€25k to spend on a used car - 100km per day

kifi · 04-07-2018 11:06pm #1

As per the subject, 25K euro to spend. Car is for daily commute, total mileage of 100 km each day. Want reliability, economy and as much tech as possible.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

bazz26 · 04-07-2018 11:29pm

Ford Mondeo Vignale:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2057029&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D26%26o%5B%5D%3D259%26f%3D2%26nn%3D12%26t%3D1%26yn%3D2015%26pp%3D50%26g%3D1

Skoda Superb:
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2040645&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D683%26f%3D2%26nn%3D12%26yn%3D2016%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

jamesbondings · 04-07-2018 11:35pm

Test drove this the other day.... http://www.7dayauto.ie/vehicles/audi/a5/dublin/2010972

Nº cruise control though..... But in this weather for 20k and I'm sure they would knock a few off aswell

bazz26 · 04-07-2018 11:51pm

Might suit if the OP is an estate agent or thinks diesel clatter sounds great with the top down.

jamesbondings · 04-07-2018 11:55pm

bazz26 wrote: »

Might suit if the OP is an estate agent or thinks diesel clatter sounds great with the top down.

I was actually shocked at how little I heard of external (to the car) noises to be fair. I had never driven a soft top before and was very very impressed. Just have cruise control in the current car. Want it in a "new" one....

By the by op are you an estate agent - had been called a hairdresser by the lads.... Apparently I am "too you for a midlife crisis".....

ELM327 · 05-07-2018 9:56am

Hyundai Ioniq EV
Nissan Leaf 2 EV
E Golf

Theboinkmaster · 05-07-2018 10:26am

kifi wrote: »

As per the subject, 25K euro to spend. Car is for daily commute, total mileage of 100 km each day. Want reliability, economy and as much tech as possible.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Personally I'd go to the UK and buy a BMW 5 series m sport 520d.

FriendsEV · 05-07-2018 10:30am

kifi wrote: »

As per the subject, 25K euro to spend. Car is for daily commute, total mileage of 100 km each day. Want reliability, economy and as much tech as possible.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

Nothing beats an EV for all the above

Go drive test drive the new 150bhp Leaf

You'll be surprised

masterboy123 · 05-07-2018 12:33pm

I do 100 km work commute everyday and happy to recommend Benz C class.
It's comfortable and easy on diesel.
You can get 2016 model for 25k euros with low mileage on it.
Try to get automatic transmission.

kifi · 05-07-2018 3:57pm

FriendsEV wrote: »

Nothing beats an EV for all the above

Go drive test drive the new 150bhp Leaf

You'll be surprised

The 100km is a real 100km, in fact 110km is the accurate figure. Also I mostly drive at the speed limit. Will the range be Ok?

ELM327 · 05-07-2018 4:05pm

kifi wrote: »

The 100km is a real 100km, in fact 110km is the accurate figure. Also I mostly drive at the speed limit. Will the range be Ok?

Will be perfectly fine with room to spare in any of the ones I mentioned

ELM327 wrote: »

Hyundai Ioniq EV
Nissan Leaf 2 EV
E Golf

kifi · 05-07-2018 6:26pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

I do 100 km work commute everyday and happy to recommend Benz C class.
It's comfortable and easy on diesel.
You can get 2016 model for 25k euros with low mileage on it.
Try to get automatic transmission.

Just test drive a CLA 180. 161 reg. Bit too firm of a ride. Nice overall but didn't exactly blow me away

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-07-2018 6:38pm

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bazz26 · 05-07-2018 7:02pm

CLA is based on the smaller A Class and most of them sit on large wheels with low profile tyres which you will feel through the ride.

An Audi A3 might be worth looking at:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2011578&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D7%26o%5B%5D%3D42%26b%3D1%26yn%3D2016%26yx%3D2016%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2052647&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D7%26o%5B%5D%3D42%26b%3D1%26yn%3D2016%26yx%3D2016%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

GarIT · 05-07-2018 7:05pm

Patww79 wrote: »

There might be a day he needs to go more than a 100km.

He can do 200 in the Ionic, 300+ with a 30 min charge.

masterboy123 · 05-07-2018 10:07pm

CLA is stiff and don't really give the premium feel Interior. It's worth trying C class and see the difference.

kifi wrote: »

Just test drive a CLA 180. 161 reg. Bit too firm of a ride. Nice overall but didn't exactly blow me away

kifi · 05-07-2018 11:22pm

I'm like what I see on this new honda civic.. anybody drive one?

ELM327 · 06-07-2018 7:54am

Patww79 wrote: »

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My ioniq does more than 100km at 125km/h every single day of the week.
In fact... you could do 180-200km, without modifying your driving style at all.

That's 350km with one 25 min stop.

shanec1928 · 06-07-2018 8:00pm

Why is nearly every recommend me a car three hyjacked by the ev brigade.

kifi · 06-07-2018 8:25pm

Surely EV's will take a bigger hit on depreciation as the EV tech/ battery tech improves so rapidly?

knipex · 06-07-2018 8:40pm

ELM327 wrote: »

My ioniq does more than 100km at 125km/h every single day of the week.
In fact... you could do 180-200km, without modifying your driving style at all.

That's 350km with one 25 min stop.

I can do 850- 900km 1,700 to 1,800 with a 5 minute stop.

colm_mcm · 06-07-2018 8:41pm

shanec1928 wrote: »

Why is nearly every recommend me a car three hyjacked by the ev brigade.

Because EVs are kind of an option now and if they fit your needs you can save a serious amount on fuel.

J.pilkington · 06-07-2018 8:49pm

shanec1928 wrote: »

Why is nearly every recommend me a car three hyjacked by the ev brigade.

https://youtu.be/gXZeq9eXAys

J.pilkington · 07-07-2018 4:57am

ELM327 wrote: »

My ioniq does more than 100km at 125km/h every single day of the week.
In fact... you could do 180-200km, without modifying your driving style at all.

That's 350km with one 25 min stop.

As posted in the electric forum “Currently drives with Real Range of 35Miles.”. Shocking stuff from a 7 year old car so definitely something to consider

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-leaf-2011/18960416

kifi · 07-07-2018 4:36pm

Update on my demos. Drove a 2017 Megane and a 2016 Mondeo. Both 1.5 diesels. Now that's those two and a Merc CLA. Mondeo has been by far the quietest, best driving and most comfortable so far. Definitely on the shortlist.

Nate--IRL-- · 07-07-2018 5:15pm

kifi wrote: »

I'm like what I see on this new honda civic.. anybody drive one?

Yep - the 1.5 petrol is the one to go for. Quick and feels good to throw around, not that I do that much. Has some nice toys, Adaptive Cruise and Lane Keeping assist being handy for long drives.

Very happy with mine.

Nate

07-07-2018 6:08pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

I do 100 km work commute everyday and happy to recommend Benz C class.
It's comfortable and easy on diesel.
You can get 2016 model for 25k euros with low mileage on it.
Try to get automatic transmission.

Do not buy one without an automatic transmission.

Ever.

colm_mcm · 07-07-2018 9:52pm

kifi wrote: »

Update on my demos. Drove a 2017 Megane and a 2016 Mondeo. Both 1.5 diesels. Now that's those two and a Merc CLA. Mondeo has been by far the quietest, best driving and most comfortable so far. Definitely on the shortlist.

The Mondeo is indeed eerily quiet, but if I was doing a lot of urban driving I would think twice about getting one. The 1.5 really struggles in terms of joining roundabouts and pulling out of junctions. It would actually be a good enough car for mainly motorway driving - which seems counterintuitive - but it’s actually has enough torque to get by once it gets moving.
Another issue for urban driving is the handbrake, which if the car doesn’t have auto-hold is a bit awkward as it’s on the passenger side of the centre console (they moved it to the drivers side in the 2018 revision) which can get pretty tedious IMO.
They were doing the Vignale spec for €32k on a straight deal new earlier in the year, which has the 2.0 TDCI engine and way more kit than the likes of a Zetec or Zetec+. A year / 18 month old one should logically fall into your budget and is so much car for the money.

kifi · 08-07-2018 8:56am

colm_mcm wrote: »

The Mondeo is indeed eerily quiet, but if I was doing a lot of urban driving I would think twice about getting one. The 1.5 really struggles in terms of joining roundabouts and pulling out of junctions. It would actually be a good enough car for mainly motorway driving - which seems counterintuitive - but it’s actually has enough torque to get by once it gets moving.
Another issue for urban driving is the handbrake, which if the car doesn’t have auto-hold is a bit awkward as it’s on the passenger side of the centre console (they moved it to the drivers side in the 2018 revision) which can get pretty tedious IMO.
They were doing the Vignale spec for €32k on a straight deal new earlier in the year, which has the 2.0 TDCI engine and way more kit than the likes of a Zetec or Zetec+. A year / 18 month old one should logically fall into your budget and is so much car for the money.

Thanks. I am indeed looking at a 2.0 engine. Although I didnt notice there was no power shortage. But i am comi g from skoda superb 2009 model 1.9 which is very much under powered. That said i have had no problems wit it in terms of roundabouts and finding think I'd have any issues with the 1.5 Mondeo either.

Would like the 2.0 Mondeo though. How are the autos in the Mondeo?

jharr100 · 08-07-2018 12:27pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs450h-nothing-short-of-amazing-to-drive/18840673

How about a Lexus ?

kifi · 08-07-2018 7:54pm

jharr100 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs450h-nothing-short-of-amazing-to-drive/18840673

How about a Lexus ?

Thanks but I'd get a fresher Mondeo. I prefer to get a younger reg, probably 162 or 171

€25k to spend on a used car - 100km per day

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