you should get a better car
something german.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:25, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

too expensive and in this bracket not wortg the added initial investment
plus later more expensive servicing and parts
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:27, Reply)

A car isn't an investment, it's a hole to throw money into
A focus is probably the best value car to get from that segment
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:30, Reply)

they are annoying though.
my next car will be a VW T5 van.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:31, Reply)

Dunno, there isn't much really in terms of reliability and quality amongst car manufacturers these days, particularly in that segment
That said I always go Teutonic
( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:34, Reply)

Mine's German and it's a complete pup.
Because it's German, it's also a complete pig to work on.

That was a two animal metaphor, so you know I'm serious.
( Kroney, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:28, Reply)

In answer to both above posts
I sometimes forget that I get cheap parts and servicing etc. because my brother's mate is a splendid fellow.

Still though, there are a lot of things that piss me off about Fords that would stop me ever buying one.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:30, Reply)

I quite agree, I'd never have another Ford.
I've driven my share of them and they're totally uninvolving. They're little more than school-run shuttles. Still, parts are cheap and plentiful so if you're just after something to get you to the shops and back, they'll do fine. Just don't expect the wheel and pedals to feel connected to anything, that's all.
( Kroney, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:33, Reply)

I find things like the positioning of vents
and the way that, unlike all sensible cars, you have to press the end of the lever to spray the front screen, rather than pulling the thing towards you very irritating.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:34, Reply)

Yeah, that irritates the piss out of me.
I like Jap cars because the indicator stalk is on the right side, built as they are for driving on the correct side of the road.
( Kroney, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:37, Reply)

YM wrong
The majority of the population are right-handed, so having the right-hand side closest to oncoming traffic is clearly the wisest course in terms of reacting to issues.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:50, Reply)

The focus is best in class for driving involvement

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 28 Mar 2011, 11:49, Reply)