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Family petrol car for 10-12k

  • 14-01-2015 7:16pm
    #1
    daithi1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks I will be in the market for a mid sized family car-prob petrol, as the mileage is between 8 and 10k per annum-commuting mileage only budget is 10-12k, and am looking for the newest I can afford. Performance isnt really important as its only for the school run and commute to work. Enough space for 2 adults and 2 kids. I am coming from a 05 1.8l petrol Mondeo,which has served me well, but am looking for a newer car with a smaller engine size as the tax is killing me....

    Cheers,

    daithi


Comments

  • #2
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    To get a similar class of car your options will be limited enough. Diesel has taken over and won't suit your type of driving. A Passat 1.4tsi maybe is probably the best petrol option available with low motor tax.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Passat/HIGH-1.4/97314151364898830/advert?channel=CARS

    If you didn't mind dropping to a slightly smaller car you would have more options. They might feel like a step down in some ways compared to what you're used to.


  • #3
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    In addition to the Passat, you could probably bring in a 2011 1.6 eco boost Mondeo zetec for about 13k or a same year 1.4tsi octavia se for a grand or two less from the UK/NI, neither model appears to exist in Ireland unfortunately.


  • #4
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    The Octavia would be a definite step down, if anything it night be worth checking out a Superb 1.4 or 1.8tsi.


  • #5
    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,088 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Wouldn't disagree, just throwing it out there as a budget friendly reasonably new option, although at the same time it would be grand for 2 adults and 2 kids around town. Forgot about the Suburb another decent option.

    Actually just noticed the POA on the Passat above, don't tell Al I said anything but I am certain I saw that car listed before christmas with a 13k asking price in case the OP is interested in a ballpark figure for it ;)


  • #6
    daithi1970
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 515 ✭✭✭daithi1970


    Hi folks thanks for the replies-i'm actually looking to move down a class- i was thinking more along the lines of focus,i30 etc..I did see a focus 1.0 ecoboost on a couple of uk motor sites-any opinions on this car would be appreciated...

    ta
    daithi


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  • #7
    George Dalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭George Dalton


    If I was in your position I would be looking at Honda Civics.


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Would you even get an Ecoboost Focus cleared for €12k or less?


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