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Which one?

  • 29-04-2017 11:20pm
    #1
    paulgalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 535 ✭✭✭


    Need help on making my mind up on which one of these two cars, both imports from the UK, to go for.

    Thanks in advance.

    2012 Hyundai I30

    2014 Vauxhall Astra


Comments

  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,764 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    The Hyundai as the Astra from 2014 has manual windows in the back.


  • #3
    Jack the Stripper
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,203 ✭✭✭Jack the Stripper


    At least it's electric windows in the front.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,364 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Those non turbo 1.4 engines in the Astra are woefully slow as the car is too heavy for it.


  • #5
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Are manual rear windows a deal breaker?

    In petrol, as above the Hyundai is a better option but in reality both are a bit lethargic. The Astra is a much nicer feeling car to be in. Hyundai might hold its value a little better too (?), Opels tend to depreciate pretty sharpish and Vauxhall badge ones in ROI even moreso.

    Why are you going to the UK for these cars? A 2012 Irish i30 so could still have a whisker or manufacturers warranty left, which would be nice peace of mind even if you only got 2-3 months.


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,523 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The Hyundai in this case. The Astra weighs a lot and struggles. I think the I30 is a nicer all round car too.


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