2012 Kia Rio diesel.

Chuck_Norris

Evening everybody.

The sister is contemplating changing her 08 Clio for one of the these.

Anybody have any experience with these? So far as I can see, it's a 1.4 CR engine.

I've a few concerns with ther buying a diesel. Although her mileage is within diesel territory, a lot of her weekday driving is stop/ start city driving, so does anybody know of these have the dreaded DMF?

Or alternatively, any suggestions/ alternatives as to what to go for?

It's just her, no kids, and she's 29.

She has said she'd love a Scirocco, but the problem is, she's paying a lot of attention to the "advice" my auld lad is giving her. And he'd definitely be of the mindset that the higher the number on the reg plate, the better.

Any advice/ opinions greatly appreciated as always.

Bigus

Isn't there a long warranty on these and I think your dad is right in this case.

colm_mcm

They get a bit pricey if you go the higher spec in diesel, but it would be my pick of the superminis.

Then again, maybe a Hyundai veloster for 25k might be a good compromise, they have 5 year warranty and don't even come in diesel

Chuck_Norris

She's looking at the TX spec one, which is €19,200. I think she's been quoted €13,000 along with her Clio as a deal.

She had been looking at a 11 Trendline 1.6 TDi Golf fling for €19,500. And if I recall correctly, they were lookin for €14,000 along with the Clio.

Her Clio is one of them Ripcurl spec's, with 81,000 kms on it. And in fairly good nick.

Chuck_Norris

Bigus wrote: »

Isn't there a long warranty on these and I think your dad is right in this case.

There is the 7 yet warranty on it alright. Which is a major selling point. And out of curiosity, why do you think my Dad is correct?

Chuck_Norris

Sorry for the shameless bump.

Anybody else for any input on these?

Pottler

Jasus, Clios lose a lot of value very quick.

colm_mcm

Considering they could be bought for 9 grand new?