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Buying advice

  • 15-01-2009 9:50pm
    #1
    country_gurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭


    Hi just wondering could any1 help me, i want to get a bigger car - currently driving a skoda fabia - mainly bigger boot space as recently had baby. I was thinking of getting a skoda octavia as the fabia has been a good reliable car. Is there any other makes that are reliable with boot space (how long is a piece of string!) Also what shud i ask for pricewise for an 00 fabia in pretty gud condition (iv heard all d skoda jokes so no need to start!):D


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  • #2
    Tony Broke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 495 ✭✭Tony Broke


    If the Fabia is in decent condition, with average milage and has a decent length nct I'd say between 1400-2000e.

    Octavia is a great choice, but if you dont want to spend anything look at a Primera or Carisma.

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1289115


  • #3
    mumblin deaf ro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭mumblin deaf ro


    I'd recommend a Ford Focus. I drive one and we're expecting our first baby. The boot is very big and it's a great car to drive with good reliability. Only problem is that they don't come with isofix as standard (little anchors under the seats which can be used for isofix-compatible baby seats).


  • #4
    country_gurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭country_gurl


    Poop thought id get more than that! Bout 2800 i thought. Must hav a luk at d focus they nice lookin cars, i dont use the clips neway


  • #5
    country_gurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭country_gurl


    can anyone tell me are these any good.I'm useless don't know anything about cars, except how to drive and thats debatable!
    Are these octavia's relatively good on fuel and what would the tax be roughly on this? Are they reasonable priced?

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/1.4-16V-/200840190264692/advert

    or

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/Ambiente/200902191422584/advert

    i'm changing from 00 fabia 1.4


  • #6
    country_gurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭country_gurl


    anyone able to help?


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  • #7
    kermitpwee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭kermitpwee


    The real value of your car is 800 to 1200. Its not a car that sells well secondhand , even in the good times.


    That 1.4 engine in the skoda has known problems. I'd stay away from skoda/vw if buying a petrol car.

    Good luck with your search.
    Also they are a pig on fuel


  • #8
    F-Stop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭F-Stop


    country_gurl wrote: »
    mainly bigger boot space as recently had baby.

    Congratulations on the new arrival, but I don't think you are supposed to keep them in the boot : )


  • #9
    country_gurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭country_gurl


    lol thanks... thought it was n easy way to keep him quiet. thanks for ur help on buying an octavia!!!:P


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