Car upgrade,what to go for?

jobseek

Hello,
Currently driving a 00 avensis diesel, very reliable and fairly good on fuel(47-48 mpg)
Been thinking of coming up to a 08/09
I have heard people say that the newer Toyotas were not that great? what about VW, Skoda, but I think you will pick up a Toyota cheaper than other brands.
At the minute I would be inclined towards Volkswagen, but want to hear what you have to say.
What do you think of the following:
Avensis, Passat, Octavia?
Just looking round on web, whats your view on this Passat model
http://www.alhayesmotors.com/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat/CL-BM/36113680324676590/
I drove a 1.9 and thought a bit sluggish compared to avensis.

colm_mcm

If you're looking toyota then the corolla is smaller than your current car inside (despite being bigger outside) and the avensis is considerably bigger.

Personally I'd get an 08-09 avensis 2.0 D-4D older model (new one came in 09 but still old models sold), the Luna runout model had nice bits like cruise control

bazz26

That's mad money for a regular 09 diesel Passat, I guess Al will be leaving it in one of his fields at that price.

For not alot more you could have a CC:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat-CC/*SPORT-2.0/36813699378764530/

jobseek

colm_mcm wrote: »

If you're looking toyota then the corolla is smaller than your current car inside (despite being bigger outside) and the avensis is considerably bigger.

Personally I'd get an 08-09 avensis 2.0 D-4D older model (new one came in 09 but still old models sold), the Luna runout model had nice bits like cruise control

Thanks for your reply,
Would consider one of those, any views regarding reliability?

jobseek

bazz26 wrote: »

That's mad money for a regular 09 diesel Passat, I guess Al will be leaving it in one of his fields at that price.

For not alot more you could have a CC:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat-CC/*SPORT-2.0/36813699378764530/[/QUOTE]

Thanks, thought it steep on price alright.

bazz26

What about an Insignia, top spec Elite model that is 2 years younger for less money:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Opel/Insignia/ELITE-2.0/33913626761991800/

Noccy_Mondy

I see theres no mention of the oul Mondeo . Might aswell throw it out....



http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/TITANIUM/36613789001324460/advert?channel=CARS

colm_mcm

jobseek wrote: »

Thanks for your reply,
Would consider one of those, any views regarding reliability?

They're grand, its really the 2.2 that's the bad egg.
You hear the odd injector story but really not a lot.

bazz26

Another in the Ford Mondeo:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Ford/Mondeo/2.0-TDCI/29513443322478080/

colm_mcm

I don't get the Mondeo thing tbh, I know they're good value but the interior is truly shocking.

jobseek

bazz26 wrote: »

What about an Insignia, top spec Elite model that is 2 years younger for less money:


http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Opel/Insignia/ELITE-2.0/33913626761991800/[/QUOTE]
Thanks, do you drive one? if so what do you think

again I have heard that some of them gave bother, don't know with what though?
I suppose there will be good and bad reviews for all makes/models on the web.

bazz26

Nope don't drive an Insignia, some of the early models had niggly problems but nothing major.

Noccy_Mondy

colm_mcm wrote: »

I don't get the Mondeo thing tbh, I know they're good value but the interior is truly shocking.

Ohh you've crossed the line!! I actually love the brushed metal in the older titaniums, but the newer facelift, with that dark grey around the radio doesnt appeal to me tbh.

colm_mcm

Yeah but all the other plastics with the square plastic trims, glovebox from an Escort, awkward looking trim everywhere in fact

On poverty models, the window winders seem to be from the sierra.

As for the silver plasticky bits....

bazz26

In fairness Colm some of the switch gear in the current Avensis is naff too. For example the electric mirror/window switches are carried over from a 1999 Avensis I had years ago. Not a fan of the current Mondeo myself but I can see their appeal.

Noccy_Mondy

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yeah but all the other plastics with the square plastic trims, glovebox from an Escort, awkward looking trim everywhere in fact

On poverty models, the window winders seem to be from the sierra.

As for the silver plasticky bits....

Fair enough the glove box holds about the manual and sod all else and the silver plastic radio and surrounding area chips off like there's no tomorrow, But the dashboard feels quality and the side silver strip on the front doors of zetec trims and above has to be nice. Granted the Lx spec is substandard but as they increase in spec they improve considerably looks wise. Sure everyone to their own i suppose, even my oul fella hated the look of it first, but I have him converted :rolleyes:

Ohh I almost forgot,the best part is that you get an english broad as the voiceover :pac:

colm_mcm

bazz26 wrote: »

In fairness Colm some of the switch gear in the current Avensis is naff too. For example the electric mirror/window switches are carried over from a 1999 Avensis I had years ago. Not a fan of the current Mondeo myself but I can see their appeal.

To be fair, the mirror switch on the 99 avensis is completely different as are the window switches.

The mirror switch has a toggle switch for left right, the old one has a slider, they also look a good bit different.

the window switches on the old one were big chunky mechanical switches that clicked back into place when going auto up/down, new ones are electronic switches.

Seems a bit finicky pointing that out but it was a specific point made.

Jesus.

What about a Laguna III? Are they any good?

jobseek

Thanks for all you replies,
http://www.toyota.ie/assured-used-cars/car/?id=5871501d-0923-4519-bcd8-5095ddfe64ae
Opinions on this.

MuppetCheck

If you're looking at Octavias they are in a class below. People think they are the class above but they're not. They're a Golf with a bit of sheet metal over the back. A superb is worth looking at. Comfy, space, good quality cabin and spec if you can get over the looks.

ofcork

That avensis looks well its a uk car but from a main dealer should be ok.

dh0011

+1 for the avensis