176km daily commute?

FrankC21 · 20-07-2019 10:11PM #1

Hi,

I'd like to know what sort of vehicle I should buy, I will be moving to Drogheda soon and at the moment I am working in Dun Laoghaire (88km each way) daily commute 4-5 days a week. I have 1.2 ford fiesta 08 and I tried driving the route on my day off and I was tired after, so I'll be looking at a car that is reliable, economical and comfort, I do work a 12 hour shift and I do not really want to be tired before even starting work or even after work.
I can't afford a new one therefore second hand is what ill be buying.

Budget is under 10k
I prefer a hatch over a saloon.
Diesel or Petrol?
Should I consider an SUV?

bazz26 · 20-07-2019 10:53PM

With that daily commute comfort, cruise control and plenty of pep for overtaking should be considered high up the list of needs too.

Something like this:

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2319206&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D26%26o%5B%5D%3D259%26f%3D2%26nn%3D12%26b%3D2%26yn%3D2013%26yx%3D2014%26pp%3D50%26g%3D0

cloneslad · 20-07-2019 10:58PM

Not trying to be a smart a$$, but would you consider the train?

If you are doing it during regular commuting hours that could be a 2 - 3 hour journey some mornings

If not, make sure it's comfortable as hell and has air con...google play / android auto would be a bonus too.

FrankC21 · 20-07-2019 11:18PM

Train in winter?? Oh god, my shift starts at 8am until 8pm

Skatedude · 21-07-2019 12:33AM

FrankC21 wrote: »

Train in winter?? Oh god, my shift starts at 8am until 8pm

In that case, public transport is out, so big comfortable car with an autobox.

Just waiting for someone to give out that you didn't consider cycling

Duke O Smiley · 21-07-2019 12:53AM

IMO a GTD Golf fits the bill perfectly:

-Comfortable (great seats in them)
-Cruise control is easily retrofitted
-Plenty of power for overtaking

Its a hatchback, there are loads of them in budget and it should hold its value well even if it has high mileage at the end of your ownership

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-2-0tdi-gtd-auto-ncted-immacula/21563410?campaign=3

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Duke O Smiley · 21-07-2019 12:55AM

Left field option:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-ds5-automatic-2013-high-spec/22264124

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Look at those seats!

Duke O Smiley · 21-07-2019 01:00AM

Not exactly what you're looking for - but technically it is a hatchback :P

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/141-skoda-suberb-elegance-dsg-reduced/22172249

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These are excellent cars. Plenty of toys, very comfortable (a favourite with taxi drivers for a reason), and you can get one relatively up in years for in or around 10k. If I was in your shoes one of these would be my first port of call

Lantus · 21-07-2019 12:30PM

That's a savage commute, presumably you don't have much choice...

You'd need to leave at 6ish to avoid the drama of the m50. At least at your finish time traffic will be light.

I'd look at an automatic and something big and comfy. Consider a toll tag but will depend where you live in drogheda.

So A6, superb, volvo.

FrankC21 · 21-07-2019 03:01PM

I will live in Liscorrie, that's on the north side but the place is 2 mins away from the m1. And Yes with the crazy house prices in dublin, my wife and I have no choice but to look outside Dublin within our budget. Drove my 1.2 ford fiesta to and from Drogheda, i was a bit drained afterwards. Should I consider an suv but will it be costly.

bazz26 · 21-07-2019 03:04PM

You don't specifically need a SUV or crossover for mostly motorway/dc commuting or do you just fancy one?

FrankC21 · 21-07-2019 03:06PM

Just curious, someone advice me to get a bigger car hence tires for winter.

FrankC21 · 21-07-2019 03:07PM

But i am considering the superb or volvo, for volvo what model??

bazz26 · 21-07-2019 03:09PM

A bigger car than a Fiesta doesn't automatically mean it has to be a SUV/crossover unless your commute involves going up the side of a mountain.

Lantus · 21-07-2019 03:38PM

An suv is not required and offers no additional comfort or benefit. Unless you like being sat just a little higher.

Mike9832 · 21-07-2019 03:45PM

Electric?

800-900km is surely €70-80 a week on diesel?

Half price tolls €15 a week saving?

Maintenance/servicing/tax on diesel over a year on an older car will be alot too?

I'd guess including everything probably save €110 a week/€450 a month by switching to electric

Which would probably cover payments on a brand new Leaf or similar

Lantus · 21-07-2019 05:02PM

Mike9832 wrote: »

Electric?

800-900km is surely €70-80 a week on diesel?

Half price tolls €15 a week saving?

Maintenance/servicing/tax on diesel over a year on an older car will be alot too?

I'd guess including everything probably save €110 a week/€450 a month by switching to electric

Which would probably cover payments on a brand new Leaf or similar

A budget of under 10k won't get you a 30k leaf regardless of the savings to be made in 5 years time. Also not sure a leaf would be best. A kona would be only real choice given almost 95% motorway. Still not an option.

Mike9832 · 21-07-2019 05:10PM

Lantus wrote: »

A budget of under 10k won't get you a 30k leaf regardless of the savings to be made in 5 years time. Also not sure a leaf would be best. A kona would be only real choice given almost 95% motorway. Still not an option.

True on the Leaf

Depreciation going to be savage at 50k km per annum on a new car too

scamalert · 21-07-2019 05:18PM

Mike9832 wrote: »

True on the Leaf

Depreciation going to be savage at 50k km per annum on a new car too

id say charging it like a phone each day would be right pain in the hole, any decent diesel full tank, would be more then enough to fill once a week.

nissan quashai +2010 uk full spec would be another option plenty of those on the road, comes with most extras youd need, not really suv either, and below cost of most other same spec models.

is_that_so · 21-07-2019 05:31PM

FrankC21 wrote: »

Hi,

I'd like to know what sort of vehicle I should buy, I will be moving to Drogheda soon and at the moment I am working in Dun Laoghaire (88km each way) daily commute 4-5 days a week. I have 1.2 ford fiesta 08 and I tried driving the route on my day off and I was tired after, so I'll be looking at a car that is reliable, economical and comfort, I do work a 12 hour shift and I do not really want to be tired before even starting work or even after work.
I can't afford a new one therefore second hand is what ill be buying.

Budget is under 10k
I prefer a hatch over a saloon.
Diesel or Petrol?
Should I consider an SUV?

Go with the car option anyway but I would look at the Matthews bus through the Port Tunnel to city centre and then DART as an option because it will wear you down , especially in the winter. Morning would be grand but you'd need to get to Parnell St by the half hour for the way back. You might also consider biting the bullet on the Port Tunnel/East Link every so often on the way into Dublin. Train is an option if little messier and longer, Enterprise if you can manage it.

madmac187 · 21-07-2019 05:49PM

I do 260km commute everyday up the M7 and into city. I would recommend this tbh.

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22427472

Lots of power and comfort. Do not try and fool yourself into an electric car, it will not do it. I used to do the spin in a a4 3.0 Quattro, now I’m doing it in a ford transit connect.

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22427472

Lantus · 21-07-2019 05:53PM

is_that_so wrote: »

Go with the car option anyway but I would look at the Matthews bus through the Port Tunnel to city centre and then DART as an option because it will wear you down , especially in the winter. Morning would be grand but you'd need to get to Parnell St by the half hour for the way back. You might also consider biting the bullet on the Port Tunnel/East Link every so often on the way into Dublin. Train is an option if little messier and longer, Enterprise if you can manage it.

Given early start and late finish car would be sooo much quicker and therefore best option.

M50 would be reasonable at 720ish and OK after 8pm when op leaves. 1 hr 20 min journey give or take each way vs the 2 hour + train door to door.

chicorytip · 21-07-2019 06:33PM

Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci.

FrankC21 · 21-07-2019 10:12PM

madmac187 wrote: »

I do 260km commute everyday up the M7 and into city. I would recommend this tbh.

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22427472

Lots of power and comfort. Do not try and fool yourself into an electric car, it will not do it. I used to do the spin in a a4 3.0 Quattro, now I’m doing it in a ford transit connect.

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22427472

Isnt that a bit expensive to maintain, i am really looking for a workhorse of a car with a touch of comfort.

CorkMan_ · 23-07-2019 12:45PM

I'd recommend a Golf too. Well built and good on the road noise etc. I did 110 miles to/from work a day for 13 years and the biggest issue over time would be road noise as it does get tiring. I had a laguna which was very good but they haven't been made since 2012 and finding an auto will be difficult.

Belfast · 24-07-2019 01:44PM

2014 (142) Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI ELEGANCE 140HP
€9,950
https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2320223&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D80%26o%5B%5D%3D683%26d%3D8000%26e%3D10000%26f%3D2%26nn%3D12%26b%3D2%26t%3D1%26g%3D0

bazz26 · 24-07-2019 01:58PM

Does somebody work for Skoda?

terrydel · 24-07-2019 02:19PM

I'd be looking for a new job, not a new car!
That Citreon above looks tasty. The one with the brown seats.

FrankC21 · 24-07-2019 03:11PM

terrydel wrote: »

I'd be looking for a new job, not a new car!
That Citreon above looks tasty. The one with the brown seats.

I wish it's that simple really but the bank is looking for a solid employment history applying for a mortgage and I can't really leave the job until I get the key of the new house and my wifey is on 2yrs contract, we are considering it.

terrydel · 24-07-2019 09:11PM

FrankC21 wrote: »

I wish it was that simple really but the bank is looking for a solid employment history applying for a mortgage and I can't really live the job until I get the key of the new house and my wifey is on 2yrs contract, we are considering it.

In a very similar boat mate, all the best with it.

FrankC21 · 26-07-2019 04:17PM

How about a Ford Mondeo it is cheaper than skoda and audi? Are ford mondeo reliable?

176km daily commute?

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