bleuhh wrote: » Hi all, I am on the hunt for my first car. I am thinking of going for a Hyundai i20 and my budget is €12k. Looking for some opinions of anyone who owns this car or recommendations for another one. I am hoping to go for a diesel car, small enough hatchback. Thanks in advance.
Superfoods wrote: » Before everyone else asks, why a diesel? are you doing high mileage on motorways?
bleuhh wrote: » Not at the moment anyway! But the advice I am getting from family and friends is not to get a petrol as I will spend a lot more money on buying the fuel, and also that a diesel is a sturdier car. Completely open to advice though as initially I was looking at the petrol version.
Superfoods wrote: » If your first car the diesel will cost more to buy, also more to insure, unless you get a small engine diesel which will be awful to drive and kill anyone’s love for a car. Not sure what they mean by a "Sturdier car", doing low mileage in a diesel is bad for the engine and can cause problems. I can say can because it might not but diesel is made for long distances. If your doing short trip your fuel consumption will be higher Get a small petrol, a lot better job and a lot better to drive
bleuhh wrote: » Thanks for that @Superfoods - some great insights there. I didn't realise that re the diesel car and low mileage. I will be doing mostly city driving with the odd spin down the country (2.5 hours). Had my heart set on a Hyundai i20 petrol but had been convinced to get a diesel however they're not as readily available. Think I will go for the petrol now.
colm_mcm wrote: » Have a look at the Kia Rio as well. It’s the same car underneath as the i20.
Superfoods wrote: » I wouldnt be burning 12k either, get something cheap and cheerful. Keep your money in back pocket Even if you wanted to seriously splash out the below is good example with low mileagehttps://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/hyundai/i20/fpa/202002187445487?journey=Search
colm_mcm wrote: » Much of a muchness. I kinda think the Rio is a more mature looking car. The i20 has that nice unusual detail behind the rear doors. The Rio came out before the newer i20 so you could go well below your budget and have a 2012
Superfoods wrote: » It comes down to personal taste I think. My wife has sat into the Hyundai and then the Kia and much prefers the Hyundai. As you mention both cars are the exact same but the interior has differences. I find the Hyundai interior better
bcklschaps wrote: » My first car, certainly wouldn't be a €12k car... from a classified or dealer. I say this because, 1. You don't really know what your doing when you buy your 1st car.... and will probably buy the wrong car first up.... No point in having too much money tied up in it...especially if you can't easily get rid of it. 2. Even if you somehow avoid (1) and buy the right car on your 1st purchase.... You are 100% certain to crash your 1st car. (and maybe your 2nd too) soo again, no point in having too much of your hard earned €€ tied up in it. My advice.... Pick up a hand-me-down type yoke, from family member or close friend.... who has outgrown it. It'll be a known quantity, you will probably get a bargain and you have ready come back to the previous owner if there's any issue.
Heres Johnny wrote: » 1) I'm on my 10th car now and never crashed any of them. First 2 cars were brand new, Peugeot 206 and then a 307. Didn't even scrape them. My fiancé's first ever driving was in my BMW 530d and never scratched or crashed it. 2) Get a hand me down from friends or family to have come back if there are issues? You must be joking..
Ta ceist agam wrote: » We're not all made of money you know!
bcklschaps wrote: » 2. Even if you somehow avoid (1) and buy the right car on your 1st purchase.... You are 100% certain to crash your 1st car. (and maybe your 2nd too) soo again, no point in having too much of your hard earned €€ tied up in it.
Midnight_EG wrote: » 56 cars in 10 years and not a single crash...anymore sweeping generalisations there for people starting out? OP, spend 5k on a 10 year old Honda Jazz/Fit and be delighted with it. Cheap insurance, cheap to run, cheap to maintain and just in general a very good car.
Heres Johnny wrote: » Off topic, tell us about 56 cars in 10 years! That's one every 2 months. My 10 cars I referenced were in 20 years from year 2000 to this abomination of a year. Peugeot 206,307, 406 coupe Bmw 316i e36 coupe, 318i e46, 320i e46, 530i e39, 525i e39, 523i e60, 530d f10 Alfa romeo 156 (for about a month between the e39s until I realised I made a mistake. Audi A6 (current car) Actually I've had 12 cars now that I count properly. Still haven't crashed any.
