10000 euro to Spend on a new car, but what car?

jank

Can you guys give me a hand here. Ill be buying a car in a few months and ill have about 10000 max to spend on it. Im looking for something just for myself. Im not married and I have no kids so Im actually considering a 2 seater (Mazda MX-5) but really its a hatch back I should be be getting .

Dont want a Saloon but if a Bargin BMW comes along then I will consider it.
It has to be reliable, not expensive to run, 1.6L would be the max engine size and it has to be a Petrol engine.

Ideally id want something not older then my current car (99 Fiat Sciento) and something that wont depreciate like a lead ballon. Some nice extras too would be nice, Alloys essential IMO

The Cars im looking at at the mo is a Ford Focus, VW Golf, Honda Civic...eh well that about it really at the mo, but im open to ideas.

SO any idea, Fire away.

Oh Also I would consider buying in the UK and importing it. In Fact thats what I intend to do unless I come up with a real deal here at home.

colm_mcm

like this one

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=347865

Cyrus

excellent, but if u can get the 1.7 id really consider it, needs the power to exploit the chassis

fletch

colm_mcm wrote:

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=347865

"Whale Fin Rear Spoiler"....omg that spoiler is hideous!

Cyrus

woops just presumed it was std, DO NOT get one with that thing

plonk

Alfa 147 or an audi a3

TempestSabre

fletch wrote:

"Whale Fin Rear Spoiler"....omg that spoiler is hideous!

OMG my eyes, my eyes....

Ginger83

:eek: makes it look like a shopping trolley

jank

Yea the Ford Puma is nice alright (without the hidous spolier). Ford dont make them anymore am I right? Is that a concern for parts and the like.

What about an MG anyone?

Cyrus

not made any more but its just a nice fiddlyiesta so parts are fine (altho body panels might be harder to get??)

colm_mcm

Cyrus wrote:

not made any more but its just a nice fiddlyiesta so parts are fine (altho body panels might be harder to get??)

depends how regularly you plan on crashing it.

bazz26

jank wrote:

Yea the Ford Puma is nice alright (without the hidous spolier). Ford dont make them anymore am I right? Is that a concern for parts and the like.

What about an MG anyone?

Ford do not make them anymore because they were based on the old Fiesta which they stopped producing in 2002.

Parts should not be a problem as there are plenty of Fiesta parts around.

The MG is ok just check that the head gasket as this is a notorious weak spot on MGs and Rovers on which they are based. Also the wary of trashed modified ones as they are very popular with the max power crew.
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=368212

Also have a look at the Hyundai Coupe:
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=372291
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=346940

Just check the interior trim as it doesn't stand the test of time very well.

jank

Having a look about the net there and the MG ZR is definately a classy looking car. It comes in a 1.4 version too which would be ideal for me. Cheap out too both here and in the UK.

My only concern would be a Reliability, Parts. Resale value would also be a concern.

ninty9er

What about one of these????
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=372664

or a megane coupe????
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=355603

I'm takin it that u really don't want to go 1.6 and you don't want 2 spend the full 10k. U'll probably get insurance out a the change for these

bazz26

jank wrote:

Having a look about the net there and the MG ZR is definately a classy looking car. It comes in a 1.4 version too which would be ideal for me. Cheap out too both here and in the UK.

My only concern would be a Reliability, Parts. Resale value would also be a concern.

If you are worried about resale value then it is best to avoid the MG as second hand values have taken a tumble since Rover folded.

The Puma is also available in 1.4 litre petrol. It is the same engine that is in the Focus so it is very reliable.

Quite a few here:
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=348809
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=374831
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=351152
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=371742
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=345565

TCP/IP

MG all the way mate check out
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=321325

jank

True about the resale value but I heard rumours that the MG brand is being developed again by some chinese crowd.

Also if they have taken that much of a tumble then I could land myself a really good deal if I went for one.

Just looks like a really nice car
I like it in the Metallic Royal Blue

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=359274

TCP/IP I take it you have experinece with MG's What are they like reliability wise?

TCP/IP

Also now is the time to get an MG becasue production restarts in 2007 so very good deals to be had now

TCP/IP

just seen this within your money and lovely fun

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=331409

Is a 1.8 though

NeVeR

what about this ?? http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=306477


or
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=278376
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=344330

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=337465
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=323740
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=314283
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carid=301958

TCP/IP

never a days problem and there is a great forum site on:

http://forums.mg-rover.org/

TCP/IP

This is what is been the 2007 MGTF might be like

optiplexgx270

TCP/IP wrote:

MG all the way mate check out
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=321325

Hummm yeah with all those tyre marks on the road outside the guys house looks like a really well looked after car.

38000 miles but how many of those were while the handbreak was on smokin the front wheels....

Opti

TCP/IP

well spotted opti well done but it would be easy to get a sound model

drdre

i think get a vw golf 1.6, they are realible and look cool.you will get a 00-02 if you look around.

optiplexgx270

Personally i dont like MG but i could see myself in that particular model (ZR or the other 75 V8 they were making a while back) but would have to add a few hundred CC. But 105BHP from a 1.4 is crackin.


Re: Golf 1.6 --> http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2054891954

colm_mcm

optiplexgx270 wrote:

Hummm yeah with all those tyre marks on the road outside the guys house looks like a really well looked after car.

38000 miles but how many of those were while the handbreak was on smokin the front wheels....

Opti

I wouldn't pay more than €7500 for that

TCP/IP

The ZR is a cracking lovely motor but engine size might be a little big for this fellow

base2

I'm in a similar situation and this is what I've gone for.


http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=347369

Cheap enough to insure as well.

jank

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index...r&carid=301958

Lovely GTO but the VRT is paid on it so add an extra 4 grand onto that.

TBH im very much leaning towards the MG ZR.

Remember lads wont be buying for a few months so im just doing a bit of homework here on whats available.

I just dont want to be the guy with the trusty old boring fiesta. Im young now so I might aswell have a bit of fun first before my hair falls out.

The MGF looks very nice too but a convertable in this country IMO is a waste of time. Do they come in Hard tops though?

optiplexgx270

I've seen MGF's with hardtops so yep you can get hardtops 4 them.

TCP/IP

yes come with optional hard tops. I have on on my TF but there is nothing better than getting the top down

green-blood

Hummm yeah with all those tyre marks on the road outside the guys house looks like a really well looked after car.

38000 miles but how many of those were while the handbreak was on smokin the front wheels....


ehhhhh look at teh tyres, has he not just washed the cara dn reversed it out, parked and taken teh pics, becasue teh last time I saw someone burn up their tyres tehy dint leave such a lovely thread pattern on the road.

prospect

green-blood wrote:

ehhhhh look at teh tyres, has he not just washed the cara dn reversed it out, parked and taken teh pics

Yeah, I thought so too.
I'd say they are because the tyres were wet.

Brend

I would go for the Civic or the Golf. i would forget focus granted nice looking car but personally Fords = Scrap. MG are made my rover which are a real hit and miss car, i know people that have had rover and gave them no bothervand others that had nothing but trouble from day one.

Its entirly up to you, but thats what i reckon.

unkel

jank wrote:

Dont want a Saloon but if a Bargin BMW comes along then I will consider it

jank wrote:

1.6L would be the max engine size

Nah, don't go BMW if you're limited to a 1.6l

jank wrote:

Im actually considering a 2 seater (Mazda MX-5)

Go for it! The MX-5 is a cracking wee car. Even the original 1.6l is a great driver's car

jank

Me again!

Right I had a look at a MG ZR+(Think its a + as it has the electric mirrors and all teh extras)

It looks in good nic. NCT due 02/08. 1.4l 55,000 miles and its a 2002 model.

Was going for 6,500 but managed to get 250 off him there and then so might get it for 6,000 or a bit more. Anyway 6,250 is a good deal IMO for a car like this. It doesnt appear to be crashed anywhere and there is a valid reason for selling.

I did drive it. Once around the park and again on the open road to test its power. All seemed fine.

A bit of vibration from the accelerator but my mechanic friend told me (I did bring one of course )that its probably a lose cable.
Bit of a small whirring sound too from the engine that sounds like the alternator but other then that nothing else to report on it.
Anyway guys what do ye think

One problem though is that its Red and it looks nice but not half as nice as the blue verision. Also is this deal too good to be true. Wouldnt he get 7,000 odd for it if he tried. Then again maybe he just wants to get rid of it fast.

Going to have a look at another one tomorrow. This one is blue and has lower millage. Looking for 8,000 though (way over priced imo) but if I was really impressed will haggle for a price.

Ill be keeping it for about 12 months anyway as the medium term goal is a 03 Toyota MR2

jank

Bump!

Kimbot

Go for a Toyota Levin, nice car, only a 1.6, coupe and a very quick engine if you want it to be!!

colm_mcm

price is only average,

jank

You think?

I have yet to see better anywhere.
6,000 for a 02 55k on the clock and 18 months left on the NCT.

Saw the car its spotless.

Where did you see them better priced?