Need something quick, opinions on this?

Mervyn Skidmore · 20-06-2018 7:59am #1

Hi. I need to pick up something quick in the next couple of days. My 00 focus is on it's last legs. Was looking for a mk2 prius but nothing ever comes up in my locality. Saw this online and was thinking of having a look. Main thing I'm looking for is reliability and reasonable performance. Thanks

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic/19041156

Nuw · 20-06-2018 9:04am

It's not quick (understatement of the year) but it should get you from a to b in reasonable comfort and without breaking the bank, the exemple linked looks clean enough, full service history (if documented) is a big plus. I'd go and have a look, if you can, bring a mechanic with you to inspect it (unless you're yourself mechanically minded).

ongarite · 20-06-2018 9:36am

Sister has the same car with that engine.
Its not fast but its incredibly reliable, spacious and drives well.

Mervyn Skidmore · 20-06-2018 9:57am

Thanks for the replies, when I said quick I didn't mean the car, I meant within the next few days ðŸ˜€

kennethsmyth · 20-06-2018 10:03am

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, when I said quick I didn't mean the car, I meant within the next few days &#55357;&#56832;

Ha ha, have the saloon 1.8, the hatch 1.4 engine is a little unrefined but the car is great and absolutely solid - have mechanics as friends and they all drive Jap even though they are mechs for ford/renault. They all believe Honda to be the best of the bunch.

Hard to go wrong with it so long has services occuring.

Nuw · 20-06-2018 10:42am

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Thanks for the replies, when I said quick I didn't mean the car, I meant within the next few days ðŸ˜€

Well, you did mention "reasonable performance" :D , have a look at it and test drive it, see if it fits your bill. Might give a look at this one as well. It's a decent car, should be reliable as well and will definitely feel a bit birsker than the civic.

Nuw · 20-06-2018 10:55am

And if you don't need 5 doors, this might be of interest as well. Reliable, nice to drive and should be relatively easy on insurance and petrol.

davycc · 20-06-2018 2:16pm

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Hi. I need to pick up something quick in the next couple of days. My 00 focus is on it's last legs. Was looking for a mk2 prius but nothing ever comes up in my locality. Saw this online and was thinking of having a look. Main thing I'm looking for is reliability and reasonable performance. Thanks

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic/19041156

Beautiful 06 1.8civic saloon in kildare . Nct till next July and tax till this Aug. Owner is looking for a quick sale 1300€ before this Friday or 1500€ after, great car imho, hopefully you can get a bargain

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-this-ofeer-1300-is-on-friday/19025112

kennethsmyth · 20-06-2018 2:38pm

davycc wrote: »

Beautiful 06 1.8civic saloon in kildare . Nct till next July and tax till this Aug. Owner is looking for a quick sale 1300€ before this Friday or 1500€ after, great car imho, hopefully you can get a bargain

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-this-ofeer-1300-is-on-friday/19025112

They are a great car (that one is even in my wifes colour which looks great) but the tax is 625 per year pre 08, once you are aware of this its fine. 1.8 is smooth and refined single overhead cam but has vtec so likes its revs if you want to put the foot down:D

Also in terms of economy the 1.8 is same as 1.4 if you dont drive it with heavy foot but a much nicer engine - saloon is independent rear suspension and hatch is torsion beam however hatch has the magic back seats (very handy)

Need something quick, opinions on this?

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