Economical car for long commute

ricko187 · 28-01-2019 11:17PM #1

I'm looking for a car for max 3000e , up to a 1.4 petrol or diesel. I am in my early 30's with a full licence 10+ years but no NCB so quite restricted when it comes to insurancing the car. I will be commuting about 140km a day for work soon so need something cheap to run and reliable. I was looking at some diesels but are a lot more expensive to insure, just wondering will I save on fuel in the long run?

Any recommendations?

James Bond Junior · 28-01-2019 11:26PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-toyota-corolla-d4d/20870552

A diesel corolla is hard to beat. Loads in your price range so no need to be picky.

johndaman66 · 28-01-2019 11:35PM

^^ Ah just my thoughts! Here's a 09 with 1 years test asking €2,850
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-toyota-corola-1-4-diesel-new-nct/20764844

A bit surprised that diesels are coming in more expensive for insurance quotes unless you are getting quotes for larger capacity engines. I would have thought that a quote on a 1.4 diesel Corolla would be very similar for a 1.4 petrol of the same year and all other things being equal. Then again I have learned over the past few years in particular that motor insurance seems to be nuts the way it works.

The year of the car may be a particularly big issue for you with no NCB as some providers will not quote you on a car over 10 years old and they may well be the providers that provide you with the most competitive quote on a car less than 10 years old if you know what I mean. If you could add a wee bit to that budget it would mean that you would be looking at a lot more car 2009 upwards which means the 10 year rule shouldn't be an issue.

Economical car for long commute

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