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First Van: help Needed!

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  • 30-01-2017 8:56pm
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    jamesr1234
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭


    So I'm looking to get my first car or van I should say. Been leaning towards a 1.2 corsa van or 1.4 fiesta van, to keep insurance down.
    Just want to know if a 1.2 engine is strong enough for work. I'm out the country and working on site means a lot of commuting. I'm only an apprentice so there won't be too much in the back but there's bound to be days where I have a lot to bring.

    Is a 1.2 reasonable outside of a City?
    Should I look to get something more Powerful?
    Any experience with the cars mentioned or any recommendations?

    Cheers!


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The 1.3 in the corsa is ok. Certainly more nippy than a 1.2 petrol. It has a little burst of power that you can master getting the most out of it.

    I'm a fan of the Hyundai Accent van if you're on a budget. The 1.5 CRDI is a nice torquey engine and you can get them cheap.

    A lot of corsa fans are very basic spec.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,140 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Is insurance and tax becoming an issue on these type car vans these days?


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    jamesr1234
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭jamesr1234


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The 1.3 in the corsa is ok. Certainly more nippy than a 1.2 petrol. It has a little burst of power that you can master getting the most out of it.

    I'm a fan of the Hyundai Accent van if you're on a budget. The 1.5 CRDI is a nice torquey engine and you can get them cheap.

    A lot of corsa fans are very basic spec.


    They're nice but I haven't came across many. Everyone says the 1.3 Corsa is ok, doesn't fill you with confidence. There's one in a garage nearby, solid car, 1 year warranty. I see better vans around the country but what I'm hearing from people is that a warranty is no good if your 2-3 hours away, would you Agree?

    Then there's the option of buying privately, I've a few reservations about that myself.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Wh ats your budget?


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    jamesr1234
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭jamesr1234


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Wh ats your budget?

    Under €6000


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    jamesr1234
    Registered Users Posts: 26 ✭jamesr1234


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Is insurance and tax becoming an issue on these type car vans these days?

    From what Ive heard from insurance companies they seem reasonable. I taught commercial tax is the same for evwry vehicle @ €333


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