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[classic seanc]

Because, the volvo would eventually cost you a lot more than the punto. More to insure, probably will need parts replaced quicker, not as efficient, harder to park etc.

Also, it only looks like a punto from the outside.

And the Punto has a considerably better trade-in price I'd reckon.


imo I'd totally go for the Volvo though imo

 

[Denny Oubidoux]

i'd go for the vovlo too, it'll be better for the times when you cant fit the amp and guitars in the punto and end up having to take a taxi

 

[Pantone247]

And the Punto has a considerably better trade-in price I'd reckon.

yeah but my point is, you're never going to want to trade in the Volvo

the four grand gap is pretty nuts, though I have to say that praticular Punto is priced fairly high from what you'd normally see...

 

[Wilbert]

I hear what you're saying Wil, I even know that you're right but I still bet come D-Day I'll throw money down on some fruity looking death trap

I know the Volvo is the more tempting option although I can't imagine choosing the Punto over anything else if you're just going on aesthetics.


Punto's are perhaps the blandest cars around.

If money's no object go for the volvo. I'd just do a check on the insurance if I was you.

 

[Wilbert]

yeah but my point is, you're never going to want to trade in the Volvo

the four grand gap is pretty nuts, though I have to say that praticular Punto is priced fairly high from what you'd normally see...

If you're just starting to drive, the punto will cost you around €700 to insure. The Volvo will cost you closer to a grand.

Also, the biggest killer will be petrol. I can't imagine the Volvo would be very efficient.

My car (Yaris) costs around €40 to fill up and lasts around two weeks. I'd imagine the Punto is pretty similar. I would say you wouldn't get much change out of 40 quid a week for the Volvo. So that's 2 grand more than the Punto the Volvo will cost you each year.

 

[therealjohnny]

If you're just starting to drive, the punto will cost you around €700 to insure.

really? my car cost €1200 to insure and its only got a 998 engine

 

[BonsaiSuperstar]

couldnt be bothered to read the 15 pages, but just saw this on car zone. bargain

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=871450

 

[Wilbert]

really? my car cost €1200 to insure and its only got a 998 engine

www.fbd.ie although it probably goes up a little from the initial quote once you go for the policy.

 

[Anthony]

First time insurance in that volvo will cost closer to 2K. and yes it will cost a fortune in petrol. When I was shopping around for a car recently we did see this beautiful volvo estate. Top spec, lovely walnut colour, dvd players, the lot and it was cheap. However it had a 3L engine! I'd say it's still in the shop.

currently driving some thing similiar to this and it's great

 

[Unicron]

i'd go for the vovlo too, it'll be better for the times when you cant fit the amp and guitars in the punto and end up having to take a taxi

You'd be shocked how much gear you can get into a Punto.

 

[therealjohnny]

How many cans does it take to fill the boot?

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[Sufi]

I have this car a renault 5.
Its 12 years old and i have it for nearly 4 years but i love it and ill never sell it.
It was hardly driven when i got it and now it only has 36,000 miles on it.

Cheap as chips to run and insure.

 

[therealjohnny]

I really like Renault 5's...for some reason, not sure why

I think they look better with age

 

[Pantone247]

currently driving some thing similiar to this and it's great

how many Marshall stacks do you get in the boot?

 

[Sufi]

I really like Renault 5's...for some reason, not sure why

I think they look better with age

To be honest i thought it was ugly as hell when i got it. but now i love it.

Also ive realised that there is a subculture of other Renault 5 drivers who flash lights and beep horns when they pass each other.

 

[Squiggle]

If you're just starting to drive, the punto will cost you around €700 to insure. The Volvo will cost you closer to a grand.

Also, the biggest killer will be petrol. I can't imagine the Volvo would be very efficient.

They're not very efficient at all, however, if it was a diesel I'd say go for it. I know 3 people running diesel Volvo estates on used (filtered) chip oil - which makes them much cheaper to run.

I had a '97 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting. Now that was a cheap car to run. Electric Windows, central locking and a leather steering wheel too.

If I needed a car right now I'd probably go for a Fiat Panda, or a Toyota Yaris.

 

[therealjohnny]

Fiat Panda

the most uncomfortable car ive ever travelled in

that was in the backseat though- they might be cool to drive?

Fiat 126s look deadly. Poland is full of them

 

[Squiggle]

the most uncomfortable car ive ever travelled in

that was in the backseat though- they might be cool to drive?

Fiat 126s look deadly. Poland is full of them

Was that in one of the new ones, or the old Fiat Panda? I'm not big on passenger comfort, mostly I don't like carrying passengers - but I think that may be a result of my past life as the designated driver every weekend.

What about the Fiat Bambino - so cute. I think taking out the back seats and pushing back the front ones would be a must though.

 

[Vinnie]

You'd be shocked how much gear you can get into a Punto.

It's true. And very annoying when you have to unload the car on your own.

 

[Pantone247]

What about the Fiat Bambino - so cute. I think taking out the back seats and pushing back the front ones would be a must though.

they've realunched the fiat 500

they look nicer in real life, but still not a patch on the original