Advice/Help Needed

sgt.bilko

Another driver took a disliking to my car a little while ago and my car has been classified as a financial write off which has rightly cheesed me off :mad:

I am now in the look out for a new car as a matter of urgency but I won't rush into a decision.

Can anyone pass any comments on the pros and cons of a Hyundai i30 diesel against a Ford Focus.

I do approx 100km per working day so that's the reason of the diesel engine.

All comments are appreciated

EPM

How long will you be keeping the car? How do you use your car? If you like a decent drive the focus will be the one but if it's solely cruising the i30 will be at least as good and probably more reliable too. Also it's got a good warranty

bazz26

Focus is a superior car to the i30 bar standard equipment and warranty. If you are considering the i30 then have a look at it's sister car the Kia Cee'd which comes with a 7 year warranty if the plan is to keep the car for a good number of years.

One thing to note about the Focus though is that the current model is coming to the end of it's life cycle, a new model is just around the corner. If that doesn't bother you then there maybe a good deal to be had on them.

The best advise though is to go out and test drive all of them before deciding.

aujopimur

All new Kia cars now have a 7 year warranty.

kennethk

focus!!;) forget the j30 or i30, its a Hyundai!!:p

sgt.bilko

I hope to keep the car for 4-5 years and then change again.

I have been offered an ex-demo i30 for a bloody good price even if i do say so myself so i'm probably leaning towards it rather than a bog standard Focus.

I'm not convinced about the Kia as it's not renowned for its re-sale value.

Having said that, I'm open to advice.

On a side note, any ideas on where I can sell a damaged Punto that's a financial write off ????

EPM

If you aren't running it to the ground you'd probably get more money back on a focus. I have only driven a 1.4 i30 but it was definitely smoother and quieter than a focus, nicely built and good kit. Not a lot in it though and focus is better overall

sgt.bilko

I probably would get a better return on the focus but it's also a higher outlay in the beginning !

colm_mcm

the i30 is a seriously good car. the high hp diesel is a cracker and spec is good.

EPM

True enough I guess. Depends how much you like driving though. Controls of the focus are just that bit nicer

bazz26

sgt.bilko wrote: »

I hope to keep the car for 4-5 years and then change again.

I have been offered an ex-demo i30 for a bloody good price even if i do say so myself so i'm probably leaning towards it rather than a bog standard Focus.

I'm not convinced about the Kia as it's not renowned for its re-sale value.

Having said that, I'm open to advice.

On a side note, any ideas on where I can sell a damaged Punto that's a financial write off ????

I cannot see the i30 retaining much more of it's value over a similar Cee'd in 4 or 5 years time. And they are the same car underneath.

EPM

bazz26 wrote: »

I cannot see the i30 retaining much more of it's value over a similar Cee'd in 4 or 5 years time. And they are the same car underneath.

+1

And depending on mileage the KIA may have warranty left