good value?

easyontheeye

hi,

im looking for a car between 10-14k , 1.4-1.6 . do you think this is a good value? low mileage too

http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=669409

im looking for a 3 door, would get a 4/5 door if it looks ok e.g. altezza (not into modded cars would prefer unmodified)..anyone got any advice or cars in mind?

Henry Ford III

A little pricey imho. Revenue values it @ c.€11k.

easyontheeye

really! and there are older cars priced more expensive too. ah my head is wrecked , i dont know what to get.

does anyone know if an Audi A3 is expensive to service and maintain?

easyontheeye

the mazda 3 saloon looks interesting...anyone?

bazz26

Golfs have always been overpriced imo. Have a look on www.adverts.ie, there are people asking for €7.5k to €8k for 7 year old basic model Golfs. :eek:

The Golf and A3 are basically the same car underneath so parts should cost around the same. Smallest engine in the A3 is 1.6 litre though. The difference also is that the Audi dealer might charge more per hour in labour to fit the part than a VW dealer.

Nothing wrong with the Mazda 3, they are very reliable and are generally cheaper to buy. GLX models are very well equipped too with later models having air conditioning.

JHMEG

bazz26 wrote:

Golfs have always been overpriced imo. Have a look on www.adverts.ie, there are people asking for €7.5k to €8k for 7 year old basic model Golfs. :eek:

..and worse again, some people will actually pay that..

colm_mcm

bazz26 wrote:

The Golf and A3 are basically the same car underneath so parts should cost around the same. Smallest engine in the A3 is 1.6 litre though. The difference also is that the Audi dealer might charge more per hour in labour to fit the part than a VW dealer.

Are all Audi dealers not also VW dealers? sorry, not too up on German cars!

bazz26

colm_mcm wrote:

Are all Audi dealers not also VW dealers? sorry, not too up on German cars!

Indeed most are but hourly labour rates may vary. I doubt a 1.6 Golf service would cost the same as a 1.6 A3 service though but I am open to correction.

easyontheeye

your right the the golf is way over priced, i think ill stay clear of golf and audi,

im tied between

Mazda 3 saloon
opel astra sportshatch
Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though


....decisions!!! head is melted!!

bazz26

easyontheeye wrote:

your right the the golf is way over priced, i think ill stay clear of golf and audi,

im tied between

Mazda 3 saloon
opel astra sportshatch
Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though


....decisions!!! head is melted!!

Altezza is 2.0 litre only.

Stky10

easyontheeye wrote:

im tied between

Mazda 3 saloon
opel astra sportshatch
Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though

If you haven't already... testdrive them all. The answer should become pretty obvious afterwards.