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Automatic Car under €5k

Colemania · 2015-06-09 11:34:03

My girlfriend is getting a car soon but she can't drive manual (Australian) so she's looking at getting an automatic hatchback for under €5k. There doesn't seem to be much around and any we've found are mostly Corsas or Micras. Where would be the best place to look for automatics and what cars would people recommend? I…

09-06-2015 11:34am

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Colemania

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My girlfriend is getting a car soon but she can't drive manual (Australian) so she's looking at getting an automatic hatchback for under €5k. There doesn't seem to be much around and any we've found are mostly Corsas or Micras.

Where would be the best place to look for automatics and what cars would people recommend? I wouldn't buy privately so would have to be from a dealer.

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#2 09-06-2015 1:08pm

eagerv

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Toyota Prius?

Should be able to get a 2005 and nicer to drive than the others mentioned.

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#3 09-06-2015 1:34pm

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Nissan Tiida?

2008's are pretty cheap .

and fantastic to look at ;-)

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#4 09-06-2015 5:47pm

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Pre 2003 1.3 Yaris would be a good starting point.

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#5 09-06-2015 6:06pm

bazz26

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Polo:
http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Polo/GP-COMFORT/171314334089777290/

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#6 09-06-2015 6:09pm

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Loads of bmw and Mercedes automatics under 5k available. Might not be what she is looking for though. Autos hard enough to find in Ireland apart from cars expensive when new and in the executive class.

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#7 09-06-2015 6:12pm

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Honda Jazz CVT is an option.

Nate

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