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Old 24-04-19, 11:46 AM   #14
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Default Re: car buying conundrum

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Originally Posted by Bibio View Post
the yeti goes back today as i decided i'm not getting myself into debt for a car that i never use.

went up to the mates care sales and got myself a 12 year old merc a class 180 2ltr d auto. i'm now an auto box convert, auto's are superb a genuine 50mpg (avg over half a tank of fuel) is not bad from a 12 year old car.

furkin insurance was staggering though due to having no no claims. no matter what car i got a quote for it was between £500 and £600. my brain still cant comprehend what i paid..
I bet you paid 600 for the car

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