thinking of changing my DD

[gov]

Had our Fiesta since new in 2004 - no problems at all - now coming up 60k - other than tyres/servicing it's only needed a recent disc/pad change . Been thinking about a change - not keen on spending more than £8.5k as it's only a DD - the Fiesta only cost £7.5k new and still looks virtually mint and even though a petrol model still returns 40mpg average.

considering a Dacia Sandero Stepway - basic petrol model , decent spec for a base model - urban 40+mpg - £8295 otr - good reviews for build quality ( Dacia is essentially a Renault )

Alternatively quite like a 2008/09 Mondeo diesel - one with a decent mileage around £8k- both cars bigger and a lot more comfortable for a big bugger like me than the Fiesta.

always liked Ford - sound well built cars - but the draw of a new car with a standard 3 year warranty with the Dacia is tempting.

Opinions ?

 

[pvr]

My sister in law has the Stepway, it is ok if you don't mind the agricultural ride.

Very interested how you manage to get 60k miles on the IOW though …

 

[gov]

Very interested how you manage to get 60k miles on the IOW though … [/quote]

I wonder how as well - average 6K a year - live in a village 5 miles from Newport one way and 5 miles from Cowes the other and I'm retired but still manage to do many return journeys a week in both directions :rofl:

 

[Smartbear]

You know the history of your fiesta & say it's in great condition and has been no trouble at all-I would keep it.
It's not worth spending thousands of £££ for the reassurance of a warranty, any problems your car has would be fixed for far less money than the cost to change.
Just my opinion of course

 

[mr wilks]

For comparison in between your choices 2007 54k C Class Sport auto estate ?
Just listed on ebay earlier for my parents , they're in their 70s & had the car from demo at 1300 miles .
Been pampered all its life / £6k would make him happy which seems a little for a lot :? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291356013744?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[halifaxbantam]

For comparison in between your choices 2007 54k C Class Sport auto estate ?
Just listed on ebay earlier for my parents , they're in their 70s & had the car from demo at 1300 miles .
Been pampered all its life / £6k would make him happy which seems a little for a lot :? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291356013744?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Stunning Merc Andy, it will sell in a breath, far more reliable than the diesel model...what a bargain

 

[pvr]

That is a great looking car