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suggestions/advice please....
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21-05-2012 1:27pm#1
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For in or around 15k miles a year I'd be going diesel anyway. I think a nice Avensis would do the trick.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3310000
I can't see a Subaru Forester that would do max of 30mpg being decent for 15k miles a year either.0 -
This: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=6513372722386880. It'll be hard on fuel but cheapish to maintain, quick, fun, & practical. He's asking too much for it, but it does look like a very good example - i'm sure you'd get it for fourish.
something hard on fuel mightnt be the best idea...
are parts for Subaru not expensive to replace too?pred racer wrote: »
I know i said a "family car" but i'm not really a huge fan of estates to be honest... looks nice enough though!Idbatterim wrote: »http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3333330
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-M.SP/6513367383661760/advert?channel=CARS
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-AUTO/713234380206640/advert?channel=CARS
how about an E39 5 series? or for a little extra, you could get the newer E60?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3333330
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3289870
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3215366
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3279451
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3365914
If i were you id way rather save a bit on cost of car and pay it in tax...
never really thought of a BMW to be honest. I'd still get something under 2.0L i'd say... i dont think i could bring myself to pay the best part of 900 a year on tax just yet!For in or around 15k miles a year I'd be going diesel anyway. I think a nice Avensis would do the trick.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3310000
I can't see a Subaru Forester that would do max of 30mpg being decent for 15k miles a year either.
An avensis would be nice alright but i'd go for the saloon version if any... would it fit into the "not boring" category though??
Thanks for the replys guys... gives me more to think about.0 -
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Just a quick note on the whole diesel vs petrol issue. I did some quick sums that I think (hope) are correct and if you were to do about 23k km a year (14.5k miles) in a 50mpg diesel over a 30mpg petrol then you'd be looking at fuel savings of around €1400 a year. That is not a figure to be taken lightly.
Sure the diesel will cost more to buy, but by the same principle that would make it worth more when you go to sell. I understand this isn't as big a margin on a €5k diesel saloon though.
Lastly if you take the Avensis and compare the 2.0 D4D and the 1.8 petrol in my opinion I would assume that the diesel would be a nicer car to drive than the petrol too. Just bear it in mind.
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An avensis would be nice alright but i'd go for the saloon version if any... would it fit into the "not boring" category though??..........
Mazda 6 in petrol guise offers the perceived benefits of the Avensis in a more stylish package imo...
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/Mazda6/1.8-SALO/5413310574553130/advert?channel=CARS
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Zubeneschamali wrote: »But he said "fun to drive", not "kill me now".
Fair enough but you can't have everything in a car for the OP's budget so I prioritised economy and practicality over how fun it is to drive. And the Avensis can't be THAT bad can it?
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But the Avensis diesel can royally shag off is it?
I'm very, very shocked you didn't suggest either this
Or this
As both are under 2 litres, both a pleasure to sit into and to drive, both have decent poke and most importantly, not a drab and dreary avensis... :pac:
Save the money on one of these and spend the rest on keeping it tip top. Fun and practical cars especially the JTD 156!
Money no object: Get a V6 of either :cool:0 -
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But the Avensis diesel can royally shag off is it?
HaHa:pac: - for some strange reason i got the impression from previous posts that it wasnt the most exciting car!!I'm very, very shocked you didn't suggest either this
Or this
As both are under 2 litres, both a pleasure to sit into and to drive, both have decent poke and most importantly, not a drab and dreary avensis... :pac:
Save the money on one of these and spend the rest on keeping it tip top. Fun and practical cars especially the JTD 156!
Money no object: Get a V6 of either :cool:
The second picture is a nice one... is that the JTD156?0 -
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These are the basic differences:
ES - Base model - electric front windows, electric mirrors, manual air conditioning, cd player, plastic wheel trim.
SE - electric front and rear windows, cruise control, climate control, multi-function steering wheel, leather steering wheel and gear stick, rear parking sensors, front fog lights and alloy wheels.
M Sport - lowered sports suspension, alcantara sports seats, larger alloy wheels, front and rear bumper diffuser, carbon/aluminium dashboard/door inserts, M Sport steering wheel and gear stick.
You can spec any of the above models up with individual factory extras.Thanks man. I was looking at a few online but there seems to be a few different versions of the 320d... care to fill me in on the different specs?
I'll have to check out that website anyway... probably get all the answers there!
I'm a girl although my username doesn't suggest so ! I have the Se model with the spec Bazz listed but with full leather seats . The m sport are nice but can be a lot more expensive . 0 -
sorry shooter... althought "thanks woman" doesnt really have the same ring to it!!!I'm a girl although my username doesn't suggest so ! I have the Se model with the spec Bazz listed but with full leather seats . The m sport are nice but can be a lot more expensive .
The SE model might be the better option if the M-Sport is alot dearer for a nicer bumper...
Have you had any problems with your car since you bought it? anything in particular with that model i should be aware of when buying or any known issues?0 -
sorry shooter... althought "thanks woman" doesnt really have the same ring to it!!!
The SE model might be the better option if the M-Sport is alot dearer for a nicer bumper...
Have you had any problems with your car since you bought it? anything in particular with that model i should be aware of when buying or any known issues?
after giving mine a lot of Tlc when I bought it , I'm very happy with it . I believe if you look after your car it will look after you , (which mine seems to be doing , touch wood !!) I kind of rushed into it , didn't know a lot about them but after reading up on them I think I am a bit more clued in !!
have a look at mileage obviously , mine was pretty high at 170 , so things started to go in it , I've since changed the breather filter (which needs to be done every 2-3 services ,
stick to the specific oil for the engine , the pulley in the engine snapped on me , got a reconditioned one put in for 70 , had a few warning lights come up but got them sorted since but overall I'm very happy with it .
Tyres can be pricey so try get one with good tyres (I didn't ) , check for warning lights on the dash ,and basically take your time looking around . hope this helps . good luck 0 -
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Would it be a case where you really should be taking it to a dealer to maintain rather than any independent place?after giving mine a lot of Tlc when I bought it , I'm very happy with it . I believe if you look after your car it will look after you , (which mine seems to be doing , touch wood !!) I kind of rushed into it , didn't know a lot about them but after reading up on them I think I am a bit more clued in !!
have a look at mileage obviously , mine was pretty high at 170 , so things started to go in it , I've since changed the breather filter (which needs to be done every 2-3 services ,
stick to the specific oil for the engine , the pulley in the engine snapped on me , got a reconditioned one put in for 70 , had a few warning lights come up but got them sorted since but overall I'm very happy with it .
Tyres can be pricey so try get one with good tyres (I didn't ) , check for warning lights on the dash ,and basically take your time looking around . hope this helps . good luck
I suppose buying any high milage car you run the risk of things going bad. If i can find one with a bit of service history it might be a slightly safer option...0 -
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