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cloneslad

I've just got myself a new job. To go with it I want to get a new (well new to me, not 2011 new) car.

My current car is a 2001 Peugeot 206, I want to get a more comfortable car, especially one that doesn't thud into potholes like my current car does with it's silly thin tyres. (I'm too miserable to replace the wheels)

I reckon that after I sell my car I'll have 11 grand in savings. (more if I wait a few months and save what I'm earning). I would like to spend 5-6k on the car as I want to keep some money in reserve but would go a small bit over that budget.

I like the look of the Vauxhall / Opel astra, and also the ford focus isn't too bad either.

I don't want a saloon, I don't have kids so don't want one yet. Three door (especially in the astra) or 5 door are fine by me. I'd also like to keep it below 1.6, not just for tax reasons but also to stop me accidentally speeding as I'm used to a 1.4.

TL;DR

5-6k (maybe a bit more) to spend on a 3 or 5 door car. I don't fancy a saloon and I would like something that looks attractive enough for someone in their mid 20's.

unkel

Citroen C4 coupe is the most attractive 3 door small hatch imho

bazz26

Some examples:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201102200889514

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201116202090384

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201028198791037

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201117202198103

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201122202628422

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201119202342642

Or something a bit left field:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201113201783598

cloneslad

Not to pushed on the citroen c4, just had a look at some of them and I don't think they are that nice.


The nicest car on the list above was the red astra, it's a great looking car, both inside and out.

ninty9er

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/GT/JTDM/201112201694370/advert?channel=CARS

A lot more left of field and overbudget, but at least it's a box on the must own list ticked and sure a credit union will give you a decent interest rate once secured againse deposited funds.

cloneslad

Those cars are nice, but I think I'll save them until I'm a more competent driver with more finance to my name.

Also, what's with the seats?? Maybe I'm too old fashioned for my age, but red???

Graham_B18C

cloneslad wrote: »

Also, what's with the seats?? Maybe I'm too old fashioned for my age, but red???

Yes! I think that's a lovely interior

Anan1

cloneslad wrote: »

Not to pushed on the citroen c4, just had a look at some of them and I don't think they are that nice.


The nicest car on the list above was the red astra, it's a great looking car, both inside and out.

If it's all about the looks then you don't need our help.;) Seriously, the best thing you can do is to start driving as wide a selection of cars as possible.

n97 mini

unkel wrote: »

Citroen C4 coupe is the most attractive 3 door small hatch imho

I like it too. Has a certain MkII CRX look to it.

cloneslad

n97 mini wrote: »

I like it too. Has a certain MkII CRX look to it.

I prefer the 5 door version of it. Not sure if it's the spoiler I have seen on many of the 3 door versions that puts me off them. I think it just throws the design of the car off a bit.