Post 08, diesel 1.6 litre -> 2 litre. Young driver

Dazack · 19-04-2017 12:34PM #1

Hey Boarders,

So I'm looking to upgrade my car, I do alot of hiking, cycling and camping and I'm 6'4'' so ideally something with a bit of head room and comfort. I'm 23 so my insurance is reasonably high already, upgrading the years is actually bringing it down.

Budget: €4000-> €6000 (or up to €9000 if the car is right) Broad I know but trying to avoid loaning.

Diesel, 1.6Litre <
Mileage 15-20k, lots of weekends away with friends.

Options and opinions so far:
Kia Sportage - €6k - looks ideal, no idea on KIA?, MPG could be better Sample Here

Hyudai Tucson - €6kish - looks ideal, no idea on Hyundai?, MPG could be better Sample Here

Ford Kuga - €8kish - Looks nicer than other 2, better mpg, I like ford but I'd be interested on Kuga opinions Sample Here

BMW 3_series - €7k - Very Sexy car, amazing mpg, reliable performance? Much cheaper road tax. My main argument against it is keeping it clean all the time whilst hiking etc. Also I like the SUV height! Also whats the suspension like for kerry/wicklow/down roads? Sample Here - Also my insurance is grand which I was quite surprised at.

Looking forward to feedback
Dazack

colm_mcm · 19-04-2017 01:59PM

Never go for the cheapest examples.

bazz26 · 19-04-2017 04:12PM

Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage are the same vehicle but with different badges.

denismc · 19-04-2017 04:26PM

Ok you seem to have your mind set on a crossover/ suv type vehicle. In reality many of these are little bigger than a regular hatchback, if you compare specs many crossovers have actually less boot capacity than a regular hatchback. Their running costs will be higher as well.

I do a lot of outdoor stuff, scuba diving, hiking, cycling and have a Skoda Octavia, and I would be very reluctant to change as the boot is massive. Cheap to run also, 60mpg

Dazack · 19-04-2017 09:02PM

denismc wrote: »

Ok you seem to have your mind set on a crossover/ suv type vehicle. In reality many of these are little bigger than a regular hatchback, if you compare specs many crossovers have actually less boot capacity than a regular hatchback. Their running costs will be higher as well.

My mind is set but when I weigh up the expense it really doesn't seem worth it.

denismc wrote: »

I do a lot of outdoor stuff, scuba diving, hiking, cycling and have a Skoda Octavia, and I would be very reluctant to change as the boot is massive. Cheap to run also, 60mpg

I'm a fan of the Octavia's but I found the headroom and leg room to be restricting last time I was in one, though I was a back seat passenger so the same can be said for alot of cars. Would you ever have an issue with base height on the Octavia for rough mountain roads?

bazz26 · 19-04-2017 10:42PM

If you find the Octavia restrictive for room then rule out the BMW 3 Series, they are much smaller on the inside than an Octavia and they are lower too.

Maybe look at the Toyota Rav4 and Honda CRV also:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-rav4-4x4/14388232

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-honda-cr-v-2-2-diesel-immaculate-condition/14795789

denismc · 20-04-2017 07:17PM

The Octavia is huge if you are in the driver seat, I am 6 foot and have no problems. If leg room is a problem then maybe look at the Superb.
As for ground clearance the Octavia is quite high, no problems on roads with grass in the middle, or even a grassy field. If you are thinking unpaved roads then yes sometimes you might have some trouble.

Post 08, diesel 1.6 litre -> 2 litre. Young driver

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