Hello. Prospective New Owner

[TwinTop]

Hi. Names John from West Sussex.

Currently own and drive a 1.9 cdti Astra Twintop and run the Astra Twintop Owners Club astratwintop.net just to demonstrate I'm a car enthusiast! The twintop returns about 38 around town and 47 extra urban.

Would dearly miss the convertible but the fuel is a killer despite its fairly reasonable mpg. Hence considering a Prius. So joined your site today for some honest answers! Will post in the forum.

Thanks.

John

[acetip]

Hi. Names John from West Sussex.

Currently own and drive a 1.9 cdti Astra Twintop and run the Astra Twintop Owners Club astratwintop.net just to demonstrate I'm a cvar enthusiast! The twintop returns about 38 around town and 47 extra urban.

Would deary miss the convertible but the fuel is a killer despite its fairly reasonable mpg. Hence considering a Prius. So joined your site today for some honest answers! Will post in the forum.

Thanks.

John

Hi John,welcome to toc.

[noisyhen]

Hi. Names John from West Sussex.

Currently own and drive a 1.9 cdti Astra Twintop and run the Astra Twintop Owners Club astratwintop.net just to demonstrate I'm a car enthusiast! The twintop returns about 38 around town and 47 extra urban.

Would dearly miss the convertible but the fuel is a killer despite its fairly reasonable mpg. Hence considering a Prius. So joined your site today for some honest answers! Will post in the forum.

Thanks.

John

Hello John

I've just bought a Prius and the best way to find out if it's suitable for you is to take it for a days test drive, dealers seemed happy to do this. I actually had different spec models to try over 3 days. The Prius is different to drive and may take a while to get used to.

Take a look on the Prius (Hybrid) forum page for loads of info.

If you do decide to go for a Prius there are some impressive deals out there. If you decide it's for you I can give more info.

[TwinTop]

I've driven a T Spirit and was impressed but have yet to find a "deal". Most seem to be sticking to list price so if you can give me some guidance as to a good deal I'd be grateful. I'd be after a T Spirit but don't want leather or the solar roof.

[noisyhen]

I've driven a T Spirit and was impressed but have yet to find a "deal". Most seem to be sticking to list price so if you can give me some guidance as to a good deal I'd be grateful. I'd be after a T Spirit but don't want leather or the solar roof.

First off I got deal from dealer on full list price of T Spirit and for my part ex.

Then asked if they could provide discount as stated in 'What Car' mag, which they did but reduced part ex offer. Selling p/x through 'we buy any car' gave similar offer.

Next looked on web car deals and came across one by Broadspeed which was much cheaper, including 11% off paint and options.

Contacted them who put me in touch with a main Toyota dealer offering this deal.

They contacted me and I provided details of my P/ex, they came back with an amazing deal.

Asked about finance to receive free 3 years servicing and £500 from Toyota, the finance can be paid off after 3 months without any penalty (just pay interest on the 3 months loan).

Local dealer approached and asked if they could come anywhere near this deal, they couldn't so bought the car from the other dealer even though it was 2 1/2 hours drive away it save me loads of money.

Drive home in busy traffic managed 53.9 mpg. Saved nearly £3k on initial deal!

[TwinTop]

Thanks Noisyhen - very useful info! Need to do my sums...