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help me choose a new car! Don't think the Celica is going to work out

  • 17-01-2008 10:37pm
    #1
    gary the great
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,665 ✭✭✭


    I was going to import a Gen 7 celica from the UK before July, but have looked into it and it and the price of the car + VRT will be about 8.5k, then my insurance will be 1700 and then 500euro tax per year(thats the price incl. the (9% increase) and think its just strectching it to much money wise.

    So i think i may get a diseal after July in order to save on Tax and VRT. Can anyone suggest a nice sporty Diseal? i was thinking along the lines of a JTD Alfa 147 or Leon Cupra, should be a lot cheaper than the Celica. Also love the newer Honda Accords but they are outside my budget to. I actually drove a Megane 1.9diseal and enjoyed it the other day, but dont think I could own one!

    Any other suggestions (either cheaper petrol/or a decent diseal)
    And i dont like the BMW 320d, there going to be so common on the roads post July as well!!


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  • #2
    noel6071
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭noel6071


    Might sound a bit mad, but a Rover 75 Diesel, a poor mans Jag :eek: . I drove one my first rover and it was such a smooth car, with a touch of class, it feels like driving a Jaguar. :)


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,481 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    noel6071 wrote: »
    , with a touch of class, it feels like driving a Jaguar. :)

    An X-type isn't a real Jag!


  • #4
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    An X-type isn't a real Jag!

    X-type is a p*ss poor Jag but it's a nice car in it's own right as long as you are not expecting Jag Kudos. Estates look kickass IMO.


  • #5
    BFassassin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭BFassassin


    How about an skoda octavia vrs diesel?


  • #6
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    I think you'll find that any relatively decent diesel will be more expensive than the Celica to buy. (And less enjoyable to drive!)


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,309 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Alfa Romeo 156 1.9 Diesel Multi-jet. High spec ones can be bought in the UK even cheaper than here.


  • #8
    JHMEG
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,686 ✭✭✭JHMEG


    OT, but what are you replacing the FTO with, colm?


  • #9
    gary the great
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,665 ✭✭✭gary the great


    Ok so im torn between a high miler Celica Gen 7 or a mint Alfa 147 (plus ill have a bit of cash left over)?

    Im into cars so pretty much know the pros and cons of both cars, but just cant decide what i like more! Ive wanted both cars for the last few years. Will be buying it in the Uk over the next few weeks?

    Please help me out!


  • #10
    Atomic Pineapple
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,272 ✭✭✭✭Atomic Pineapple


    I wouldn't worry too much about the high mileage on the celica just make sure it has full service history and all the usual things taken care of.

    The Alfa is a lovely car too though, if you know the pros and cons i guess its just up to you to weigh them up and see which is the best option for you


  • #11
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,481 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    JHMEG wrote: »
    OT, but what are you replacing the FTO with, colm?

    More than likely a BMW Six. (3.0)


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  • #12
    gary the great
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,665 ✭✭✭gary the great


    draffodx wrote: »
    I wouldn't worry too much about the high mileage on the celica just make sure it has full service history and all the usual things taken care of.

    The Alfa is a lovely car too though, if you know the pros and cons i guess its just up to you to weigh them up and see which is the best option for you

    I have ive even made a list, but just cant decide.Ive only sat in a celica, never drove one, so am gonna do that soon. Drove the 147 and loved it. The 147 would probably be more practical to - just dont know!


  • #13
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    gary the great wrote: »
    I have ive even made a list, but just cant decide.Ive only sat in a celica, never drove one, so am gonna do that soon. Drove the 147 and loved it. The 147 would probably be more practical to - just dont know!

    I have a feeling that driving the celica will sway you!


  • #14
    mick.fr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭mick.fr


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    More than likely a BMW Six. (3.0)

    There he goes, another BMW thread.
    Pfff,.


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