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  1. miraflores

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    Kandy Will be glad to see the sun again soon.....

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    I agree @JazzSi seeing all those reports of Vauxhalls bursting into flames has put me off owning one.Nearly as bad as those tumble driers catching fire as well:sad:
     
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      The cause of them catching fire has been identified, and recalls issued. Therefore, it should not be a problem anymore. Unless of course owners decide to reintroduce the problem to the cars...
       
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      Good afternoon Mrs Woo pride and joy (her Suzuki Ignis) is sadly at the end of its long and reliable life,she has had it from new for 15 years,I am surprised she hasn't put net curtains in it:heehee:

      She is looking at a Honda Jazz/Nissan Note/Skoda Fabia hatch and I have the pleasure and honour of accompany her starting tomorrow,the sooner we get Mrs Woo her car the sooner I can get back in to the garden,;)she wants one that is 2011 /2012/2013,as she has said at her age she doesn't want a new one,I am not even going to ask her what she means, so please don't ask me,thank you everyone:smile:
       
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        Good afternoon @wiseowl Mrs Sandy Ground has a Honda Jazz. If it can survive the way she treats it, then it can survive anything. :yikes:
         
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          Thank you @Sandy Ground that one vote for the Honda Jazz;)

          Hi @miraflores its a little out of Mrs Woos price range:heehee:
           
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          Woo,when we were going to our tip on Sunday we drove past a Suzuki garage and on the forecourt a Suzuki Jimney caught my eye because it's colours were that of a Zebra and I thought I wouldn't mind one of those in that colour scheme but the price would probably be out of my range:snork:

          The Kia Sportage is quiet a nice little car and also there is the Kia Picanto :smile:
           
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            I got rid of my Jazz as I got fed up with old ladies tapping on the window whenever I stopped anywhere (they all wanted to tell me they had a Jazz too)
             
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              Good evening @Kandy and thank you ,Mrs Woo had a Jimny but it was only a two seater and since our daughter condition has deteriorated over the years we have to take our daughter to the hospital quite a bit:smile:

              I think Mrs Woo would like that:heehee:
               
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                How about the 2017 Civic ?
                 
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                  Do not believe what you see on those sites
                  my xc60 2.4 R design SE with loads of goodies sat nav , elec seats . heated seats, family pack, 3 years free servicing, roadside assist etc, etc book price 43K I paid 32K Put it in when six years old got 18K part ex, all those sites as above quoted 11k
                  New car was pre reg so only paid 15k to change this one is higher spec R design. End of feb when they are desperate to shift before new reg comes out.
                  Recently put in my audi A4 S line for a new XE jag . we steal any car offered 16K for the Audi.
                  Part ex I got 24K
                  regards Alex
                   
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                    I'm sorry Kandy but the Kia Sportage is one of the larger SUV's, it isn't a small car by any means. :)

                    I've heard good reports about the Honda Jazz @wiseowl. Honda cars, motorcycles and lawnmowers are very reliable but it's down to personal choice in the long run. They are more expensive to buy than similar cars but do hold their value very well.

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                      I can give a full review of the Jazz....both good and bad points.
                       
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