Which saloon?

donegaldiva

Hi everyone, am trying to decide what car to look for. I want a petrol, front wheel drive, saloon, perhaps 1 or 2 years old, preferably European, budget 25 - 32 - i like the look of Volvo s60, Mercedes C class. But i think they may be not availabe as petrol or fwd. Live in Donegal, often have snow, icy roads: so am reluctant to go for rwd. Presently drive a 10 year old Seat Leon 2 young children, need a bit more space, though preferably not an estate. Any suggestions that I could look at, thanks.

bazz26

Volvo S60 and Merc C Class are not exactly spacious in the inside. If you want something with more space then look at the likes of the VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, etc.

donegaldiva

bazz26 wrote: »

Volvo S60 and Merc C Class are not exactly spacious in the inside. If you want something with more space then look at the likes of the VW Passat, Ford Mondeo, etc.

Ok thanks for suggestions, I will have a look at those. And I don't need anything too spacious, just fancy a saloon instead of a hatchback

bazz26

You might also want to consider changing to winter tyres during the winter/spring months for better grip on snow and ice no matter which axle drives the car.

donegaldiva

bazz26 wrote: »

You might also want to consider changing to winter tyres during the winter/spring months for better grip on snow and ice no matter which axle drives the car.

Thanks for that. Have just googled Winter Tyres and they do sound like a good idea.

AMKC

The Renault Grand Coupe saloon is a lovely looking car and you could well afford one but it would have to be diesel because for some reason they don't have a petrol version even do the hatchback has.

The Opel Astra

New Opel Insignia and

The Mazda 3 saloon are others you could try.

donegaldiva

AMKC wrote: »

The Renault Grand Coupe saloon is a lovely looking car and you could well afford one but it would have to be diesel because for some reason they don't have a petrol version even do the hatchback has.

The Opel Astra

New Opel Insignia and

The Mazda 3 saloon are others you could try.

Thanks for the reply. Will have a look at those now.

road_high

donegaldiva wrote: »

Hi everyone, am trying to decide what car to look for. I want a petrol, front wheel drive, saloon, perhaps 1 or 2 years old, preferably European, budget 25 - 32 - i like the look of Volvo s60, Mercedes C class. But i think they may be not availabe as petrol or fwd. Live in Donegal, often have snow, icy roads: so am reluctant to go for rwd. Presently drive a 10 year old Seat Leon 2 young children, need a bit more space, though preferably not an estate. Any suggestions that I could look at, thanks.

Would you not be better looking at some of the smaller SUV's like the Hyundai Tuscon, Renault Kadjar type cars? If as you say you face regular ice/snow it might be something to consider. Your budget probably gives plenty of scope too.

bazz26

I cannot see how a Tucson, Kadjar and the likes will be any better in snow or ice given all they are is jumped up hatchbacks. A set of winter tyres would be more useful.

Matty.C

donegaldiva wrote: »

Hi everyone, am trying to decide what car to look for. I want a petrol, front wheel drive, saloon, perhaps 1 or 2 years old, preferably European, budget 25 - 32 - i like the look of Volvo s60, Mercedes C class. But i think they may be not availabe as petrol or fwd. Live in Donegal, often have snow, icy roads: so am reluctant to go for rwd. Presently drive a 10 year old Seat Leon 2 young children, need a bit more space, though preferably not an estate. Any suggestions that I could look at, thanks.

Unfortunately alot of the european luxury cars are RWD so narrows down your choices alot... Very hard to get a bigger newish sized car is petrol everyone went diesel mad for the past few years!

One to consider would be a top spec mondeo one of the nicer looking 'ordinary' family cars especially in the lastest model and would be more practical and affordable for a family found a brand new ST example with 2.0 petrol engine for 30k! Would rather a top spec everyday car than a base spec luxury one.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-st-line/15657253

DoctorStrange

RWD BMW, Mercedes ect sold all over the world, winter won't be a problem with the correct tyres.

mondeoman2

Matty.C wrote: »

Unfortunately alot of the european luxury cars are RWD so narrows down your choices alot... Very hard to get a bigger newish sized car is petrol everyone went diesel mad for the past few years!

One to consider would be a top spec mondeo one of the nicer looking 'ordinary' family cars especially in the lastest model and would be more practical and affordable for a family found a brand new ST example with 2.0 petrol engine for 30k! Would rather a top spec everyday car than a base spec luxury one.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-st-line/15657253

That mondeo you posted is Diesel not petrol
2.0 duratorq €200 tax per annum☺

donegaldiva

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Plenty to think about there

CiniO

donegaldiva wrote: »

Live in Donegal, often have snow, icy roads: so am reluctant to go for rwd.

I can't see any connection between snow/ice and being reluctant to going for rwd.

They'll provide very similar acceleration abilities as fwd.
If your worried about rear of the car skidding on bends due to tyres on the rear axle slipping on the surface f.e. due to too much power, then surely that's not a problem at all with esp/traction control in every modern car.

If you often plan to drive if very deep fresh snow, then 4wd would be very beneficial, but I can't imagine such snow in Ireland, even in Donegal.

Mooooo

If you consider second hand there may be petrol Audi Quattro cars about, may be worth a spin over the border.