Retirement car!

2012paddy2012

I have an 8 year old duster 250 k on it -
Grand jeep - little issues starting - drivers window switch most recent - need timing belt / chain / clutch done - ( due around 180 k I think ) I’m thinking - while it going fine -the brakes - just legal -
Will need to be done - ignition barrel loose -

Anyway !!
Just retired - I will change next few months -
Probably sell for 4 k ish I reckon - well minded - serviced regular - don’t do very big mileage anymore —

Have about 18k to spend - cash -
I wondered - whet would be the type of car to focus in on -
Want -
Lower tax- automatic- few gadgets !!! Duster very reliable - VERY Basic - also like a bit of comfort -

Any ideas very much appreciated
Thks
Paddy

colm_mcm

Nissan Leaf?

2012paddy2012

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nissan Leaf?

Ah don’t know colm - comfort !?

colm_mcm

Ease of driving, comfort, low maintenance, quality, low running costs, some nice tech.

2012paddy2012

colm_mcm wrote: »

Ease of driving, comfort, low maintenance, quality, low running costs, some nice tech.

Okies I Google it have a look at a few videos thanks !

selectamatic

Non fsport Is300h.

Normal One

Mustang YOLO

Sheep Shagger

Renault Zoe?

2012paddy2012

selectamatic wrote: »

Non fsport Is300h.

Googled that looks nice ! Wound you get one for 18 k -are they reliable

selectamatic

2012paddy2012 wrote: »

Googled that looks nice ! Wound you get one for 18 k -are they reliable

Ya they're very reliable. Toyota hybrid running gear with a proven track record.

Uneven tyre wear seems to be a slight annoyance I think they wear the inside of the rear tyres a bit.

You'll easily get a 2014-2016 model for sub €18k. The facelift 2016-2019 model would most likely be beyond the budget.

peasant

Perfect retirement car, all it needs is a crochet toilet roll for the parcel shelf



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-b-class-auto-petrol/26200005

2012paddy2012

peasant wrote: »

Perfect retirement car, all it needs is a crochet toilet roll for the parcel shelf



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-b-class-auto-petrol/26200005

Yuk ! Was thinking a nice merc maybe or Passat - superb - low tax - comfort point of view perhaps

colm_mcm

selectamatic wrote: »

Ya they're very reliable. Toyota hybrid running gear with a proven track record.

Uneven tyre wear seems to be a slight annoyance I think they wear the inside of the rear tyres a bit.

You'll easily get a 2014-2016 model for sub €18k. The facelift 2016-2019 model would most likely be beyond the budget.

They will be very low slung after a crossover.

Sheep Shagger

Battery electric (not hybrid) gets you low servicing costs as you don't have the normal stuff to deal with,.

Cheap road tax and economical too (home charge or free charge at Lidl, Aldi, shopping centres etv).

selectamatic

colm_mcm wrote: »

They will be very low slung after a crossover.

Good point. Never thought of that.

I don't think they're too too low tbh I was in an fsport about 2 years ago for a spin as a passenger and thought nothing of it but ya definitely a different kettle of fish compared to a crossover.

colm_mcm

I notice it compared to the Octavia even.

AMKC

@OP If your Dacia has been that could why not get another? The new Sandero Stepway is due out soon. It's a big step up from the last one and from the Duster in style and quality too.

https://www.dacia.co.uk/virtual-showroom.html

2012paddy2012

AMKC wrote: »

@OP If your Dacia has been that could why not get another? The new Sandero Stepway is due out soon. It's a big step up from the last one and from the Duster in style and quality too.

https://www.dacia.co.uk/virtual-showroom.html

Thanks a mill ! Your nit the first to say that actually and it makes good sense -!!! I always said I’d get a bit of comfort with gadgets !!! When I retired - my ideal would be along the lines of the superb perhaps - automatic - or in that kind of class - the mileage wouldn’t be huge - it’s more of a treat really - just good quality - and in around the 18 k would fit my budget - thanks for all the advice guys

Doublebusy

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jeep-renegade-1-6-multijet-diesel-longitude-2018/25614409

What you think of this

Doublebusy

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jeep-renegade-1-0t-120bhp-longitude-5dr-tax-28/26013794

In Petrol also

kermitpwee

colm_mcm wrote: »

I notice it compared to the Octavia even.

I have an f sport and herself has an octavia, f sport is very low to get into

colm_mcm

I don’t think the F Sport actually sits any lower than a standard one? I know it has different shocks and bigger wheels alright, but they’re all low to get into.

forestgirl

Any of those cars vw passat,skoda octavia or superb are great cars but very low and you will be getting down into them and climbing out because you are used to the suv higher driving position, I think if you go the car route you will be very sorry and you will really miss the higher driving position with a better view of the road etc

Masala

Jeez... when I retire I am going for

1. Automatic .... to save my knees
2. ACC... Assisted Cruise Control. Put it on and the car reacts to 'the sudden breakers'... as my auld re-actions could be slowing down by them.
3. Decent Boot..... as I will be taking loads of short-breaks from Tuesday to Friday (as its cheaper) and so need space for my suitcases
4. a SUV.....so I can sit up high and see whats happening outside me.

Am not going to down-size to a pea-size tin can

2012paddy2012

forestgirl wrote: »

Any of those cars vw passat,skoda octavia or superb are great cars but very low and you will be getting down into them and climbing out because you are used to the suv higher driving position, I think if you go the car route you will be very sorry and you will really miss the higher driving position with a better view of the road etc

That’s a good point alright Thanks

kermitpwee

colm_mcm wrote: »

I don’t think the F Sport actually sits any lower than a standard one? I know it has different shocks and bigger wheels alright, but they’re all low to get into.

Correct the IS300h all have the same ride height, 16,17 and 18 inch wheels all ride the same due to the tyre profile

Lantus

What's your estimated mileage?

I'd agree that a dacia is reliable and economic. A superb is a great job but the tyres and parts cost a great deal more so factor that in.

If you have low mileage agree a leaf could be a runner. The elec seats and steering wheel are a nice job in winter.

2012paddy2012

Lantus wrote: »

What's your estimated mileage?

I'd agree that a dacia is reliable and economic. A superb is a great job but the tyres and parts cost a great deal more so factor that in.

If you have low mileage agree a leaf could be a runner. The elec seats and steering wheel are a nice job in winter.

Now mileage I suspect would be 12 k ish annually

pwurple

+1 on electric. Leaf is your ideal retirement car.

No oil changes etc, servicing is peanuts, low tax.

Heated steering wheel, heated seats, preheats to defrost from a phone command. Easy to park, fully automatic, cameras every angle.

Will never need timing belt, clutch etc as it doesn't have any of those.

2012paddy2012

pwurple wrote: »

+1 on electric. Leaf is your ideal retirement car.

No oil changes etc, servicing is peanuts, low tax.

Heated steering wheel, heated seats, preheats to defrost from a phone command. Easy to park, fully automatic, cameras every angle.

Will never need timing belt, clutch etc as it doesn't have any of those.

Are the batteries expensive to replace I wonder

Doublebusy

2012paddy2012 wrote: »

Are the batteries expensive to replace I wonder

What did you drive before the duster

2012paddy2012

Doublebusy wrote: »

What did you drive before the duster

Octavia 1.9 fabulous car - I was trying to change up to a superb - as a result in 2013 - loved Skoda

Saw add for new jeep - had test drive - bought it - 17 k - duster - went for it -

No regrets - never any bother - I’m young ish retiring ( mid 50 S ! -semi retired to something handy ) I don’t feel ready for a leaf - just yet !!

Doublebusy

And would you prefer a saloon , estate or something similar to the duster height

2012paddy2012

Doublebusy wrote: »

And would you prefer a saloon , estate or something similar to the duster height

Saloon I think - low tax - auto - no real idea - GTD Golf ( uk - extras ) to 3/4 old merc - bit of a treat with no major outlay ! Ideally

Doublebusy

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-a-class-2018-automatic/26566395
Hatch like a golf

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2017-bmw-420d-grand-coupe-automatic/25226117
Bmw

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-xf-2-0d-prestige-180bhp-automatic-model-/26950144
Jaguar

alan partridge aha

Doublebusy wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-a-class-2018-automatic/26566395
Hatch like a golf

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2017-bmw-420d-grand-coupe-automatic/25226117
Bmw

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-xf-2-0d-prestige-180bhp-automatic-model-/26950144
Jaguar

Boot access on that A class is horrendous, what a major design flaw.

forestgirl

2012paddy2012 wrote: »

Saloon I think - low tax - auto - no real idea - GTD Golf ( uk - extras ) to 3/4 old merc - bit of a treat with no major outlay ! Ideally

You had the large boot opening so you could bring anything in your boot if you go for a saloon you have lost that,at least an estate car has the large opening and extremely convenient for suitcases,bikes,a saloon can carry nothing like that

SmartinMartin

You should go for a reliable classic. Something you've always hankered after but couldn't afford new. There's some fantastic mercs on DD for well within your budget.

easygoing39

Normal One wrote: »

Mustang YOLO

My da's 80 this june,he purchased a Mustang new in 2016,plans for it to be his last car.

kerten

Not every saloon car has same seat and roof height from ground so I would go for something with higher roof line and not very low seat height for ease of access. You don't need to be old to benefit from this from comfort point of view.

I moved from a Citroen grand picasso to Kia optima and I am not happy with this change due to ease of access especially when you do short drives during pandemic. I didn't feel this way when I was commuting 40 mins one way.

Buffman

I'd say after the Duster, moving down in height to a car might feel like a backwards step.



My parents have an Outlander PHEV and love it, suits them down to the ground.


Massive space, nice driving position, loads of toys, and very low running cost with their use.


90% of their driving is within battery range, but the petrol engine means no range anxiety for them on the longer trips. My Da also tows the odd time and it's well able for it.



It has a remote climate control that you can set to automatically preheat/defrost the car, very nice this time of year, along with the heated seats.


Though if you're regularly going to be doing long trips then a PHEV isn't for you, stick with the diesel.

nsnoefc1878

2012paddy2012 wrote: »

Octavia 1.9 fabulous car - I was trying to change up to a superb - as a result in 2013 - loved Skoda

Saw add for new jeep - had test drive - bought it - 17 k - duster - went for it -

No regrets - never any bother - I’m young ish retiring ( mid 50 S ! -semi retired to something handy ) I don’t feel ready for a leaf - just yet !!

Octavia Scout would be a nice option. Bit higher than the standard Octavia, most are dsg automatic and all have awd.
Practical and stylish.

2012paddy2012

SmartinMartin wrote: »

You should go for a reliable classic. Something you've always hankered after but couldn't afford new. There's some fantastic mercs on DD for well within your budget.

Oh Thanks - i was caught with a Dud before - I’m nervous !! I’ll have a look on DD Before cheers

techie

Wildcard for you:

Seat Arona, have a look, gives you height, available in automatic, plenty of gadgets on higher spec, small engine so frugal too with a bit of a kick, my wife has a 1 Litre Tsi 115 , nice car!

Gael23

Why not get a new Duster if you like the one you have?

2012paddy2012

Gael23 wrote: »

Why not get a new Duster if you like the one you have?

They are very reliable - I want a bit of comfort ! Merc maybe - Passat - Skoda - auto - few gadgets - thks

logie101

You have worked hard all your life and now when you are getting to retire you should buy a premium car. A bit of style and luxury.

My suggestion based on reading the OPs post would be either a Mercedes GLA or Audi Q3.

2012paddy2012

logie101 wrote: »

You have worked hard all your life and now when you are getting to retire you should buy a premium car. A bit of style and luxury.

My suggestion based on reading the OPs post would be either a Mercedes GLA or Audi Q3.

Yap that’s the plan !!! Semi retired really mid 50 !!!
That’s what I’m after - in around 18 k!

fits

What about a Skoda yeti? People that have them seem to love them.

nsnoefc1878

2012paddy2012 wrote: »

They are very reliable - I want a bit of comfort ! Merc maybe - Passat - Skoda - auto - few gadgets - thks

Nice Audi or Merc will see you right.
How bout a Volvo? I've a 2017 v90 Cross Country, not sure you'd get one for 18k but you might get a 2016 model standard V90 or one of the suv's close to your budget.
Interior is great.

If you could stretch the budget a bit, how about https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s90-d4-auto-/27186470
I'd do my research on it first, the advert wouldnt inspire me with confidence.

colm_mcm

I’d imagine running costs might be a concern too? Premium cars are grand but in most cases you’re talking premium servicing costs and expensive parts.

There’s a lot of middle ground between a Duster and a premium car.