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Where to start with 5k budget?

  • 16-11-2020 11:50AM
    #1
    cailin.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 112 ✭✭


    I have a few quid to spend on a newer car. It would be used for city driving around 10k a year mileage. Would prefer a hatchback or something smaller. Currently have a fiesta.
    I could stretch a bit more for something decent. I've looked at a few online low mileage, from 2010 and up and there are hundreds of cars. I went to see a Corsa in a garage over weekend, but on inspection it looked as though it had been in a fender bender and wasn't keen on a 1L.

    Is it possible to get something decent around 7/8 years old for this price range?


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  • #2
    Idbatterim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,706 ✭✭✭✭Idbatterim


    the car you have is perfect for your requirements!


  • #3
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    cailin. wrote: »
    I have a few quid to spend on a newer car. It would be used for city driving around 10k a year mileage. Would prefer a hatchback or something smaller. Currently have a fiesta.
    I could stretch a bit more for something decent. I've looked at a few online low mileage, from 2010 and up and there are hundreds of cars. I went to see a Corsa in a garage over weekend, but on inspection it looked as though it had been in a fender bender and wasn't keen on a 1L.

    Is it possible to get something decent around 7/8 years old for this price range?

    Honda Fit hybrid: loaded with extras, frugal and Uber reliable


  • #4
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    Plenty of decent cars around at that price, you potentially should look at private sales too if you have a bit of knowledge of cars, look for cars sold by their owners and not part time dealers.

    You should get an idea of 3 or 4 models of car you are interested in and look up the spec levels on them to see what's best to go for.


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,877 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    A Corsa is a step down from a Fiesta, I certainly wouldn't pay 5k to move from one to the other.

    Plenty of Renault Clios within budget, they are a good little car:

    ZjM3NzlmZGFjMTQxNmZlMzJmZGJjMDUyNTA0MTUxOTEGEJe0P3HWhtjLovSKHUhmaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTM2MjkxMzN8fHwxMjAweDEyMDB8fHx8fHx8fA==.jpeg
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-clio-3-16v-dynamique-5dr/25610489


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