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Recommend '09-'11 with cheap tax?

  • 13-11-2019 2:22pm
    #1
    MrCostington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭


    My '02 A4 is getting up for insurance/tax renewal next month and the insurance companies would rather I not drive it, it seems, so thinking about a change.

    Right, I know I'll be criticised/slagged but am really looking for the cheap tax (ideally €200) bracket car, as I only do a very small mileage.

    I've seen a couple of 1.2 (petrol of course) Puntos '09-'11 for €2-3k, this gets me insurance for about 300 and tax 200/270. Similar story with Ford Ka

    I know this is a very general question, and much depends on the specific car and how it was looked after etc, but, IN GENERAL, do such small cars have a useful life after about 10 years/80k miles?

    What is the opinion of the Pinto/Ka/i10, what would my best bet be for the age/price range I quoted in terms of reliable motoring in the city?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,654 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    Is it more or less all city driving?
    A smaller car will feel an awful lot lighter etc compared to an Audi A4, but if it's mainly city driving, then a smaller car might actually suit you better and be more economical too


  • #3
    MrCostington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,287 ✭✭✭MrCostington


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    Is it more or less all city driving?

    90% in the Dublin area. Work commute in heavy traffic


  • #4
    selectamatic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,055 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Hybrid auris if the budget allows. Perfect for driving in heavy traffic.

    Post 08 1.8 petrol civics are cheap to tax, good on fuel, reasonably powerful and reliable too.


  • #5
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,126 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    Hybrid would be best. Cheap tax !!! E280 etc isn’t cheap enough ?! Lol !

    If you care so much about cost , stick with what you have ...


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