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help choosing a car

  • 14-01-2011 10:22am
    #1
    b1964
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭


    hi am looking to buy a 08 hatchback car 1.4 petrol only do about 6000 miles a year,ive seen two that i like and that match my budget,an 08 mazda 3, and an 08 kia ceed both 1.4 petrols,just wondering what you people out there think is the better car??


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  • #2
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    You'll have a longer warranty and a newer design with the C'eed. Also it's considerably more powerful than the Mazda (by about 30 bhp). My sister has one and it's powerful for a 1.4.

    However the Mazda has a more appealing interior and probably wont go wrong. If you were looking at the 1.6 Mazda I'd definitely say the go for it. The 1.4 will struggle pulling a heavy car around and as a result be thirsty whereas the 1.6 would be less stressed.


  • #3
    b1964
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭b1964


    thanks epm some good points to consider,do you know what kind of mpg the ceed 1,4 gets?has your sister had any problems with hers?which car do you think would hold its value better say in 2-3 yrs if i traded it in.
    sorry for all the questions:D


  • #4
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,898 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Kia resale values are not strong. Even relatively.


  • #5
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    The Kia Pro'ceeed has a really good resale value because they are very scarce and have the 7 year warranty.
    I have the 1.6 diesel and have had offers for the car without even advertising it.

    Lovely car to drive and I usually get around 55 mpg.


  • #6
    Kajor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 234 ✭✭Kajor


    I have a Kia C'eed 1.6 CDRi. Zero problems, 7 yr warranty that applies to the car, not the owner.

    Fuel consumption is brilliant circa 750km to a tank (52L) urban and c.1200 long distance. Kept in good condition (i.e. proper servicing) it drives like a dream.

    As mentioned already, the warranty is great, plus road tax is considerably lower due to lower CO2 emmissions.

    Having driven a good number of cars over the years I can't recommend the C'eed enough.


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