Focus vrs Auris vrs other

jonnybravo

Looking at getting a new petrol hatchback (c 2016 budget would be around €12k / €13k). It's a second car so won't be doing huge mileage but need a car this size for carrying stuff for the kids. I'm mainly just looking for a reliable car that won't cause any issues for a few years.

Is there any major issues to be on the lookout with the Focus / Auris? Is there any other cars I should be looking at or avoiding?

colm_mcm

Auris hybrid is one of the most reliable cars you can buy. You’d prob scrape a 2014 for €14-15k.

You could also look at the 1.33 petrol, again you won’t really get a 2016 in your budget in an Auris.

Don’t bother with diesel.

Seat Leon or Skoda Octavia would be a good shout too, a bit less ridiculously priced and nicer inside than the Auris.

kanuseeme

I was looking for an Auris 6 years ago, some numbnuts put a lexus ct in with them, so I bought one, cheaper and nicer than an Auris at the time, I was delighted with it,

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-ct-2015/31870746

Smallish boot If I remember correctly.

colm_mcm

The boot on the CT is tiny.

jonnybravo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120188559#Comment_120188559

Thanks. Leon mightn't be a bad shout. Are they reliable? Octavia is probably too big for the wife to drive!!!

colm_mcm

I’ve 250k on my Octavia and everything still works, so they’re not bad in my book.