2k-3K to spend, dont like spending money on petrol and repairs. What car?

noclue1

2k-3K to spend, dont like spending money on petrol and repairs. What car?

as above leaning towards a diesel but the bigger engine equals bigger tax so not sure with my 10000-15000 km's a year (with consistent city commutes) it would pay for itself

Would be looking for a descent sized 5-Door so no Ka's etc.

steph1

Skoda Octavia or a vw passat ??

x in the city

a honda

(obviously...!)

noclue1

does a diesel make economical sense @ 15,000Km a year ??

Someone mentioned a Seat Toledo 1.8tdi to me. Any thoughts

robtri

mmm dont like spending money on petrol or repairs....
then a car is not the mode of transport for you...

bike? bus? train?

PaulKK

Corolla

squod

Mk1 Focus.

feelites

mercedes w123

they can make over 600k miles with no problems

pcardin

maybe this?

Ricardo G

Only 1 car for you imo for that kinda monet and thats a Td Avensis '02 or early 03 d4d. Serious engine that will last forever !!!

pcardin

Ricardo G wrote: »

Only 1 car for you imo for that kinda monet and thats a Td Avensis '02 or early 03 d4d. Serious engine that will last forever !!!

How do you know that?

dr.fuzzenstein

feelites wrote: »

mercedes w123

they can make over 600k miles with no problems

He said he doesn't like spending money on petrol or repairs.;)
Usually not so bad on repairs, but you won't often see the better side of 20 mpg.
Had two of them and whilst driving in them is like being whisked away in the arms of a well endowed Valkyrie, the world is a better place and you find yourself in a strange relaxed and happy mood when you arrive you will however be a good customer at the pumps.
Man I miss mine and even though I commute nearly an hour to work I'm beginning to think it'll almost be worth it...
The W123 is an addiction that you'll never quite get over and if you don't have one and you see one you will get restless and break out in a cold sweat while you attempt to locate the owner to give him all your money so he'll sell it to you.

coolbeans

feelites wrote: »

mercedes w123

they can make over 600k miles with no problems

Without spending a lot of money on petrol and repairs? I think not.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

1.4/1.6 golf or civic?

Saab Ed

focus all the way ....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1472330

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1433234

... for example

Ricardo G

pcardin wrote: »

How do you know that?

How do i know what ?????:rolleyes:

bloke

Saab Ed wrote: »

focus all the way ....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1472330

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1433234

... for example

+1
The ghia above is a steal by the look of it. A lot of car for the money (ghia kit list is great) and that example looks very tidy.

In my experience (2.5 years ownership) they are very reliable, somewhat fun to drive in the 1.6, fairly economical (mid 30s mpg city). Very easy to work on yourself (if you are so inclined). Parts are cheap - even from Ford. Parts, information and advice is plentiful.

They are the understated but familiar and trusted workhorse of the mid size second-hand car market. Probably exactly what you are looking for.

colm_mcm

Very few common rail diesels will do big miles without dmf or injector issues