hoodlums who are my grandsons very well. (12,10 and 8, I think!)

OTT...Mutters to self:- Why on earth has "accommodates" got 2 "c"s and 2 "m"s; that always confuses me!

Because the vowel before is soft...... ah oh not A O

 

[crockers]

Another Quandry and the first one sorted

Thanks to everyone for their feedback on these two questions - I have today bought her the younger lower mileage Yaris with a years warranty - she is thrilled and I am poorer.....but hey ho you can't take it with you...

Once again thanks for all your feedback - I found it most useful

 

[glojo]

Thanks to everyone for their feedback on these two questions - I have today bought her the younger lower mileage Yaris with a years warranty - she is thrilled and I am poorer.....but hey ho you can't take it with you...

Once again thanks for all your feedback - I found it most useful

Nice to hear she is happy, well done.

regards
John

 

[MBManInKen]

Why on earth has "accommodates" got 2 "c"s and 2 "m"s; that always confuses me!

It's really simple, because it comes from the latin ad plus the verb commodare. The d in adcommodare subsequently evolved into a c, and there you go .

 

[Rory]

I don't think you've specified the budget here but can I suggest that you have a look at a new Mitsubishi Colt?

The 1.1 engine is group 3 I believe, but we found (for our daughters) that the premium only changes £25 per group.

My youngest daughter has a 5dr CZ1 Colt with a/c that we paid £7500 for a year ago. I've seen them for even less than that since, and the 3dr (which I think looks better) are often advertised for £5999. My local dealer is doing a "Sport" version (trim changes only) for £6500. Mitsubishi also does a 3yr servicing package for £150, so that probably a decent saving too.

I think the car is great value, but it does appear a little "cheap" compared to Mrs R's Jazz, but then it was £4000 cheaper. I feel it's a very honest car and has some neat features, like sliding rear seat. It even has variable intermittant wipers, which my Merc doesn't!!

Only issue is the gearchange can be a bit baulky - ours is OK ish, but they vary apparently.