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Recommend a car?

  • 22-08-2009 9:15am
    #1
    kaji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I wanto buy my first car soon. I'm a tall male in my mid 20s. I would preferably prefer a hatchback just because I dont think I'd be as able with a saloon etc. I am willing to pay approx. 7,000-9,000 euros. The only car I've been driving previously in a Golf. I'm confused about which car to get as everyone is either saying- that car is too girly, bad brand, etc etc. Can anyone recommend? PS, I like sleek cars! I was looking at Autotrader and some cars are just plain ugly!:pac:


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  • #2
    Mike...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Mike...


    The Golf is a great car..
    Stick with what you know,

    I have a focus, nice car, only problem is the engine is a PSA design, which means it's french, so I want to get rid of it before it starts acting rubbish like everything else the french make. I had a leak in the crankshaft within the 1st month and it was covered under manurfactures warranty..Dam frog engine


  • #3
    TheAmateur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 582 ✭✭✭TheAmateur


    Wait... people said the Golf was too girly? :( I like to think it's one of the only hatchbacks men can get away with...


  • #4
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,717 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Type R Civic, do it :P


  • #5
    kaji
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 646 ✭✭✭kaji


    TheAmateur wrote: »
    Wait... people said the Golf was too girly? :( I like to think it's one of the only hatchbacks men can get away with...

    No, it was a Toyota Corolla they said was too girly!


  • #6
    aaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    How about an Audi A3? I'm in the same boat as yourself. Looking for a 2nd hand car but I don't really like too many. The VW Golf, Ford Focus. I really like the Audi A3 but one of my mates thinks it's a girls car. I don't think so at all. I have a similar budget to OP.


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  • #7
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Mike... wrote: »
    I have a focus, nice car, only problem is the engine is a PSA design, which means it's french, so I want to get rid of it before it starts acting rubbish like everything else the french make. I had a leak in the crankshaft within the 1st month and it was covered under manurfactures warranty..Dam frog engine

    You're driving one of the best and most reliable diesel engines around lad to be honest.

    OP, if you like the Golf it wouldn't be the worst choice. A3, Leon, Octavia are the same car underneath if any of those interest you. A Ford Focus would be a good choice and there are loads out there for sale too. They are generally very reliable and nice to drive


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