Wisdom required: new car suggestions please!

stripysocks85

Hello all, looking for some advice/suggestions on upgrading my car.

I drive a 161 1.6L Audi A3. I initially had planned to change it after 2 years (had previously kept cars until I ran them into the ground and wanted to keep more up to date this time) but here I am 4 almost 5 years later..... so I'm toying with the idea of changing, just so I'm not left with a 12 year old car again!

1. I like my current Audi so was thinking of looking at another A3? I like hatchback styles. Or are there other brands that I'm not thinking of that would be a suitable upgrade? (Something with a decent resell value for a couple of years time!)
2. It's a diesel - what's the story with buying diesel now? I don't want to go fully electric as sometimes I travel longer trips and don't wish to be impeded by having to stop to charge.
3. I have 2 small kids so something practical required (and with a decent boot!!!)
4. What sort of price could I expect to get for my current car? I'd probably prefer to trade in for convenience sakes. It's got just less than 100,000 miles on it & I am the 2nd female owner.

dickdasr1234

"Wisdom required". On Boards?

kanuseeme

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058314389/wisdom-required-new-car-suggestions-please

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a3-40-tfsi-e-204hp-s-tronic-se-355-pcp/34567991

You need a driveway to charge it on night rate electricity, it will do 50 km on battery, petrol for your longer trips

I have no idea on value for money, how much did your 161 cost?

The petrol, diesel and plug in versions are all around the same price + - 2000 euro.

There are other makes that combine petrol and battery, I have a BMW 225xe, I have it 3,5 months, I am getting 130 mpg thats with 3 long trips of 320 km +, rest are short, school, shopping etc.