Gemonimo Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 [quote user="AnOther"][quote user="Gemonimo"]I plan on visiting friends in Montenegro, Spain and Poland[/quote]I think you've just at least partly sunk your own argument for wanting a French car.[/quote]Only a little visit AnO, I'm not planning on living there! But you may be right... something more 'poly-european' perhaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 I checked out whatcar, Benjamin and now I'm even more confused. I think I have to have a little lie down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Learnt how to drive on a Citroen Dyane, later drove a "boxy" Citroen, can't remember what it was called, bought it in the early '80's Have loved them ever since[:$][:$][:$] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thank goodness for that ! We've had a Citroen Visa, BX (several, and still my favorite). ZX and now Picasso and I have to say they have been pretty trouble free although we do get them serviced etc. The problem cars I have had have been Vauxhalls :-( My daughter had a Ford Fiesta and changed it for a VW Golf which she is very happy with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="Gemonimo"]I checked out whatcar, Benjamin and now I'm even more confused. I think I have to have a little lie down....[/quote]Which just goes to show why you came on to the forum to ask in the first place. It's a complicated decision getting rid of huge amounts of money. Don't be rushed. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="Benjamin"][quote user="Gemonimo"]I checked out whatcar, Benjamin and now I'm even more confused. I think I have to have a little lie down....[/quote]Which just goes to show why you came on to the forum to ask in the first place. It's a complicated decision getting rid of huge amounts of money. Don't be rushed. [:D][/quote]Most women dont seem to have this problem, you could follow their example and say "I like the (insert your favorite colour) one" [6]Mind you why on earth did so many of you choose the early Twingos given the colour choices, caca d'oie being the most popular [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Up until recently, I'd never considered buying a Peugeot, my previous cars all being German - Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen and BMW. A year ago, when the pompiers did a cabriolet conversion job on the BMW, I called into our local Peugeot dealer and found a one elderly owner, low mileage, three year old 307 Executive with automatic transmission (useful for Mrs Sunday's dodgy knees) and all the goodies possible.Having signed the order, I decided to do a quick check of some UK car sites and found one detailing all the horror stories concerning the reliability of the 307. Fortunately, most of the complaints related to the earlier model and owners of my newer version seemed to be less troubled.That said, during the past year, the car has run perfectly with no problems at all. It's now due it's annual service and now that the dealer guarantee has expired, my local general garagiste is going to do it for me. He has a laptop with all the service/diagnostic software for all the major marques and he'll charge me less than the Peugeot dealer. He looks after my Mercedes camper and my BMW motorcycle and the quality of his work is first class.I could have paid a lot more money and bought the newly introduced 308, but it didn't offer me any real advantage over this 307 which has been an excellent car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey, where are the mods on this? I wasn't aware that this was a male only forum.Does the OP assume only boys know about cars?Cheek! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="Polly"]Hey, where are the mods on this? I wasn't aware that this was a male only forum.Does the OP assume only boys know about cars?Cheek![/quote]No, she knows better than that, Polly. She just wants them to think that, is all..........[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Trouble is, that sort of post gives them the sort of ego-booster they could do without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 You are so right, Mrs Teapot wants a seat ibiza because it the best looking of all the VW based small cars and the pale blue is the prettiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 nah, yellow's nicer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 but that clashes with her toenails [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]You are so right, Mrs Teapot wants a seat ibiza because it the best looking of all the VW based small cars and the pale blue is the prettiest.[/quote]Is that the Seat range that participates in BTCC and WTCC ? In which case you may have to order extra deckchairs and carpets as well as some dangly things to decorate the internal scaffolding. Not sure about colours under all those sponsor panels.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted August 13, 2009 Author Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="sweet 17"][quote user="Polly"]Hey, where are the mods on this? I wasn't aware that this was a male only forum.Does the OP assume only boys know about cars?Cheek![/quote]No, she knows better than that, Polly. She just wants them to think that, is all..........[:D][/quote]Actually, it was rather a sexist question and I did rather surprise myself..... pocket feminist that I am[Www] But in general, the average woman's eyes glaze over when conversation gets around to cars. Now shoes, that's a different story altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Don't even go there, my girl! You know jolly well that the only shoes you need on the Compostelle would be a pair of very stout walking boots, so there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 [quote user="Gemonimo"]Actually, it was rather a sexist question and I did rather surprise myself..... pocket feminist that I am[Www] But in general, the average woman's eyes glaze over when conversation gets around to cars. Now shoes, that's a different story altogether.[/quote]Shoes bore me to tears as I have very narrow feet, also quite long so choice is v limited unless I wear 2 pairs of walking socks inside them. Not v sexy (or comfy) with high heels.Wassa pocket feminist ?psOH has just finally agreed with me that not only did my car have a petrol pump problem, but the carb needed sorting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Choosing a car can be very simple really [6][IMG]http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb233/Pierrezfp/blue_red.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemonimo Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Polly, a pocket feminist is a someone who believes in feminism but only when it suits her[Www] And there was I owning up to being one. My feminist cred has just gone down the tubes...... Pierre, what if I want a silver car with go faster red stripes, a dice attached to the retroviseur and a soft, furry steering wheel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well as I've said before on this forum, you learn something every day.So you lot only wear dungarees every other day, and still keep your Wonderbras on whatever you're wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote user="Gemonimo"] Pierre, what if I want a silver car with go faster red stripes, a dice attached to the retroviseur and a soft, furry steering wheel?[/quote]There's any other kind .........? [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 There's a name for those who drive that sort of car [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 .....[:-))][:-))][:-))]..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 But, Jo, hang on a minute. I really thought that all she wanted was to drive a car exactly like mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well that proves it then....... the girl's got taste...[:)][:D][:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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