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14-15k budget, 3 children

  • 14-07-2020 8:46am
    #1
    chancer007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 351 ✭✭


    Hi,

    haven't bought a car in years but with no3 child on the way will be changing car over coming months. Am looking at a 2014/15 S-Max. Haven't driven Ford before but I see some S-Max have Zetec/Titanium. Anyone know which is better? Do approx 10k miles a year or little less. Will test drive a few before purchasing. New car will have to do me next 8-10 years! so will try & get one with a good spec. any advice/other suggestions appreciated.
    TIA


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  • #2
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Titanium generally is higher spec than Zetec. 2.0 litre is much better than the 1.6 litre in a car of that size too. I'd also avoid the Power Shift automatic versions as they can give alot of trouble and are not cheap to repair. There was a model revamp in mid 2015 and these tend to have a more up to date interior.


  • #3
    Macer123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 240 ✭✭Macer123


    Yes there was a significant revamp in 2015, but you are unlikely to find any Irish SMAX in the new shape only Imports. The effect of the revamp wasn't seen until 2016 here.


  • #4
    chalky_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 331 ✭✭chalky_ie


    I might be able to get you 2 children for 15k, but 3 is pushing it.


  • #5
    Old codger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Old codger


    chancer007 wrote: »
    Hi,

    haven't bought a car in years but with no3 child on the way will be changing car over coming months. Am looking at a 2014/15 S-Max. Haven't driven Ford before but I see some S-Max have Zetec/Titanium. Anyone know which is better? Do approx 10k miles a year or little less. Will test drive a few before purchasing. New car will have to do me next 8-10 years! so will try & get one with a good spec. any advice/other suggestions appreciated.
    TIA

    Nothing against Fords in general but I would avoid an S-Max because they are relatively rare here with implications for spare parts availability ( second hand ). With three kids and all their stuff you should consider a VW Passat estate. They are ultra reliable, and have huge carrying capacity. My Passat 2litre diesel auto ( 171 ) does 54mpg and is a beautiful car to drive. It should be possible to find a good one for your budget, although with an annual mileage of only 10K it might be better to go for a petrol version. Good luck with the search.


  • #6
    All in all
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 434 ✭✭All in all


    chancer007 wrote: »
    Hi,

    haven't bought a car in years but with no3 child on the way will be changing car over coming months. Am looking at a 2014/15 S-Max. Haven't driven Ford before but I see some S-Max have Zetec/Titanium. Anyone know which is better? Do approx 10k miles a year or little less. Will test drive a few before purchasing. New car will have to do me next 8-10 years! so will try & get one with a good spec. any advice/other suggestions appreciated.
    TIA

    Recently bought a Citroen Grand Spacetourer/Picasso. Our mileage is low as well so went for a petrol. Very little available in petrol here so you would need to look at uk. One linked below but it is base spec.

    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202005309647809?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&make=CITROEN&price-to=12000&sort=price-asc&radius=1500&postcode=bt364lb&year-from=2014&model=GRAND%20C4%20PICASSO&fuel-type=Petrol&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1


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