Automatic 1ltr-1.2ltr suggestions?

VonVix

Budget is around the €4000-€8000 mark.
Ideally a hatchback.
Automatic.
1ltr-1.2ltr.
Not a Micra as the other half wouldn't be caught dead driving one. :pac: And not a Smart car as my dog wouldn't fit in one.

Suggestions?

colm_mcm

1.3 Yaris.

bazz26

A bit smaller than a Yaris but

Hyundai i10:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-i10-automatic-5dr-with-low-running-cost/11879888

Suzuki Splash:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-splash-auto-1-2-nct-pass-2yrs-included/11813744

colm_mcm

The i10 is a great little car. Especially in automatic.

Into The Blue

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/Jazz/Jazz-Aut/201014507773947120/advert?channel=CARS

colm_mcm

Honda Fit jap import CVT ^ Dunno if I would recommend one TBH.

Into The Blue

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/Mazda2/AUTOMATI/201114580541672320/advert?channel=CARS

Another import.. Also be wary of anything being sold on Naas Rd area

bazz26

Hard enough to find a small automatic car that isn't CVT these days. CVT is more cost effective for manufacturers.

Into The Blue

colm_mcm wrote: »

Honda Fit jap import CVT ^ Dunno if I would recommend one TBH.

Due to CVT box? Doubt the OP is looking for a sporty ride in a sub 1.3 shopping car..

Jap insurance might be an issue, but worth a call

colm_mcm

Automated manual is even more common and cheaper to do, I'd have a CVT over one of those alright.

Into The Blue wrote: »

Due to CVT box? Doubt the OP is looking for a sporty ride in a sub 1.3 shopping car..

Jap insurance might be an issue, but worth a call

Due to it being a JDM model, insurance mainly. Also seen a good few on here with issues on the gearbox where Honda or specialists can't fix them cheaply.

VonVix

Is a car being a Japanese import much of an issue insurance wise? Particularly someone on a learner permit?

tc20

@ VonVix - insurance not really an issue with smaller Japanese (automatics) - I've insured my wife on a couple of imported Micras in the recent past as a named driver when she was on a learners permit. Insurance companies only load imports when they are of the more 'interesting' variety

Seanmk1

I agree with Colm, the Yaris is a fantastic car. I often get one as a loaner when I leave my own car in for a service.

kerten

tc20 wrote: »

@ VonVix - insurance not really an issue with smaller Japanese (automatics) - I've insured my wife on a couple of imported Micras in the recent past as a named driver when she was on a learners permit. Insurance companies only load imports when they are of the more 'interesting' variety

I had to cancel my insurance with 123.ie(RSA) because they refused to transfer my insurance to 1.0 automatic toyota yaris/vitz(60hp). Machine says no situation.

I would check with insurance before buying anything japanese import.

You may insure it for one way or another but it may be more expensive due to limited number of companies accepting it.

OP,

Yaris mk1 1.3 is a good reliable car if age is not an issue.

I just bought a nissan note 1.6 automatic for my wife recently and I am impressed with package. Good spec, Easy to drive, comfortable, nippy and spacious.

They are less popular choice due to relatively larger engine so you will buy them cheaper and younger.

flazio

Put your €4k to €8k up to 1.2 specs into Dondeal and this is what I found.
Hyundai i20
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-i10-automatic-1-2-comfort/11151496

European Spec Yaris
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-1-0-vvt-i-luna-m-m-automatic-john-k/11693531

Suzuki Alto
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-alto-auto-4dr-tax-09-15-200-road-tax/10544708

Opel Corsa
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-corsa-automatic-club-5dr-low-mileage-f-s-h/11772036

Suzuki Splash
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-suzuki-splash-automatik/11860634

3 door yaris
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-1ltr-automatic-price-drop/11441532

Nissan Pixo (If she wouldn't be seen dead in a Micra, this might change her mind on that)
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-pixo-automatic-1-0-5dr-sve-270-road-tax/11333595

colm_mcm

Yaris 1.0 has a dreadful automated manual box. Avoid, avoid avoid.
Same story with the Corsa.

bazz26

That Pixo screams ex-rental to me. Actually quite a good few small automatic cars may have been rental cars at some stage.

colm_mcm

They are one nasty car. They're like an Aygo but without the charm.
They're not even a Nissan. They're a badge-engineered Suzuki Alto.

MiskyBoyy

Do Fiestas come in Automatic?

colm_mcm

Yes they do. I think they're the Durashift EST gearbox though, which is rubbish.

Bigus

Seat MII 75 bhp/citigo/vw up , best automated manual I've ever driven , streets ahead of the earlier iterations (yaris/corsa) with later software they're a revelation , perky enough too and a great crash rating , they even blip the throttle in manual mode going down the gears , and can inch out of a parking space with no jerking at all, worth a try .

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-mii-1-0-mii-automatic/11644210

bazz26

Fiesta automatic is 1.4 litre only.

colm_mcm

Bigus wrote: »

Seat MII 75 bhp/citigo/vw up , best automated manual I've ever driven , streets ahead of the earlier iterations (yaris/corsa) with later software they're a revelation , perky enough too and a great crash rating , they even blip the throttle in manual mode going down the gears , and can inch out of a parking space with no jerking at all, worth a try .

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-mii-1-0-mii-automatic/11644210

Pretty certain that's an ex rental.

Bigus

colm_mcm wrote: »

Pretty certain that's an ex rental.

More than likely , but I'd prefer to chance a 131 at that money than a Japanese import, or an much older Yaris08/09 . There actually a bit of crack to drive more akin to souped up comfortable Aygo.

colm_mcm

Yes, I've had a go of one. They're surprisingly good. In a different league to an Aygo.
They are small though.

Dealer near me had a uk import Ibiza 1.2 TSI DSG. lovely car.

tc20

kerten wrote: »

I had to cancel my insurance with 123.ie(RSA) because they refused to transfer my insurance to 1.0 automatic toyota yaris/vitz(60hp). Machine says no situation.

I would check with insurance before buying anything japanese import.

That's an odd one Kerten, when we were looking at replacements for my wifes car, (she wanted another Micra) I did make sure to ask the broker if there would be any difference in premium between 'Irish' and imported models. Their answer was as I mentioned previously, no difference unless we were looking at what are deemed higher risk models. (First Ireland btw) - not meaning to derail the thread, but felt it relevant to the OPs query.

grogi

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yes, I've had a go of one. They're surprisingly good. In a different league to an Aygo.
They are small though.

Dealer near me had a uk import Ibiza 1.2 TSI DSG. lovely car.

Not only a decent engine, even the ~90PS, but a excellent gearbox.

DSG7 are known to fail with burned clutches, but I guess with a light car and less powerful engine they will be ok. I'm all for it.

colm_mcm

grogi wrote: »

Not only a decent engine, even the ~90PS, but a excellent gearbox.

DSG7 are known to fail with burned clutches, but I guess with a light car and less powerful engine they will be ok. I'm all for it.

This was 7 speed alright.

tc20 wrote: »

That's an odd one Kerten, when we were looking at replacements for my wifes car, (she wanted another Micra) I did make sure to ask the broker if there would be any difference in premium between 'Irish' and imported models. Their answer was as I mentioned previously, no difference unless we were looking at what are deemed higher risk models. (First Ireland btw) - not meaning to derail the thread, but felt it relevant to the OPs query.

I wonder if they thought it might be a uk import. The Japanese micras are called March

tc20

colm_mcm wrote: »

I wonder if they thought it might be a uk import. The Japanese micras are called March

no Colm, I made it clear to the ins broker it was a Japanese import - sorry I meant to clarify that in my last post

VonVix

Thanks guys, we're now seriously considering the Mazda2 1.3, any experiences/thoughts about it?

bazz26

Most of them are Japanese imports.

corks finest

VonVix wrote: »

Budget is around the €4000-€8000 mark.
Ideally a hatchback.
Automatic.
1ltr-1.2ltr.
Not a Micra as the other half wouldn't be caught dead driving one. :pac: And not a Smart car as my dog wouldn't fit in one.

Suggestions?

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