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Comfortable 2nd hand estate for €25k?

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  • 10-04-2024 11:46am
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    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    I’m looking for a 2nd hand estate with a nice interior, my budget is €25k, I'd like a "light hyrbid", so the Corolla Touring Sports seemed the sensible choice but I was in one recently and it feels too plasticky , same applies to the Octavia .

    Now I’m considering the Volvo v60 , the Audi A4 Avant , the Seat Leon Estate FR and the Skoda Superb, am I missing something ?

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    XsApollo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,455 ✭✭✭XsApollo


    Audi A6 2.0 TDI Black Edition Ultra 187BHP 5DR 19

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-2-0-tdi-black-edition-ultra-187bhp-5dr-19/36678032

    Few of these on done deal for under 25k

    I wouldn’t mind the mileage or age, that car will feel better isolated and better build quality inside than any of the others you’ve listed.

    And it will stay that way for longer than the others too.



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    bazz26
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    When you say light hybrid are you talking about one that can drive on electric power for a short distance but doesn't require plugging into a socket or a mild hybrid that has a very small battery and motor that only assists the car's engine?

    I think on a budget of 25k your choices are going to be narrow. Seat Leon interior is not going to feel any better than a Corolla or Octavia. Not sure that the v60, A4 or Superb that came with mild hybrid tech are within budget either. Mild hybrid tech really only became a thing in the last 4 years or so.

    If you want a plug in hybrid then a Passat estate is probably worth looking at.



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    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122000633#Comment_122000633

    Yes a mild hybrid ideally, it does seem that my budget won't stretch to that, I'm prepared to accept a regular petrol or maybe even a diesel

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    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    I'm seeing a few interesting plug in hyrbid VW Passats, that might be the one



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    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    although the boot space is compromised by the battery 🤔



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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,241 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I'd say just look at petrol versions. You would need to be plugging it in nearly every day to benefit from the small electric range:

    https://www.carsireland.ie/3519007



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    kanuseeme
    Registered Users Posts: 1,914 ✭✭✭kanuseeme


    Depending on your commutes, the 5 seconds it takes to plug in might be worth it for 200 mpg or visiting the petrol station every 2 months, I am in 2 minds whether its easier to stick 20 euro worth of fuel every week or a 100 euro every 5 weeks, my usage, I just fill her up the day before going on a long trip and then driving around on the fumes for the next 2 months.

    Hard know.

    https://www.webdoctor.ie/online-prescriptions/#:~:text=Through%20an%20online%20medical%20questionnaire%2C%20face%2Dto%2Dface%20consultation,to%20booking%20a%20video%20consultation. not affiliated, just being helpful.



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    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    The 490L boot size on the pluggable hybrid Passat is a big drop from the 620L on the non hybrids, defeats the purpose of an estate really!



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    goochy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,421 ✭✭✭goochy


    skoda superb 1.5 petrol , might be harder to get in estate form



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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,241 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    For 25k your would be looking at the older 1.4 petrol Superb and even they are rare.

    A good few low mileage petrol Audi A4 Avants being imported from Japan these days, boot might be on the small side depending on your needs:

    https://www.carsireland.ie/3607359



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    #12
    MercuryBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭MercuryBoy


    what’s the story with the Japanese imports ? Any negatives to them ? How do you spot them ?



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    User1998
    Registered Users Posts: 6,603 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122002954#Comment_122002954

    No negatives really, same as Irish or UK



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    trindade
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭trindade


    I bet the Leon is good option as you can get a newer car compared with other options…



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    delly
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 7,683 Mod ✭✭✭✭delly


    Just to throw another option, I am a third time Kia Ceed owner. While I drive a diesel, they only produced the hybrid models in the latter years. They are a comfy space to be in and are very well specced from the outset. My not be as luxurious as you want, but still an option and with the remainder of a 7 year warranty.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-sw-phev-trailer-5dr-auto/36252251



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    Miguel Wrong Van
    Posts: 0 ✭ Miguel Wrong Van


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122003013#Comment_122003013

    I thought Japanese imports could be robbed with basically a spoon?



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    User1998
    Registered Users Posts: 6,603 ✭✭✭User1998


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122003504#Comment_122003504

    Some of the budget Jap car makers yes but not VW/Audis which are being discussed here



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    #18
    Whatwicklow
    Registered Users Posts: 680 ✭✭✭Whatwicklow


    Passate GTE, Great looking well spec'd cars



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    jimbobmalones
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭jimbobmalones


    Have you tried the new Octavia? It seemed quite upmarket to me

    when I sat in one recently.

    If you wait for zero percent finance deal it will work out

    cheaper than a second hand at 25k (depreciation etc).



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    trindade
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭trindade


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122024956#Comment_122024956

    This is a good suggestion indeed, new Octavia has a great interior and A LOT of space.



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    jimbobmalones
    Registered Users Posts: 150 ✭✭jimbobmalones


    Superb is 0% finance on HP at moment - monthly payments and

    total cost of ownership may be lower depending on other options



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    Dr_Colossus
    Registered Users Posts: 3,151 ✭✭✭Dr_Colossus


    Merc C350e estate is quite a nice looking car with a decent sized 2.0 petrol engine. No experience personally but might be worth a look.



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    positron
    Registered Users Posts: 6,356 ✭✭✭positron


    If you don't care about the badge, Renault Megane Sport Tourer is a nice comfortable car - it's not massive, but the petrol engine and overall build makes it very smooth and comfortable to drive. I think they do a hybrid version as well.



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