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  • 25-07-2007 4:50pm
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    easyontheeye
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    hi,

    im looking for a car between 10-14k , 1.4-1.6 . do you think this is a good value? low mileage too

    http://www.carzone.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=669409

    im looking for a 3 door, would get a 4/5 door if it looks ok e.g. altezza (not into modded cars would prefer unmodified)..anyone got any advice or cars in mind?


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    A little pricey imho. Revenue values it @ c.€11k.


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    easyontheeye
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭easyontheeye


    really! and there are older cars priced more expensive too. ah my head is wrecked , i dont know what to get.

    does anyone know if an Audi A3 is expensive to service and maintain?


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    easyontheeye
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭easyontheeye


    the mazda 3 saloon looks interesting...anyone?


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    bazz26
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    Golfs have always been overpriced imo. Have a look on www.adverts.ie, there are people asking for €7.5k to €8k for 7 year old basic model Golfs. :eek:

    The Golf and A3 are basically the same car underneath so parts should cost around the same. Smallest engine in the A3 is 1.6 litre though. The difference also is that the Audi dealer might charge more per hour in labour to fit the part than a VW dealer.

    Nothing wrong with the Mazda 3, they are very reliable and are generally cheaper to buy. GLX models are very well equipped too with later models having air conditioning.


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    JHMEG
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    bazz26 wrote:
    Golfs have always been overpriced imo. Have a look on www.adverts.ie, there are people asking for €7.5k to €8k for 7 year old basic model Golfs. :eek:
    ..and worse again, some people will actually pay that..


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    colm_mcm
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    bazz26 wrote:

    The Golf and A3 are basically the same car underneath so parts should cost around the same. Smallest engine in the A3 is 1.6 litre though. The difference also is that the Audi dealer might charge more per hour in labour to fit the part than a VW dealer.

    Are all Audi dealers not also VW dealers? sorry, not too up on German cars!


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    bazz26
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    colm_mcm wrote:
    Are all Audi dealers not also VW dealers? sorry, not too up on German cars!

    Indeed most are but hourly labour rates may vary. I doubt a 1.6 Golf service would cost the same as a 1.6 A3 service though but I am open to correction.


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    easyontheeye
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭easyontheeye


    your right the the golf is way over priced, i think ill stay clear of golf and audi,

    im tied between

    Mazda 3 saloon
    opel astra sportshatch
    Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though


    ....decisions!!! head is melted!!


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,238 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    easyontheeye wrote:
    your right the the golf is way over priced, i think ill stay clear of golf and audi,

    im tied between

    Mazda 3 saloon
    opel astra sportshatch
    Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though


    ....decisions!!! head is melted!!

    Altezza is 2.0 litre only.


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    Stky10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭Stky10


    easyontheeye wrote:
    im tied between

    Mazda 3 saloon
    opel astra sportshatch
    Toyota Altezza...afraid till will hurt me on petrol though

    If you haven't already... testdrive them all. The answer should become pretty obvious afterwards.


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