Good diesel car for €17-€19K

Ensti

Right the time has come to get rid of my Corsa, sad yet delighted its going.

Now due to work, I'll need a diesel. Something like a Mondeo, Passat, Accord.

Found a lovely 08' GHIA Model Mondeo for €18K. Is the GHIA a good spec or basic ?

Or a 08' Accord, €19K and 32K miles.

I test drove the 1 car since I started my search........07' Citroen C6 HDi, never driven as good as this...EVER. Absolutely brilliant. Slightly more expensive , but only 20K miles on it (Mondeo has slightly less). €20000 but by God is it nice.

Can't think of anything wrong with it. Love its looks, the way it drives etc.

Now its between the C6 & Mondeo. 32K miles is a bit much with all the driving I do to be honest.


Heres the C6

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Citroen/C6/2.7-HDi-/201136204307983/advert?channel=CARS




What are your opinions ?
Thanks

deadlast

Ensti wrote: »

Right the time has come to get rid of my Corsa, sad yet delighted its going.

Now due to work, I'll need a diesel. Something like a Mondeo, Passat, Accord.

Found a lovely 08' GHIA Model Mondeo for €18K. Is the GHIA a good spec or basic ?

Or a 08' Accord, €19K and 32K miles.

I test drove the 1 car since I started my search........07' Citroen C6 HDi, never driven as good as this...EVER. Absolutely brilliant. Slightly more expensive , but only 20K miles on it (Mondeo has slightly less). €20000 but by God is it nice.

Can't think of anything wrong with it. Love its looks, the way it drives etc.

Now its between the C6 & Mondeo. 32K miles is a bit much with all the driving I do to be honest.


Heres the C6

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Citroen/C6/2.7-HDi-/201136204307983/advert?channel=CARS

Heres the Mondeo

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/2.0lt-DI/201122202647356/advert?channel=CARS


What are your opinions ?
Thanks

You could get a 08 diesel Mondeo for €10k..

Ensti

deadlast wrote: »

You could get a 08 diesel Mondeo for €10k..

With 18K miles ? And after reading about them on the net, GHIA is a pretty god spec too, doubt you'd get a GHIA with 18K miles for €10K.

bazz26

That Mondeo is well overpriced, here is a 09 for similar money:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201127203247330

C6 is in a different league, ideal mile muncher, that one seems good value if it includes VRT but the motor tax would be a hard pill to swallow.

Ensti

bazz26 wrote: »

That Mondeo is well overpriced, here is a 09 for similar money:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201127203247330

C6 is in a different league, ideal mile muncher, that one seems good value if it includes VRT but the motor tax would be a hard pill to swallow.

Cheers, might give that one a call

Guy:Incognito

C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6C6. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM C6.

bazz26

Mondeos are cheap in the UK, might be worth taking a trip up North or across the Irish Sea. Titanium X is higher spec than the Ghia too.

An example:
http://www.usedcarsni.com/77453641

Ensti

That one looks nice alright, I'd love a Titanium X just wouldn't be into sorting out VRT etc

bazz26

It's not that much hassle considering the potential savings to be made.

Ensti

bazz26 wrote: »

It's not that much hassle considering the potential savings to be made.

Very true, I had a UK plate Audi A6 before. Got stopped quite a few times in the days it took to get VRT sorted. Will definitely consider it now that you say it.

Would this 09 Titanium X have low tax even though its originally a UK car ?
Tax on that C6 will be a killer !!!

166man

I'm sure you could get this for 19k with haggling..

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/159/1.9-JTDM/201131203735835/advert?channel=CARS

Ensti

166man wrote: »

I'm sure you could get this for 19k with haggling..

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Alfa-Romeo/159/1.9-JTDM/201131203735835/advert?channel=CARS

Wouldn't really go for an Alfa, but €19K for something nearly brand new....

coolbeans

Get the C6. You owe it to left fielders everywhere. You'll love the looks and above all the presence from the outside. I was in a taxi one last year, a bit dull inside but a lovely machine altogether. I scratched it though when I crashed into him on my road bike and had to cough up E250 shekels to put it right. Still, I got a free taxi ride in a car I'd always had a soft spot for. Every cloud...

Keith in cork

You need to be thinking audi or bmw with that kinda money.

Ensti

Really really tempted on buying that C6 ? Anyone know if a dealer would hold a car for about 7-10 days ? I'd imagine so if I'm giving him cash....?

coolbeans

oh yeah, give him a deposit and he'll hold onto it.

Ensti

Keith in cork wrote: »

You need to be thinking audi or bmw with that kinda money.

Well, with this kind of money and with what I'm looking for my only choice in BMW would be a 5 series, and for never really looked at Audi..

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

Well, with this kind of money and with what I'm looking for my only choice in BMW would be a 5 series, and for never really looked at Audi..

Ah no! Not another 5 Series diesel or Audi diesel. Go for the C6. The mechanicals are proven as the engine is used in loads of cars such as Peugeots, Jaguars and others I can't recall. The suspension is cheap to maintain too. I'd give it serious consideration.

Ensti

Yeah, I was trying to say I wouldn't go for a 5 Series or Audi. They're just too common..!!
And I am giving this C6 serious consideration.

Keith in cork

Ensti wrote: »

Yeah, I was trying to say I wouldn't go for a 5 Series or Audi. They're just too common..!!
And I am giving this C6 serious consideration.

Theres a reason their common

Also, i don't see why your restricted to the 5. The 5 happens to be my choice when it comes to bmw ownership but thats neither here not there.

Do you have to spend the 18k? Could you not go for a well spec'd and well kept 10k car, years tax . Plenty cash left on the side, for a rainy day...... and lets be honest, every day seems to be one these days.

166man

Ensti wrote: »

Yeah, I was trying to say I wouldn't go for a 5 Series or Audi. They're just too common..!!

*quietly deletes link to Skoda Octavia diesel...

Ensti

166man wrote: »

*quietly deletes link to Skoda Octavia diesel...

Good one,

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

Good one,

Can we avoid needless discussion of the Superb too?

Ensti

Keith in cork wrote: »

Theres a reason their common

Also, i don't see why your restricted to the 5. The 5 happens to be my choice when it comes to bmw ownership but thats neither here not there.

Do you have to spend the 18k? Could you not go for a well spec'd and well kept 10k car, years tax . Plenty cash left on the side, for a rainy day...... and lets be honest, every day seems to be one these days.

Really don't want to spend the €18K as I'm building a house at the moment.
But, I'm looking for something as new as possible.(Low mileage, Sell it on when NCT comes around, Cheap tax etc) I drive from Dublin to Kerry every Monday and back again on Saturday so low mileage is necessary and I can't find anything for about €10K. Originally I wasn't going to go as low as a 2007, but I just love that Citroen. Won't go for any other car under 2008. Kills me to have to do it, but its just what happens.

166man

Ensti wrote: »

Really don't want to spend the €18K as I'm building a house at the moment.
But, I'm looking for something as new as possible.(Low mileage, Sell it on when NCT comes around, Cheap tax etc) I drive from Dublin to Kerry every Monday and back again on Saturday so low mileage is necessary and I can't find anything for about €10K. Originally I wasn't going to go as low as a 2007, but I just love that Citroen. Won't go for any other car under 2008. Kills me to have to do it, but its just what happens.

That Citroen probably won't hold its value very well and the tax will kill it trying to sell it on, here's a serious suggestion


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A4/1.9-TDI-/201135204159872/advert?channel=CARS

Low tax, low mileage, good resale values etc...

Ensti

166man wrote: »

That Citroen probably won't hold its value very well and the tax will kill it trying to sell it on, here's a serious suggestion


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A4/1.9-TDI-/201135204159872/advert?channel=CARS

Low tax, low mileage, good resale values etc...

I know the Citroen won't hold its value. I'm going to trade it in against a newer car in a couple of years, I'd highly doubt I'd sell it privately.

I'm going to gather all of the cars I'm interested in and have a long and hard think about it. I just really have my heart set on that C6 now.

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

Really don't want to spend the €18K as I'm building a house at the moment.
But, I'm looking for something as new as possible.(Low mileage, Sell it on when NCT comes around, Cheap tax etc) I drive from Dublin to Kerry every Monday and back again on Saturday so low mileage is necessary and I can't find anything for about €10K. Originally I wasn't going to go as low as a 2007, but I just love that Citroen. Won't go for any other car under 2008. Kills me to have to do it, but its just what happens.

If you love the Citroen you should just man up and buy it.

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

I know the Citroen won't hold its value. I'm going to trade it in against a newer car in a couple of years, I'd highly doubt I'd sell it privately.

I'm going to gather all of the cars I'm interested in and have a long and hard think about it. I just really have my heart set on that C6 now.

A C6 will be a surprisingly desirable car in a few years. Not many about. I doubt you'll be looking long for buyers.

Ensti

coolbeans wrote: »

If you love the Citroen you should just man up and buy it.

My GF HATES the Citroen, that gives me even more reason to buy it

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

My GF HATES the Citroen, that gives me even more reason to buy it

Gotta assert yourself man. Can't be towing the line all the time.

VolvoMan

Ensti wrote: »

My GF HATES the Citroen, that gives me even more reason to buy it

Sure what do women know? All they want is something that looks shiny and has either four rings or a blue propellor on the grille/bonnet.

Ensti

Would this be worth having a look at ? Finish work at 12 tomorrow so I'll call into a few dealers tomorrow.


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Chrysler/300C/LE300C-3/201110201566657/advert?channel=CARS

Ensti

VolvoMan wrote: »

Sure what do women know? All they want is something that looks shiny and has either four rings or a blue propellor on the grille/bonnet.

coolbeans

VolvoMan wrote: »

Sure what do women know? All they want is something that looks shiny and has either four rings or a blue propellor on the grille/bonnet.

I laugh and laugh twice when I think of the job the mods will have trying to decide whether that's sexist or not.

coolbeans

Ensti wrote: »

Would this be worth having a look at ? Finish work at 12 tomorrow so I'll call into a few dealers tomorrow.


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Chrysler/300C/LE300C-3/201110201566657/advert?channel=CARS

Interesting choice. The image is a bit "pre recession" though and I have no clue what they're like to own.
Have you considered the Citroen C6 at all?;)

Ensti

coolbeans wrote: »

Interesting choice. The image is a bit "pre recession" though and I have no clue what they're like to own.
Have you considered the Citroen C6 at all?;)

So far, the C6 is 1st on the list. I'll definitely be going back to the garage and take it on another final test drive. Just don't know if it will hold is value...?

I'm all confused !!! :mad:

coolbeans

None of the cars you are talking about will hold their value particularly well. Also, the difference in value at end of ownership between the C6 and the others like a Mondeo or whatever will be pretty small and possibly non existent in the scheme of things.

In summary, if you're confused, buy the C6 and rejoice in the fact that you're no longer confused and go off to the leaba happy in the knowledge that you'll soon be the proud owner of a C6.

Ensti

coolbeans wrote: »

None of the cars you are talking about will hold their value particularly well. Also, the difference in value at end of ownership between the C6 and the others like a Mondeo or whatever will be pretty small and possibly non existent in the scheme of things.

In summary, if you're confused, buy the C6 and rejoice in the fact that you're no longer confused and go off to the leaba happy in the knowledge that you'll soon be the proud owner of a C6.

Its almost as if YOU want me to get the C6.....I'll post a few photos of what I end up buying..shouldn't be too long

coolbeans

I just like 'em. They're underrated.

Ensti

coolbeans wrote: »

I just like 'em. They're underrated.

too true.....

snowman707

Ensti wrote: »

Can't think of anything wrong with it. Love its looks, the way it drives etc.

Now its between the C6 & Mondeo. 32K miles is a bit much with all the driving I do to be honest.


Heres the C6

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Citroen/C6/2.7-HDi-/201136204307983/advert?channel=CARS




What are your opinions ?
Thanks

2007 with a 2.7 engine, your local tax office will love you

Brian?

snowman707 wrote: »

2007 with a 2.7 engine, your local tax office will love you

It baffles me why anyone would splash out 18 grand on a car and worry too much about tax. Especially if he's planning to trade her in in a couple of years.

I will own a C6 one day.

snowman707

briankeating wrote: »

It baffles me why anyone would splash out 18 grand on a car and worry too much about tax. Especially if he's planning to trade her in in a couple of years.

I will own a C6 one day.

Op asked for opinions and I gave mine



what will it be worth in a couple of years? If I were buying with view to selling in a couple of years I would go for a 09 which would have much more appeal

you have your opinion, I have mine, maybe we are thinking of our own circumstances

Stevie Dakota

C6



Chrysler

Compton

c5 too small? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2477607

Lex Luthor

Ensti wrote: »

Really really tempted on buying that C6 ? Anyone know if a dealer would hold a car for about 7-10 days ? I'd imagine so if I'm giving him cash....?

Id imagine the car would still be there in ten days. Mondeo is a bit boring looking. C6 is a different class to mondeo.

Where's the octavia/superb brigade?

EPM

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Where's the octavia/superb brigade?

Why would an Octavia be considered against a Mondeo or C5? It's not in the same class.

166man

EPM wrote: »

Why would an Octavia be considered against a Mondeo or C5? It's not in the same class.

It isn't technically in the same class as a C5 but still its very close I think 200mm in difference length ways. The Skoda probably has the bigger boot too...

EPM

166man wrote: »

It isn't technically in the same class as a C5 but still its very close I think 200mm in difference length ways. The Skoda probably has the bigger boot too...

You searched out the length of the cars to mention the boot? People are really scraping to find new inventive ways of getting that old nugget of hilarity in these days:p:);)

Foxhole Norman

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Superb/AMBITION/201129203450302/advert?channel=CARS

Superb? The 'Ol man has one and i think they're a great drive (this coming from someone who's 17) :pac:

166man

EPM wrote: »

You searched out the length of the cars to mention the boot? People are really scraping to find new inventive ways of getting that old nugget of hilarity in these days:p:);)

Believe it or not an aunt of mine who currently has an octavia is looking at buying a new car and is tempted by the 1.6 HDI Citroen, she is a fan of the Octavia though so I did a comparison of them both...

There really isn't much between the C5 and the Skoda...