Please help disabled driver choose a car

the_syco · 09-12-2015 12:31AM

2008 OPEL ASTRA SRI GTC 1.8I 16V - 3 door auto €5950

colm_mcm · 09-12-2015 12:34AM

Or a Hyundai Veloster, they aren't that cheap though but I like them. Big door on drivers side and 2 doors on the passenger side.

1.6 138bhp petrol engine so potentially nice bit of vrt to claim back.
Dunno bout resale values though.

OP is looking at new cars the_syco

bazz26 · 09-12-2015 12:48AM

Are there any new Velosters around in dealers, I thought they pulled them about 12 months ago?

What about Renault Megane Coupe?

colm_mcm · 09-12-2015 01:18AM

I wonder if Renault do their proper dsg style box in the Megane or if it's a shoite automated manual one

Mental Mickey · 09-12-2015 06:54PM

the_syco wrote: »

2008 OPEL ASTRA SRI GTC 1.8I 16V - 3 door auto €5950

Nice

Mental Mickey · 11-03-2016 11:43AM

Hi guys.

OP back again. Am looking to change car again. However this time I would probably be looking at a drive from wheelchair vehicle, that both myself and my OH can use.....

Any suggestions?

colm_mcm · 11-03-2016 05:14PM

Have you been on to motability Ireland before? I'd say give them a ring.
Far as I know, these will all be van based.

vectra · 11-03-2016 07:37PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Have you been on to motability Ireland before? I'd say give them a ring.
Far as I know, these will all be van based.

Also
With the new rules as far as I am aware you can now claim back up to 20k providing the vehicle needs extensive modifications, but you must then hold on to it for 3 years.

Also
Under the new rules as a driver you are now entitled to purchase a car up to 6.0 litre engine.

Mental Mickey · 24-03-2016 06:59PM

Hello again......OP here.

I'm going to change the car again, the timing chain on my Golf is knackered(had it confirmed by the service guy this P.M), so I'll get it fixed & then change the car. Suggestions welcome.
Same criteria as before applies:

3 Door
Automatic
Must NOT have one of those big bloody centre consoles/armrests, as this gets in my way of lifting my wheelchair in/out of the car.
I will probably go for diesel this time....?

Thanks in advance

GustavoFring · 25-03-2016 08:45AM

Astra GTC? Base model doesn't have an arm rest and stuff and the doors open really wide.

Should be able to wrangle a decent discount too.

Mental Mickey · 25-03-2016 08:53AM

GustavoFring wrote: »

Astra GTC? Base model doesn't have an arm rest and stuff and the doors open really wide.

Should be able to wrangle a decent discount too.

Gorgeous looking car. Are you sure about it not having an armrest though? Just looked at some photos there, and it looks like it does..?

GustavoFring · 25-03-2016 12:23PM

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Gorgeous looking car. Are you sure about it not having an armrest though? Just looked at some photos there, and it looks like it does..?

Now that you mention it the basic sport spec seems to be gone. Might be worth seeing if someone had anything in stock. Loads of room in the front of them for a wheelchair.

Mental Mickey · 25-03-2016 01:37PM

GustavoFring wrote: »

Now that you mention it the basic sport spec seems to be gone. Might be worth seeing if someone had anything in stock. Loads of room in the front of them for a wheelchair.

Bugger! ☹️

bazz26 · 25-03-2016 02:28PM

Most new cars come with a front arm rest these days unless your looking at some of the entry models in the budget brands like Dacia, etc.

colm_mcm · 25-03-2016 02:32PM

wasn't someone here moaning about having to pay for an armrest?

Mental Mickey · 25-03-2016 04:59PM

?

bazz26 · 25-03-2016 07:46PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

wasn't someone here moaning about having to pay for an armrest?

No idea, I know there was a thread about someone getting a 50k Audi A4 that didn't come with auto headlights or auto wipers as standard.

GustavoFring · 26-03-2016 09:17AM

bazz26 wrote: »

No idea, I know there was a thread about someone getting a 50k Audi A4 that didn't come with auto headlights or auto wipers as standard.

And they charged you for a sliding armrest too:pac:

Mental Mickey · 28-03-2016 06:35PM

Am I mad going for a Kia Ceed or an Opel Astra????

They're the two cars floating around my head atm

colm_mcm · 28-03-2016 09:39PM

If they do what you want them to do then no, better warranty too

Mental Mickey · 28-03-2016 09:59PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

If they do what you want them to do then no, better warranty too

Going to go to my local dealers and have a look at them.

I've also got the small matter of a wedding to plan in the next couple of years too. Got engaged before Christmas!

colm_mcm · 28-03-2016 10:01PM

Congrats

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 28-03-2016 11:10PM

I always thought the Invacars were deadly:

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2016 09:45AM

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

I always thought the Invacars were deadly:

Lol

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2016 06:28PM

Lads

How about a Hyundai i30? Got offered a quote for one earlier today.

What are they like for size etc?

colm_mcm · 29-03-2016 07:29PM

Similar size to your Golf, well the 5 door is anyway. I think the 3 door I pro is smaller, don't know if there's an auto in the 3 door.

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2016 07:47PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Similar size to your Golf, well the 5 door is anyway. I think the 3 door I pro is smaller, don't know if there's an auto in the 3 door.

It's the i30 Colm. The dealer has a 3 door automatic in his garage for me if I want it. He has done out a quote for me too.

Edit: I tried to copy the link of the attachment, but no luck

colm_mcm · 29-03-2016 08:11PM

Strange thing is, Hyundai don't list a 3 door i30 anymore. In fact, I don't ever remember them doing one, apart from the van version.

I see bolands have a base model 3 door alright.

Not sure how keen id be on one if it was 1.4d. What spec were you offered? Seems odd to have a 3 door auto in stock.

Mental Mickey · 29-03-2016 08:47PM

Colm

I can't copy the link into this message sorry. It's the comfortline

MM

colm_mcm · 29-03-2016 09:21PM

Petrol or daysul, 1.0, 1.4 or 1.6?

Please help disabled driver choose a car

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