Recommend 08/09 hatch??

ripcord

Hi folks.

It's time to upgrade my car, and I'm looking around different car sites, but I thought I'd ask the more learned people here!

Thankfully, I've been able to narrow down my requirements. So I'm looking for:

2008/2009
Hatchback
Diesel (I drive long stretches on motorways)
1.6L or 1.8L (no need for anything higher)
5 doors
Air-con
1 years warranty (at least)

I've read other threads, but they tend to drift into conversations about horsepower, torque etc. I'm not really concerned about speed. The things that are most important to me (in order) are:
1. Reliability
2. Comfort
3. Looks
4. Low depreciation
5. Speed (just enough to comfortably overtake someone!)

Any ideas? I was thinking of a Focus. But might also consider a Kia Ceed or a Toyota Aurus. Was hoping to spend max €10K.

Thanks for any advice!

EPM

Kia C'eed or Hyundai i30 diesels would be a good buy in that price range IMO and have enough go in 115bhp form too.

Stevie Dakota

Focus seems like a very logical choice there, facelift 1.6TDci.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus/1.6-TDCI/201120202457319/advert?channel=CARS

Lex Luthor

EPM wrote: »

Kia C'eed or Hyundai i30 diesels would be a good buy in that price range IMO and have enough go in 115bhp form too.

I second the i30. Very under rated car and look good (better than the c'eed imo and most of the others in this bracket)
Available in 2008 in 1.6 form with 115bhp

bazz26

I'd aim for the segment above the Focus, Astra, etc. You will get more car for your money, better refinement and a more comfortable drive.

Something like these:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201118202263540

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201126203061299

166man

Head says Ford Focus Diesel...

Heart says Alfa Romeo 147 Diesel...

colm_mcm

Not the Auris anyway.

Logical choice is the focus.
It'd kill me to spend so much on a dull car.

Also consider golf 1.9 tdi or Kia cee'd

ripcord

Thanks for the advice everyone. It would seem the focus is the most logical choice. I'll try the i30 and the Cee'd aswell to see how they drive..

ripcord

Actually, I'm a bit surprised no one recommended the Auris. Are toyota still not regarded as one of the best for reliability? Has this changed in the last few years, or is the Auris just a poor car?