Diesel estate with a budget around 22K

johnthemull

Guys
I am going nuts trying to find a diesel estate for around 22k.
Looking at 2008 and newer. Well I think I should ignore earlier than 2008, but who knows what will happen to the tax rates.
Maybe I am looking for the impossible with this budget, a nice drivers car that is reliable and wont incur punishing repair bills.
Has anyone any ideas??

Anan1

As a general principle I think pre-2008 offer better value, as the tax difference is more than made up for in the price difference. Here's one that seems to tick all the boxes?: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201211207310470

keithclancy

johnthemull wrote: »

Guys
I am going nuts trying to find a diesel estate for around 22k.
Looking at 2008 and newer. Well I think I should ignore earlier than 2008, but who knows what will happen to the tax rates.
Maybe I am looking for the impossible with this budget, a nice drivers car that is reliable and wont incur punishing repair bills.
Has anyone any ideas??

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/2.0-TDCI/1213276788281430/advert?channel=CARS

Personally I'd love that.

Tea 1000

Anan1 wrote: »

As a general principle I think pre-2008 offer better value, as the tax difference is more than made up for in the price difference. Here's one that seems to tick all the boxes?: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201211207310470

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johnthemull

Some food for thought already. Appreciate it.

positron

How about this one - 09 Accord Tourer, 2.2i-DTEC ES GT, 150 bhp I think, plenty of toys too.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=5413322545434540

fifth

+1 for the i-dtec accord, I have the saloon and it's EXCEPTIONAL!

Matthewjohn

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Superb/COMBI-EL/3213287199923080/advert?channel=CARS
Ticks all the boxes even if it looks like a hearse!:)

heate

Without wishing to start a war here but a 5er touring is a fine car and though there are few available you do get a good bit of bang for your buck

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520-D-SE/201209207122865/advert?channel=CARS

Lex Luthor

I have a 09 Legacy Tourer, super car

Mind you I was in a previous model Superb a few weeks back...back seat of a taxi
Was dark when I got in so didnt notice the car but for a minute until I saw the badge on the steering wheel I thought it was a Merc it was that well spec'd and the space in the back was enormous. Must have been a foot between my knees and the back of the front seats...impressed

Tea 1000

Lex Luthor wrote: »

I have a 09 Legacy Tourer, super car

Mind you I was in a previous model Superb a few weeks back...back seat of a taxi
Was dark when I got in so didnt notice the car but for a minute until I saw the badge on the steering wheel I thought it was a Merc it was that well spec'd and the space in the back was enormous. Must have been a foot between my knees and the back of the front seats...impressed

Previous shape Superb is fairly kak. And you should have known you weren't in a Merc if it were that well spec'd! No one can afford the high spec Merc's, so they're all the basic ones!
Hope you're not considering getting rid of your decent car for a mediocre one... space isn't everything!

gyppo

Current model C5 Tourer is my suggestion. For the OP's budget, a 2010/11 low mileage VTR + Nav spec is within easy reach.

Lex Luthor

Tea 1000 wrote: »

Previous shape Superb is fairly kak. And you should have known you weren't in a Merc if it were that well spec'd! No one can afford the high spec Merc's, so they're all the basic ones!
Hope you're not considering getting rid of your decent car for a mediocre one... space isn't everything!

No chance...this taxi was high spec alright..heated leather in the back

pburns

Tea 1000 wrote: »

Previous shape Superb is fairly kak. And you should have known you weren't in a Merc if it were that well spec'd! No one can afford the high spec Merc's, so they're all the basic ones!
Hope you're not considering getting rid of your decent car for a mediocre one... space isn't everything!

I know a guy swopped a Legacy estate for an Avensis saloon. He wanted a more 'upmarket' interior. The Toyota is loaded with kit but it seemed like a backward step to me!

If out-and-out space a priority it's hard to beat the Superb. Good equipment as well. Accord probably nicer overall though.

vectra

Cash deal you may be able to shave a bit off this?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/COMBI-RS/4913307080446400/advert?channel=CARS

ShaneMc2012

If you decide to change your mind about the after 2008 theres always something like a 07 5 Series Touring!


http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/520D-TOU/201205206790314/advert?channel=CARS

Stretch the budget a tiny bit and what about an 09 Audi A6 Avant?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A6/2.0-TFSI/201212207459196/advert?channel=CARS

johnthemull

Shane. Thanks for those two offerings! I love them both. The only thing I cant get is Skoda. Despite the fact my wallet keeps on saying "get it!".

Pdfile

well imho go facelifted ( slightly ? ) accord diesel..

but at the least test drive them all :pac:

johnthemull

The Accord is definitely on my shortlist. What an unsung hero that car is. Best bit is the test driving. Why dont BMW dump the runflats? Who can afford that kinda ****e anymore?
J

166man

johnthemull wrote: »

Why dont BMW dump the runflats? Who can afford that kinda ****e anymore?

The Germans...




:pac:

Anan1

johnthemull wrote: »

Why dont BMW dump the runflats? Who can afford that kinda ****e anymore?
J

The runflats themselves are fine, what kills them here is our local fetish for stupidly big wheels. In any case, i'd suggest that anyone who can afford all the other ****e a middle-aged BMW will throw at them won't even notice a few quid more on tyres. Our well-minded 07 320d has made its extended warranty worthwhile every year without fail.

Tea 1000

pburns wrote: »

I know a guy swopped a Legacy estate for an Avensis saloon. He wanted a more 'upmarket' interior. The Toyota is loaded with kit but it seemed like a backward step to me!

If out-and-out space a priority it's hard to beat the Superb. Good equipment as well. Accord probably nicer overall though.

Most people just don't understand what makes a good car really.

Ardennes1944

There is no way i would pick that octavia over the accord or the legacy. Especially when its more expensive also

granturismo

johnthemull wrote: »

The Accord is definitely on my shortlist. What an unsung hero that car is.

I bought an Avensis over an Accord - my heart said Accord. One of the reasons was the Accord's wheel arches impeded on the width of the boot space, but the specs on the Accord are great and it is very comfy to drive.

Not a factor for me but spare wheel or space saver werent standard on higher spec 2010 Accord Tourers - if you want a spare tyre I think it cost about €300 for an insert to replace one of the storage compartments in the boot and a trye (I cant remember if it was a space saver).

vectra

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

There is no way i would pick that octavia over the accord or the legacy. Especially when its more expensive also

How do you make that out??