First Car Advice

okioffice84

Hi all- I'm currently looking to buy my first car. Got my licence about a year ago but live in the city centre so have not had much need for a motor really.
Anyway- I'm thinking of an A3, 1.6 2002-2005 for under 5k. I've looked at the focus but the interior is so much nicer on the A3
I'm 31 and male. Any thoughts advice or tips?

Cheers!

si_guru

Get an insurance quote... if you don't really need a car the cost might be out of all proportion?

Matthewjohn

You should also consider a Vw Golf there essentially the same as the a3 but better value you could get a well kited out 2005 version on your budget such as this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2973862

okioffice84

si_guru wrote: »

Get an insurance quote... if you don't really need a car the cost might be out of all proportion?

Basic insurance for the 1.6 A3 is around €200 less than the 1.6 focus for some reason. I'd be looking at approx 700.

okioffice84

Matthewjohn wrote: »

You should also consider a Vw Golf there essentially the same as the a3 but better value you could get a well kited out 2005 version on your budget such as this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2973862

I've looked at the golf but they're a little boring imo. Plus I like the look of the A3
e.g.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2978051

bazz26

okioffice84 wrote: »

I've looked at the golf but they're a little boring imo. Plus I like the look of the A3
e.g.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2978051

That is mad money considering the age, mileage and basic spec. This one looks a bit better value:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2938127

But in general A3s are poor value for money second hand and most Irish ones are very poorly equipped and people ask silly money for them.

okioffice84

bazz26 wrote: »

That is mad money considering the age, mileage and basic spec.

It does seem to be the cheapest '04 A3 going on DD at the moment..