What Brand Will Your Next Car Be?

**MikeWarner** · 20-02-2008, 15:14

Just out of interest, what will brand do you think your next car will be?

Just for clarification, here is how the options are divided up in detail:

Vauxhall Again – For the die hard Vauxhall fans, or even those very happy with their current Vauxhall. You will be looking to buy another Vauxhall as soon as you want to replace your current car.

Most Likely Vauxhall – You really like Vauxhalls, so you will most likely end up with another one for your next car, but you are not going to dismiss other options that are available from other brands.

Could be Anything. – You’re not bothered if it is a Vauxhall or not. You’ll be looking at all brands and if your next car is a Vauxhall or not, you’re not bothered.

Not Vauxhall – For those who hate their current Vauxhall and want no more Vauxhalls out of principle, or maybe you just want a change.

astragaz · 21-02-2008, 03:21

Ive had a load of Vauxhall cars since i was 17, two mk3 astras, two novas, two cavaliers and a vectra,

My next car is going to what ever i can afford at the time, but it wont be Vauxhall

Joy · 21-02-2008, 17:47

I went with ` Not Vauxhall `as I fancy a change for the next car.

Already had about 15 vauxs (mainly cavs), a Maserati is on the cards next (twin turbo V6) but doubtless there will be more gms in the future.

sbd16vastra · 21-02-2008, 20:06

it will be a long time untill i leave the vauxhall fold

maxlee · 21-02-2008, 20:35

i just get bored and change car / vans never been some one to stick to one brand when it comes to car's and because of this i have loads more fun then if i just stayed with one car for years.

gagkerry · 23-02-2008, 23:24

This is our third Vectra, first was 2.5 V6 then demoted to a 1.8 SRI & now a 2.2i Direct SRI, which is as pleasurable and as fast to drive as the 2.5!. Having minor (hopefully) rectifiable probs with new motor but all in all very happy with car in general. With 2 kids & two adults both in need of good leg room & safe motorway driving we always seem to be drawn back to trusted old faithful. As long as current probs are sorted we would happily buy again.

davecavcon · 24-02-2008, 09:41

im REALLY thinking about getting an ugly cayenne 'S'
they can be as low as £15k now ive spent more than that on my NOTHING BUT ****ING PROBLEM ZAFIRA GSI!!
trouble is ill spend another £15k a year in petrol plus, petrol is going to be £1.50 a litre buy the end of the year
they do 15mpg my 280ish bhp is only returning around 23mpg so not that much of a problem really, about an extra £1000 a year in petrol we only do around 5-7k miles a year but what a tool, been looking on ebay and there are loads of 560bhp 'S' for £18k
what do people think of them?
dont say they are ugly as EVERYBODY knows there isnt an ugler car on the planet.

I dont need 4x4 EVER!
dont need the extreme power
dont really know why i want one but i do so thats a good enough reason, i was alos looking at keeping the poxy troublesome gsi and getting an Audi S8 about £5k but then i keep looking at them Cayenne's

H656HAY · 24-02-2008, 11:08

Going to seel the BMW and Ford, Keep the Vauxhall and buy her something,thinking of getting an S2000 for some fun and a volvo estate for her family car.

Allvaux · 24-02-2008, 11:08

Most likely a Vauxhall, but not a new one. In fact the one car I really fancy next is the Mk5 Astra, I love the look of them and all the Astras I've had (Mk1 to Mk4) have been brilliant.

Dave, by your own reckoning it'd be pointless buying a Cayenne. You don't need a 4x4, the fuel costs/servicing/insurance/road tax will be frightening and you don't need the power anyhow. Wouldn't you be better off buying a luxo barge of some kind? You can get smart modern executive diesel cars with plenty of poke and all the right image that will be better and cheaper to own and hold their value more too.

davecavcon · 24-02-2008, 17:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allvaux

Most likely a Vauxhall, but not a new one. In fact the one car I really fancy next is the Mk5 Astra, I love the look of them and all the Astras I've had (Mk1 to Mk4) have been brilliant.

Dave, by your own reckoning it'd be pointless buying a Cayenne. You don't need a 4x4, the fuel costs/servicing/insurance/road tax will be frightening and you don't need the power anyhow. Wouldn't you be better off buying a luxo barge of some kind? You can get smart modern executive diesel cars with plenty of poke and all the right image that will be better and cheaper to own and hold their value more too.

this is also my thinking but like what?
ive got 3 kids and all that they bring, bikes, shopping etc
whats about as a all rounder?
just thought of a cayenne without thinking but have been into them for about 3-4weeks now and the ideas not going away yet!

Johnny A · 24-02-2008, 17:41

Fancy either another Nova for old times sake, or a Mk1 Manta

Dom · 25-02-2008, 18:30

We're getting a new VW Golf GT TDI Sport next week with the DSG gearbox.

Its actually arriving this week but we have to wait until the 08 registration comes through before we can pick it up.

And while the missus is frapping that around I'll be keeping the good old Vectra as the school bus.

MICKBIRD2001 · 25-02-2008, 20:55

I'M SORRY TO SAY THAT I WENT WITH NEVER BUY A VAUXHALL AGAIN, I HAVE AN ASTRA 1.7 CDTI SRI 100BHP AND WHEN I SAW THE CAR I FEEL IN LOVE THEY ARE SEXY!
HOWEVER WITH THE MILES I DO I NEED ECONOMY AND THIS CAR IS MORE LIKE A PETROL HUNGRY SCOOBY THAN A DIESEL FAMILY CAR I GET 40-42MPG AND I DRIVE ON A ROADS SO 60+MPH IS WISHING! I JOINED THIS SITE TO TRY AND FIND IF THERE ARE OTHERS FINDING THE SAME AND I AM NOT ALONE BUT THERE IS NO REASON WHY! I HAVE CONTACTED VAUXHALL AND BEEN TO THREE DEALS WHO ARE ALL UNWILLING TO HELP AND JUST PALM YOU OFF WITH STUPID EXUSES TILL YOU GET RED IN FACE AND LOSE IT SO THE CAR IS C**P AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS WORSE.
HERE ENDTH THE LESSON!

Dom · 25-02-2008, 21:03

Maybe put some extra money towards a keyboard with a working Capslock key

raym9112 · 26-02-2008, 16:45

Hi - noticed this - don`t have the same car as you but similar problems. I have an astra twintop 1.9 cdti 150 bhp - with the same problems - have done 6000 miles since new - used to get 40 ish mpg around town and much better on a run - now getting 19-20 round town and vauxhall have not got a clue. I have been with vauxhall - all types inc performance for over 30 years and totally disgusted with dealerships and customer service at vauxhall

hougtimo · 26-02-2008, 22:55

My next vehicle will definately be a vauxhall. Either looking at an original J plate GSi or a good cond PH2 GSi.

Very happy with my L reg astra for now though

As for the dealer comments, I have never used one and never will. Any main dealer I have ever had dealings with have been crap. I don't think thats specific to Vauxhall.

nikosopel · 01-03-2008, 17:24

but of course and the next car of mine it will be the same as now

CorsaDanny · 02-03-2008, 10:58

well my nxt car will defantley be a vauxhall there jst easy 2 work on and bits are cheap for them. ive got a corsa with a astra gte 2.0 8v and ive gotta bita coin saved up and looking to buy a astra mk4 gsi turbo i just love em to bits

tahir868 · 07-03-2008, 15:51

my next car will definetely be a vauxhall i've had over 40 of them including loads of cav gsi and turbos,sri but my favourite was my calibre and i've had 2 zafira gsi's couple of veccies,novas and corsa since i past my driving license

ad4mb1nns · 10-03-2008, 20:17

i've had 2 corsa, 1 mini and 2 novas (including my current)
although the mini was fun il be sticking to vauxhalls

MadOnVaux! · 10-03-2008, 23:55

Dare say mine will be another Vauxhall, a Vectra C hatch in either SRi or Elite spec with one of the following engines: 1.8 16v, 2.2 16v Direct, 2.2 16v DTi or 1.9 CDTi 16v 150.

I'm 99% going for Vauxhall, im an absolute Vauxhall nut, all my cars have been Vauxhall so far....the other 1% is looking at specific deisel powered German stuff and also a Jag 4.0 XJ Sport.....please dont shoot me lol

djgritt · 11-03-2008, 15:44

Probably something from the Next Gen of the Skoda vRS range...

Hopefully the rumoured Superb vRS becomes reality, because it would probably be that. Otherwise it may well be the next Octavia...

astra16V2004 · 12-03-2008, 13:38

next car is deffinatly a nissan 200sx, im fed up of my poxy corsa rattling and knocking and just generally being pants at the best of times.

UVCORSA · 12-03-2008, 13:40

ive had to go with not a vauxhall im afraid, i used to absolutely love them, but ive lost all faith in them. My dads old omega was forever playing up, my old corsa had many problems, and my current corsa is an absolute joke. Absolutely nothing seems to fix it, no matter what i change, had so many problems and spent so much money that i think im cursed with vauxhall, ive asked numerous times on here and know one can help

im going for jap next, most probably honda (so it doesnt let me down) or toyota

UVCORSA · 12-03-2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra16V2004

next car is deffinatly a nissan 200sx, im fed up of my poxy corsa rattling and knocking and just generally being pants at the best of times.

yep same here, ive thought about a c20xe or c20let conversion so many times, but then i just think no dont, its still a corsa, it will still have numerous problems, it will still rattle everywhere and it will still handle crap. Good choice, jap is the way forward for me

View Poll Results: Next Car Will Be?
A Vauxhall Again	255	51.62%
Most Likely a Vauxhall	107	21.66%
Could be Anything	59	11.94%
Not a Vauxhall	73	14.78%
Voters: 494. You may not vote on this poll

20-02-2008, 15:14	#1
MikeWarner MIGWeb Webmaster Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southampton Drives: Astra 2.0 DTI iTrader: (1) Posts: 13,631	What Brand Will Your Next Car Be? Just out of interest, what will brand do you think your next car will be? Just for clarification, here is how the options are divided up in detail: Vauxhall Again – For the die hard Vauxhall fans, or even those very happy with their current Vauxhall. You will be looking to buy another Vauxhall as soon as you want to replace your current car. Most Likely Vauxhall – You really like Vauxhalls, so you will most likely end up with another one for your next car, but you are not going to dismiss other options that are available from other brands. Could be Anything. – You’re not bothered if it is a Vauxhall or not. You’ll be looking at all brands and if your next car is a Vauxhall or not, you’re not bothered. Not Vauxhall – For those who hate their current Vauxhall and want no more Vauxhalls out of principle, or maybe you just want a change. __________________ MIGWeb Webmaster Since 1997 Please do not contact me for support. All questions and issues should be raised in the User Support Area. Thanks.

21-02-2008, 03:21	#2
astragaz MIGWeb User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ayrshire Drives: 4x4's and a Unimog iTrader: (0) Posts: 908	Ive had a load of Vauxhall cars since i was 17, two mk3 astras, two novas, two cavaliers and a vectra, My next car is going to what ever i can afford at the time, but it wont be Vauxhall __________________ I wish my grass was emo so it would cut itself...

21-02-2008, 17:47	#3
Joy MIGWeb User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Devon Drives: 2WD Cav Turbo iTrader: (8) Posts: 3,550	I went with ` Not Vauxhall `as I fancy a change for the next car. Already had about 15 vauxs (mainly cavs), a Maserati is on the cards next (twin turbo V6) but doubtless there will be more gms in the future. __________________ 3.0 V6 Mk3 Cav - Saab B308I, F28, XE flywheel, Wilwoods FWD Cav 16v Turbo - T34, water inj, 26psi, F28, LSD, Speedlines

21-02-2008, 20:06	#4
sbd16vastra MIGClub Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: gosport/swindon Drives: wife around the bend iTrader: (9) Posts: 6,205	it will be a long time untill i leave the vauxhall fold __________________ ''THE REAL ROB''

21-02-2008, 20:35	#5
maxlee MIGWeb User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: fareham iTrader: (0) Posts: 139	i just get bored and change car / vans never been some one to stick to one brand when it comes to car's and because of this i have loads more fun then if i just stayed with one car for years. __________________ trampdrift

23-02-2008, 23:24	#6
gagkerry MIGWeb User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sutton In Ashfield, Drives: Vectra 2.0 T SRI iTrader: (0) Posts: 14	most likely Vauxhall This is our third Vectra, first was 2.5 V6 then demoted to a 1.8 SRI & now a 2.2i Direct SRI, which is as pleasurable and as fast to drive as the 2.5!. Having minor (hopefully) rectifiable probs with new motor but all in all very happy with car in general. With 2 kids & two adults both in need of good leg room & safe motorway driving we always seem to be drawn back to trusted old faithful. As long as current probs are sorted we would happily buy again.

24-02-2008, 09:41	#7
davecavcon MIGWeb User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Redruth Cornwall Drives: cav con iTrader: (0) Posts: 63	im REALLY thinking about getting an ugly cayenne 'S' they can be as low as £15k now ive spent more than that on my NOTHING BUT ****ING PROBLEM ZAFIRA GSI!! trouble is ill spend another £15k a year in petrol plus, petrol is going to be £1.50 a litre buy the end of the year they do 15mpg my 280ish bhp is only returning around 23mpg so not that much of a problem really, about an extra £1000 a year in petrol we only do around 5-7k miles a year but what a tool, been looking on ebay and there are loads of 560bhp 'S' for £18k what do people think of them? dont say they are ugly as EVERYBODY knows there isnt an ugler car on the planet. I dont need 4x4 EVER! dont need the extreme power dont really know why i want one but i do so thats a good enough reason, i was alos looking at keeping the poxy troublesome gsi and getting an Audi S8 about £5k but then i keep looking at them Cayenne's

24-02-2008, 11:08	#8
H656HAY MIGWeb User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Farnborough Drives: 1990 Cav GSI iTrader: (0) Posts: 840	Going to seel the BMW and Ford, Keep the Vauxhall and buy her something,thinking of getting an S2000 for some fun and a volvo estate for her family car. __________________ What do you put in these things... Sht on them before they sht on you! Could not think of anything else!!!

24-02-2008, 11:08	#9
Allvaux MIGClub Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nr Chester, Cheshire Drives: 4.3 litre petrol! iTrader: (8) Posts: 11,172	Most likely a Vauxhall, but not a new one. In fact the one car I really fancy next is the Mk5 Astra, I love the look of them and all the Astras I've had (Mk1 to Mk4) have been brilliant. Dave, by your own reckoning it'd be pointless buying a Cayenne. You don't need a 4x4, the fuel costs/servicing/insurance/road tax will be frightening and you don't need the power anyhow. Wouldn't you be better off buying a luxo barge of some kind? You can get smart modern executive diesel cars with plenty of poke and all the right image that will be better and cheaper to own and hold their value more too.

24-02-2008, 17:41	#11
Johnny A MIGClub Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oxford Drives: Saloon of Doom MKII iTrader: (14) Posts: 10,021	Fancy either another Nova for old times sake, or a Mk1 Manta __________________ The Saloon of Doom MKII - Supercharged RWD Nova Saloon Nova RWD Saloon build pictures uploaded, PM me for the link Astra-G coupe turbo in black

25-02-2008, 18:30	#12
Dom MIGClub Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northants Drives: 98 Astra Arctic II iTrader: (33) Posts: 18,625	We're getting a new VW Golf GT TDI Sport next week with the DSG gearbox. Its actually arriving this week but we have to wait until the 08 registration comes through before we can pick it up. And while the missus is frapping that around I'll be keeping the good old Vectra as the school bus. __________________ Doms online shop - www.picbits.co.uk/catalog,bulbs,cable,heatshrink etc Doms online blog - www.picbits.co.uk/forums but you'll have to register to read it.

25-02-2008, 20:55	#13
MICKBIRD2001 MIGWeb User Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 1	Never Buy A Vauxhall Again, Ever! I'M SORRY TO SAY THAT I WENT WITH NEVER BUY A VAUXHALL AGAIN, I HAVE AN ASTRA 1.7 CDTI SRI 100BHP AND WHEN I SAW THE CAR I FEEL IN LOVE THEY ARE SEXY! HOWEVER WITH THE MILES I DO I NEED ECONOMY AND THIS CAR IS MORE LIKE A PETROL HUNGRY SCOOBY THAN A DIESEL FAMILY CAR I GET 40-42MPG AND I DRIVE ON A ROADS SO 60+MPH IS WISHING! I JOINED THIS SITE TO TRY AND FIND IF THERE ARE OTHERS FINDING THE SAME AND I AM NOT ALONE BUT THERE IS NO REASON WHY! I HAVE CONTACTED VAUXHALL AND BEEN TO THREE DEALS WHO ARE ALL UNWILLING TO HELP AND JUST PALM YOU OFF WITH STUPID EXUSES TILL YOU GET RED IN FACE AND LOSE IT SO THE CAR IS C**P AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS WORSE. HERE ENDTH THE LESSON!

25-02-2008, 21:03	#14
Dom MIGClub Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northants Drives: 98 Astra Arctic II iTrader: (33) Posts: 18,625	Maybe put some extra money towards a keyboard with a working Capslock key

26-02-2008, 16:45	#15
raym9112 MIGWeb User Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 9	Hi - noticed this - don`t have the same car as you but similar problems. I have an astra twintop 1.9 cdti 150 bhp - with the same problems - have done 6000 miles since new - used to get 40 ish mpg around town and much better on a run - now getting 19-20 round town and vauxhall have not got a clue. I have been with vauxhall - all types inc performance for over 30 years and totally disgusted with dealerships and customer service at vauxhall

26-02-2008, 22:55	#16
hougtimo MIGWeb User Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0) Posts: 29	My next vehicle will definately be a vauxhall. Either looking at an original J plate GSi or a good cond PH2 GSi. Very happy with my L reg astra for now though As for the dealer comments, I have never used one and never will. Any main dealer I have ever had dealings with have been crap. I don't think thats specific to Vauxhall.

01-03-2008, 17:24	#17
nikosopel MIGWeb User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: greece Drives: astraf(mk3) '92c20xe iTrader: (0) Posts: 27	but of course and the next car of mine it will be the same as now __________________ nikosopel

02-03-2008, 10:58	#18
CorsaDanny MIGWeb User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: your house Drives: astra mk4 1.7 cdti iTrader: (1) Posts: 147	well my nxt car will defantley be a vauxhall there jst easy 2 work on and bits are cheap for them. ive got a corsa with a astra gte 2.0 8v and ive gotta bita coin saved up and looking to buy a astra mk4 gsi turbo i just love em to bits __________________ Make poverty history cheaper drugs now

07-03-2008, 15:51	#19
tahir868 MIGClub Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leeds Drives: Cav Calibre's (x2) iTrader: (0) Posts: 68	my next car will definetely be a vauxhall i've had over 40 of them including loads of cav gsi and turbos,sri but my favourite was my calibre and i've had 2 zafira gsi's couple of veccies,novas and corsa since i past my driving license

10-03-2008, 20:17	#20
ad4mb1nns MIGWeb User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Drives: Nova C20LET iTrader: (6) Posts: 755	i've had 2 corsa, 1 mini and 2 novas (including my current) although the mini was fun il be sticking to vauxhalls __________________ Turbo Nova

10-03-2008, 23:55	#21
MadOnVaux! MIGWeb User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lake-District Drives: '95 Calibra 16v iTrader: (8) Posts: 399	Dare say mine will be another Vauxhall, a Vectra C hatch in either SRi or Elite spec with one of the following engines: 1.8 16v, 2.2 16v Direct, 2.2 16v DTi or 1.9 CDTi 16v 150. I'm 99% going for Vauxhall, im an absolute Vauxhall nut, all my cars have been Vauxhall so far....the other 1% is looking at specific deisel powered German stuff and also a Jag 4.0 XJ Sport.....please dont shoot me lol Last edited by MadOnVaux!; 12-03-2008 at 17:22.

11-03-2008, 15:44	#22
djgritt MIGWeb User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nr Blandford, Dorset Drives: Corsa / Octavia vRS iTrader: (0) Posts: 67	Probably something from the Next Gen of the Skoda vRS range... Hopefully the rumoured Superb vRS becomes reality, because it would probably be that. Otherwise it may well be the next Octavia... __________________ VxON South West Regional Organiser

12-03-2008, 13:38	#23
astra16V2004 MIGWeb User Join Date: May 2004 Location: northants Drives: Astra G SRI 2.0 16v iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,163	next car is deffinatly a nissan 200sx, im fed up of my poxy corsa rattling and knocking and just generally being pants at the best of times.

12-03-2008, 13:40	#24
UVCORSA MIGWeb User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Drives: corsa gsi iTrader: (1) Posts: 518	ive had to go with not a vauxhall im afraid, i used to absolutely love them, but ive lost all faith in them. My dads old omega was forever playing up, my old corsa had many problems, and my current corsa is an absolute joke. Absolutely nothing seems to fix it, no matter what i change, had so many problems and spent so much money that i think im cursed with vauxhall, ive asked numerous times on here and know one can help im going for jap next, most probably honda (so it doesnt let me down) or toyota __________________ 16.1s 1/4 mile with a c16xe - mantzel style inlet, 4-1 exhuast, de-cat straight through and chipped, not that bad a time.14.7s 1/4 mile honda civic 1992 sir 1.6 - decat and induction kit, now thats a good time. Time to go jap i think!