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Ford Focus or Hyundai i30

  • 19-02-2017 9:48am
    #1
    savemefrom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭


    I have pretty much narrowed it down to a choice between the above. Budget means 2009, outside chance of budget stretching to 2010 version. I do low mileage so happy to go with a petrol version.
    Advice on which to choose? Comfort and reliability being key.


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I30 by a mile reliability wise.


  • #3
    savemefrom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭savemefrom


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I30 by a mile reliability wise.

    Leaning towards the i30. For a 2009 version, any issues I should be checking with seller?


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Check if it crunches going into reverse. This would indicate a bad pressure plate. Luckily clutches are cheap on them, but worth looking for nonetheless.

    Check the guide to buying a car sticky.


  • #5
    savemefrom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 82 ✭✭savemefrom


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Check if it crunches going into reverse. This would indicate a bad pressure plate. Luckily clutches are cheap on them, but worth looking for nonetheless.

    Check the guide to buying a car sticky.

    Seen 2 2009 i30s 1.4 petrol with around 45,000 miles at same price. Then there is one with 81,000 miles bit €750 cheaper. Is mileage too high to make price saving worth it?


  • #6
    All in all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭All in all


    savemefrom wrote: »
    Seen 2 2009 i30s 1.4 petrol with around 45,000 miles at same price. Then there is one with 81,000 miles bit €750 cheaper. Is mileage too high to make price saving worth it?

    80k miles would be noting to worry about, doesn't seem many petrols about.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-i30-comfort-1-4-petrol/14514757
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-i-30-1-4-comfort/14076762


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