Some advice please

Hunter Mahan

I was hoping to pick something up in the next few weeks, diesel, as I do a lot of driving every week. I was thinking of something like these ones below:

Renault Megane DCI 85 Coupe
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Megane/DCI-85-C/201120202502511/advert?channel=CARS

Peugeot 407 1.6 ST Solaire HDI 110bhp
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Peugeot/407/1.6-ST-S/201120202438926/advert?channel=CARS

Hyundai i30 5dr 1.6 crdi
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/i30/5dr-1.6-/201107201312899/advert?channel=CARS

The above are only examples of what i'm looking at, but would you rule something out immediately?
Like the megane for instance, is this the one that people are talking about having electrical problems/leaking/bulbs etc?

Would you have a suggestion for something better? 14k is prob the max I want to spend and don't want to be paying huge tax every year.

Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated

166man

Out of those three the Hyundai is easily the best buy, it has a long warranty,lowest mileage and the best engine of the three. It really depends on what exactly it is you are looking for, do you need a saloon car or will a hatchback be big enough? The 407 is in a different class to the other two mentioned. The Renault is a lovely looking car but that engine will be really gutless compared to the other two. Telling us what size car will make it much easier to think of other options!

Hunter Mahan

I would actually like something more interesting, but with the way things are going, something that will last and cheap to run is probably the more sensible way to go. It could be a while before I buy again.

Saloon or hatch? I'm open to both as long as there is room in the back for 2 adults I suppose.

Engine size, well I'm not sure if it's much of an issue for me, as in the travelling I do is on back roads with very little opportunity for overtaking, so a gutless 1.4 may not be an issue. It would be rare that I'd get to really open up unfortunately.
I actually like the look of the megane but from what I've been reading here, reliability may be an issue, but I'm not sure if it's true for that model or previous models.
I've read mixed reviews about the 407 and I suppose I already know the i30 is probably the safest bet but I think very boring.

bazz26

OP, take a look at the Kia Procee'd, its the same car underneth as the Hyundia i30 as Kia and Hyundai are sister companies. The Procee'd is a bit more sportier than the i30 and would have the balance of the Kia's 7 year warranty left.

Eg: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201118202284205

colm_mcm

Bill Cullen was selling 11 reg zero mileage Megane Coupes (Tom Tom edition) for 16950

Makes that 09 look a tad overpriced.

johnos1984

If you're driving mainly back roads the comfort of the 407 won't be beaten

Hunter Mahan

Hunter Mahan wrote: »

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Renault Megane DCI 85 Coupe
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Megane/DCI-85-C/201120202502511/advert?channel=CARS

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colm_mcm wrote: »

Bill Cullen was selling 11 reg zero mileage Megane Coupes (Tom Tom edition) for 16950

Makes that 09 look a tad overpriced.

Indeed, paying that for an 09 when folks got new ones for much the same on scrappage is madness.

colm_mcm

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/Mazda3/1.6-Exec/201122202631085/advert?channel=CARS



new model. 4600 miles.

maybe out of price range but worth a shot surely.

Hunter Mahan

I have a mazda 6 which herself drives atm, I love mazdas but thats just out of reach unfortunately. 14k is prob my limit

Hunter Mahan

Just a quick question about 2008 Volvo V50 1.6 Diesel .

I know it lacks slightly in power, but my question is about reliability, if I were to get one can I look forward to years of relatively trouble free motoring if I get it serviced appropriately?

I just don't want to buy a lemon, I took one for a test this morning and it felt nice and I like the cabin.

Any opinions either way would be gratefully received...

Mr Benevolent

Hunter Mahan wrote: »

Just a quick question about 2008 Volvo V50 1.6 Diesel .

I know it lacks slightly in power, but my question is about reliability, if I were to get one can I look forward to years of relatively trouble free motoring if I get it serviced appropriately?

I just don't want to buy a lemon, I took one for a test this morning and it felt nice and I like the cabin.

Any opinions either way would be gratefully received...

It's Russian Roulette with new diesels tbh. Could be perfect, could have injector, turbo, DMF or DPF problems.

If I was buying a new diesel I'd want a lot of warranty left.

Hunter Mahan

Confab wrote: »

It's Russian Roulette with new diesels tbh. Could be perfect, could have injector, turbo, DMF or DPF problems.

If I was buying a new diesel I'd want a lot of warranty left.

Is that diesel in general or a volvo diesel?

Hunter Mahan

Hunter Mahan wrote: »

Is that diesel in general or a volvo diesel?

Diesel in general, the 1.6 in the S40 would be considered a very decent unit.

bazz26

If you are driving short stop/start trips then you are going to have DPF problems with a modern diesel engine. They are not designed for that style of driving.