Looking for a new car

Red Lightning

Well folks.

Currently driving a 2010, 1.0 litre Nissan Pixo. Good wee car but I would like to upgrade to something more comfortable. I've passed my driving test 2 years in March which means my N plates will be coming off. I did always say, that I'd keep my Pixo until I got rid of the N plates at least. Recently, had the Pixo in a garage for some work and the garage man said that it's a very soft car, his exact words were 'I wouldn't like to be in an accident with that car'. Therefore, I think it may be wise to swap to something stronger God forbid, I ever am involved in one.

My question is any suggestions on whether I should try and buy an affordable brand new car and avail of scrappage (Saves the hassle of selling the Pixo) or just go for a used car? I'm a single male (25) so a hatchback would suit perfect. I'd just like something that makes longer journeys more comfortable as my Pixo is very basic.
I've always said I wanted a VW Golf but not sure if I should go for it cos they are expensive.

Mad_maxx

Red Lightning wrote: »

Well folks.

Currently driving a 2010, 1.0 litre Nissan Pixo. Good wee car but I would like to upgrade to something more comfortable. I've passed my driving test 2 years in March which means my N plates will be coming off. I did always say, that I'd keep my Pixo until I got rid of the N plates at least. Recently, had the Pixo in a garage for some work and the garage man said that it's a very soft car, his exact words were 'I wouldn't like to be in an accident with that car'. Therefore, I think it may be wise to swap to something stronger God forbid, I ever am involved in one.

My question is any suggestions on whether I should try and buy an affordable brand new car and avail of scrappage (Saves the hassle of selling the Pixo) or just go for a used car? I'm a single male (25) so a hatchback would suit perfect. I'd just like something that makes longer journeys more comfortable as my Pixo is very basic.
I've always said I wanted a VW Golf but not sure if I should go for it cos they are expensive.

You will pay the same whether you have something to scrap or not

Seat ibiza are very good value second hand, brother in law and his wife got a demo recently, very nice finish to them IMO

Seat tend to offer low interest finance too

James Bond Junior

My mother and my other half both have 1 series BMW's, a 142 and a 151 with auto boxes. We do a lot of our long journeys in her car and it is a very comfortable car to drive as well as be a passenger in. Both have been pretty reliable save for some electrical gremlins in the 142 but the 151 comes with newer software so hasn't given any issues. I'd reccommend one over a Golf or Audi A3.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2016-bmw-1-series-118i-1-5-petrol-from-70pw/20357913

Ning

How many km do you travel daily? Have you considered a second hand electric like a Zoe/Leaf?

colm_mcm

There’s a lot of middle ground between a Pixo and a new car like a Fiesta/Polo etc. Any 5 year old mainstream supermini (Polo/Fiesta/Ibiza/Yaris/Fabia/208/Clio etc) will be in a different league to the Pixo (which is a rebadged Indian market Suzuki) without having to spend €15-20k

James Bond Junior

Knowing your mileage and driving style would help put you in the right direction. I've driven the old model fiesta a good bit, a 142 model, and they are a fine car but i would still come up another level from that.

Red Lightning

Mad_maxx wrote:

You will pay the same whether you have something to scrap or not

But like don't some dealers give €4000 for scrappage? I won't get that for my Pixo.

Red Lightning

Ning wrote:

How many km do you travel daily? Have you considered a second hand electric like a Zoe/Leaf?

James Bond Junior wrote:

Knowing your mileage and driving style would help put you in the right direction. I've driven the old model fiesta a good bit, a 142 model, and they are a fine car but i would still come up another level from that.

I don't have much travel to work but I'm in rural Ireland so a few 40 mins journeys to towns now and again and would like a car that makes longer journeys more comfortable.

Red Lightning

James Bond Junior wrote:

My mother and my other half both have 1 series BMW's, a 142 and a 151 with auto boxes. We do a lot of our long journeys in her car and it is a very comfortable car to drive as well as be a passenger in. Both have been pretty reliable save for some electrical gremlins in the 142 but the 151 comes with newer software so hasn't given any issues. I'd reccommend one over a Golf or Audi A3.

Thanks for the recommendation

bazz26

That scrappag scheme is another word for discount and it comes from the manufacturer. A 9 year old Pixo as you said is not worth 4k as you say and neither is it worth that much to a dealer. Just remember that 4k is the max scrappage discount so that will most likely apply only to the more expensive models so in order to get more you have to spend more. Are you in the market for a brand new car or just attracted by the 4k scrappage value?

Mad_maxx

Red Lightning wrote: »

But like don't some dealers give €4000 for scrappage? I won't get that for my Pixo.

Let me put it this way

If the new car is 20k with your car scrapped, it's also 20k with you walking to the dealership and simply handing over 20 k and you selling the paxo for a few grand privately

Red Lightning

Mad_maxx wrote:

If the new car is 20k with your car scrapped, it's also 20k with you walking to the dealership and simply handing over 20 k and you selling the paxo for a few grand privately

I know that but Im thinking I may get more scrapping than selling.

James Bond Junior

Would you not spend €10k on a decent used car? €10k left in your pocket is a very nice thing to have when in your mid twenties when buying a house or going travelling is possibly on the horizon.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2011-lexus-ct200h-hybrid-automatic/20826776

Something like this would give you a nice comfortable car that looks well as well being good on juice.

Red Lightning

James Bond Junior wrote:

Would you not spend €10k on a decent used car? €10k left in your pocket is a very nice thing to have when in your mid twenties when buying a house or going travelling is possibly on the horizon.

Very true.