help me choose a new car! Don't think the Celica is going to work out

gary the great

I was going to import a Gen 7 celica from the UK before July, but have looked into it and it and the price of the car + VRT will be about 8.5k, then my insurance will be 1700 and then 500euro tax per year(thats the price incl. the (9% increase) and think its just strectching it to much money wise.

So i think i may get a diseal after July in order to save on Tax and VRT. Can anyone suggest a nice sporty Diseal? i was thinking along the lines of a JTD Alfa 147 or Leon Cupra, should be a lot cheaper than the Celica. Also love the newer Honda Accords but they are outside my budget to. I actually drove a Megane 1.9diseal and enjoyed it the other day, but dont think I could own one!

Any other suggestions (either cheaper petrol/or a decent diseal)
And i dont like the BMW 320d, there going to be so common on the roads post July as well!!

noel6071

Might sound a bit mad, but a Rover 75 Diesel, a poor mans Jag :eek: . I drove one my first rover and it was such a smooth car, with a touch of class, it feels like driving a Jaguar.

colm_mcm

noel6071 wrote: »

, with a touch of class, it feels like driving a Jaguar.

An X-type isn't a real Jag!

cantdecide

colm_mcm wrote: »

An X-type isn't a real Jag!

X-type is a p*ss poor Jag but it's a nice car in it's own right as long as you are not expecting Jag Kudos. Estates look kickass IMO.

BFassassin

How about an skoda octavia vrs diesel?

Biro

I think you'll find that any relatively decent diesel will be more expensive than the Celica to buy. (And less enjoyable to drive!)

bazz26

Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 Diesel Multi-jet. High spec ones can be bought in the UK even cheaper than here.

JHMEG

OT, but what are you replacing the FTO with, colm?

gary the great

Ok so im torn between a high miler Celica Gen 7 or a mint Alfa 147 (plus ill have a bit of cash left over)?

Im into cars so pretty much know the pros and cons of both cars, but just cant decide what i like more! Ive wanted both cars for the last few years. Will be buying it in the Uk over the next few weeks?

Please help me out!

Atomic Pineapple

I wouldn't worry too much about the high mileage on the celica just make sure it has full service history and all the usual things taken care of.

The Alfa is a lovely car too though, if you know the pros and cons i guess its just up to you to weigh them up and see which is the best option for you

colm_mcm

JHMEG wrote: »

OT, but what are you replacing the FTO with, colm?

More than likely a BMW Six. (3.0)

gary the great

draffodx wrote: »

I wouldn't worry too much about the high mileage on the celica just make sure it has full service history and all the usual things taken care of.

The Alfa is a lovely car too though, if you know the pros and cons i guess its just up to you to weigh them up and see which is the best option for you

I have ive even made a list, but just cant decide.Ive only sat in a celica, never drove one, so am gonna do that soon. Drove the 147 and loved it. The 147 would probably be more practical to - just dont know!

Biro

gary the great wrote: »

I have ive even made a list, but just cant decide.Ive only sat in a celica, never drove one, so am gonna do that soon. Drove the 147 and loved it. The 147 would probably be more practical to - just dont know!

I have a feeling that driving the celica will sway you!

mick.fr

colm_mcm wrote: »

More than likely a BMW Six. (3.0)

There he goes, another BMW thread.
Pfff,.