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  • 01-09-2008 2:03pm
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    john1963
    Closed Accounts Posts: 271 ✭✭


    So having put my trusty hyundai thru NCT and taxed if fora year i went and had some knee surgery. have just visited my consultant and he tells me i should get an automatic as my left knee is shot. CAN anyone help, i need to trade in and would like a diesel. any suggestions
    thanks


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,975 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    john1963 wrote: »
    So having put my trusty hyundai thru NCT and taxed if fora year i went and had some knee surgery. have just visited my consultant and he tells me i should get an automatic as my left knee is shot. CAN anyone help, i need to trade in and would like a diesel. any suggestions
    thanks

    Not 100% what you are looking for john, Trade your car in with a garage? Em sell it privately and go and buy an auto. Or are you looking for advice on auto's??


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,444 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    What's your budget?

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    fletch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,405 ✭✭✭fletch


    No idea of budget so I'm going to suggest a nice VW Phaeton V10 TDI
    Or perhaps a nice Audi A8 4.2TDI V8

    Both are diesel and automatic which fulfils your criteria


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    john1963
    Closed Accounts Posts: 271 ✭✭john1963


    approx 25000. i have 2 boys so estate or hatchback would be good, and of course must be a diesel


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,975 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Audi/A4/Avant-TDI/1189789/

    or

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Audi/A4/Avant-TDI/1189758/

    or

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat/2.0-TDI/1028890/

    all german, but i ran out of time :(


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,444 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    That's a nice budget. How about an '04 Mercedes-Benz E-class diesel estate (new model)? About the biggest estate you can get. Excellent all-round car.

    Or if you want a brand new car, a Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate. This will be just outside of your budget, even if you get a healthy discount. Maybe a nearly new one from a dealer?

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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,975 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    unkel wrote: »
    That's a nice budget. How about an '04 Mercedes-Benz E-class diesel estate (new model)? About the biggest estate you can get. Excellent all-round car.

    Or if you want a brand new car, a Ford Mondeo diesel automatic estate. This will be just outside of your budget, even if you get a healthy discount. Maybe a nearly new one from a dealer?

    Both good options!!!


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    ninty9er
    Registered Users Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Okay so it's not diesel, but does it REALLLLY have to be?
    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mazda/Mazda6/2.3-AWD/1106924/

    Again not diesel
    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Mitsubishi/Grandis/2.4-Auto/1116738/

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Opel/Vectra/Club-1.9CDTi/1151425/

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Skoda/Superb/1.9-TDI/1057282/

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Skoda/Octavia/2.0-TDI/1169729/

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Passat/2.0-TDI/1028890/

    http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/Volvo/V70/2.4-D5/752736/


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    -5,627 on any E-class from 03-06. Unless a) you can live with electronic glitches, or b) could stomach 7k for a replacement gearbox if it goes 'pop'............or, for auto, read 'slop' :p

    Saab 9-3 1.9Tid Estate auto. 120 or 150bhp avail. Both good value compared to German stuff. 25k will get you one with full leather, climate, etc.

    +1 on the Mondeo, though.

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    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    Skoda Octavia

    Merc could bankrupt you, Saab is a rough bugger - overpriced Opel.

    Skoda best value for money, VW product at a realistic price.


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    galwaytt
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    Fishtits wrote: »
    Skoda Octavia

    Merc could bankrupt you, Saab is a rough bugger - overpriced Opel.

    Skoda best value for money, VW product at a realistic price.

    Skoda Octavia ok, but no need to spend 25k to get one...........

    As for Saab, they don't use GM engine anymore.......the old Opel unit was a dog, I agree.

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    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,322 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Honda Accord.

    Not your ornery onager



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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    The diesel accord doesn't come with an auto option - although I think the new model that's due any day now may well have one but probably not at launch.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Stephen wrote: »
    The diesel accord doesn't come with an auto option - although I think the new model that's due any day now may well have one but probably not at launch.


    for 25k? I don't think so !! I know someone who just brought in a manual 08 one from UK - cost inc VRT was 38k (ex-demo car).

    I'd say you're looking at mid-40's for an auto one.........

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    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    I am going to suggest the Octavia VRS DSG if you can find one, pref combi but hatch should be ok for a small family too.

    Its a lot of car for the money.


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