Car Selection Help 20K

djsim101

Hi Guys,

I could do with your help and opinions :-)

I am in the market for a new car to replacing my aging Ford focus 09 diesel. I don't really do the millage anymore to justify the diesel.

I would like something stylish / sporty with a bit of power as well. (nothing crazy mind you)

I like the look of the ford focus ST, but I am put off by the small 1L Eco boost engine. Another option I was looking at was a Seat Leon FR 130 BHP, but are hard to come by.

Can you suggest anything else I should be looking at in this car range?

Thanks

bazz26

Honda Civic 1.5 - 180bhp:

https://www.carsireland.ie/3217342

djsim101

Thanks bazz26, you have helped me in the past :-)

I never thought to look at the Honda's. I presume the Honda badge is still reliable as ever?

bazz26

Yes they would be. The 1.5 litre is rare enough in them here, most would have been 1.0 litre.

Edit: I missed the part in that advert description above that mentions about body work repaired.

Here is another but slightly over budget and auto:

https://www.carsireland.ie/3239670

the_amazing_raisin

If your mileage is low and you have a driveway to get a home charger then you could get a second hand EV like a Nissan Leaf

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-leaf-2018-premium-cold-pack-40kw/32635604

Hard to beat the running costs, I worked out recently that 500km per week would cost just under €12

djsim101

Thanks the_amazing_raisin for your suggestion. I am not sure if I'm ready to drive a leaf :-)

kanuseeme

BMW 330E 250 HP, get it mapped for another 100. 25 KM on electric