themouthpiece wrote: » I have a 2010 Skoda Octvaia Elegance 1.6 TDI for the last two years and cost me 6K. I never had an issue with the car and is going like its new. It's the biggest depreciating asset you can ever own and a complete and utter waste of money. Would you not rather travel or spend on stuff more important?
themouthpiece wrote: » Well happy days, but its som waste of money. What satisfaction do you get off a new car?
freshpopcorn wrote: » Long warranty, No NCT's,etc. Having the latest technology. Even the safety equipment has dramatically improved. Your Octavia would have being put through the Euro NCAP tests in 2004 and came out with a four star rating which would have being a good enough result at the time. You'd probably have got a few additional features with the 2009 face lift. However you the latest model is packed with additional safety features in the event of a crash and even one's that could prevent a crash in the first place so this would give some people a lot of satisfaction.
themouthpiece wrote: » Still some waste of money Again Sorry if you buy into the propaganda BS that does be spouted around. How can justify losing that much money over a few years? Its a complete and utter waste of money, My 2010 Octavia elegance probably cost me a fifth of the price and still gets me to A to B with no breakdowns whatsoever.
freshpopcorn wrote: » Yes, just not as safe tough for yourself and anybody travelling in your car or other road users!
Bob Harris wrote: » The smell.
themouthpiece wrote: » That does be gone after a week.
road_high wrote: » Until you own a new car you’ll never understand the pleasure, zero hassle and sheer convenience of owning one. All the new cars I’ve had didn’t cost me a penny in expensive repairs vs previous used car that did. If at all possible I’d buy a new car or at least nearly new.
themouthpiece wrote: » Jaysus, you really no nothing about cars. Keep spending money on new cars, your great for people like me. So in a 2010 Octavia versus a 2019 Octavia at 120 KM/h please tell me how i'll survive in a 120 KM/H crash.
freshpopcorn wrote: » A system such as lane support assistance may help you not crash in the first place. Your better off in 2019. The tests have being done.
themouthpiece wrote: » My Octavia is still going strong after two years, had an Avensis before but it was 1.6 petrol and was driving up and down to Dublin, it was costing me a fortune on petrol is the only reason i got rid of it (240KM a day). I put it through the NCT and failed on back shock. Garage picked it from my work place replaced shock and passed NCT. Altogether it cost me roughly two hours of my free time and 80 euro and 120 euro for the back shock. Better than paying 25K for a new car. Nothing wrong with the Skoda now, i don't mind been out an hour or two every year for something minor. Your time must be precious.
road_high wrote: » It’s usually people that can’t afford a new car come out with this stuff I find. Reassuring themselves that’s all down to their own superior common sense (rather than the fact they probably can’t afford a new car and need that validation). A 2009 Skoda is old hat at this stage and grand if you just want a cheap A-B car with no frills
tuxy wrote: » If you can afford it I see the attraction. But many people are buying cars that are out of their price range and sacrifice other aspects of their life to do so.
themouthpiece wrote: » Why do you feel the need to buy a new car?
themouthpiece wrote: » Spending an extra 20K at a deprecating value no thanks. If the car wasn't roadworthy it wouldn't be on the road. Do you still not realize its a waste of money? . I rented a car in the UK with it but worth 20K no thanks, i wouldn't even call it a good feature Any statistics on how lane departure prevented accidents?
freshpopcorn wrote: » I'm not really interested in looking up statistics I'd rather have the safety features. It's good to know that you value a holiday over your loved one's safety.
Guy:Incognito wrote: » Knowing the only bodily fluids on the seats are your own. Btw, do you buy everything 2nd hand to save money? If not, why not?
themouthpiece wrote: » A car is a depreciating asset. .
themouthpiece wrote: » Oh my God, You must be easily led by the media. FFS.
