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Jetta Alternatives

  • 16-01-2012 11:09am
    #1
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭


    The only need I have is that I can get my golf clubs and trolley in and out of the boot easily.

    I've only lately discovered that saloons are the best fit for this. Max engine size I would go for is 1.6, that leaves me with the Jetta. I don't mind if it's a bit boring, exterior looks well but interior lacks extras. Never drove a car without an armrest so not sure what my left hand will be getting up to.

    Alternative suggestions welcomes. Have 8k max.

    Petrol only please, don't do big mileage.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    FrontDoor
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭FrontDoor


    Ford Focus saloon

    Nissan Tiida or whatever it is called could surely be had cheaply and if you don't care how it looks...


  • #3
    alias no.9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,339 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    Whyner wrote: »
    The only need I have is that I can get my golf clubs and trolley in and out of the boot easily.

    I've only lately discovered that saloons are the best fit for this. Max engine size I would go for is 1.6, that leaves me with the Jetta. I don't mind if it's a bit boring, exterior looks well but interior lacks extras. Never drove a car without an armrest so not sure what my left hand will be getting up to.

    Alternative suggestions welcomes. Have 8k max.

    Petrol only please, don't do big mileage.

    Thanks.

    Standard Boards answer to all things motoring

    Skoda-Octavia-1.4-TSi-2.jpg

    It's like a Jetta but cheaper and with better access to the boot


  • #4
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    alias no.9 wrote: »
    Standard Boards answer to all things motoring

    Skoda-Octavia-1.4-TSi-2.jpg

    It's like a Jetta but cheaper and with better access to the boot

    Why is there so few in 1.6?


  • #5
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    FrontDoor wrote: »
    Ford Focus saloon

    Nissan Tiida or whatever it is called could surely be had cheaply and if you don't care how it looks...

    Deadly, a slip up in my research. Didn't know that, 526 is massive:

    Having a boot rather than a hatchback tailgate means the Focus saloon doesn't offer the flexibility of the hatchback or estate - the boot is also quite high off the ground, so can be quite difficult to access. But with 526 litres of luggage space it offers more than the hatch (which offers 385 litres) plus comes with folding seats.


  • #6
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    The focus saloon is awkward for Golf clubs. The opening is very tight.


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  • #7
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    EPM wrote: »
    The focus saloon is awkward for Golf clubs. The opening is very tight.

    Cheers, need to add notes when I'm crossing them off the list in future :D


  • #8
    run_Forrest_run
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,446 ✭✭✭run_Forrest_run


    Whyner wrote: »
    Why is there so few in 1.6?

    I've wondered the same thing, all I can see is a plethora of 1.4 hogs and the odd 1.8


  • #9
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    Hhhmmmm, not many other decent options


  • #10
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    Whyner wrote: »
    Hhhmmmm, not many other decent options

    If the only requirement is that you can get golf clubs and a trolley in the back then there are so many different options OP..

    Skoda Octavia
    Citroen C5
    Toyota Avensis
    Mercedes C-Class
    Honda Accord etc etc.


  • #11
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,293 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Ford Mondeo 1.6 saloon:
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=413264479732970

    Huge boot as well as interior space. Downside is that the 1.6 is slugish and not that frugal but shouldn't be much of an issue doing small mileage.


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  • #12
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Ford Mondeo 1.6 saloon:
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=413264479732970

    Huge boot as well as interior space. Downside is that the 1.6 is slugish and not that frugal but shouldn't be much of an issue doing small mileage.
    TINY OPENING

    My mother has one, big boot when you get in there but the opening is way too narrow


  • #13
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Hatchback/lift back better than saloon, easier to lift stuff in.


  • #14
    kerten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 937 ✭✭✭kerten


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Hatchback/lift back better than saloon, easier to lift stuff in.

    Agreed. Especially liftback cars make you forget saloons when it comes to boot access.


  • #15
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Same space, better access. Avensis being a prime example, I have stuff in the back of my boot that I haven't seen in years.


  • #16
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    So I got this car checked out by a mechanic and it's faultless:

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Jetta/JETTA-CO/201139204654269/advert?channel=CARS

    Rang him last night and only got him down to 6,800. Rehearsed the strategy beforehand but didn't go to plan :)

    He's getting it serviced today also. The colour has grown on me. Good deal?


  • #17
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,585 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Shot in the dark here.

    A buddy of mine had a Saab93 and both him and his wife played Golf. One set in the boot and one set in the back seat.

    He wanted to downsize his car while also being able to get both sets in the boot.
    He was stuck for words when both sets went into the boot of what I was driving at the time, I know you said no diesels but this thing is a miser on diesel.Group A tax. 3cyl engine a bit rattly when on tickover but grand when moving along.
    Bang on your price range as well. Might be worth a look if it is a small car you need?
    The boot is Huge, I had 2 people in there for the craic one day and could easily fit another. :)
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/SEAT/Cordoba/1.4-TDI-/201143205176960/advert?channel=CARS

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  • #18
    mad muffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,034 ✭✭✭mad muffin


    Whyner wrote: »
    So I got this car checked out by a mechanic and it's faultless:

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Jetta/JETTA-CO/201139204654269/advert?channel=CARS

    Rang him last night and only got him down to 6,800. Rehearsed the strategy beforehand but didn't go to plan :)

    He's getting it serviced today also. The colour has grown on me. Good deal?


    Have you considered a SEAT Leon or Altea? You get way more kit and for the same price as the Jetta you can get one with the 125 BHP tsi engine.

    Miles better than he pedestrian 1.6. Or see if you can get a Jetta in your price range with the tsi engine.


  • #19
    Whyner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,689 ✭✭✭Whyner


    Leon boot is too small

    Don't like the Altea, like a people carrier

    Can't see any jettas with the tsi engine in my range


  • #20
    FrontDoor
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭FrontDoor


    If the car is in good nick, then it is a well specced car for the money.

    I know the engine is not exactly a rocket, but you're not paying a lot either and I'm sure it is fine for normal driving.

    Not too sure what the long term reliability of that engine is like. I know the 1.4 seems to have a bad rep around here.


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