New Car help please

brick tamland

Hi Guys

Look for a few recommendations. Looking for a used car for about 7-8k. Needs enough room in the back for 2 kiddie seats and enough room in the boot for a buggie. Dont do many miles, just city driving. I was hoping for something about 1.4 if possible

Last car was a Focus which I liked, tempted to get another again maybe 08/09 but as I'm a bit clueless would anyone have any recommendations

Cheers

colm_mcm

I'd have a ceed/i30 over a focus

bazz26

If going 09 Focus petrol then go for the 1.6 litre as under the new tax system the 1.4 and 1.6 litre petrol Focus cost the same to tax. 1.6 litre would be a lot more enjoyable than the underpowered 1.4 litre.

brick tamland

Thanks for the tips guys, gives me something to go on. Any thoughts on the below?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/KIA/Ceed/1.6-DIES/52014014520674460/advert?channel=CARS

colm_mcm

If I was getting an 09 ceed I'd hold out for a mid 09 facelift with nicer interior and fresher looking outside.
I'd also be fussy about spec, that one is a bit basic compared to other specs on them.

It is ok price, but I would tread very carefully and do all my checks before handing over any cash.

Have you considered going to the uk and bringing something back?

brick tamland

colm_mcm wrote: »

If I was getting an 09 ceed I'd hold out for a mid 09 facelift with nicer interior and fresher looking outside.
I'd also be fussy about spec, that one is a bit basic compared to other specs on them.

Cheers, those ones are slighty more out of my price range by the looks of thigs. Thanks for the tip though

colm_mcm

You may as well get a petrol one by the way. The 1.4 unit in the ceed/i30 is plenty nippy too.

brick tamland

great thanks

What wold be a lot of miles on a 08 ceed/i30

Moneymaker

brick tamland wrote: »

great thanks

What wold be a lot of miles on a 08 ceed/i30

On a petrol, i'd consider anything over 75k high.

They are generally very reliable and time tested cars though.

But if a car is in good condition and has service history, miles wouldn't really bother me.

colm_mcm

This looks good

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/i30/DELUXE-1/201426224958449/advert?channel=CARS

brick tamland

colm_mcm wrote: »

Have you considered going to the uk and bringing something back?

Sorry just seen this, not an option for me at the moment. I dont have the time. My other car died and need something quick enough

brick tamland

colm_mcm wrote: »

This looks good

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/i30/DELUXE-1/201426224958449/advert?channel=CARS

It does but I'm in Dublin and without a car at the moment, will look into it though

Thanks for the help lads

colm_mcm

I just had a cursory look at i30s and ceeds in the uk. They're asking strong money.

brick tamland

any thoughts on this
http://www.carzone.ie/search/KIA/Ceed/1.6-LX-P/201416223328884/advert?channel=CARS
or this
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/i30/1.4-5dr-/54214033089414400/advert?channel=CARS

thanks again

colm_mcm

That's mental money on the 08 i30
They weren't making that 2 years ago

I know that says a lot about the market 2 years ago, but still.
That kia is automatic. Might suit you and your driving