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Decent three door hatch for under 5k

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  • #2
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    '04 A3

    Ummm... that one might be too good to be true.


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    It always makes me laugh how a three door hatchback can be described as a coupe. :D

    OP, a nice 1.6 litre 3 door Focus Zetec should fall into your budget, avoid the 1.4 litre though, it is underpowered.


  • #4
    stephenrd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭stephenrd


    Confab wrote: »
    '04 A3

    Ummm... that one might be too good to be true.




    Yeah I saw that.. He'll probably have better luck giving it away!

    I was originally looking for a 1.6 3dr Focus but they seem to be few and far between with my budget in mind. The ones I have seen have had some 'issues' with them. (thank god for history and finance checks :pac:)


    So I think its between a Focus if I find one, and an Astra. Any opinions??


    Cheers.

    Stephen


  • #5
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,858 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    This is worth checking out maybe?

    Or this


  • #6
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    The 2nd (silver) one looks nicer, don't know why I think that though.
    I'd say its ex-uk though, Air-con and no sunroof. Was the opposite on Irish cars.


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  • #7
    stephenrd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭stephenrd


    CharlieCroker wrote: »
    The 2nd (silver) one looks nicer, don't know why I think that though.
    I'd say its ex-uk though, Air-con and no sunroof. Was the opposite on Irish cars.


    I had a look at both of those and it's pretty much the thing I'm after but unfortunately the silver one isn't as good a deal as it looks...


    I think I'll just have to be patient with this!


    I'm having a look on carzone and CBG. Any other sites that I'm missing out on?


    Thanks


  • #8
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Another one for you HERE

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #9
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Does it have to be a three door hatch, this is a total bargain but its a five door, way better than an opel astra.

    its a 16v also... ultra rare


  • #10
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    bazz26 wrote: »
    It always makes me laugh how a three door hatchback can be described as a coupe. :D

    OP, a nice 1.6 litre 3 door Focus Zetec should fall into your budget, avoid the 1.4 litre though, it is underpowered.

    Agree 100%

    I had the 1.4 5door and was an excellent car bar the lack of go. Did everything so well and was incredibly easy to live with


  • #11
    sk8board
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭sk8board


    HashSlinging wrote: »
    Does it have to be a three door hatch, this is a total bargain but its a five door, way better than an opel astra.

    its a 16v also... ultra rare

    you'd think the seller would take pics of the car somewhere he could take the 'whole' car!

    btw, you can get the 00-02 model Megane's in 1.4 16v form with 98hp. Not the slowest mover in the world for a car with that size engine either


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  • #12
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    sk8board wrote: »
    you'd think the seller would take pics of the car somewhere he could take the 'whole' car!

    btw, you can get the 00-02 model Megane's in 1.4 16v form with 98hp. Not the slowest mover in the world for a car with that size engine either

    Arrrgh, Meganes... nobody could say they're a trouble free car.


  • #13
    sk8board
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭sk8board


    Confab wrote: »
    Arrrgh, Meganes... nobody could say they're a trouble free car.

    that 16v engine is very good, but yes its a renault, and the electrics are a bit iffy, my speedo has a mind of its own at the mo (I hit 155mph today), the rear wiper worryingly only works on occasional wet days, and the headlights stork is acting up, so the headlights won't stay on, you have to hold the stork back :)

    I've owned one for just under 10 years now, and never changed it because its never left me stranded once in that time, the electrics gremlins don't affect it starting on the first turn every single day. At this stage I'll just drive it until its completely worthless and then push it into a ditch.

    a cheap alternative for the OP perhaps. Naturally get one with main dealer service history


  • #14
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    sk8board wrote: »
    you'd think the seller would take pics of the car somewhere he could take the 'whole' car!

    Yeah looks like a small enough yard, but its a women who's selling so.. they just dont get it..

    OP I recommend you take a look at that Leon, also worth a look is the toyota Corolla 1.6SR.


  • #15
    stephenrd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭stephenrd


    thanks for all the replies guys.

    I'm still after a nice 3dr Focus but we'll see what crops up over the next week or two.


  • #16
    stephenrd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭stephenrd


    I'm now thinking of a slightly smaller car... Any thoughts on a Polo 1.2 or a Ford Fiesta? Around 02 - 04 is in my bugdet. Anything to look out for?


    Cheers.


  • #17
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    Confab wrote: »
    '04 A3

    Ummm... that one might be too good to be true.

    "Tax Road and NCT!"

    Wondering what nationality going on a statement like that!


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