New Car suggestions

roosterman71 · 14-01-2009 11:34am #1

Hello fellow recession busters

I'm thinking of buying a new car, and am willing to spend around €35k on it. I have a 07 Leon that I could trade in too. But what would be a good car to get?

I want one with mucho horsies under the bonnet (200+), and something thats a bit cool. Any ideas? Should I try sell what i have privately or trade it in? Petrol or diesel? etc etc

Any suggestions or advice? I've nothing particular in mind at the minute.

Ferris · 14-01-2009 12:04pm

Golf r32
Audi TTs
Audi S3
Leon Cupra R

eamon_mccabe · 14-01-2009 12:10pm

A friend of mine recently bought a 07 BMW 320d from Belfast, a place called Boucher road just 2 mile south of the city close to the M1. She's bought it and imported it for little over 20K. Seems like going north is a good idea while the exchange rate is so low....

Drummerboy08 · 14-01-2009 12:15pm

Is this a new car as in a 09 or a new car as in something different to your own?

If its a 09, look at the Octavia VRS petrol or diesel. The diesel is running 170bhp, and the petrol is 200bhp i think.

If its a second hand "new" car, then any of the cars mentioned above would be decent enough.

eamon_mccabe · 14-01-2009 12:25pm

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The new Laguna Coupe from €32,000... Nice eh? Reminiscent of an Aston.

Biro · 14-01-2009 12:30pm

roosterman71 wrote: »

Hello fellow recession busters

I'm thinking of buying a new car, and am willing to spend around €35k on it. I have a 07 Leon that I could trade in too. But what would be a good car to get?

I want one with mucho horsies under the bonnet (200+), and something thats a bit cool. Any ideas? Should I try sell what i have privately or trade it in? Petrol or diesel? etc etc

Any suggestions or advice? I've nothing particular in mind at the minute.

€35k along with the Leon?

Cyrus · 14-01-2009 12:32pm

roosterman71 wrote: »

Hello fellow recession busters

I'm thinking of buying a new car, and am willing to spend around €35k on it. I have a 07 Leon that I could trade in too. But what would be a good car to get?

I want one with mucho horsies under the bonnet (200+), and something thats a bit cool. Any ideas? Should I try sell what i have privately or trade it in? Petrol or diesel? etc etc

Any suggestions or advice? I've nothing particular in mind at the minute.

new or used?

if used you shoould be able to get a very tidy 03 bmw m3

Car-dealer · 14-01-2009 12:32pm

yes - we are mainly importing direct from the UK for customers - you should order something from the UK and get the best for your money. Lets say €10000 for the VRT and €25000 for the car; you have a whole load of choice.

Low co2 are the Audi - so lets say an audi a4 s-line
also BMW 320 D SE are a good bet, full leather ect
Merk are terrible for C02 thus get hammered on the VRT

roosterman71 · 14-01-2009 12:35pm

Just clear things up here:
Its 35k or cash along with the Leon up to 35k or so.
And its for a spanking new 09.

I'm thinking along the lines of the Leon Cupra K1. Can import it with all VRT and other related legal pick pocketing costs included for €32k. Would need to get rid of what I have then.

Cyrus · 14-01-2009 12:50pm

i dont think buying a new car is the way to go to take advantage of the recession to be honest

does it have to be a 09?

roosterman71 · 14-01-2009 12:56pm

Well I'd prefer a 09. Demo models and 2nd hand are coming in at around 30k so for 2 more I'd have new one

EPM · 14-01-2009 1:09pm

How about a Leon FR. Think the new common rail diesel engine is in it now. Thats if you are happy with the Leon. Also maybe a VW Scirocco?

ninty9er · 16-01-2009 2:11am

No longer on the Mazda price list, but this is failry big depreciation

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/Mazda3/MPS-2.3-/200852191325130/advert

Or if it has to be 09

http://www.carzone.ie/new-cars/Renault/Clio-III/2.0-16V-VVT-RENAULTSPORT-197/741852820081201/

http://www.carzone.ie/new-cars/Volkswagen/Scirocco/2.0-TSI-DSG-SPORT/771023920081201/

Tony Broke · 16-01-2009 2:34am

Value wise I would get a Lexus.

http://www.carzone.ie/new-cars/Lexus/IS/220-D-EXECUTIVE/730179420081201/

Fun, DSG Sirocco

http://www.carzone.ie/new-cars/Volkswagen/Scirocco/2.0-TSI-DSG-SPORT/771023920081201/

Personally I would get the wicked Evo X FQ-300

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ni/cars_popup.jsp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=block&sort=&hassearched=Y&make=MITSUBISHI&min_pr=75&source=0&model=LANCER&max_pr=&miles=1500&agerange=6&mileage=&postcode=m52ty&variant=evo&bodyid=0&trim=&fuelid=0&colour=&transmissionid=0&keywords=&ukcarsearch_full.x=26&ukcarsearch_full.y=2&start=5&distance=39&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200852325870265

Cyrus · 16-01-2009 8:34am

if you can bear to drive a 08 an imported bmw 320d coupe could be yours

rgiller · 16-01-2009 10:10am

Cyrus wrote: »

if you can bear to drive a 08 an imported bmw 320d coupe could be yours

+1 for this. Makes a lot more sense than spending 30K+ on a Seat...

roosterman71 · 16-01-2009 10:14am

Ah sure BMW's are everywhere. I'd prefer something thats not so popular

Cyrus · 16-01-2009 10:21am

the 320d is going to be a much better car than any seat you can think of

but if you want to be different

martydunf · 16-01-2009 10:22am

how bout an RS4?

butrasgali · 16-01-2009 8:38pm

how about a 08 octavia vrs diesel 25000 euros 170 horses.48 mpg ..super torque

roosterman71 · 17-01-2009 10:19am

EPM wrote: »

How about a Leon FR. Think the new common rail diesel engine is in it now. Thats if you are happy with the Leon. Also maybe a VW Scirocco?

Which Leon exactly has the common rail diesel in it? Got any specs?

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