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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I’d avoid the older 1.6 TDIs if I were you,

    I also wouldn’t be buying from phone-box traders, which both those ads seem to be, its the worst of both worlds, no comeback as per a private sale, but also buying off someone who’s better at selling than you are at buying, and will lie about anything to get a sale.

    Results vary of course.


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I’d avoid the older 1.6 TDIs if I were you,

    I also wouldn’t be buying from phone-box traders, which both those ads seem to be, its the worst of both worlds, no comeback as per a private sale, but also buying off someone who’s better at selling than you are at buying, and will lie about anything to get a sale.

    Results vary of course.

    That's a fair point, I have been looking at a few garages but the prices are always a bit out of budget. What year did the better 1.6's start at?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    2013 new model I think.


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    Peatys
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭Peatys


    I know you said avensis, would Corolla be too small?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/141-toyota-corolla/22651310


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    jmreire
    Registered Users Posts: 8,316 ✭✭✭jmreire


    Assuming that the mileage is genuine, and it has a service history, I'd take a chance on the Skoda. 96'000 Klms is not excessive on that engine, they are economical fuel and tax wise, plenty of room. When buying anything in that price / year bracket, everyone will have their own favorite's, but the bottom line is no matter which car you choose, they all have the possibility to give trouble. So luck will play a part anyway. Good Luck with what ever you buy.


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    Peatys wrote: »
    I know you said avensis, would Corolla be too small?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/141-toyota-corolla/22651310

    No size isn't an issue, no price on that unfortunately so no idea if it is budget


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    jmreire wrote: »
    Assuming that the mileage is genuine, and it has a service history, I'd take a chance on the Skoda. 96'000 Klms is not excessive on that engine, they are economical fuel and tax wise, plenty of room. When buying anything in that price / year bracket, everyone will have their own favorite's, but the bottom line is no matter which car you choose, they all have the possibility to give trouble. So luck will play a part anyway. Good Luck with what ever you buy.

    A previous commenter mentioned to avoid the older 1.6 diesel engines. Absolutely luck will play a part but just trying to avoid any known issues with cars around that age.


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    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,636 ✭✭✭corks finest


    I'd be looking at a hybrid- automatic,cheap tax/ fuel ,uber reliable,honda fit hybrid,honda insight/ or an older Prius


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    punisher5112
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    Octavia.... How can one misspelled this.....

    I'd be worried who is selling.


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    selectamatic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    Half your budget will buy you one of these easily

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-skoda-octavia-1-9tdi-low-mileage/22961936

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2009-estate/22708433

    Old school 100bhp pd tdi
    Very easy on diesel.

    1.5d Renault fluence could be worth a look too.


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    corks finest wrote: »
    I'd be looking at a hybrid- automatic,cheap tax/ fuel ,uber reliable,honda fit hybrid,honda insight/ or an older Prius

    Never thought about hybrid. How good are the older models? I'm honestly open to anything.


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    jmreire
    Registered Users Posts: 8,316 ✭✭✭jmreire


    kevin306 wrote: »
    A previous commenter mentioned to avoid the older 1.6 diesel engines. Absolutely luck will play a part but just trying to avoid any known issues with cars around that age.

    Google:
    Octavia 1.6 CR TDi ownership and reliability - Skoda Octavia Mk

    And see what Skoda owners of 1.6 TDI engines have to say.....only point I would make is that while the 1.6 does what it say's on the tin, personally, I'd go for the 2.0 ltr engine. But in the family, we have 4 Skoda's....all powered by the 1.6 tdi engine, and so far no problems whatsoever. The present ones are a bit newer than 2011 though, but when we did have a 2011 and a 2012 1.6 Octavia's,,, never a bother on them either. But this is my experience with them, other's may have not had the same. And like everything mechanical, no one has built the perfect machine yet..:rolleyes:


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    colm_mcm
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    Peatys wrote: »
    I know you said avensis, would Corolla be too small?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/141-toyota-corolla/22651310

    You haven’t a hope of getting that for anywhere near 6 grand.


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    tayto lover
    Registered Users Posts: 51,569 ✭✭✭✭tayto lover


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    You haven’t a hope of getting that for anywhere near 6 grand.

    Estimate the cost please. Looks a nice car.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    At least €11k I would have thought


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    SCOOP 64
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    Peatys wrote: »
    I know you said avensis, would Corolla be too small?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/141-toyota-corolla/22651310


    Number plate cover up always puts me off, Annoying.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Number plate cover up always puts me off, Annoying.

    141WH485. Feel better :D


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    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,221 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    141WH485. Feel better :D


    Were did you get that from?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,387 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I looked at the picture of the front of the car!

    Picture 1 of 9. Zoom in.


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    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,221 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I looked at the picture of the front of the car!

    Picture 1 of 9. Zoom in.


    Your eyesight's better then mine,will let owner know to try again.


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    adam88
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    Hi. Are you around the limerick area?? I only ask cause I know of a good dealer in north cork. He’s a skoda dealer and always has a good range of trades in cars. They’d have been cars that he would have sold day one and serviced and then taken them in as trade ins !!!

    Not sure if I’m allowed mention the dealership on here


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    cute geoge
    Registered Users Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭cute geoge


    That skoda is a cracking price ,new model one 1.6d here and i highly recommend them .New model look far nicer but i guess would be alot more dearer


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    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    I recently got an Opel Corsa diesel hatchback (2018) and took a weekend trip from Dublin to Leitrim and Sligo, including driving around while there. I filled my tank before trip and topped it up on return just to see how much fuel was used.

    Grand total of €23.

    Cheaper than the train ffs!


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,144 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    tayto lover wrote: »
    Estimate the cost please. Looks a nice car.

    Have a look on the likes of carzone and see the average price of a 2014 diesel Corolla. I'd think at least twice the OP's budget for a decent one.


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    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,636 ✭✭✭corks finest


    kevin306 wrote:
    Never thought about hybrid. How good are the older models? I'm honestly open to anything.

    I'm on my 2nd insight, cheapest are the honda fit( jazz) hybrid and honda insight ,they're extremely reliable,only model of insight to be wary of are the 2012 model( oil problems) I've a 12 model - fab,going private you'll pick up a near spotless one for decent money - if near Dublin Declan Gill motors santry is your man,nothing in Cork can compare ,his prices and warranty are vv competitive,other than that DD,any queries p.m. me and I'll answer any questions etc,or I'll submit a phone number


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    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,636 ✭✭✭corks finest


    adam88 wrote:
    Hi. Are you around the limerick area?? I only ask cause I know of a good dealer in north cork. He’s a skoda dealer and always has a good range of trades in cars. They’d have been cars that he would have sold day one and serviced and then taken them in as trade ins !!!

    Tarrant?


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,144 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    It seems unusual to me that all 3 previous owners of that purple Octavia only managed to accumulate 93k km between them in 7 years of ownership. Just saying. It's also a base model which doesn't even have air conditioning or cruise control.


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    adam88 wrote: »
    Hi. Are you around the limerick area?? I only ask cause I know of a good dealer in north cork. He’s a skoda dealer and always has a good range of trades in cars. They’d have been cars that he would have sold day one and serviced and then taken them in as trade ins !!!

    Not sure if I’m allowed mention the dealership on here

    From South Limerick so north cork wouldn't be far. What is the dealers name?


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    bazz26 wrote: »
    It seems unusual to me that all 3 previous owners of that purple Octavia only managed to accumulate 93k km between them in 7 years of ownership. Just saying. It's also a base model which doesn't even have air conditioning or cruise control.

    Yes it is unusual alright, I guess if it has service history NCT certs that will tell the true story


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    kevin306
    Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭kevin306


    corks finest wrote: »
    I'm on my 2nd insight, cheapest are the honda fit( jazz) hybrid and honda insight ,they're extremely reliable,only model of insight to be wary of are the 2012 model( oil problems) I've a 12 model - fab,going private you'll pick up a near spotless one for decent money - if near Dublin Declan Gill motors santry is your man,nothing in Cork can compare ,his prices and warranty are vv competitive,other than that DD,any queries p.m. me and I'll answer any questions etc,or I'll submit a phone number

    And what kind of mpg would you typically get on the insights?


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