[Surferdude]

So, my sister in law is retiring soon and needs a new car. I've been researching for her in the 1.4 to 1.6 litre category. hatch, 5 doors. manual.
We have access to a great comparison chart in Oz which copies and pastes into Excel.
Options have been.
Mazda 2 neo
Nissan Micra
Holden Barina
Kia Rio
Hyundai i20
Toyota Yaris
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki Swift

Bought one today.
Guess which?

[bumpkin]

I reckon it might just be an i20

 

[Surferdude]

I reckon it might just be an i20

 

Nope. Guess again.

[AlanHo]

Out of that list it would be a toss up between the Toyots Yaris and Suzuki Swift.

It came down heads - it's the Yaris

[TrishCW]

I'll say Nissan Micra

[asathorny]

Kia Rio looks like decent an option to me 

[Surferdude]

Actually, I fooled you all.

While we were assessing our options andnarrowing it down to three to test drive - Mazda 2, Micra and i20, the Accent became available. Didn't know it was even in the wind.
Base model 1.6L engine, 5 speed, 6 air bags etc etc about $20,000.

Got one for considerably less than that with some floor mats thrown in (although not available yet).

Gotta tell you people. This car is the goods. Barb thought the i30/ Corolla a bit big. But driving the others she thought they were a bit small. (Goldilocks???)
Anyway, picked it up today.

My work here is done.

If I get time and anyone is interested I'll go into more detail as to why we shortlisted the ones we did and why we rejected some.
It's been a good exercise because my daughter will need a new car early next year.

[Surferdude]

[bumpkin]

Very nice

[eye30]

Actually, I fooled you all.

 the Accent became available.

Not playing by the rules.................

Accent wasn't in the list..............

Null and void............ I say...........

[Dazzler]

....and a nice colour too Trev.. 

[Eyethirty]

I saw the ad for the Micra yesterday, lmao when I saw it had a handbag holder...

What's wrong with just using the seat.

Nice purchase btw 

[Dazzler]

I saw the ad for the Micra yesterday, lmao when I saw it had a handbag holder...

Actually not a bad security idea and also things tend to slide off the passenger seat the way I drive (and no I don't have a handbag)

[Surferdude]

Actually, I fooled you all.

 the Accent became available.

Not playing by the rules.................

Accent wasn't in the list..............

Null and void............ I say...........

 

[Surferdude]

....and a nice colour too Trev.. 

Yeah. The colour was probably a big plus.
In the flesh it looks very classy - but understated.

[Surferdude]

I saw the ad for the Micra yesterday, lmao when I saw it had a handbag holder...

What's wrong with just using the seat.

Nice purchase btw 

Preyy sure it's only on the top of the range model. The one we test drove didn't have it. But it is a good security thing on the basis that out of sight tends to attract less attention.

[Shambles]

Nice for the passenger if the mobile is set to vibrate

[Doggie 1]

(quote) Actually not a bad security idea and also things tend to slide off the passenger seat the way I drive (and no I don't have a handbag) (quote)

Really??
What did you end up doing with that nice lavender one Dazz that you were using when you were last in Perth?
It matched your socks perfectly.   

[Dazzler]

(quote) Actually not a bad security idea and also things tend to slide off the passenger seat the way I drive (and no I don't have a handbag) (quote)

Really??
What did you end up doing with that nice lavender one Dazz that you were using when you were last in Perth?
It matched your socks perfectly.   

You cheeky bugger.. that was our little secret 

P.S. My late mate's wife picked up her new Micra yesterday (finally)  that I helped her choose and negotiate on .. She loves it 

[Doggie 1]

Excellent, well done. 

[accim]

Great choice getting the Accent. I would be happy to see more pics?

[Surferdude]

Great choice getting the Accent. I would be happy to see more pics?

I'll see what I can do next time I see her.

But have you noticed people keep spamming us with pics of bloody Nissans?