Advice on buying

ViveLaVie

Is a 2008 Yaris, 1.1 engine with 50k on the clock good value for 5.5k? Bearing in mind I am a student and have to pay for college too. My parents said the tax and insurance will be cheaper on it than a banger and it'll be economical for driving to college everyday. They think it's a good deal and that the car will last years. I am just concerned about forking out as I'm still not fully licensed and only have a part-time job.

barura

As much as it is a nice car, why spend 5.5k on something when a bangernomic car would suit better? A lot of people swear by Ford Fiestas here from around the year 2000. The 1.25 engine will cost ~300 euro a year to tax and insurance wouldn't be much different than that yaris.

Tax is subjective and it would seem like your parents have the low tax syndrome that a lot of ireland has.

ViveLaVie

I'd love a fiesta, had one before but it gave up. They want one that isn't too old because they claim it'll last. I don't know what to do now. They only buy from one garage and it depends what he has in stock - I could be waiting ages for another suitable car to come along. I need to be driving before September.

barura

ViveLaVie wrote: »

I'd love a fiesta, had one before but it gave up. They want one that isn't too old because they claim it'll last. I don't know what to do now. They only buy from one garage and it depends what he has in stock - I could be waiting ages for another suitable car to come along. I need to be driving before September.

Is it your money that they're spending? If not, I'd read up on how to buy a car (there is a sticky on this forum about that) and grab something for a little cheaper.

If they're buying it for you, then it seems like a good deal! :pac:

I would, however, get your full license this summer if I were you.

dgt

As a broke college student with no job I drive a 1.9TD barge. Yet I can still afford it There's no reason to buy something small like that for long distance driving, you'll hate it. Yet I still have to fork out for fees, dayyyysel, tax, phone bill and pub money :pac:

At least if it has to be a toyota, go for a Corolla instead

barura

dgt wrote: »

As a broke college student with no job I drive a 1.9TD barge. Yet I can still afford it There's no reason to buy something small like that for long distance driving, you'll hate it. Yet I still have to fork out for fees, dayyyysel, tax, phone bill and pub money :pac:

At least if it has to be a toyota, go for a Corolla instead

Who said they had a long commute?

dgt

barura wrote: »

Who said they had a long commute?

Me, cos I'm a gobsh*te that can't read :pac:

ViveLaVie

barura wrote: »

Is it your money that they're spending? If not, I'd read up on how to buy a car (there is a sticky on this forum about that) and grab something for a little cheaper.

If they're buying it for you, then it seems like a good deal! :pac:

I would, however, get your full license this summer if I were you.

Well no I have savings in the bank from jobs I had over the years. Not sure do I want to dip in to that extent though. See the clincher is that I need to get my full licence and I haven't driven in a year now so I need lessons and practice before August. I don't want to be stuck waiting for a car and getting one too late but I don't want to take one for the sake of it either.

dgt wrote: »

As a broke college student with no job I drive a 1.9TD barge. Yet I can still afford it There's no reason to buy something small like that for long distance driving, you'll hate it. Yet I still have to fork out for fees, dayyyysel, tax, phone bill and pub money :pac:

At least if it has to be a toyota, go for a Corolla instead

I prefer Corollas by a long stretch myself but I suppose the Yaris is handier for tax, parking, fuel consumption and also price in general. There's also the fact that I only have the choice of what the dealer has in stock so I can't really demand certain cars.

barura wrote: »

Who said they had a long commute?

It's a half hour commute each way, so not much at all.

I wish I knew more about cars!

All that said, the Yaris is good value when not considering my own situation yes?

colm_mcm

Just buy an older yaris. They're not cheap second hand but you'd get a well minded 2000 or around €2k which will also be cheap to tax and light in fuel etc.

barura

ViveLaVie wrote: »

Well no I have savings in the bank from jobs I had over the years. Not sure do I want to dip in to that extent though. See the clincher is that I need to get my full licence and I haven't driven in a year now so I need lessons and practice before August. I don't want to be stuck waiting for a car and getting one too late but I don't want to take one for the sake of it either.




I prefer Corollas by a long stretch myself but I suppose the Yaris is handier for tax, parking, fuel consumption and also price in general. There's also the fact that I only have the choice of what the dealer has in stock so I can't really demand certain cars.




It's a half hour commute each way, so not much at all.

I wish I knew more about cars!

All that said, the Yaris is good value when not considering my own situation yes?

If I were you I would educate yourself over the summer and get a car on your own terms, especially if it is your OWN money that you are spending.

This thread is a good start: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864

Anywho about that car it seems to get good reviews from honestjohn.co.uk (a reputable car web site)

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/yaris-2006/

A quick look on carzone seems to show that that yaris is a good deal for the year and price.

ViveLaVie

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just buy an older yaris. They're not cheap second hand but you'd get a well minded 2000 or around €2k which will also be cheap to tax and light in fuel etc.

Thanks for your advice. As I already said before though it depends on what my garage has in stock. I can't pick and choose what car I want. It's either take this or take a chance that I will be waiting months before something else turns up.
I'm trying to weigh up the pros and cons of this specific scenario.

ViveLaVie

barura wrote: »

If I were you I would educate yourself over the summer and get a car on your own terms, especially if it is your OWN money that you are spending.

This thread is a good start: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864

Anywho about that car it seems to get good reviews from honestjohn.co.uk (a reputable car web site)

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/yaris-2006/

A quick look on carzone seems to show that that yaris is a good deal for the year and price.

Thank you. Yes, a quick google of donedeal showed it was a good price indeed. I am just torn between deciding to wait or not and the money situation.

colm_mcm

ViveLaVie wrote: »

Thanks for your advice. As I already said before though it depends on what my garage has in stock. I can't pick and choose what car I want. It's either take this or take a chance that I will be waiting months before something else turns up.
I'm trying to weigh up the pros and cons of this specific scenario.

That's a bit of a ridiculous situation tbh. Fair enough if your family likes dealing with them, but that really limits you and if you don't want to spend €5500, this is unfair.

barura

ViveLaVie wrote: »

Thank you. Yes, a quick google of donedeal showed it was a good price indeed. I am just torn between deciding to wait or not and the money situation.

September is 3 months and one week away. Though I understand your desire to get on the road, take your time with this! I also cannot understand why you feel limited to a garage your parents recommend. There are many garages that you could look for a car in, moreso a car that you will like rather than one that these people get in by chance.

If you have any questions about a car you are looking at or if a garage is reputable, you can always ask here. We're all here to help!

ViveLaVie

Thanks everyone. I know it's a bit of a mad situation but we really trust the owner of this garage. He always does us a really good deal and if there's ever any trouble with a car he is extremely reasonable and honest. My sister
bought elsewhere once and was robbed.