newbie looking for advice

[Chrome101]

Hullo there folks,

I was wondering if there were any forfour buying guides about? Or if anybody could give me any advice at what to look at when buying a forfour?

Im looking for a new daily driver having been a classic driver for several years. I'm looking at the 1.1s at the moment due to insurance.

They seem to be quite funky little cars.

Any advice / tips / what to look for appreciated

Graham

[problemchild1976]

Re: newbie looking for advice

Graham,

Sorry i missed your post

there is plenty of info over on www.forfour.co.uk if you wish to have a look and lots of owners for you to ask questions of!

the 1.1 is a very good little engine and provides good power for its size. its a mitsubishi engine so is highly reliable like the rest of the range and just loves to be driven.

personally i would avoid the automated (flappy paddle) and stay with manual as they are "quirky" - haha!!

good luck!!

JJ

[Ferrina]

Re: newbie looking for advice

The 1.1 (75bhp) is a very good car, but I'd go for the 1.3 or the 68bhp cdi. the 1.3 has 95bhp and a lovely engine. The diesel is only £30 tax a year and can be mapped to 135bhp through Big Performance. No real niggles with Forfour's apart from door handle cables, stiff gear linkages and.... erm.... that's it really! I love mine and cruises lovely.

[CrazyG]

Re: newbie looking for advice

There are various 'indies' who can remap the CDi to 135bhp, not just one.
But as you're not at that stage yet I'd try to have a drive of all the models and see what suits you best. As a guide, ensure you can take each car on a mixed drive...town and dual carriageway/motorway. That will really show you the differeneces. For owner recommendations, technical info, and much much more visit www.forfour.co.uk and join up for free.