Please help disabled driver choose a car

Mental Mickey · 07-03-2010 8:03pm

vectra wrote: »

You would have to pay back 80% of the VRT
I dont know how much VAT would have to be paid

Thanks. I'm gonna have to hang on until July. Will ring Monaghan tomorrow to see when my exact date is.

vectra · 07-03-2010 8:26pm

Mickey Pearce wrote: »

Thanks. I'm gonna have to hang on until July. Will ring Monaghan tomorrow to see when my exact date is.

Yes indeed.
I had to put the Octavia Vrs Tdi on hold until 21st August

Mental Mickey · 07-03-2010 9:06pm

vectra wrote: »

Yes indeed.
I had to put the Octavia Vrs Tdi on hold until 21st August

Won't that mean that my car will be 7 months old by the time I get it? :rolleyes:

vectra · 07-03-2010 9:24pm

Mickey Pearce wrote: »

Won't that mean that my car will be 7 months old by the time I get it? :rolleyes:

I guess
You could always hold off till January
But then again
The sooner you get it the sooner you change it

Mental Mickey · 07-03-2010 9:27pm

vectra wrote: »

I guess
You could always hold off till January
But then again
The sooner you get it the sooner you change it

Duck's hoop · 07-03-2010 9:51pm

Don't think you'd have to pay that much back. If you're due to change in July it shouldn't be as bad as 80%.

When you ring Monaghan enquire how much you'd be liable for.

vectra · 07-03-2010 11:57pm

Duck's hoop wrote: »

Don't think you'd have to pay that much back. If you're due to change in July it shouldn't be as bad as 80%.

When you ring Monaghan enquire how much you'd be liable for.

I did ring them only 2 weeks ago.. I asked if i were to change even a couple of weeks before the due date and was told 80%.. Standard penalty I think.

Mental Mickey · 08-03-2010 10:44am

vectra wrote: »

I did ring them only 2 weeks ago.. I asked if i were to change even a couple of weeks before the due date and was told 80%.. Standard penalty I think.

June it is then..............

Rang the guy who I bought the Fiesta from, and he told me that the date I bought the car from him was 21st June 2008. So I don't have too long to wait until I can change!! Woohoo

Mental Mickey · 20-03-2010 9:50pm

Guys - is the DSG gearbox fast or slow?

EPM · 20-03-2010 9:58pm

You'll be grand...from a Fieshti auto the 1.2 will be nice...

Gary ITR · 20-03-2010 10:00pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Guys - is the DSG gearbox fast or slow?

I drove a Golf GTI with DSG and it was head and shoulders above the manual. Best autobox I've driven

Shifty · 20-03-2010 10:03pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Car has been registered and checked over!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm picking my baby up tomorrow!! Can't wait to get my grubby little hands on it!

From following the original thread, I remember you buying this car, (the date you picked it up is on the thread on this post), hard to believe nearly 2 years has gone by so quickly!

Best of luck with your newer car!

Mental Mickey · 20-03-2010 10:06pm

Shifty wrote: »

From following the original thread, I remember you buying this car, (the date you picked it up is on the thread on this post), hard to believe nearly 2 years has gone by so quickly!

Best of luck with your newer car!

I know!!! TBH, while the Fiesta was a grand car to drive, the cabin space was/is a little bit pokey..... I have the thing scratched to bits from the wheelchair. Have been told by a mate who is also a wheelchair user, and has a Golf, that there is loads of space in them.

I sat in one myself a couple of weeks ago, and couldn't believe the amount of space.

bazz26 · 20-03-2010 10:56pm

The Fiesta is a supermini while the Golf is a compact hatchback from the next class up, it was always going to be roomier than the Fiesta.

Mental Mickey · 21-03-2010 6:13pm

EPM wrote: »

You'll be grand...from a Fieshti auto the 1.2 will be nice...

Will the 1.2l be slower?

vectra · 21-03-2010 6:21pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Will the 1.2l be slower?

I would say not.

Mental Mickey · 21-03-2010 6:23pm

vectra wrote: »

I would say not.

Care to elaborate for me, please?

Shifty · 21-03-2010 6:29pm

Have you looked at the Mitsubishi Lancer, it comes in automatic has a 1.5 petrol engine, the boot is huge and has a bluetooth kit as standard, very handy for the phone as you can make and take calls while in the car.

If you are interested let me know and I can give you some figures as I bought one just recently!

Mental Mickey · 21-03-2010 6:37pm

Shifty wrote: »

Have you looked at the Mitsubishi Lancer, it comes in automatic has a 1.5 petrol engine, the boot is huge and has a bluetooth kit as standard, very handy for the phone as you can make and take calls while in the car.

If you are interested let me know and I can give you some figures as I bought one just recently!

Does it come in 3 door?

vectra · 21-03-2010 7:06pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Care to elaborate for me, please?

Feshty 1.25 Zetec Manual

Performance: maximum speed (mph): 104, maximum speed (km/h): 168 and acceleration 0-62 mph (secs): 13.3
Power: 60 kW , 82 HP EEC @ 5,800 rpm; , 114 Nm @ 4,200 rpm

Golf 1.2 Tsi Manual

Performance: maximum speed (mph): 118, maximum speed (km/h): 190 and acceleration 0-62 mph (secs): 10.5
Power: 77 kW , 105 HP EEC @ 5,000 rpm; , 175 Nm @ 1,550 rpm

It will feel like an F1 car compared to Feshty

I know I baesd both on manual but the difference should be similar in Auto

Mental Mickey · 21-03-2010 7:08pm

vectra wrote: »

Feshty 1.25 Zetec Manual

Golf 1.2 Tsi Manual

It will feel like an F1 car compared to Feshty

I know I baesd both on manual but the difference should be similar in Auto

Jaysus. :eek:

Shifty · 21-03-2010 7:09pm

Sorry I should have said it is a 5 door but I was thinking as it is a saloon and has a longer body so the doors are longer/wider it might be worth a look.

They also have: Mitsubishi Colt MY09 3 doors 1.3L AUTO Invite 95hp Petrol Automatic - I haven't tried this car just saw it as an option when I was shopping around, I opted for the Lancer.

Mental Mickey · 21-03-2010 7:11pm

Cheers.

Mental Mickey · 25-03-2010 10:58am

How soon would I have to order the car if I wanted it to be delivered by 21st June??

Mental Mickey · 26-03-2010 10:20pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

How soon would I have to order the car if I wanted it to be delivered by 21st June??

Anyone??

EPM · 26-03-2010 10:22pm

Order it now...then ask for delivery around then and problem solved.

AFAIK it can take up to 3 months for a factory order

Mental Mickey · 26-03-2010 10:25pm

EPM wrote: »

Order it now...then ask for delivery around then and problem solved.

AFAIK it can take up to 3 months for a factory order

I've been told that it can take between 10 - 12 weeks for delivery.

Altreab · 27-03-2010 1:21am

vectra wrote: »

Yes indeed.
I had to put the Octavia Vrs Tdi on hold until 21st August

Oh It will be worth the wait

They are a ball to drive

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 11:16am

A friend of mine is of the opinion that I should be paying no more than €1300 to change up.....?

Advice please?

vectra · 29-03-2010 11:28am

Mental Mickey wrote: »

A friend of mine is of the opinion that I should be paying no more than €1300 to change up.....?

Advice please?

LOL
€1300 to go from a Fiesta to a golf

Get me two please :cool:

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 11:50am

vectra wrote: »

LOL
€1300 to go from a Fiesta to a golf

Get me two please :cool:

I'm being asked to fork out almost 2000 to change up - does that sound right?

vectra · 29-03-2010 1:46pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

I'm being asked to fork out almost 2000 to change up - does that sound right?

2k to go up 2 years and to a better car.. !
I would say it is well worth it.. I am going to have to fork out almost 8k to change up

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 1:55pm

vectra wrote: »

2k to go up 2 years and to a better car.. !
I would say it is well worth it.. I am going to have to fork out almost 8k to change up

VW golf 1.2TSI DSG 3dr €22923

Metallic paint €535
____________
Total €23458

less vrt €3271
________
Total €20187

Less trade in €8500
__________
Total payable to dealer €11687

Less vat €3289

_________
Total €8398

This is the quote I've been given.

EPM · 29-03-2010 2:22pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

VW golf 1.2TSI DSG 3dr €22923

Metallic paint €535
____________
Total €23458

less vrt €3271
________
Total €20187

Less trade in €8500
__________
Total payable to dealer €11687

Less vat €3289

_________
Total €8398

This is the quote I've been given.

How is that €2k?

Am I missing something here?

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 2:35pm

EPM wrote: »

How is that €2k?

Am I missing something here?

I meant the difference between the two quotes is 2k. Sorry bout that.:rolleyes::o

Another dealer wanted me to pay him almost 13k to change up!!!!

EPM · 29-03-2010 2:52pm

Probably one is valuing your current car lower/giving you more discount/has a buyer interested/has a car in stock...go with lower obviously. That's a nice cost to change to be honest considering what you're getting in return:)

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 2:57pm

EPM wrote: »

Probably one is valuing your current car lower/giving you more discount/has a buyer interested/has a car in stock...go with lower obviously. That's a nice cost to change to be honest considering what you're getting in return:)

That's what I'll be doing!

EPM · 29-03-2010 2:59pm

What colour spec did you go for in the end out of interest?

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 3:01pm

EPM wrote: »

What colour spec did you go for in the end out of interest?

I'm going for "United Grey", and the spec I am going for is the "Comfortline" model.

I also want the dealer to include the "Light & Vision" pack. It takes me longer to get in/out of my car(because I have to load/unload my wheelchair), so I want this for safety reasons in poorly lit/strange places.

EPM · 29-03-2010 3:03pm

That'll be nice. I have a Leon with around the same power as the Golf and it's fine for everyday. But looking more closely at the way the Golf develops it's torque it should be a nice drive

vectra · 29-03-2010 3:07pm

EPM wrote: »

That'll be nice. I have a Leon with around the same power as the Golf and it's fine for everyday.

Is that the 1.4tsi ?

EPM · 29-03-2010 3:12pm

vectra wrote: »

Is that the 1.4tsi ?

Hell no, the old 1.6 8v.

~ same power as the 1.2 now. Think it's the replacement finally for the 1.6. The 1.4tsi is nice enough in them though

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 3:32pm

EPM wrote: »

That'll be nice. I have a Leon with around the same power as the Golf and it's fine for everyday. But looking more closely at the way the Golf develops it's torque it should be a nice drive

Explain please?

EPM · 29-03-2010 3:41pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Explain please?

The 1.6 has 102 brake at 5600 rpm and 109 lb/ft torque at 3800 rpm.
The 1.2 has 105 brake at 5000 rpm and 129 lb/ft torque at 1550-4100 rpm.

Basically it has peak torque and power lower and wider it would seem in the rev range. That will make it much more responsive

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 3:43pm

EPM wrote: »

The 1.6 has 102 brake at 5600 rpm and 109 lb/ft torque at 3800 rpm.
The 1.2 has 105 brake at 5000 rpm and 129 lb/ft torque at 1550-4100 rpm.

Basically it has peak torque and power lower and wider it would seem in the rev range. That will make it much more responsive

EPM · 29-03-2010 4:08pm

You wont need to rev the sh1te out of it to make decent progress basically

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2010 4:13pm

EPM wrote: »

You wont need to rev the sh1te out of it to make decent progress basically

. BTW, is that a Golf in your profile pic?

EPM · 29-03-2010 4:29pm

No it's the leon

Mental Mickey · 30-03-2010 5:05pm

I've got the day off tomorrow, so I'm goin to head over n put the deposit on that car for meself!!!!

Mental Mickey · 31-03-2010 4:23pm

.....................................deposit on the car paid today!! And I've added the "Light & Vision" pack to the car.

10 weeks time, and I'll have my new baby!

Please help disabled driver choose a car

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