What diesel for €7,500?

Ogie16

Hi guys.

Have 7,500 to spend on a car.

Want a diesel between 1.4 and 2.0 litre.

Want to buy in a garage, no private sales.


Other than that open to suggestions?

Anan1

You'll need to provide a lot more detail about your needs/wants/likes/dislikes before people will be able to give you any meaningful advice.

166man

Something like this maybe?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Citroen/C5/SERIES-2/613238515259070/advert?channel=CARS

I don't know why I like them I just do and they seem to offer excellent value for money?Good check of the service history though to make sure it's been maintaind correctly and it should do big miles with reasonable tax, power, economy and most importantly comfort.

Ogie16

Anan1 wrote: »

You'll need to provide a lot more detail about your needs/wants/likes/dislikes before people will be able to give you any meaningful advice.

I'm actually easy going about it all, would consider anything. I guess I'd like something that would be reliable and cost of services/replacement parts would be low.

Ford/Toyota/ Volkswagen are all cars I like

Gumbo

Ogie16 wrote: »

I'm actually easy going about it all, would consider anything. I guess I'd like something that would be reliable and cost of services/replacement parts would be low.

Ford/Toyota/ Volkswagen are all cars I like

Mk5 Golf 1.9 TDi
BMW 320d
VW Passat 1.9 TDi
Seat Leon TDi
Octavia
Avensis D4D

For Forks Sake

4 Octavias

Matthewjohn

Volvo S40 slightly over budget but this one has low miles and plenty of kit and will easily do 55+mpg
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S40/1.6-D-SE/613273237428250/advert?channel=CARS

Xuro

Matthewjohn wrote: »

Volvo S40 slightly over budget but this one has low miles and plenty of kit and will easily do 55+mpg
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S40/1.6-D-SE/613273237428250/advert?channel=CARS

Overpriced much.... really check, aderts.ie, donedeal.ie or some sorts of sites, please do not spend 8000 euro on a 2006 car unless you have done your research on it.
Almost 8000 euro on a 2006 S40 is ridiculous, oh and yeah please note the NCT ExpiryJune, 2012. seriously some people....

My advise would be a Volkswagen Passat, a good car much used, and cheap in repairs.
This is at least my choice, Ford Mondeo is good as well, but I only like the new model, but its still not used as much as the Passat, and a TDI engine is economic and strong.

But then again its your wallet.

It all comes down to your preferences,
Do you want a big or small car?
Do you drive much?
You like sport or Comfort?
How much money do you want to spend to maintain your car?

These are all important points that can lead to different answers.

Ogie16

Nice looking car all the same. Something like that I would definately consider

seanin4711

166man wrote: »

Something like this maybe?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Citroen/C5/SERIES-2/613238515259070/advert?channel=CARS

I don't know why I like them I just do and they seem to offer excellent value for money?Good check of the service history though to make sure it's been maintaind correctly and it should do big miles with reasonable tax, power, economy and most importantly comfort.

bewteen 800-900km to the tank.
very comfy!
1st time citroen driver love it!

Xuro

Oh dear seriously people, before you spend your hard earned cash look around...

A 2006 C5 for 8000, you're having a laugh seriously...NCT ExpiryJanuary, 2012.

If your stupid enough to buy that crap you deserve it.

-Chris-

Xuro banned for 3 days for personal abuse.

Ogie16

I was never a fan of Citroen but maybe that's because for some reason I thought they were unreliable

Matthewjohn

Ogie16 wrote: »

I was never a fan of Citroen but maybe that's because for some reason I thought they were unreliable

They are unreliable, a friend of mine is a mechanic and he said that the suspension needs to be overhauled every 5 years and the clutch is dodgy on the diesels

650Ginge

Toyota Prius

Kristopherus

Skoda Octavia if you can find one.

bazz26

OP, would a coupe do you or do you need the space/practicality of a saloon/hatchback or estate?

Something like this:



http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=713267224856400

Ogie16

Thanks but yeah a saloon/hatchback would be important. Need a bit of space

coolbeans

Matthewjohn wrote: »

They are unreliable, a friend of mine is a mechanic and he said that the suspension needs to be overhauled every 5 years and the clutch is dodgy on the diesels

No they're not. The suspension is just maintenance and the clutch is not a known problem. They HDi is well known for doing intergalactic mileage if looked after properly, much more so than the likes of the Passat.

Ogie16

I'm thinking the Octavia is a serious option, most of what I've read online is positive

bazz26

Saab 9-3:


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1013274208723510

Ogie16

Would anyone know what are the different models/specs in the Octavia around the 2005 mark?

bazz26

Classic - electric front windows, central locking, black manual door mirrors, black exterior door handles, cd stereo, plastic wheel trim, ABS, colour coded bumpers.

Ambiente - 4 x electric windows, colour coded electric and heated door mirrors, front and rear arm rests, colour coded exterior door handles, chrome interior door handles, front fog lights, upgraded stereo, traction control.

Elegance - Ambiente + Dual zone climate controlled air conditioning, 16" alloy wheels, auto lights and auto wipers, auto dipping rear view interior mirror, ESP.

Laurin & Klement - Elegance + electrically adjustable and heated front seats with memory settings, full leather interior, cd changer, 17" alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, electric folding door mirrors, rear parking sensors, electric sunroof.

Ogie16

I'm based in cork. Doesn't seem to be that many skodas around that fall into my budget

robertxxx

Matthewjohn wrote: »

Volvo S40 slightly over budget but this one has low miles and plenty of kit and will easily do 55+mpg
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S40/1.6-D-SE/613273237428250/advert?channel=CARS

Ok, who bought it! It was sold yesterday:(

gyppo

I know the OP said garage only, but this is a lot of diesel car for the money - if it could be bought for 5-5.5k.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2901577