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  • 09-03-2015 5:02pm
    #1
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks,

    In the market for a 151 car and would appreciate any advices.

    Requirements:
    - automatic
    - preferably 1.6 diesel
    - will be used for 40 mile daily commute
    - hatchback
    - max budget of about 25k
    - reliable with a decent warranty


    Advice appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I wouldn't limit myself to 1.6 litre especially when tax these days is based on emissions rather than engine size.

    Maybe a DSG VW Golf or Seat Leon. Does it have to be a 151 reg, would dropping back to a 14 be an option?


  • #3
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I wouldn't limit myself to 1.6 litre especially when tax these days is based on emissions rather than engine size.

    Maybe a DSG VW Golf or Seat Leon. Does it have to be a 151 reg, would dropping back to a 14 be an option?

    The car is not for myself I should have added.

    I think they are fairly set on buying a new car although maybe 14 cars are better value?

    I was thinking something along the lines of an Auris or similar size.


  • #4
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    Anyone have any experience with the new Ford Focus actually.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8029681


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I don't think the Auris diesel is available with an auto box.

    40 miles each day is only 200 miles in a working week which is not huge. Do they really need a diesel, what about a petrol hybrid? Most hybrids are automatics, Auris is available as a hybrid:

    http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Toyota/Auris/1.8-HYBRID/140014233137531250/


  • #6
    djPSB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,299 ✭✭✭djPSB


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I don't think the Auris diesel is available with an auto box.

    40 miles each day is only 200 miles in a working week which is not huge. Do they really need a diesel, what about a petrol hybrid? Most hybrids are automatics, Auris is available as a hybrid:

    http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Toyota/Auris/1.8-HYBRID/140014233137531250/

    Hybrid is an interesting option. I wouldn't know a lot about them, going to test drive one at the weekend.

    Kind of half leaning towards a Focus at the minute.


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