Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules

Mini vs. beetle vs. fiat 500?

Options
  • 16-04-2011 10:29pm
    #1
    Mac89
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭


    In a specific price range it is possible to get a 2007 beetle, 2007 mini or a brand new Fiat 500. Assuming a relatively low mileage and good condition for the first two cars ...... what would you go for?! thanks :)
    Tagged:


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    What's it for?


  • Options
    #3
    Mac89
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Mac89


    would do about 12,000 miles a year in the car .. would pay around €11K -€12K for it


  • Options
    #4
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Imo the beetle is off the list as it has nothing going for it other then styling(if you like them of course).

    The mini, even in standard 'one' form would be the best drive by a mile of those 3.


  • Options
    #5
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    I would pick the Mini everytime out of those 3


  • Options
    #6
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    As top gear said....fiat 500 ,fiat 500, fiat 500 ,fiat 500.....:D








    abarth


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    Mac89
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Mac89


    ive asked this question to a few people before on various threads and there seemed to be strong opinions against the beetle .. any particular reasons why? im no expert on these 3 cars really .. yet!! but would like ppl's opinions!! thanks!!


  • Options
    #8
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Mac89 wrote: »
    ive asked this question to a few people before on various threads and there seemed to be strong opinions against the beetle .. any particular reasons why? im no expert on these 3 cars really .. yet!! but would like ppl's opinions!! thanks!!


    Its just a mk4 golf under the attempted retro body, which is a....less then average(at the risk of upsetting the vag heads) car at best.


  • Options
    #9
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Its just a mk4 golf under the attempted retro body, which is a....less then average(at the risk of upsetting the vag heads) car at best.

    I suppose I am a VAG head but I completley agree with you. The Bettle isnt in the same league as the other two..

    Nice Mini here..


  • Options
    #10
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,222 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mac89 wrote: »
    ive asked this question to a few people before on various threads and there seemed to be strong opinions against the beetle .. any particular reasons why? im no expert on these 3 cars really .. yet!! but would like ppl's opinions!! thanks!!

    The flower and vase in the centre of the dashboard tells you all you need to know.
    42-17454339.jpg?size=67&uid=95b37970-8424-461f-8f86-827242059fb8&uniqID=eaca2d29-ecc2-4dac-8b8b-81739c6d8a6c


  • Options
    #11
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,318 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    Its just a mk4 golf under the attempted retro body, which is a....less then average(at the risk of upsetting the vag heads Audi TT owners) car at best.

    FYP :D


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #12
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,449 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    If its a throw up between a 4 year old mini or a new 500 then the 500 has to be the one.
    Curious as to your budget, an 07 mini is worth way more than an 07 beetle. I'd have thought both would be cheaper than the 500 unless they're high spec models


  • Options
    #13
    Mr.Boots
    Registered Users Posts: 1,313 ✭✭✭Mr.Boots


    I love the 500 myself, id be happy to own one.....BTW alot of lads on here will say all those cars are gay but pay no attention to them!


  • Options
    #14
    Mac89
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Mac89


    Regards the budget, the beetle and mini would have to be in very good condition with less than 40,000 miles on the clock to be worth spending that much on .. seem to be able to pick them up for around €11K .. and yes the beetle is slightly cheaper. The Fiat 500 starts at €12,695 or €9,995 with scrappage which i think is quite good for a brand new car.

    I am edging towards the Fiat 500 .. but still have concerns about the reliability of Fiat compared to the other two.


  • Options
    #15
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,222 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Mac89 wrote: »
    Regards the budget, the beetle and mini would have to be in very good condition with less than 40,000 miles on the clock to be worth spending that much on .. seem to be able to pick them up for around €11K .. and yes the beetle is slightly cheaper. The Fiat 500 starts at €12,695 or €9,995 with scrappage which i think is quite good for a brand new car.

    I am edging towards the Fiat 500 .. but still have concerns about the reliability of Fiat compared to the other two.

    But your getting a 4 year warranty with the 500 as opposed to 12 months max with the other 2. It's a no brainer imo.


  • Options
    #16
    Mac89
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭Mac89


    just curious .... has anyone got any opinions on the daihatsu copen? its another one i had my eye on. I love the exterior styling of them, .. that kinda retro look, but its a good bit pricier and is a bit .. tiny?!


  • Options
    #17
    cojomo2
    Registered Users Posts: 3,214 ✭✭✭cojomo2


    I would guess that the downside of the fiat 500 would be the depreciaton...
    -its a new car
    -its a fiat
    = big depreciation.


  • Options
    #18
    Dont be at yourself
    Registered Users Posts: 10,579 ✭✭✭✭Dont be at yourself


    500s hold their value very well, actually!


  • Options
    #19
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Mac89 wrote: »
    I am edging towards the Fiat 500 .. but still have concerns about the reliability of Fiat compared to the other two.

    The mini or the VW aren't going to be any more reliable then the 500..


  • Options
    #20
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    cojomo2 wrote: »
    I would guess that the downside of the fiat 500 would be the depreciaton...
    -its a new car
    -its a fiat
    = big depreciation.

    What rubbish.

    - it's a new car - has a comprehensive warranty. & low tax
    - it's a FIAT - not a 'minus' anymore. Not since the '80's, in fact. The VW will spend more time in the garage. And with bigger bills, as well.
    - depreciation - not on a Fiat 500 - have you actually seen what they're getting, used ?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “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” 



  • Options
    #21
    Cionád
    Registered Users Posts: 2,000 ✭✭✭Cionád


    +1 for the Fiat


  • Advertisement
Advertisement