Help me pick a new car

Bpmull

Right so I have my own up for sale so I'm looking at what to replace it with.
The criteria:
Strongly thinking of going down the petrol route but can be diesel
Must have rear doors
Around a golf size
Ideally 1.4 (possibly 1.6) for insurance reasons but not a gutless 1.4 and somewhat economical.
Around 2007-2008
Budget 7-8k euro.

Ideally off a dealer.

Current winner is a 1.4tsi mk5 golf but I'm open to everything so post away as I don't look up petrol cars that often so don't know as much about them and want to see what's out there.

colm_mcm

Bravo t jet?

Bpmull

colm_mcm wrote: »

Bravo t jet?

They look nice infairness. Although I don't think I could deal with all the fiat jokes not that they are unreliable these days.

Bpmull

I could probably go to 1.6 if that opens it up abit.

colm_mcm

Why would you want/need rear doors, surely rear seats would be enough?

Bpmull

colm_mcm wrote: »

Why would you want/need rear doors, surely rear seats would be enough?

I just generally prefer the look of cars that have rear doors I don't know why but I do.

bazz26

Stay clear of the 1.4 TSi 140bhp and 170bhp twin chargers anyway, they give their fair share of problems.

Bpmull

bazz26 wrote: »

Stay clear of the 1.4 TSi 140bhp and 170bhp twin chargers anyway, they give their fair share of problems.

Did they actually sell the 122 in 2008 or were they all 140 is it just the gt sport they came in back then ?

bazz26

I think GT Sport was just a trim level as it was also available with the old 80bhp engine.

Bpmull

What are the newer model meganes like 1.5dci 2009. I always liked them learned to drive in the previous model and by the looks of things you can get them fairly right money wise.

Ded_Zebra

If I was you this is probably what I would get. Diesel, 5 doors but better than a golf

Well IMO at least it's better looking, Nicer interior, better to drive, newer and probably as economical as the golf if driven easily. Honestly, honestly what more could you want.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-147-1-9-diesel-170-bhp/9178551?offset=2

Bpmull

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

If I was you this is probably what I would get. Diesel, 5 doors but better than a golf

Well IMO at least it's better looking, Nicer interior, better to drive, newer and probably as economical as the golf if driven easily. Honestly, honestly what more could you want.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-147-1-9-diesel-170-bhp/9178551?offset=2

Tbh if I was getting an alfa it would be a 159 as I really like them actually like that too. But I don't think I would be able for one they seem to require a lot of maintenance I couldn't really deal with getting up in the morning and knowing there was only a 50/50 chance it would start.

Anyway keep the suggestions coming I do like that but just think it wouldn't be for me.

Ded_Zebra

Bpmull wrote: »

Tbh if I was getting an alfa it would be a 159 as I really like them actually like that too. But I don't think I would be able for one they seem to require a lot of maintenance I couldn't really deal with getting up in the morning and knowing there was only a 50/50 chance it would start.

Anyway keep the suggestions coming I do like that but just think it wouldn't be for me.

I'm not an expert on diesel Alfas but I'm fairly sure that they have a GM engine so should be reliable. 50/50 reliability is what the man in the pub will tell you;) honesty I would be surprised if it was less reliable than your golf.


I'll see what else I can find but I'll struggle to beat that 147!!

MuppetCheck

If you could swing the insurance this this a nicely specced GTI.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8907130

Bpmull

MuppetCheck wrote: »

If you could swing the insurance this this a nicely specced GTI.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8907130

Nice thought but I'm about 4 years too young. The insurance would be through the roof and fuel consumption. Tbh what I'm really looking for is something that is cheap to tax insure will ideally do close to 40 mpg that kind of the main thing even if it goes slightly on the boring side of things it's not the end of the world as I'll only be keeping it for a year. 1.4tsi 122bhp golf seems to be the ideal Middle ground but they are hard to get so Id happily look at something along the same lines doesn't have to be petrol can be diesel either as long as it's not 1.6psa.

Ded_Zebra

Might you consider something with bigger tax and insurance but a cheaper car?


There are some many interesting things you could get and run for the price you'll sell the golf for if you were willing to go a little mad

Bpmull

Right looks like my own is sold.
So if anyone has any other suggestions or links to golf 1.4tsi 122bhp models or possibly dci meganes that they spot that would be much appreciated.

MuppetCheck

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-leon/9067164?offset=9



http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renaultsport-clio-rs-197/9207697?offset=5

Bpmull

MuppetCheck wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-leon/9067164?offset=9



http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renaultsport-clio-rs-197/9207697?offset=5

Seat looks nice although I never particularily liked that model. As for the clio 197 Id have one in a heartbeat and I will but just not now. Going by insurance quote the 1.4tsi 122bhp is about as much as I will get away with power wise. Thanks for the suggestions.

Bpmull

Bpmull wrote: »

..............Ideally 1.4 (possibly 1.6) for insurance reasons but not a gutless 1.4 and somewhat economical.
Around 2007-2008
Budget 7-8k euro.

Ideally off a dealer.

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Bpmull wrote: »

.......... as I'll only be keeping it for a year. ............

Paying a premium to a dealer for a 7/8 year old car that you only plan to keep a year seems quite wasteful for want of a better word.

Bpmull wrote: »

..........I couldn't really deal with getting up in the morning and knowing there was only a 50/50 chance it would start................

lol, fairly unfounded comment

Dr.Rieux

Would you consider a Passat?

Up in Cavan from a VW Dealer

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/passat/used-2008-volkswagen-passat-vw-pa-cavan-fpa-153414279939487090

Down in Cork from a Citroen/Kia Dealer seemingly

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/volkswagen/passat/used-2008-volkswagen-passat-comfo-cork-fpa-128514217690925870

toastedpickles

I'm with dz on this, i think you should go a bit mad and get something different than a run of the mill vw/skoda/whatever else, like you say, you're only keeping it for a year so like you might as well enjoy it while you can!

Ded_Zebra

toastedpickles wrote: »

I'm with dz on this, i think you should go a bit mad and get something different than a run of the mill vw/skoda/whatever else, like you say, you're only keeping it for a year so like you might as well enjoy it while you can!

Woohoo!!!! One person agrees with me. A new personal best :P

toastedpickles

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Woohoo!!!! One person agrees with me. A new personal best :P

You know damn well I'll agree :pac:

Big Nasty

2008 / 9 Focus 1.6 Ghia / Zetec

Bpmull

Big Nasty wrote: »

2008 / 9 Focus 1.6 Ghia / Zetec

I looked in my local ford garage for one yesterday and out of all the diesels they had they didn't have a single mk 2.5 petrol focus mad really.

Big Nasty

Bpmull wrote: »

I looked in my local ford garage for one yesterday and out of all the diesels they had they didn't have a single mk 2.5 petrol focus mad really.

So eh, look online then.

Bpmull

Big Nasty wrote: »

So eh, look online then.

Did you ever look for one on donedeal there is basically no 1.6 petrol mk2.5 and I wouldn't really like another mk2 if I was buying one. Obviously the diesel would be a no go in these As I try to avoid making the same mistake twice plus I want a car and not just a whole that swallows up money all though I suppose they all do that to a certain extent.

Big Nasty

Done Deal is not the only car buying website.

Bpmull

Well there is one 1.4 focus 80bhp on carzone between 2008 and 2009 no 1.6 though try some of the other sites too but they are not exactly abundant.

MuppetCheck

See the 2 litre titanium diesel from the other thread?

Bpmull

MuppetCheck wrote: »

See the 2 litre titanium diesel from the other thread?

No I'll have a look at that there now thanks.

MuppetCheck

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-ford-focus-titanium/9201384

166man

That 147 diesel that DZ linked previously surely has to be worth looking at?

You considered an Opel yourself and this has an Opel engine! Plus it's absolutely gorgeous to look at.

Big Nasty

Bpmull wrote: »

Well there is one 1.4 focus 80bhp on carzone between 2008 and 2009 no 1.6 though try some of the other sites too but they are not exactly abundant.

Did a quick check on CZ there. Narrowed it down to 2008 - 2009 Ford Focus Hatch 1.4 - 1.6 petrol between 7k and 8,999, manual and dealers only and got 12 results.

Anyhow I forgot you had a Focus before so can't see you being that happy with another one.

bazz26

166man wrote: »

That 147 diesel that DZ linked previously surely has to be worth looking at?

You considered an Opel yourself and this has an Opel engine! Plus it's absolutely gorgeous to look at.

It's actually a Fiat M-Jet engine that Opel use also.

Bpmull

I said it there in the chat thread. But I just put down a deposit on a car after a lot of test driving and looking I found one like that suited all my needs. I don't want to give away too much until I have it got but happy out

Also thanks to everyone who posted on both threads loads of helpful replies

JohnBoy26

Bpmull wrote: »

Well there is one 1.4 focus 80bhp on carzone between 2008 and 2009 no 1.6 though try some of the other sites too but they are not exactly abundant.

Tax on the c02 based system for the 1.4 focus is around €590, it's around the same on the 1.6. If going for a 2008 it would be better to get one on cc based tax.