Comfortable 2nd hand estate for €25k?

MercuryBoy

I’m looking for a 2nd hand estate with a nice interior, my budget is €25k, I'd like a "light hyrbid", so the Corolla Touring Sports seemed the sensible choice but I was in one recently and it feels too plasticky , same applies to the Octavia .

Now I’m considering the Volvo v60 , the Audi A4 Avant , the Seat Leon Estate FR and the Skoda Superb, am I missing something ?

XsApollo

Audi A6 2.0 TDI Black Edition Ultra 187BHP 5DR 19

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-2-0-tdi-black-edition-ultra-187bhp-5dr-19/36678032

Few of these on done deal for under 25k

I wouldn’t mind the mileage or age, that car will feel better isolated and better build quality inside than any of the others you’ve listed.

And it will stay that way for longer than the others too.

bazz26

When you say light hybrid are you talking about one that can drive on electric power for a short distance but doesn't require plugging into a socket or a mild hybrid that has a very small battery and motor that only assists the car's engine?

I think on a budget of 25k your choices are going to be narrow. Seat Leon interior is not going to feel any better than a Corolla or Octavia. Not sure that the v60, A4 or Superb that came with mild hybrid tech are within budget either. Mild hybrid tech really only became a thing in the last 4 years or so.

If you want a plug in hybrid then a Passat estate is probably worth looking at.

MercuryBoy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122000633#Comment_122000633

Yes a mild hybrid ideally, it does seem that my budget won't stretch to that, I'm prepared to accept a regular petrol or maybe even a diesel

MercuryBoy

I'm seeing a few interesting plug in hyrbid VW Passats, that might be the one

MercuryBoy

although the boot space is compromised by the battery 🤔

bazz26

I'd say just look at petrol versions. You would need to be plugging it in nearly every day to benefit from the small electric range:

https://www.carsireland.ie/3519007

kanuseeme

Depending on your commutes, the 5 seconds it takes to plug in might be worth it for 200 mpg or visiting the petrol station every 2 months, I am in 2 minds whether its easier to stick 20 euro worth of fuel every week or a 100 euro every 5 weeks, my usage, I just fill her up the day before going on a long trip and then driving around on the fumes for the next 2 months.

Hard know.

MercuryBoy

The 490L boot size on the pluggable hybrid Passat is a big drop from the 620L on the non hybrids, defeats the purpose of an estate really!

goochy

skoda superb 1.5 petrol , might be harder to get in estate form

bazz26

For 25k your would be looking at the older 1.4 petrol Superb and even they are rare.

A good few low mileage petrol Audi A4 Avants being imported from Japan these days, boot might be on the small side depending on your needs:

https://www.carsireland.ie/3607359

MercuryBoy

what’s the story with the Japanese imports ? Any negatives to them ? How do you spot them ?

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122002954#Comment_122002954

No negatives really, same as Irish or UK

trindade

I bet the Leon is good option as you can get a newer car compared with other options…

delly

Just to throw another option, I am a third time Kia Ceed owner. While I drive a diesel, they only produced the hybrid models in the latter years. They are a comfy space to be in and are very well specced from the outset. My not be as luxurious as you want, but still an option and with the remainder of a 7 year warranty.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-sw-phev-trailer-5dr-auto/36252251

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122003013#Comment_122003013

I thought Japanese imports could be robbed with basically a spoon?

User1998

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122003504#Comment_122003504

Some of the budget Jap car makers yes but not VW/Audis which are being discussed here

Whatwicklow

Passate GTE, Great looking well spec'd cars

jimbobmalones

Have you tried the new Octavia? It seemed quite upmarket to me

when I sat in one recently.

If you wait for zero percent finance deal it will work out

cheaper than a second hand at 25k (depreciation etc).

trindade

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122024956#Comment_122024956

This is a good suggestion indeed, new Octavia has a great interior and A LOT of space.

jimbobmalones

Superb is 0% finance on HP at moment - monthly payments and

total cost of ownership may be lower depending on other options

Dr_Colossus

Merc C350e estate is quite a nice looking car with a decent sized 2.0 petrol engine. No experience personally but might be worth a look.

positron

If you don't care about the badge, Renault Megane Sport Tourer is a nice comfortable car - it's not massive, but the petrol engine and overall build makes it very smooth and comfortable to drive. I think they do a hybrid version as well.