Which Hatchback?

newbie7

Subaru impreza wagon
Mazda 3
Toyota Matrix

Planning on buying a second hand, 2005 or newer. mainly concentrating on something reliable. Was also considering the audi 3, but thinking bit too much on the pricey side.

Looking to spend on 10,000 - 12,000 area.

any feedback or review much welcome!

Sqaull20

Fabia maybe?

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200921192882630

colm_mcm

what country are you in that a Toyota Matrix is in the running?

Zonda999

Yep, I was in a Toyota Matrix in Toronto, Canada 2 years ago. Didnt particularly like it though! Would prefer a Mazda £ really!:)

Donnelly117

a golf mk5

newbie7

Am currently living in vancouver. Seems subaru's/cars are a bit cheaper over here. able to pick a 2005 impreza wagon ts with 86km for about 7,000 euro. mainly wondering how reliable the subura is? As the engine layout looks quite different and heard parts are as expensive as bmw and mercs.

Also checking out the Toyota Matrix, based on the corolla, the hatchback version, bit cheaper. 2006 with 81km for about 6,500 euro. A reliable car alright and better mileage but just doesnt seem as sweet as the impreza.

The Mazda 3, maybe a bit more expensive, quite popular. 2005 seems to be going for 9k - 10k.

colm_mcm

just to get it straight, you're currently not in Ireland, are you buying the car in/for Ireland?

Fishtits

I'd check out the Mazda parts price policy before I'd opt for it.

Around here they're obscene