Under pressure to make a choice

Tabnabs

I find myself without a car currently and really need to make a decision quickly to get back on the road.

Budget of €16k, I'd like to keep the car for about 5 years, need very good leg room in the front and back and a large boot. Annual mileage of about 12k (half urban, half motorway).

I'm really not a fan of the Mondeo or German cars in the main, but at this stage the clock is ticking unfortunately.

The short list so far is:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Subaru/Legacy/SPORT-2./6013353528741460/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Superb/GREENLIN/6213336368402090/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Accord/2.0-SR%23A/201214207578774/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/V70/2.0-SE-S/6613371694763370/advert?channel=CARS

or buy something cheaper and hang onto it for a year or two and sell on in good time when something right comes up
http://www.petersons.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=791871

My head is overloaded with car reviews and owners comments, so any practical advice on these particular cars would be much appreciated

Anan1

It's never a good idea to spend a lot of money on a car under time pressure. Buy this and take your time looking: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=6013330150624700

You might even clear a couple of quid profit if you sell it in winter. Or you might never sell it at all..

Disclaimer: I haven't viewed this car, but it looks like a buy me. I'd say it has FSSH too.

166man

Alfa 159 diesel.

bazz26

OP, you need to take time out and decide what exactly you want. You have linked a 4wd diesel saloon to a petrol estate with the only thing I can see in common is that they are all within your budget. Buying on impulse especially on that sort of budget can in most cases end in heartache or regret. If you really do need something quickly then go down the bangernomics route, at least that way you will not loose a pile of money on it if it doesn't work out.

Tabnabs

I was under the impression that legroom in the back of the 159 is not generous, particularly with a tall driver?

Twin-go

166man wrote: »

Alfa 159 diesel Sportwagon.

FYP:D and agree.

166man

Tabnabs wrote: »

I was under the impression that legroom in the back of the 159 is not generous, particularly with a tall driver?

I'm not sure on the saloon but on the Sportwagon you would actually be surprised. My brother can sit behind my driving position fine and we're both six foot. Being honest I suggested it due to it being a lot of good-looking car for the money these days. €16k would buy a nice one. Test one and see what you think

MetzgerMeister

Would a Mazda6 MPS suit you? 4 wheel drive, very spacious...

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I sent you a PM about it but don't know if you got it or not!

carbon nanotube

166man wrote: »

Alfa 159 diesel.

why would he want a diesel at that milage...unless he wants to make life exceptionally hard for himself.

166man

carbon nanotube wrote: »

why would he want a diesel at that milage...unless he wants to make life exceptionally hard for himself.

Because the petrol Alfa 159's suck, that's why.