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An 08+ for the family and a newborn? Help!

  • 05-09-2014 8:31pm
    #1
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, just looking to get a few suggestions really on what would be a good family car matching the following criteria:

    1. Must be an SUV, MPV or (preferably) an Estate.
    2. Be economical, cheap to tax and insure.
    3. Used mainly as a runabout but infrequently used through the year for trips up to Malin Head for short breaks.
    4. Looking at a 2008+ plate, mainly due to the road tax changes for 08+.
    5. Must have a low, easy access and spacious boot for a dog with a fat head and weird feet! :D
    6. Must be able to fit a good quality dog guard fence thingybob in it.
    7. Must have room for the pram/trolley thing and other baby bits and pieces.
    8. Isofix points for a newborn (and later) car seat and the bracket thing.
    9. Decent, low mileage
    10. Budget around €5k to €7k


    Much appreciate any ideas suggested. These kinds of cars are new to me, but with a newborn on the way I need to get cracking and find something suitable to replace our current car.

    I was looking at maybe a C-Max, a V50 (love those for some reason) or something along those lines.

    Thanks all! :)

    EDIT: Created this in the main forum by mistake so posting the thread here. Apologies. :o


Comments

  • #2
    mphalo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 186 ✭✭mphalo1


    Santa fe


  • #3
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,339 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    mphalo1 wrote: »
    Santa fe

    Not with that budget I would of thought.


  • #4
    Naimless
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭Naimless


    Budget might be a little tight I think.


  • #5
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    kceire wrote: »
    Not with that budget I would of thought.

    Cheers folks, yeah the Santa Fe is a bit urgent on fuel and tax too no? :confused:


  • #6
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Just wondering what folks would choose (or not choose! :)) out of the following:

    Volvo V50
    Kia C'eed SW
    Ford Focus CMax
    Ford Fusion

    I'm really keen on the Volvo V50 (although road tax on them is still a bit keen?) but the only examples I can find in budget either have an NI reg or have super high mileage.

    Any helpful hints? :)


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I think people tend to focus too much on motor tax when buying and forget that in order to get something with low motor tax the purchase price is a lot higher.


  • #8
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I think people tend to focus too much on motor tax when buying and forget that in order to get something with low motor tax the purchase price is a lot higher.

    Very true. Think I am guilty of that here! :o

    Might be worth looking at an 07 V50 or similar then?


  • #9
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Yes, it would open up more options for you.


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