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Diesel family car recommendations for under 3k

  • 28-03-2014 3:18pm
    #1
    [Deleted User]
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    I'm looking to buy a diesel on a tight budget of about 3k that has space for 2 baby car seats. Trying to stay clear of Renault Scenics as I've heard bad things. Does anyone know if a Ford Focus would have the space. Thanks


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  • #2
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    You should get a Volvo S40 or S60 for that price. Models after 2006 came with isofix as standard(probably out of your budget) but older models can be retrofitted for cheap enough.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-1-9l-turbo-diesel/6342913


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'd stick with a hatchback for practicality especially the gear that needs to go with 2 young children. Something like a Skoda Octavia but on a budget of €3k you will be looking at diesels with hefty mileage on them that may need further money spent on them.


    Something like this one:
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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-1-9-tdi/6571098


  • #4
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    I am in the same boat. What are peoples opinions of the vectras.....seems to be great value in them at moment


  • #5
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    racso1975 wrote: »
    I am in the same boat. What are peoples opinions of the vectras.....seems to be great value in them at moment

    There a nice car but I wouldn't buy for 3k it'll only cause you trouble the octavia is a far better bet. We have a 05 1.9tdi and it causes zero trouble.


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