My old VW Golf is falling apart and I’m going back to what I know which is a ford focus. As I am the world’s most indecisive person ever please don’t try to move my away from a focus as I’ve had one before, it’s known, and it’s also taken me about 2 years to come to that decision and I don’t have time to start again!
Went to the dealer today because I saw a car on their website that ticked all my boxes - 1 litre focus, mild hybrid, 2020 plate, 13000 miles, heated seats, within price range, like the colour etc etc.
Saw the car, and it’s nice, but then I saw it’s hotter, sexier, slightly more expensive friend next to it. Black, sleek, tinted rear windows, black interior, 1.5 litre engine, more oomph to drive. BUT it’s a 2019 car, 18000 miles, no heated seats, and more expensive (but right at top of budget, not outside). Would also be slightly more to insure.
So now I am stuck. My head says absolutely go for the sensible option, the insurance will be less, the hybrid will mean better fuel economy, it’s newer, fewer miles, it has things like heated seats and a rear cup holder thing that the other one doesn’t have.
But my heart really likes the other one. My last 2 car purchases have been sensible and boring because they have had to be - I went from a sports car to a very dull grey low spec focus so my now ExH could learnt to drive, and then I got the golf because the focus got old and I felt I needed a more secure car for the kids. The black car would absolutely be an indulgent treat for myself that would be more pleasurable, but also more expensive to drive.
So what do I do? Head or heart?!