what car to get with 2grand

superfish

hi guys ive 2000 euro to spend on a car whats the best I can get for that money im looking for a 1.0l to 1.4 max I need it to be reliable and dont want anything older than 02 here is a list of some of the cars ive been looking at

chevrolet kalos 2006, nissan micra 2003, opel corsa 2003, ford focus 02,

ive also been considering a yaris but since im a guy id be a bit embarrassed

any suggestions or links to adverts would be greatly appreciated also are they good cars I know nissan is but im unsure on the rest

sdanseo

SKoda Fabia or even an older Octavia 1.4? Failing that a cheaper Polo or even a Golf - if you could find a MkIII with little enough mileage for that price, you'd be doing well though.

Edit: Bargain of the week - http://www.adverts.ie/car/golf/golf/volkswagen-golf-for-sale/716379

superfish

cheers sdeire I just sold my octavia because the tax was crazy so dont fancy another a friend told me that the golf 1.4 is not a great car because it suffers from oil leeks and its not as reliable as people think is this true ?

squod

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2340514

Hyundai? Low miles, NCT, built-in anti theft devce (it's a 1.4 Hyundai)

scoobymunster

Slightly off topic OP, but is a Yaris really such a girly car? I think there great little things, I'd always have a Yaris over a Micra anyday.
+1 on the golf though.

superfish

what about this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2345372 is it a good car ? I reccon id get it for 2200

superfish

scoobymunster wrote: »

Slightly off topic OP, but is a Yaris really such a girly car? I think there great little things, I'd always have a Yaris over a Micra anyday.
+1 on the golf though.

I love the yaris my cousin has one im a big guy but there was plenty of room and I hear they are very reliable plus cheap tax I just always assumed they were a girls car ??

jaffa20

superfish wrote: »

dont want anything older than 02

Why only 02+?

Tbh, i'd prever a nice 99 civic/focus/mazda over a 06 Chevrolet

sdanseo

superfish wrote: »

cheers sdeire I just sold my octavia because the tax was crazy so dont fancy another a friend told me that the golf 1.4 is not a great car because it suffers from oil leeks and its not as reliable as people think is this true ?

Well, it's a lot better than any crapcheverolet.

Ardennes1944

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2366362 ?

Suzie Sue

superfish wrote: »

what about this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2345372 is it a good car ? I reccon id get it for 2200

To be honest mate, they are a complete and utter bag of shyte

You need one of these. At least 55mpg, fun, reliable, easy to fix and maintain.
New tyres, parts etc. all nice a cheap. Even the motoring press love 'em.
Now and again Fiat make great small cars, and this is one.



http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Panda/ACTIVE-5/201112201726843/advert?channel=CARS

vectra

here
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2367768

superfish

jaffa20 wrote: »

Why only 02+?

Tbh, i'd prever a nice 99 civic/focus/mazda over a 06 Chevrolet

02+ just because my last car was a 01 so I want to feel as if im going up a year or 2

Suzie Sue wrote: »

To be honest mate, they are a complete and utter bag of shyte

You need one of these. At least 55mpg, fun, reliable, easy to fix and maintain.
New tyres, parts etc. all nice a cheap. Even the motoring press love 'em.
Now and again Fiat make great small cars, and this is one.



http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Panda/ACTIVE-5/201112201726843/advert?channel=CARS

yea I actually love the look of them just heard fiat were bad cars but id be interested in one now cheers

Suzie Sue

superfish wrote: »

yea I actually love the look of them just heard fiat were bad cars but id be interested in one now cheers

Fiat have made some terrible cars over the years, no question, but every now and then they make a great little small car, and this is one.

Model is much more important these days than manufacturer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHKqatNr0c4

MapForJ

Suzie Sue wrote: »

To be honest mate, they are a complete and utter bag of shyte

You need one of these. At least 55mpg, fun, reliable, easy to fix and maintain.
New tyres, parts etc. all nice a cheap. Even the motoring press love 'em.
Now and again Fiat make great small cars, and this is one.



http://www.carzone.ie/search/Fiat/Panda/ACTIVE-5/201112201726843/advert?channel=CARS

does fix it again tomorow apply and it it really better than the chevrolet.

Sobanek

VAG 1.4 engines are TERRIBLE.
Misfire, expensive to maintain and knocking cylinders. On top of that, they DRINK oil.

fonecrusher1

vectra wrote: »

here
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2367768

This^^^

A much better solution. Great cars. Bulletproof reliability, economical, comfortable, not bad looking, decent performance. Hands down the winner so far in my opinion. Its what i'd buy anyway.

Suzie Sue

MapForJ wrote: »

does fix it again tomorow apply and it it really better than the chevrolet.

The Panda consistently ranks very high in reliabilty tables.

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/driver_power/265579/best_for_reliability.html

As I said, it's about model rather than make these days.
Don't rely on pubtalk.

The Civic is an infinitely better car than the Panda, if you don't fancy a Yaris I can't see you being happy in the Panda.

superfish

RoverJames wrote: »

The Civic is an infinitely better car than the Panda, if you don't fancy a Yaris I can't see you being happy in the Panda.

I love the yaris just thought it was a girls car Im just waiting for a good bargain to come up on done deal its between the civic and yaris now id want a 01 yaris or 01 civic that may be slightly optimistic but ive seen the odd one selling for 2 grand

bazz26

I cannot a Yaris being any more or less a girls car than a Micra if that kind of thing bothers you to be honest.

johndaman66

superfish wrote: »

are they good cars I know nissan is but im unsure on the rest

I think you may be best to do a bit of research on that one. You do know that some (if not all) the models in that line up of Micras have Renault engines? My friends mother has a 2003 Micra and its being nothing short of a dog of a car for her. I'd go as far as suggesting that the Micra is perhaps the worst car out of the line up you mention.

SIR PEADO BAILOUT

superfish wrote: »

hi guys ive 2000 euro to spend on a car whats the best I can get for that money im looking for a 1.0l to 1.4 max I need it to be reliable and dont want anything older than 02 here is a list of some of the cars ive been looking at

chevrolet kalos 2006, nissan micra 2003, opel corsa 2003, ford focus 02,

ive also been considering a yaris but since im a guy id be a bit embarrassed

any suggestions or links to adverts would be greatly appreciated also are they good cars I know nissan is but im unsure on the rest

yaris :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:p

SIR PEADO BAILOUT

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

This^^^

A much better solution. Great cars. Bulletproof reliability, economical, comfortable, not bad looking, decent performance. Hands down the winner so far in my opinion. Its what i'd buy anyway.

Just cuz youse have given up don`t be dragging yer man wit ya :rolleyes:

Venom

Having driven 2002 or later Yaris and Micra's the Micra is so clearly the winner. The Micra looks like ass but is a joy to drive while the Yaris looks like crap and drives even worse.

C4Kid

The price of the Golf being such a bargain would raise a little suspicion, there could be something wrong eg, burning ALOT of oil. If I had that car and it lived up to what the advert sais and theres no underlying issues I wouldn't be selling it for that.

I think it's on donedeal as well I'm superised it's not sold though all the same for that money.

Langerland

what about a 00 / 01 Passat Diesel - reliable, economical, plenty around at decent prices.

superfish

Langerland wrote: »

what about a 00 / 01 Passat Diesel - reliable, economical, plenty around at decent prices.

I had a 01 octavia tdi I got rid because the tax was so high 164 every 3 month so im just looking for cheap an cheerful now

L-M

sdeire wrote: »

Well, it's a lot better than any crapcheverolet.

No, it's not.

superfish

sorted got a 01 tsport yaris 1.5 today mint cond cheers for all the help guys

Spipov

How much did u get it for?

johndaman66

superfish wrote: »

sorted got a 01 tsport yaris 1.5 today mint cond cheers for all the help guys

Congrats on the new motor superfish, would imagine the 1.5 yaris is quite pokey. Hope its good to you and am sure it will be

Compton

if he got it for 2k it was a bargain

superfish

hey guys here is the add an I ended up getting it for 1900 an yea its a little rocket ! http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1953823

Compton

well wear, nice car, love the colour too

TestTransmission

superfish wrote: »

hey guys here is the add an I ended up getting it for 1900 an yea its a little rocket ! http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1953823

what kind of power they putting out?

superfish

TestTransmission wrote: »

what kind of power they putting out?

I read on parkers 0 to 60 in 9 seconds im not sure about the bhp but sure thats more than fast enough for me im a steady 60 kinda guy lol

TestTransmission

superfish wrote: »

I read on parkers 0 to 60 in 9 seconds im not sure about the bhp but sure thats more than fast enough for me im a steady 60 kinda guy lol

Nice little car for it, bargain and a half you got especially as yours hasn't been skangerised.

superfish

TestTransmission wrote: »

Nice little car for it, bargain and a half you got especially as yours hasn't been skangerised.

it was a mature lady owner for the past 8 years the only thing im not so keen on is the 18" alloys they look lovely an all but very bumpy on the country roads think 15"s may be a bit better or maybe il get used to it

Compton

some jap style alloys would look good or red rotas

Chris Hansen

Buy a D Turbo chap!




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conzy

Obviously a car that has been driven "enthusiastically" and has nearly 150 thousand miles on it... at least its not the Chevrolet..

superfish

Chris Hansen wrote: »

Buy a D Turbo chap!




/thread

id prob end up killing myself lol

conzymaher wrote: »

Obviously a car that has been driven "enthusiastically" and has nearly 150 thousand miles on it... at least its not the Chevrolet..

my mechanic said that 150 on a toyota is nothing an he showed me a corolla he had with 269thou on the clock and it was running perfect

L-M

That mileage is nothing on it. I drove a 1.3 Yaris the other day and it was a little nipper I can't imagine what that's like. I hope insurance was cheap :eek:

superfish

Limerick man wrote: »

That mileage is nothing on it. I drove a 1.3 Yaris the other day and it was a little nipper I can't imagine what that's like. I hope insurance was cheap :eek:

yea the insurance was not bad at all infact it was cheaper than the octavia its only 33 euro per month, gave the car a full service today used 5w/30 oil and the difference is unreal its as smooth as a babys ass :-)

id like to thank you limerick man for your previous post on buying cars there was some handy info there so cheers

P.D87RWD

nice looking car best of luck with it..nippy wee car alright and nice to drive...i would change the alloys for different one maybe a bit smaller to you may be able to flog alloys on to someone out there..