€3500, 1.6L Max, Go! What would you buy?

dorkacle

So looking for a car at the moment, kinda lost in deciding what I want and haven't really had the time I'd like to go browsing

Ideally looking for something low(ish) mileage and as I'm a student I couldn't afford to run anything more than a 1.6L, and thats pushing it tbh! My budget is max €3500 (Thanks credit union! )

What would you buy?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4768335

I was thinking of going to look at this as I've shared a 323 before for years and never had a bother on it, was nice to drive too, plus for the money I think its an ok looking car.

colm_mcm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4702885


Only messing. Get a grande punto

dorkacle

colm_mcm wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4702885

I know beggars cant be choosers but that is soo boxy hah, and whats up with the seat??

The Pontiac

It'd be a Mazda 3 for me.

That one you linked is a bit expensive for the mileage I reckon. Not a huge demand for 1.6 engine petrol's, so take your time and find a nice example.

You could go up a year,with less mileage and try and grab something like this for €3,200 cash if it checked out.

dorkacle

The Pontiac wrote: »

It'd be a Mazda 3 for me.

That one you linked is a bit expensive for the mileage I reckon. Not a huge demand for 1.6 engine petrol's, so take your time and find a nice example.

You could go up a year,with less mileage and try and grab something like this for €3,200 cash if it checked out.

Thanks for the advice Pontiac, I'll defo look around, the colour on that one is nicer even!

dh0011

mazda 3 is nice but you should be able to get one with lower milage for that sort of money

dorkacle

What kinda mileage should I be expecting?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4958670

just for fun

kuro_man

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4988437

veetwin

Hard to beat a focus at this level.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4979740

JcDubz4life

With those requirements I would but this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4998883

Red Kev

If you need to borrow the money why not get something cheaper for €2000 or less and have cheaper or shorter repayments. If you can't afford more than a 1.6 in tax and are a student then I doubt you have a regular income so you should consider it.

Take a look at the "Bangernomics" thread here, loads of good cars there, all for less than €2000, some for under €1000.

mickyellow

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Skoda/Octavia/-AMBIENT/33413639612205120/advert?channel=CARS&featuredListingClickThru=true

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Megane/1.4-SPOR/201303211959800/advert?channel=CARS

Skoda colour ain't great but it will go forever

TestTransmission

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4958670

just for fun

Whats fun about that?

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

TestTransmission wrote: »

Whats fun about that?

crashing it into a ditch would be fun

but if im gonna be the op sitting in stop go traffic I would definitely be wanting an auto box

dorkacle

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4958670

just for fun

I wouldn't be keen and its automatic... boring :P

kuro_man wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4988437

Thats actually a nice looker, if not a little small, I heard they are fun to drive tho!

veetwin wrote: »

Hard to beat a focus at this level.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4979740

I'll defo consider this, might give the chap a call!

dorkacle

Red Kev wrote: »

If you need to borrow the money why not get something cheaper for €2000 or less and have cheaper or shorter repayments. If you can't afford more than a 1.6 in tax and are a student then I doubt you have a regular income so you should consider it.

Take a look at the "Bangernomics" thread here, loads of good cars there, all for less than €2000, some for under €1000.

I have the loan sorted an all, I've a regular enough income, but its part time. I've worked out what I can afford, and I just don't want to pay any more tax than what a 1.6 would be I've been keeping an eye on the bangernomics thread alri, I'm a picky ****e tho

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

Someone b on boards told me to try automatic before and I ignored them. .... I sincerely regret that decision.

if my first car (2007 civic) was auto I would still have it.

Really miss that car. .. sold to someone else already a few weeks ago

Chuck Stone

Get the hatchback if you're going for the Mazda 3.

Far more practical for weekend trips.

The Pontiac

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Get the hatchback if you're going for the Mazda 3.

Far more practical for weekend trips.

Think the saloon looks much nicer.

Ded_Zebra

How about this as a fun option. They are also practical with a big boot and mpg in the high thirties. This particular one looks to be very well looked after too. It's also way under your budget

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772876

The Pontiac

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

How about this as a fun option. They are also practical with a big boot and mpg in the high thirties. This particular one looks to be very well looked after too. It's also way under your budget

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772876

Th OP is a student on a budget.

He'd be mad to buy a 1998 Corolla coupe, as against a 04/05 Mazda 3. 7 years newer, parts more available, lower insurance, more reliable, economical etc.

Ded_Zebra

The Pontiac wrote: »

Th OP is a student on a budget.

He'd be mad to buy a 1998 Corolla coupe, as against a 04/05 Mazda 3. 7 years newer, parts more available, lower insurance, more reliable, economical etc.

I'm a student, I own one.

Parts are readily available and cheap, It is very reliable and high thirties mpg wise is hardly uneconomical (I get between 36 and 41 mpg).

As for the age, If you are a number plate snob so be it.

The Pontiac

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

As for the age, If you are a number plate snob so be it.

A number plate snob? Wtf?

That car is 7 years older than what the OP is currently looking at. That Toyota is 15 years old.

Ded_Zebra

The Pontiac wrote: »

A number plate snob? Wtf?

That car is 7 years older than what the OP is currently looking at. That Toyota is 15 years old.

The OP did not mention anything about wanting a car of any age so I assumed that that car would be a possible candidate.
The trueno will also probable depreciate less and costs less to buy than the other cars posted. I would also hazard a guess that the tureno is in better condition than a lot of the cars that are 7 years younger and is clearly owned by an enthusiast. Obviously I can't say that for definite as I have seen none of the cars in person.

Tigger

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5012865

i have one as a second car and they are brilliant

The Pontiac

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

The OP did not mention anything about wanting a car of any age so I assumed that that car would be a possible candidate.
The trueno will also probable depreciate less and costs less to buy than the other cars posted. I would also hazard a guess that the tureno is in better condition than a lot of the cars that are 7 years younger and is clearly owned by an enthusiast. Obviously I can't say that for definite as I have seen none of the cars in person.

Fair enough. If it were me I'd be buying a much newer Mazda 3/Focus etc. I guess we've all different tastes/preferences.