Buying a diesel but only driving weekends

Fiftyfilthy

I’ve always had petrol as drive low miles and prefer in general

I’m looking to buy a car but all I’m seeing are diesels

One in particular has the dpf replaced and car looks and runs great but for it being a diesel

Could it make sense to still buy providing I did drive the car at the weekends I drove at least 20-30km or miles or would that still not be enough to get the car up to a good temp etc?

PhilOssophy

If you are only driving 20-30km don't bother buying a diesel. Get a petrol (cheaper to service, lower tax, etc) if that is all you are driving.
Going to change mine soon and do low miles, thinking of either petrol or hybrid.

selectamatic

You really don't need a diesel especially if you're going to have to go out of your way driving it for the sake of driving it.

Maybe post up a budget and some criteria for your potential new car and we could suggest some petrol cars.

Fiftyfilthy

PhilOssophy wrote: »

If you are only driving 20-30km don't bother buying a diesel. Get a petrol (cheaper to service, lower tax, etc) if that is all you are driving.
Going to change mine soon and do low miles, thinking of either petrol or hybrid.

Agree , and that’s why I’ve always driven petrol but I just can’t find many petrols around the 2010-2012 year

The few I find have 150miles+

Was thinking if I got diesel just to make sure when I drove it at the weekend to drive at least 20 miles outside the city

bazz26

Import a petrol from the UK?

Fiftyfilthy

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

Agree , and that’s why I’ve always driven petrol but I just can’t find many petrols around the 2010-2012 year

The few I find have 150miles+

Was thinking if I got diesel just to make sure when I drove it at the weekend to drive at least 20 miles outside the city

I learned to drive in Mrs $hifty's Seat Ibiza, which was a tiny 1.2 petrol. Far too small for me and my considerable bulk. After I passed my test, I went looking for something with a bit of functionality,style and comfort and a diesel saloon was what I settled on. Everyone I know said I was mad, as I use public transport for work and don't do huge mileage, bar the odd trip to Galway once every two months or so, and up to my relatives in Bettystown once a month.

I bought an A6 (S-Line Ultra, Black edition :cool:) up North, which is pretty ridiculous for a first car, but it ticked all my boxes. I haven't had any issues (touch wood) and only once have I had to clear the DPF on it. By the time I reached the motorway to resolve this, the fault had cleared already. I've only put 8k kilometres on it since September, and it runs like a dream.

I regret nothing.

Mad_maxx

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

I’ve always had petrol as drive low miles and prefer in general

I’m looking to buy a car but all I’m seeing are diesels

One in particular has the dpf replaced and car looks and runs great but for it being a diesel

Could it make sense to still buy providing I did drive the car at the weekends I drove at least 20-30km or miles or would that still not be enough to get the car up to a good temp etc?

What's your budget?

Fiftyfilthy

Mad_maxx wrote: »

What's your budget?

max around 10-11k

Harry Palmr

This is the weirdest thread I've seen here. You have a car already - drive it at the weekends. Buying any other car for a jaunt is madness. You'll be spending additional thousands for no reason.

Mad_maxx

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

max around 10-11k

what is the oldest year in your options menu?

Mad_maxx

Harry Palmr wrote: »

This is the weirdest thread I've seen here. You have a car already - drive it at the weekends. Buying any other car for a jaunt is madness. You'll be spending additional thousands for no reason.

People change cars all of the time without it being absolutely necessary

Fiftyfilthy

Harry Palmr wrote: »

This is the weirdest thread I've seen here. You have a car already - drive it at the weekends. Buying any other car for a jaunt is madness. You'll be spending additional thousands for no reason.

Im sorry you don’t approve dad

My current car is 29 years old and after 15 years ownership, I thought I’d treat myself to a change

Harry Palmr

Opinions change with facts. A few more in your OP would have helped

Fiftyfilthy

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Opinions change with facts. A few more in your OP would have helped

That’s a fair point

selectamatic

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/132-peugeot-208-gti-200bhp/21624424

2013 Peugeot 208 gti
Asking €8950

selectamatic

selectamatic wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/132-peugeot-208-gti-200bhp/21624424

2013 Peugeot 208 gti
Asking €8950

That seems like mad money for a car with such high mileage, no? Plus, they're tiny on the inside.

Decent spec focus with 1/3 of the mileage for €8,500 + VRT

elperello

OP you may consider holding on to your 29 year old car for one more year.
Once it turns 30 you can tax it as a classic for €56 and it will be worth more.

Shefwedfan

What exactly are your requirements?

Is it weekend long distance trips? or just short trips?

Do you need a large car? e.g at weekend trips you bring a surf board. Or smaller cars ok?just some more info would be good for recommendations.

colm_mcm

In before Leaf

Shefwedfan

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mercedes-benz/clk-class/used-2009-mercedes-benz-clk-class-dublin-fpa-201907059756264
Bought off these guys before, had no issues and car checked out

Lots of VW Up etc if smaller.....

Nice spec Fiesta: https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/ford/fiesta/used-2013-131-ford-fiesta-titanium-x-limerick-fpa-201810131465165

Mini Countryman
https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mini/countryman/used-2011-mini-countryman-1-6i-co-dublin-fpa-201902285403574

Would be worth looking at a Audi A3

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

In before Leaf

40k+ kona :pac:

selectamatic

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Decent spec focus with 1/3 of the mileage for €8,500 + VRT

Importing a diesel focus is the last thing the op should do.

ba_barabus

Lexus IS200h, case closed

Shefwedfan

ba_barabus wrote: »

Lexus IS200h, case closed

Do you mean CT200h? depends on the what the OP says is high mileage as in that budget it would be over 100k miles

ba_barabus

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Do you mean CT200h? depends on the what the OP says is high mileage as in that budget it would be over 100k miles

Opps yes, CT200.

I would have thought a lower mileage one could be gotten for that money. Happy to stand corrected of course.

79k miles too much? This would be back here and vrtd within budget.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906189147294?advertising-location=at_cars&maximum-mileage=80000&price-to=8000&postcode=bt357et&model=CT 200H&page=1&make=LEXUS&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used

Fiftyfilthy

Was interested in an a5 coupe or sports back . I’m aware of the problems they can suffer from but really like the design of them

It’s just myself mainly so doesn’t need to be anything big

That Peugeot was quite interesting but perhaps too small , it isn’t but I just prefer a little bigger

Shefwedfan

Fiftyfilthy wrote: »

Was interested in an a5 coupe or sports back . I’m aware of the problems they can suffer from but really like the design of them

It’s just myself mainly so doesn’t need to be anything big

That Peugeot was quite interesting but perhaps too small , it isn’t but I just prefer a little bigger

I would go Mini....I drove one for a few months as a loan car and loved it....or an A3 which is lovely

A5 with your budget and diesel will be problematic

selectamatic

selectamatic wrote: »

Importing a diesel focus is the last thing the op should do.

I'd have thought buying a French car that's averaged 500km a week for 6 years was lunacy, but there ya go.

selectamatic

Depends on the french car...

But a used Focus with a particular diesel engine that is well known for not liking short spins wouldn't be a surefooted choice for the op.

PhilOssophy

Have you considered Go-Car OP? By the time you tax and insure a car, you might be able to use one trip by trip for less money.

Fiftyfilthy

Shefwedfan wrote: »

I would go Mini....I drove one for a few months as a loan car and loved it....or an A3 which is lovely

A5 with your budget and diesel will be problematic

From the few a5s I’ve seen around 2008-2011
10-11k is top price for them and the tougher ones around 5k to 7k

Wheety

I know how you feel OP. Trying to upgrade a 2007 Fiesta for something a bit bigger as have a little one on the way. Changing the fuel type to petrol and you're losing around 2/3s of the cars for some categories.

Shefwedfan

Wheety wrote: »

I know how you feel OP. Trying to upgrade a 2007 Fiesta for something a bit bigger as have a little one on the way. Changing the fuel type to petrol and you're losing around 2/3s of the cars for some categories.

It depends on budget and how big you want to go of course, keeping the hybrid/PHEV option ticked when searching can help find more options..

Skatedude

elperello wrote: »

OP you may consider holding on to your 29 year old car for one more year.
Once it turns 30 you can tax it as a classic for €56 and it will be worth more.

Remember it goes by date of registration, so if it was registered in dec, then you won't get the cheaper tax till until then, and you do need to fill out a form to get it done.

My car is 22 years old and have every intention of making it to 30 for cheaper tax.