Question about car buying... - SV650.org

MisterTommyH · 06-09-14, 05:40 PM

If you were looking to get a car which of the following would you choose:

- Slightly lower level brand (as in badge envy) with more equipment as standard (I.e. Electronics, interior finishes etc):
- Slightly higher brand level with less as standard, but a better looking vehicle. And less of them around.

All other things equal, costs equivalent. Similar practicalities, number of doors etc.

Not interested in getting into the the specs or details. It's a broad brush question as I already have two models in mind. Edit: having said that the first one would be rear wheel drive, which I'm not too sure about when it comes to winter..... That point I will take comments on.

Tomor · 06-09-14, 05:52 PM

Get the rear wheel drive. Get one with 700 bhp and a massive exhaust. Fun in the winter

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maviczap · 06-09-14, 06:31 PM

Never worried me what I had, so long as it got m from A to B cheaply without breaking down

The cheapest was a £50 Talbot Solara, which I kept for over a year, maybe more, never let me down & I didn't ever worry about where I parked it. Rear wheel drive, so lots of fun in the snow & ice

DJ123 · 06-09-14, 08:15 PM

what is more important to you from the vehicle. If your in it alot will the creature comforts make a difference. Or are you in a position where having a premium brand car will be an advantage either for work or socially?

Sid Squid · 06-09-14, 08:19 PM

Easy choice - get the one with the Maserati badge on it.

squirrel_hunter · 06-09-14, 09:33 PM

Buy the cheapest. Spend money on bikes.

06-09-14, 11:30 PM

Screw the brand.

But remember to bag up first.

BanannaMan · 07-09-14, 03:50 AM

If car #2 is a more reliable brand I'd go that way.
Screw the extra bells and whistles.
Plus it's fwd so it will be of more use in the winter.

07-09-14, 08:10 AM

If they are broadly the same price now, about the same age and same price then there might not be that much difference in resale value in a few years time, so that's not necessarily a factor.

I'm with the others; get the most reliable. There's nothing worse on a cold morning than going outside wondering if it will start.

If you can't choose then, ask yourself how many of the toys you will actually use. My guess is that most people don't use even half of them.

Biker Biggles · 07-09-14, 08:21 AM

Did someone mention reliable?The other things are ergonomics.Get the one that is comfortable and easy to drive.The only toy I need is a radio/cd thingy,and did someone mention reliable?Get the one that wont break.

06-09-14, 05:40 PM	#1
MisterTommyH Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids Posts: 854	Question about car buying... If you were looking to get a car which of the following would you choose: - Slightly lower level brand (as in badge envy) with more equipment as standard (I.e. Electronics, interior finishes etc): - Slightly higher brand level with less as standard, but a better looking vehicle. And less of them around. All other things equal, costs equivalent. Similar practicalities, number of doors etc. Not interested in getting into the the specs or details. It's a broad brush question as I already have two models in mind. Edit: having said that the first one would be rear wheel drive, which I'm not too sure about when it comes to winter..... That point I will take comments on. Last edited by MisterTommyH; 06-09-14 at 05:50 PM.

06-09-14, 06:31 PM	#3
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Question about car buying... Never worried me what I had, so long as it got m from A to B cheaply without breaking down The cheapest was a £50 Talbot Solara, which I kept for over a year, maybe more, never let me down & I didn't ever worry about where I parked it. Rear wheel drive, so lots of fun in the snow & ice __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

06-09-14, 08:15 PM	#4
DJ123 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Somewhere over there Posts: 3,245	Re: Question about car buying... what is more important to you from the vehicle. If your in it alot will the creature comforts make a difference. Or are you in a position where having a premium brand car will be an advantage either for work or socially? __________________ BMW F800ST

06-09-14, 08:19 PM	#5
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06-09-14, 09:33 PM	#6
squirrel_hunter Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sunny Swindon Posts: 3,579	Re: Question about car buying... Buy the cheapest. Spend money on bikes. __________________ "A little enthusiastic?" May I add here, GG is awesome and I think I am in love with Stretchie...he rocks my world! SH2 \| 2MA \| GROM \| YSR

06-09-14, 05:52 PM	#2
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: Question about car buying... Get the rear wheel drive. Get one with 700 bhp and a massive exhaust. Fun in the winter Sent from my magical portable device __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

06-09-14, 11:30 PM	#7
Spank86 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about car buying... Screw the brand. But remember to bag up first.

07-09-14, 03:50 AM	#8
BanannaMan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Appalachia Posts: 419	Re: Question about car buying... If car #2 is a more reliable brand I'd go that way. Screw the extra bells and whistles. Plus it's fwd so it will be of more use in the winter. __________________ ...Bill *"The Mountains are calling and I must go"*

07-09-14, 08:10 AM	#9
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Question about car buying... If they are broadly the same price now, about the same age and same price then there might not be that much difference in resale value in a few years time, so that's not necessarily a factor. I'm with the others; get the most reliable. There's nothing worse on a cold morning than going outside wondering if it will start. If you can't choose then, ask yourself how many of the toys you will actually use. My guess is that most people don't use even half of them.

07-09-14, 08:21 AM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Re: Question about car buying... Did someone mention reliable?The other things are ergonomics.Get the one that is comfortable and easy to drive.The only toy I need is a radio/cd thingy,and did someone mention reliable?Get the one that wont break. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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