Time for a change from Ford?

[madmondeo]

I currently own a 2002 Mondeo Ghia X TDci. This car has pretty much all the toys inc. heated leather seats, sat nav, cruise control, climate control, etc.

I am looking to change my car around September soon after the new cars come out, but I am thinking about getting something other than an Ford. I have ABOUT �10-12K to spend on a used car.
Any recommendations?

MUST be diesel/hatchback/similar size and have lots of toys.

[radiogaga]

mercedes 180 diesel. elegance. very nice

[madmondeo]

thats has to be the quiest answer ever!! not sure i could afford servicing on a merc but would be nice

[madmondeo]

thats has to be the quickest answer ever!! not sure i could afford servicing on a merc but would be nice

[Loosehead]

Go to a BCA for that kind of budget you'll get something that you'd have to pay 16k for at a dealer. Should get something less than 1 year old, very low milage. Go early and look through the catalologue for Hall A only, don't feel under presssure to buy the first time. Better still get on to their web site and pay the �10 seach fee then you can see what's comming up.

http://www.british-car-auctions.co.uk/Default. aspx?page=3572

[radiogaga]

the reason i said mercedes is my dads got one. its smooth and luxurious and v fast.
they are expensive tho...but hey its nice to dream!!