changing car

sullzz

hi all,
at the moment i am driving a honda civic 1.4 hatchback and am thinking of changing it , i am thinking about choosing either a subaru impreza i.6 or a 1.3 mits lancer both 2006.
Any advice on which one to pick would be very helpful.
thanks.

colm_mcm

They both have rubbish interiors, aren't that good looking and are generally bought on the strength of the reputation of turbo models. If I had to choose one it'd be the Subaru, but it's only marginal.

there have to be better options out there

sullzz

colm_mcm wrote: »

there have to be better options out there

thanks for reply colm_mcm,
dont really want to go above 1.6 engine due to incurance and tax costs,
am open to sugestions.

robtri

What is it you are looking for in a car?
as the two cars picked really are not great, but do bear a resemblence to their big brothers.....

if 1.6 is the top of your range... Astra GTC?

colm_mcm

As above, I'd be looking at an Astra GTC or a Focus 1.6.

sullzz

ok looking for somethig 4/5 door as have small baby and 3 door would be too awkward ,dont want to spend more than 9,000, and has to be reliable , am i asking fo too much

colm_mcm

is that 9k plus the Civic, what year is the Civic?

sullzz

the civic is 2003 hatchback, the 9k is including the value of my civic , looking to trade in my car as i dont think its the right time to try and sell it private

colm_mcm

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Corolla/1.4-5dr-/201004196695609/advert?channel=CARS

this would be worth a look. 2006 Corolla Strata, which basiclly means it gets alloys and fogs, side skirts and rear valance, upgraded seats, leather wheel and gearknob and carbon-fibre-ish dash panels.

1.4 VVT-i is nippy enough with 97bhp.

sullzz

chanks colm , that looks like a good car but its in donegal im in kildare , but the carolla is another option are the astras available in 5door

colm_mcm

the Astras are available in 5 door alright, but most are basic "Life" spec which is pretty nasty

Tea 1000

I wouldn't bother with the Corolla, I'd sooner go for the 1.6 in the Civic Saloon.

colm_mcm

Good luck finding a 1.6 Civic saloon in this country.....

robtri

if the astra takes your fancy...

get a good spec... the basic is exactly that... basic.. cheap

something like this would be worth it the DESIGN spec...

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Astra/DESIGN-1/201003196673683/advert?channel=CARS

bazz26

You should be able to get yourself a 06 Ford Focus 1.6 litre Zetec with the Connection Pack on your budget.

Both the Lancer and the Subaru are worthy alternatives to a Focus, Corolla etc I think. Lancer will be lighter on fuel than the Subaru. I'd buy both before I'd buy a petrol Octavia.