Please help disabled driver choose a car

Altreab2 · 19-05-2021 10:12am

Mental Mickey wrote: »

I am. Completely bamboozled with it all though.

and after finding the car with the specs you want go visit the dealers to see what the cars are like to use. Im finding that there are loads of cars that look great on sites but when i actually check them out i find they are unsuitable for me.
For example the Peugeot 5008 ticked every single box for me until i went to try it out. Seat height was way too high for me transferring in but even more so trying to assemble the chair getting out. So best thing is make a list and spend a few days checking them out in the garage

There is just no other way around it

Mental Mickey · 19-05-2021 4:40pm

Altreab2 wrote: »

and after finding the car with the specs you want go visit the dealers to see what the cars are like to use. Im finding that there are loads of cars that look great on sites but when i actually check them out i find they are unsuitable for me.
For example the Peugeot 5008 ticked every single box for me until i went to try it out. Seat height was way too high for me transferring in but even more so trying to assemble the chair getting out. So best thing is make a list and spend a few days checking them out in the garage
There is just no other way around it

Will wait until I get my 2nd vaccine

Mental Mickey · 19-05-2021 8:04pm

Altreab2 wrote: »

and after finding the car with the specs you want go visit the dealers to see what the cars are like to use. Im finding that there are loads of cars that look great on sites but when i actually check them out i find they are unsuitable for me.
For example the Peugeot 5008 ticked every single box for me until i went to try it out. Seat height was way too high for me transferring in but even more so trying to assemble the chair getting out. So best thing is make a list and spend a few days checking them out in the garage
There is just no other way around it

I have one of those Electric Seat Raisers, which can be transferred from car to car.

Mental Mickey · 25-05-2021 6:57pm

Gael23 wrote: »

Fiesta or Mini are probably best options then. Kia feed I think is 3 door too

Kia CEED aren't 3 door are they?

selectamatic · 25-05-2021 7:20pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Kia CEED aren't 3 door are they?

The ceed pro gt line can be got in 3dr.

Very rare to see an auto one though.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-pro-1-0-t-gdi-98-2-isg-53-per-week/24661049

3dr petrol one here but manual box

Mental Mickey · 25-05-2021 7:43pm

selectamatic wrote: »

The ceed pro gt line can be got in 3dr.

Very rare to see an auto one though.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-pro-1-0-t-gdi-98-2-isg-53-per-week/24661049

3dr petrol one here but manual box

No good. Can only drive automatic

Mental Mickey · 26-05-2021 6:57pm

What about a Ford Fiesta MHEV Auto?

colm_mcm · 26-05-2021 7:12pm

Do they do the auto in a 3 door

Handy price list shows ex VRT and VAT pricing

https://www.ford.ie/content/dam/guxeu/ie/Documents/Pricelists/Cars/PL-ford_new_fiesta_2021.pdf

Mental Mickey · 26-05-2021 8:14pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Do they do the auto in a 3 door

Handy price list shows ex VRT and VAT pricing

https://www.ford.ie/content/dam/guxeu/ie/Documents/Pricelists/Cars/PL-ford_new_fiesta_2021.pdf

On import AFAIK

colm_mcm · 26-05-2021 8:55pm

Try and find somewhere with a 3 door fiesta and see if it will actually be big enough for you to get the chair in

Mental Mickey · 09-06-2021 6:54pm

Hi guys

Am just wondering....do Audi have a 3 door automatic car in their range?

fits · 09-06-2021 7:05pm

I just went on Carzone and put in 3 door and automatic in their filters. Audi A1 came up - among others.

Mental Mickey · 09-06-2021 7:14pm

fits wrote: »

I just went on Carzone and put in 3 door and automatic in their filters. Audi A1 came up - among others.

I went onto Audi's website, and the option didn't come up?

fits · 09-06-2021 7:42pm

Mental Mickey wrote: »

I went onto Audi's website, and the option didn't come up?

Do you want brand new ?

Mental Mickey · 09-06-2021 11:55pm

fits wrote: »

Do you want brand new ?

Dunno? Is it not available in brand new cars?

Mooooo · 10-06-2021 9:48am

Ring up a garage a check what they can do if going new. Afaik adapted vehicles can have reduced or removed vrt/ vat? May make it more affordable

bazz26 · 10-06-2021 9:58am

I think the problem is that the OP wants/needs a 3dr hatchback which manufacturers generally stopped producing over the last number of years. Outside of cars like the Fiat 500 or MINI they generally cannot be got.

Truckermal · 10-06-2021 10:08am

Mental Mickey wrote: »

Fiesta steel 1.4 triptronic 3dr including mett. Paint 18705

Less v.r.t. 3575

Less allowance 02 micra 3dr auto 6130

Balance due 9000

Vat content 2000approx

In relation to this quotation, can someone please explain to me where the Ford "fleet" discount, which, as a member of the IWA, I am entitled to, is???
Surely that would bring the price of the car down even further...........?

MM

How the hell are you getting those figures?

colm_mcm · 10-06-2021 11:55am

Truckermal wrote: »

How the hell are you getting those figures?

He went back in time to 2008.

Truckermal · 10-06-2021 12:12pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

He went back in time to 2008.

Ah I presumed this was all recent.

colm_mcm · 10-06-2021 1:12pm

Nah, we are a few cars in at this stage

Mental Mickey · 10-06-2021 3:44pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

He went back in time to 2008.

Lol!!

Mental Mickey · 13-09-2021 12:46am

Hi guys n gals

It's that time again.......I'm looking at changing my car.

I have to wait until after the OH changes hers(until the vat & vrt comes back), before I can change my car.

Are there any cars out there worth considering?

I'm looking for a 3 door automatic.

Mental Mickey · 13-09-2021 8:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117883075#Comment_117883075

Also, it needs NOT to have one of those stupid bulky centre consoles that get in the way of me lifting my wheelchair into the passenger seat.

Oops! · 21-09-2021 9:44am

I have a Yaris Auto here if i would suit?

Mental Mickey · 21-09-2021 10:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117918360#Comment_117918360

Gonna go for a new car

selectamatic · 21-09-2021 11:03pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-kangoo-i-van-z-e-business-33-18-500-va/23965373

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2018-fiat-qubo-1-3-diesel-automatic-24-684-kms/29208347

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-citigo-ambition-1-0mpi-60hp-as/29256143

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-kangoo-z-e-ml20-z-e-33-21-000-vat/26341276

Link dump.

Electric Kangoos look fair practical. Loads of space inside and feck all obstruction between the 2 seats

Mental Mickey · 21-09-2021 11:12pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117921951#Comment_117921951

Nah. Not interested in a van.

bazz26 · 21-09-2021 11:42pm

Very little 3 door new cars being made now. The Ford Fiesta is one of the few remaining new 3 door cars on sale these days but I'd say you will struggle to find a 3 door auto anywhere in the country but you should ring a few dealers to see if they can check on stock or source one.

The only other 3 door I can think of is the MINI:

https://www.carsireland.ie/2914968

Mental Mickey · 22-09-2021 12:31am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117922059#Comment_117922059

Mini's are mega expensive. Can a Fiesta 3 door automatic be gotten on import?

selectamatic · 22-09-2021 9:38pm

Surely there's any gods amount of 5 door yokes that have a door opening that's as wide if not wider than a 3dr fiesta or mini?

Are suv/mpv type cars out of the question due to seating height Mickey?

Mental Mickey · 22-09-2021 11:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117926385#Comment_117926385

Yes more than likely

Mental Mickey · 26-09-2021 12:46am

OK guys. My OH has bought her car, and I have 10k to spend, which means I'm not going to be able to spend more than 20k on a car cos the maximum amount of a loan I can get is 10k.

So, going on those figures, I'm again looking for advice on a 3 door automatic car.

bazz26 · 26-09-2021 11:00am

I'm confused, are you looking at second hand cars now or still brand new?

Mental Mickey · 26-09-2021 3:35pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117940808#Comment_117940808

New

bazz26 · 26-09-2021 4:10pm

Not a chance. New cars are just getting more and more expensive especially in auto. That and 3dr cars are nearly gone.

colm_mcm · 26-09-2021 7:56pm

OP has a trade in too though, what is it, a (rough enough?) 11 3 door DSG 1.2 TSI? Would still be worth a few grand.

I think you’re snookered with new cars though, as mentioned last time round, there just isn’t a 3 door car out there new that suits. I’d recommend trying some 5 door stuff and hopefully you’ll have the clearance you need to get the chair in the drivers door.

colm_mcm · 26-09-2021 8:03pm

Do you know you can claim the VAT and residual VRT back on a used car?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-zetec-1-0-ecob-automatic/28113331

There’s €2500 VRT to claim back on this for example (you’d need to ensure VRT was actually paid on the particular car though, it may well have been exempt too given what it is)

I think Ford were doing a 7 year warranty on these too?

Mental Mickey · 26-09-2021 9:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117942692#Comment_117942692

3 door 2010 Auto Golf TSI. 80,000 km on it atm. Body needs a bit of work though. A few scratches & bumps on it.

colm_mcm · 26-09-2021 10:04pm

Close enough!

if that Fiesta is €16k and you could claim 2500 VRT on it, that would be €13500, I believe you can claim 23% VAT off that, which would be €10975 minus whatever the Golf is worth. To a garage it might be €975.

10 grand.

Mental Mickey · 27-09-2021 12:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117943242#Comment_117943242

Think I'll get more than that for my car??

Mental Mickey · 27-09-2021 4:42pm

Just rang a Ford dealer near where I live & a 3 door automatic Fiesta cannot be got for love nor money!!!?? Don't know what car to look at next???

3 door automatics aren't being done anywhere apart from Volkswagen, it seems??

Mental Mickey · 27-09-2021 7:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117946243#Comment_117946243

......and I can't afford a new Volkswagen. Think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and check out some 4 doors??

colm_mcm · 27-09-2021 9:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117945028#Comment_117945028

If you sell it privately you will. Realistically a dealer won’t give you over the odds for it, but that’s the price you pay to not have to deal with buyers 😆

your budget is used car rather than new car.

Mental Mickey · 05-10-2021 8:14pm

Went to my local VW dealer today to get them to fix something on my car for me. While I was there, I got a salesman to take a look at it for me. He valued it between €2,500 - 3,000. Guess I'm going to have to look elsewhere......

AMKC · 06-10-2021 3:05pm

@OP What about a Suzuki Swift? No three door and not sure if they do an auto but worth checking out.

There is a CVT Suzuki Swift just over 20thosand but maybe you could get it down a bit if it suites you.

Maybe the new Opel Corsa might.

Peugeot 208 maybe.

Renault Clio is very spacious.

Dacia Sandero also.

A Fiat Tipo might be in your budget too and maybe suit you if you can find a dealer near you.

Not sure how many of them have an auto just a few suggestions most are only 5 dour do. Very few three door new cars these day unfortunatly.

Mental Mickey · 06-10-2021 8:03pm

Sat in a 5 door Clio today. Very cramped imo. Not a hope of me being able to lift my wheelchair into it.

colm_mcm · 06-10-2021 8:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117980981#Comment_117980981

What do you realistically think it’s worth to a garage, being 11 years old and by your own admission a bit rough?

Mental Mickey · 06-10-2021 9:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117985627#Comment_117985627

Was thinking pretty much that amount. There aren't that many suitable options around.....? Am waiting on a call back from a Seat dealer

Mental Mickey · 07-10-2021 9:53pm

Received this email today re a new Nissan Micra. Advice/comments please

Finance quote. Trade in valuation:

This is a quick email to send you a quotation we have written up for you. You can open and view it in your own time. If you have any questions don't hesitate to send me an email or give me a call.

This quote is valid for 7 days VRT - €3,595(VAT) - €2,758.13(VRT)

Nissan NEW MICRA 1.0 SV CVT MY21

Vehicle Price€23845

Add-Ons: Supagard Paint and Fabric Protection:+ €299

€24144

Extended Warranty 24:+ €399 €24543

Less Deposit:- €10000

€14543

Less Trade-In:- €4000

€10543Total Balance Due:€10543

FinanceDuration (Months)Monthly Payment36€131.11

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Hi Michael,

In regards to this quote, I will not be in a position to do this until my wife completes her claim. She is waiting for an IVA certificate to come back before she can complete her claim. I notice that the quote is valid for 7 days only.

At this stage, I'm probably looking at January or February for a new car?

Can you give me a call tomorrow to discuss this?

Kind regards