What car to buy? Budget around 15k

Goblindancer

Hi all, I'd love some good advice/knowledge/opinions here. A bit stumped on what to buy.

Currently driving a '06 citroen 1.6 diesel, but it's on the way out. Don't know what to get to replace it.

Mostly city (Dublin) driving weekdays, with some motorway action/trips down the country at weekends.

Fuel economy (prob happy to stay at 1.6) and reliability is most important, followed by a bit of space, and as new as possible. I'd like to get minimum 2013. Could stretch the budget a bit if necessary.

Want to view in Dublin...

Thanks to all in advance - any input would be greatly appreciated

GerardKeating

Goblindancer wrote: »

Hi all, I'd love some good advice/knowledge/opinions here. A bit stumped on what to buy.

Currently driving a '06 citroen 1.6 diesel, but it's on the way out. Don't know what to get to replace it.

Mostly city (Dublin) driving weekdays, with some motorway action/trips down the country at weekends.

Fuel economy (prob happy to stay at 1.6) and reliability is most important, followed by a bit of space, and as new as possible. I'd like to get minimum 2013. Could stretch the budget a bit if necessary.

Want to view in Dublin...

Thanks to all in advance - any input would be greatly appreciated

Am in similar space to you, with a similar budget.

The Petrol Dacia's are just about within Budget for a new one, but I want a little more space.

But most of the 2010/2012 1.6 diesels on the market now seem to have too make miles on them for my liking.

For me, the car seems to be the Octavia/Passat/SMax, basically 3 kids in the back, and a good boot.

Have you considered a Hybrid, a 2010 Pruis would be in your price range.

Goblindancer

Thanks for the ideas/insights @Gerardkeating!

I'm going to look into those other types you suggested. Have been half-thinking Prius for a while now, but I see they're v expensive s/h - they hold their value well!

bazz26

The Auris is also available as a hybrid and tend to be cheaper than the Prius:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Toyota/Auris/1.8-Hybrid/201314606288821400/
http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Toyota/Auris/1.8-HYBRID/200914606288676890/

Lexus CT200H is also a hybrid and uses the same hybrid drivetrain as the Prius/Auris:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Lexus/CT200H/CT-200h/201614603748630480/

Goblindancer

thanks so much @Bazz26, great suggestions! That lexus is outside the box in my book - would never have thought of looking at a lexus! Was having a wee look at smaller Toyotas and Opels this morning, they look good for my purposes alright. Hadn't spotted that hybrid though, so thanks for that.

colm_mcm

Don't rule the Lexus out because it's a Lexus. It's mechanically the same as an Auris hybrid. Bit like an Audi A3 is like a Golf.
They aren't as well known as the Prius, so you can get them very handy money, especially in the uk.

Goblindancer

@colm_mcm Interesting post thank you.

Thanks to all who posted. Very useful in helping me narrow the search...

Casey78

In a similar boat myself.
Have 2005 A4 Avant. Thinking of something like a Skoda Octavia Estate or maybe an Insignia estate maybe around 2012 or 131.
Will have to be 131 or more in the Octavia for the newer model which I would prefer if going for the Octavia

colm_mcm

if you like your a4 the seat exeo might be worth a shot. same basic car but with the new engines and better multimedia.
still an old design but If you like your own car this will be familiar.