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Gareth T

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Registered: 14th Feb 06
Location: newcastle
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28th Aug 12 at 22:27

from vauxhall and get something else? You see members on here with a wide variety of motors now apart from vauxhalls now.

What do you have now and why a non vauxhall?

Thanks

James

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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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28th Aug 12 at 22:29

I've not made the switch yet but I will be soon-ish.

For me it's mainly build quality and a little bit of brand snobbery. Vauxhall was good for my cheap first and second cars. I was possibly a bit too loyal to the brand when I bought my third car (Astra). I won't be loyal any more.

[Edited on 28-08-2012 by James]

Ian W

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Registered: 8th Nov 03
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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28th Aug 12 at 22:33

Don't see the need to stick to one brand.

I did for a while but my loyalty was based on the fact that my first car was a Vauxhall and that was it.

There was nothing in the newer ranges that interested me either.

AndyCorsaSport

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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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28th Aug 12 at 22:55

I discovered "handling"

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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28th Aug 12 at 22:55

i don't understand brand loyalty when it comes to cars.

i just go for whatever takes my fancy at the time.

i've had 1 vauxhall, 4 ford and 1 bmw.

James

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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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28th Aug 12 at 22:58

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
I discovered "handling"

This too. My Astra corners like the Titanic.

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
Location: nowhere near ginger people
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28th Aug 12 at 22:58

there is no reason other than it was cheap or id have bought a vectra diesel. brand snobbery is ridiculous imho. who cares what others think as long as you like the car you drive? i think thats whats wrong with todays people, too concerned what others think instead of just enjoying what they want. its a car.

edit, 54 reg 330d e46 sport i have, it was 3 grand.

[Edited on 28-08-2012 by Nic Barnes]

Mieran

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Registered: 28th Jan 08
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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28th Aug 12 at 23:00

quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
I discovered "handling"

James

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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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28th Aug 12 at 23:00

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
there is no reason other than it was cheap or id have bought a vectra diesel. brand snobbery is ridiculous imho. who cares what others think as long as you like the car you drive? i think thats whats wrong with todays people, too concerned what others think instead of just enjoying what they want. its a car.

I think brand snobbery was probably the wrong term. Brands like Audi, BMW etc aren't just preferred for the brand. In general they make a better car.

Nic Barnes

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Registered: 5th Apr 04
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28th Aug 12 at 23:02

to do what though? the driving most people do on a day to day basis in the city or communting it wouldnt matter if it was a kia or a hyundai really. its just most people are worried what people would think of them if they drive a more than adequate car on a day to day basis. status type thing. and thats pretty sad.

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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28th Aug 12 at 23:33

that's bang on the money there nic.

people see a car as some sort of status symbol these days. down here theres so many snobs driving around in range rover sports because it's fashionable and makes you look wealthy.

i spoked to an asian guy in work about this subject a while back and he said he would rather drive a low spec bmw 3 series than a top of the range mondeo because his family would think he was richer, even if the bmw cost less

corsadonk

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Registered: 4th Jul 09
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire
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29th Aug 12 at 06:09

As above. I'm more than happy to drive a rusty old corsa.

Balling

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Registered: 7th Apr 04
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29th Aug 12 at 06:36

quote:
Originally posted by Gareth T
What do you have now and why a non vauxhall?

I always based my decisions on which model I wanted, not which brand I wanted.

Jambo

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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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29th Aug 12 at 08:36

Yup not fussed on brand loyalty.

Had 4x Vx, 3x BM, 1x Renault 1x Chrysler 1x Mercedes 1x Fiat.

I buy the car i like that is good.

ryan docherty

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Registered: 27th Aug 09
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29th Aug 12 at 09:26

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
to do what though? the driving most people do on a day to day basis in the city or communting it wouldnt matter if it was a kia or a hyundai really. its just most people are worried what people would think of them if they drive a more than adequate car on a day to day basis. status type thing. and thats pretty sad.

Spot on big guy thats why i went from a 06 to a hreg because i wanted one cOuldnt care less what other ppl think

James

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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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29th Aug 12 at 09:28

quote:
Originally posted by Nic Barnes
to do what though? the driving most people do on a day to day basis in the city or communting it wouldnt matter if it was a kia or a hyundai really. its just most people are worried what people would think of them if they drive a more than adequate car on a day to day basis. status type thing. and thats pretty sad.

I don't drive a car to/from work so a car is more of a luxury to me, therefore I'd rather get something nice that is comfy, luxurious and well built.

ryan docherty

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Registered: 27th Aug 09
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29th Aug 12 at 09:31

vvvvv
I don't drive a car to/from work so a car is more of a luxury to me, therefore I'd rather get something nice that is comfy, luxurious and well built.

^^^% that wans for insurance purposes hahahah

Phil W

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Registered: 1st Jul 05
Location: Shropshire Drives : Focus ST
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29th Aug 12 at 09:34

Went to a Peugeot 206 GTi as Vauxhall offered nothing else that I really liked. Astra MK4 GSi was too expensive at the time!

Steve X16XE

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Registered: 31st Dec 06
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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29th Aug 12 at 09:38

My dad had a Mk1 Astra, Mk2 Astra and Mk 4 Astra, then he bought a Mondeo and now he's got an Insignia. All cars were about a year old when bought. So that's why I'm into my Vauxhalls. Problem is all the new cars Vauxhall do, I think are Shite. There's always something else out there better for the money.

For my 1st car I wanted a Nova, but the insurance was too much and ended up buying a F reg Breadvan Polo.

Since then it's been 4 Corsa B's, 3 Astra G's, Alfa 146, Rover 214 SEi, LPG Vectra, Arosa TDI, Jeep Cherokee, Impreza WRX.

[Edited on 29-08-2012 by Steve X16XE]

j10E W

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Registered: 30th Sep 04
Location: maidstone
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29th Aug 12 at 09:53

I drove a 170k e39 which was going to be scrapped
It drove better than my mk4 gsi i couldnt believe how well it felt, even after those miles
After that iv had bmw ever since,

thegsi

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Registered: 3rd Feb 07
Location: Kidderminster Drives: Evo (you can't afford one)
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29th Aug 12 at 09:55

I put a lot of money into my Corsa Turbo and enjoyed it at the time but now realise that the amount of money I put into it, there're much much better cars out there.

Archie

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Registered: 18th Dec 07
Location: South Ayrshire
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29th Aug 12 at 10:08

In all i've owned about a dozen corsa's and just wanted a change of scenery.

Had a 172, MK4 Golf GTI & now my Type R.

All worlds away from a Corsa, but now i have my Nova to keep me occupied with tinkering and the Type R as a solid reliable day to day car, fair enough my works 5 minutes away but its nice to have.

Archie

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Registered: 18th Dec 07
Location: South Ayrshire
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29th Aug 12 at 10:10

Although saying that i'd still have a Corsa GSI to restore once i'm done with the Nova, i do love the Vauxhall scene.

Would probably have bought a MK4 GSi if i could have found one in a garage, Type R was easier to find, and definatly a better car in many ways.

[Edited on 29-08-2012 by Archie]

nathy_87

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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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29th Aug 12 at 10:12

from vauxhall and get something else?

I wrote my Corsa B off, beyond repairable, and wanted another one but had no money saved up at the time, and I didn't like the Corsa C.

What do you have now and why a non vauxhall?

I now drive a Skoda Fabia mkII VRS. I had my heart set on it, no other car would've tempted me away at the time, I do sort of regret not taking the VXR out for a spin though.

chrisritch

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Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
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29th Aug 12 at 10:37

Because the worst cars I have owned have been Vauxhalls, Never again.

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