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Hello all
I have two vehicle options and will certainly appreciate your input. I do not know a lot about cars from a cost and technical perspective. In both cases, fuel will be covered by the company.
My profile: Junior management working in the Middle East for a global company. In sales which requires driving about 50 kilometres a day.
1. Purchase option of a company owned Opel Omega 2003 that I currently drive
Pros:
• 3.2 litres of pure adrenalin
• Performs like new due to a recently overhauled engine and a new exhaust system.
• Looks great with new headlights, bumpers and grill (paid for by insurance after a recent accident).
• Suits my profile better
Cons:
• A limited car allowance will be provided which means that registration, insurance and especially maintenance will be on my account
• The car is about 5 years old, hence accident insurance cover (required by law) will be less comprehensive than that offered for new cars
2. A new Toyota Corolla 2008 model (the Middle East version is quite different - better airconditioner, etc) provided by the company
Pros:
• Registration, insurance and maintenance on company account.
• The car is brand new
Cons:
• A downgrade to a 1.8 litre engine
• Does not suit my profile very well (no, I’m not a snob)
Thanks in advance
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Posted: 2007-10-04 19:48:37
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Can't believe I'm saying this but go for the Corolla. Good car, 100kw engine, ultra reliable. Normally I'd go for the 3.2L Opel, but it's best to get rid of it after a successful overhaul. Re-built engines don't last as long as a new one...
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Posted: 2007-10-05 15:20:15
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i'd normally say "better the devil you know than the devil you dont". but i'd go for the new one
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Posted: 2007-10-05 15:22:49
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Actually, I'm trying to decide between two cars too...
1997 Honda Prelude 2.2L DOHC VTEC
2001 Ford Mondeo Zetec Liftback
Which ever car I buy is destined for suspension modifications so ignore the fact that one is a sports car and one is a family car
The Prelude has THAT engine and also a sunroof which I love but the styling is hardly innovative. The Mondeo is less sporting and less powerful but I just love its looks and the interior quality and the space afforded by the liftback for my bike. Both cars are priced about the same.
What do you guys think?
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Posted: 2007-10-16 03:06:53
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@car - I like the Honda Prelude dude ! Ford is BEST known for it's - SUVs (that is . . . at my end) . . . How about the Honda S2000 or some OLD - Acuras
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Posted: 2007-10-16 04:55:18
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Get a Audi 2.0T!
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Posted: 2007-10-16 08:53:45
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@merwyn
this is a realy tough choice.
IMO if you intend to drive more than 3 years you should go for the Corolla other wise pure adrenalin talks =)
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Posted: 2007-10-16 10:49:53
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How many Km has the Omega done? If it has done over 150,000km then hand it back and take the corolla
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Posted: 2007-10-16 11:29:25
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@carkitter, out of the Honda and the Mondeo - Honda all the way
Much more exciting vehicle. I ride too, so I relate to your desire for boot space for the bike - but as I'm about to ditch my old bluebird station wagon for my puegeot 405 that I'm finally getting registered, I'm going to miss the station wagon for the same reason as you, but I'll love my Peugeot more than I'll miss the space!!
@merwyn, go the toyota - they aren't as powerful as the opel, but they are rally bred; don't underestimate the fun you can have in a toyota corolla.
Especially if you can soup up the motor a little - the toyota is so light you don't have to do much tweaking to get back the same power to weight ratio as the opel, but twice the handling (ie: twice the fun).
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Posted: 2007-10-16 13:30:18
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If you can get past having something not as fun, get the Corolla.
It's a Toyota, so it's reliable and built well.
It's safe.
It's new.
It looks good.
Should be cheaper to run because of the engine capacity.
A bit of work/tweaks on it should make it better.
Or you could use higher octane fuels for better performance.
Go for the Corolla.
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Posted: 2007-10-16 16:47:20
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