| If you are looking for a small family car | | | | 16v 115 Life 5dr can achieve 0-60 in 11.5 |
| then chances are you will have been to the | | | | seconds and has a maximum speed of 115 mph. |
| local car dealership to look at the latest | | | | It has a four star rating from What car? |
| offerings from Peugeot and Vauxhall. Both | | | | |
| manufacturers have a long history of | | | | A new car will benefit from your exact |
| providing reliable vehicles to this segment | | | | specifications and buying new can be |
| of the market. The new Peugeot 308 and new | | | | extremely fulfilling. It is however worth |
| Vauxhall Astra have built upon past success. | | | | considering that depreciation is the biggest |
| So is it worth going new or should you opt | | | | cost when running a car. It may be worth |
| for a used version of these classics? | | | | buying a used vehicle. The biggest drop in |
| | | | value happens within the first 12 months and |
| The Peugeot 308 | | | | you can save a lot of money buying second |
| | | | hand. This might not mean you have to miss |
| In September 2007 Peugeot released the | | | | out on a warranty with many reputable dealers |
| Peugeot 308 under the tagline 'The drive of | | | | offering 12 months on used vehicles and there |
| your life'. It was built on the success of | | | | is always the option to take out your own |
| its predecessor the 307. The designers have | | | | policy with an independent provider. But the |
| managed to incorporate high standards of | | | | main benefit to a used vehicle is the price. |
| safety equipment and excellent road handling | | | | Here is a brief introduction to the used |
| into the new model. It provides a spacious | | | | versions of the Peugeot and Vauxhall small |
| interior and greater carrying capacity which | | | | family cars. |
| can be expanded to 1,398 litres when the | | | | |
| seats are folded. The Peugeot 308 boasts | | | | Peugeot 307 (2001-) |
| class leading aerodynamics that helps reduce | | | | |
| fuel consumption and emissions. The 1.4 VTi | | | | The Peugeot 307 benefits from a stylish |
| 95bhp with 5-spd manual gearbox retails at | | | | design and is packed full of safety |
| Peugeot dealers in the UK from GBP11995. The | | | | equipment. Criticisms have been made of the |
| 1.6 HDi 90 bhp 5-spd manual gearbox can cost | | | | cars handling and it also has one of the |
| as little as GBP13295. The car performs well | | | | smaller rear spaces on the market. The used |
| with the 1.6 THP 150 bhp version reaching | | | | version has demonstrated some problems with |
| 0-60 mph in just 8.8 seconds and a maximum | | | | the suspension and head gasket so it is |
| speed of 132 mph. The 1.6 HDi 110 bhp version | | | | beneficial to expect and scrutinise service |
| boasts 60.1 miles per gallon consumption | | | | history. There are so many on the market that |
| rate. | | | | they can be picked up for as little as |
| | | | GBP2595 to GBP12570 and can provide you with |
| Vauxhall Astra | | | | a bargain. |
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| Designed to 'match the energy of your life' | | | | Vauxhall Astra (2004-) |
| the Vauxhall Astra provides innovative | | | | |
| features to provide flexible space alongside | | | | The used Vauxhall Astra from the same supple |
| safety and security. The Astra comes with | | | | ride composed handling and strong engine as |
| twin front airbags, front seat side impact | | | | its younger sibling. It is important to check |
| airbags, Anti-locking breaking system (ABS) | | | | for signs of crash damage and uneven tyre |
| and Electro-Hydraulic Power-assisted | | | | wear. It is advisable to shop around to make |
| Steering. The Astra provides a flexible 60 | | | | sure you find the right one for you and to |
| 40 or 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat and a | | | | expect a full service history. It is a very |
| vertical load restraining net to help | | | | reliable vehicle made popular because of a |
| maximise the spacious interior. The 1.4i 16v | | | | reputation for its tough durable motor and |
| Manual can be purchased for as little as | | | | therefore represents a good option for buying |
| GBP12915 with the 1.3CDTi 16v (90PS) Manual | | | | used. It is the fifth choice in what car? |
| diesel retailing from GBP14500 at Vauxhall | | | | recommended used car buying guide. It will |
| dealerships. The Vauxhall Astra Hatchback 1.6 | | | | set you back between GBP5435 and GBP11720. |