€35,000 to spend on what?

Wing Walker · 06-07-2007 01:14PM #1

Hey folks,

Really quick one for you, currently drive a 1.9TDi Golf Diesel DSG and want to change. Not sure what to get other than it should be an automatic diesel. Ideas anyone?

Wing Walker · 06-07-2007 01:14PM

Hey folks,

Really quick one for you, currently drive a 1.9TDi Golf Diesel DSG and want to change. Not sure what to get other than it should be an automatic diesel. Ideas anyone?

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 01:25PM

Start by driving them all, see what you like. When you've done that, then start looking at the relative merits of your particular favourites.

smash · 06-07-2007 01:25PM

Touareg?

http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=692610

VWGolf1.8 · 06-07-2007 01:29PM

hi,
i am looking at buying a second hand car for about 30k.
how much should i expect to get off the asking price, if i am
a)willing to pay cash
b)no trade-in
etc.

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 01:30PM

steve06 wrote:

Touareg?

http://www.usedcars.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=692610

Touaregs are useless enough at the best of times, that one's a commercial.

Linford · 06-07-2007 01:32PM

X5

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 01:35PM

VWGolf1.8 wrote:

hi,
i am looking at buying a second hand car for about 30k.
how much should i expect to get off the asking price, if i am

a)willing to pay cash.

Makes absolutely no difference. In fact, i'm not sure that the law permits the garage to take €30k in cash in payment. Also, be aware that the tern 'cash deal' has nothing to do with actual cash, it simply means buying a car without a trade-in.

VWGolf1.8 wrote:

b)no trade-in
etc.

Depends on the car, how well it is priced, and how keen the garage is to shift it quickly.

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 01:38PM

Linford wrote:

X5

May be easier just to paint 'I'm an insecure tosser' on the side of the Golf.;) Seriously though, the OP is driving a Golf. I'd imagine he's looking for a car, not an SUV.

Donie75 · 06-07-2007 01:38PM

I bought a Passat Highline 2.0 Tdi 140BHP with the Monte Carlo Sports pack and I'm very happy with it. You could look at a similar car with a DSG gearbox but you'll have to come down to a 06 or else pay a bit extra.

Linford · 06-07-2007 01:44PM

Anan1 wrote:

May be easier just to paint 'I'm an insecure tosser' on the side of the Golf.;) Seriously though, the OP is driving a Golf. I'd imagine he's looking for a car, not an SUV.

lol... X5 is a good SUV and if the OP has €35k to spend he could do worse.

Blazer · 06-07-2007 01:45PM

Buy in NI or the UK and pay the VRT if you're thinking 2nd hand.
Think of the car that you would get for 35k.
If not how about the Audi A4 or are they gone up in price as well?
Superb car and extremely comfortable..as for BMWs every scumbag seems to have one these days.

FuzzyWuzzyWazza · 06-07-2007 01:47PM

Linford wrote:

lol... X5 is a good SUV and if the OP has €35k to spend he could do worse.

No it's not!!! it's a good looking soccer mom car, but is most not a good SUV. They don't even come equipped with off-road tyres!!

Gerry · 06-07-2007 01:52PM

you could do worse alright, you could set fire to the 35k instead. Heres a 330D:
http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=368524

I know thats 8k under budget, you could use that money to upgrade the number plate to 04.

michaelanthony · 06-07-2007 02:26PM

That's a lot of money. What about an audi allroad?

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=580665

Cyrus · 06-07-2007 02:29PM

Wing Walker wrote:

Hey folks,

Really quick one for you, currently drive a 1.9TDi Golf Diesel DSG and want to change. Not sure what to get other than it should be an automatic diesel. Ideas anyone?

what are your requirements?

id go with the bmw 330/530d personally

anyone know if the alfa gt comes with an auto

RobAMerc · 06-07-2007 02:37PM

You'd get a 330cd for that I would imagine.
Also get a C220 Cdi kitted out a bit - not as good as the beemer but a nice motor. - plus folk looking for Mercs normally like autos - not so sure about the auto beemer.

Maybe a new A3 ?

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 02:41PM

michaelanthony wrote:

That's a lot of money. What about an audi allroad?

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=580665

It's far more expensive than an A6, and worse at everything except crossing fields.

Tabnabs · 06-07-2007 02:47PM

Comfort and safety...

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=558818

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 02:50PM

Dyflin wrote:

Comfort and safety...

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=558818

That looks like a nice car. Bit dear, but then again I can see how the owner would think it's worth it.

michaelanthony · 06-07-2007 03:02PM

There are a lot of relatively new diesel passat 4motions going for 6-7,000 pounds on the autotrader.

unkel · 06-07-2007 03:27PM

Threads merged...

Henry Ford III · 06-07-2007 03:59PM

Dyflin wrote:

Comfort and safety...

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=558818

Very foggy in that pic! :mad:

What about 2 Octavias?

Huge boots.

colm_mcm · 06-07-2007 04:15PM

2 Octavia TDI's may be just the thing, 200bhp, 4 wheel drive (combined..)

rowanh · 06-07-2007 04:55PM

I seriously doubt there is a better car for 35K for sale in Ireland at the moment (imo)

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=506763

edit:who wants a diesel automatic

Anan1 · 06-07-2007 05:23PM

VWGolf1.8 wrote:

I seriously doubt there is a better car for 35K for sale in Ireland at the moment (imo)

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=506763

For you? For you? For the OP? For everyone?

VWGolf1.8 wrote:

edit:who wants a diesel automatic

The OP.

PeteK* · 07-07-2007 05:09AM

Cyrus wrote:

what are your requirements?

id go with the bmw 330/530d personally

anyone know if the alfa gt comes with an auto

Why a 530 and not a 520? When they're cheaper...

MAYPOP · 07-07-2007 07:18AM

Balls to all this diesel auto talk, get a 350Z and live a little!

Cyrus · 07-07-2007 10:32AM

Chatmaster wrote:

Why a 530 and not a 520? When they're cheaper...

think about that and get back to me

PeteK* · 07-07-2007 06:36PM

Cyrus wrote:

think about that and get back to me

Lol I actually have no idea. I was thinking of getting a 520D .... not think that there is a difference in the 530D etc except for the price and a few specifications...

Cyrus · 07-07-2007 07:03PM

well if you are into cars and want a fast car the 530 is much faster than the 520, its also a 6cyl engine vs 4cyl, therefore it sounds better (for a diesel)

Henry Ford III · 07-07-2007 08:43PM

530d has a lovely engine.

PeteK* · 08-07-2007 03:45AM

Oooh, I see.
But to be fair I was after the looks and not power.. the 520 would be fast enough anyway.

What is the MPG for them? And the 530? In Petrol ...

Wing Walker · 11-07-2007 12:10PM

Hey folks,

thanks for all the replies.

In truth, I just want something that has a bit of grunt and a bit more space than the Golf. Don't get me wrong, it's a good car and the combined DSG/diesel engine is a real winner.

A 2nd hand 520d or 330cd would be nice but the next car I want will have to be new as I'll be keeping it for about 5 years. I've had a look at the new C Class and, although it's a nice looking car, there's really no big increase in size (internally) over the Golf and it's €50,000 for a auto/diesel. Hence why I'm looking at the Passat. It's got plenty of room and the 2.0 diesel seems to be a fantastic engine.

Can anyone explain the Monte Carlo pack for the Passat?

optiplexgx270 · 11-07-2007 12:58PM

Oh yeah new model too!

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=705272

R.O.R · 11-07-2007 01:07PM

Wing Walker wrote:

Can anyone explain the Monte Carlo pack for the Passat?

Monte Carlo Alloy Wheels, Front Fog Lights, Lowered Sports Chassis and privacy glass (rear) from what I remember (did one last month for a driver).

I have driver the Passat 2.0Tdi DSG and that is pretty good - doesn't come close to a 530d Auto with the new fully electric auto gearbox

egan007 · 11-07-2007 01:10PM

35,000 would buy you some creativity classes

Henry Ford III · 11-07-2007 01:17PM

optiplexgx270 wrote:

Oh yeah new model too!

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=705272

Imported. You know what to do

Henry Ford III · 11-07-2007 01:18PM

Mondeo 2.0 TDCI. Way superior to a Passat.

R.O.R · 11-07-2007 01:21PM

Henry Ford III wrote:

Mondeo 2.0 TDCI. Way superior to a Passat.

Fords Auto box is superior to the DSG in the Passat is it?

gbh · 11-07-2007 01:24PM

Does it have to be new?

If so a Ford Focus ST...(not a diesel).

If not maybe this:

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=699673

racso1975 · 11-07-2007 01:40PM

the two best diesel cars on the road at the moment

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=724898

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=739280

zing · 11-07-2007 02:17PM

optiplexgx270 wrote:

Oh yeah new model too!

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=705272

If VRT isn't included in that price then that car is so not worth it. You'd bring an '04 in from England including VRT for that kind of money.

Henry Ford III · 11-07-2007 02:22PM

R.O.R wrote:

Fords Auto box is superior to the DSG in the Passat is it?

Actually is probably isn't. Every other part of the car is however

Henry Ford III · 11-07-2007 02:23PM

zing wrote:

If VRT isn't included in that price then that car is so not worth it. You'd bring an '04 in from England including VRT for that kind of money.

Ad. says "Summary: CAN BE VIEWED IN LOUTH PRICE INCLUDES VRT PAID"

zing · 11-07-2007 02:31PM

Henry Ford III wrote:

Ad. says "Summary: CAN BE VIEWED IN LOUTH PRICE INCLUDES VRT PAID"

Didn't see the mention of VRT. Still a bit steep for an '03 import imo but I guess you're paying a premium for someone else doing the donkey work for you.

Henry Ford III · 11-07-2007 03:13PM

Yes indeed. I'd always verify mileage on any import too. HPI jobbie.

Cyrus · 11-07-2007 03:14PM

racso1975 wrote:

the two best diesel cars on the road at the moment

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=724898

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=739280

are you joking

€35,000 to spend on what?

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