Lots of websites that do the import for you and offer several thousand pound discounts vs list price.Silver_Shiney wrote: 10 Apr 2017, 19:53Get the front wheel on one of those tar expansion lines that go down the road instead of across, and the wheel wobbles alarmingly.
Does anyone still go over to Europe to get a new car more cheaply?
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towny44
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Ray Scully
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Ended up with a Mazda Cx-3 petrol auto
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Stephen
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Nice car Ray. I like the Mazda's, and they are sensible prices. The only thing that spoils it for me is the communication panel stuck up in the middle of the dash, but I guess you get use to it.
https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-cx-3 ... 0wodj48KzQ
https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-cx-3 ... 0wodj48KzQ
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That seems to be the current trend with many current new models.Stephen wrote: 27 Apr 2017, 07:12The only thing that spoils it for me is the communication panel stuck up in the middle of the dash
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Ray Scully
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Already creating a problem with granddaughter because we can't get Peppa Pig on itStephen wrote: 27 Apr 2017, 07:12Nice car Ray. I like the Mazda's, and they are sensible prices. The only thing that spoils it for me is the communication panel stuck up in the middle of the dash, but I guess you get use to it.
https://www.mazda.co.uk/cars/mazda-cx-3 ... 0wodj48KzQ
BTW got 25% more on Auto Trader for the old car than the best trade in offer
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Agreed, a very nice car .... Mobietta asks * What colour is it ? "
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Soul Red Moby
Easier for us to find in a car park
Easier for us to find in a car park
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Not in this one it isn't !!
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Good choice, I like the thinking. ( A burnt orange Seat Atteca-ish has equal merit methinks )
ps .... don't drive it into Hayes Museum at Sparkford, tis very similar to QB's pic
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