What car for 3-4k?

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ericsson

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Hey all,

Currently looking for a car and have 3-4k to spend and havent a clue what to get, my head is melted from car buyers guide! 25year old male here and torn between going for something sensible, small and new(ish) or going for something fancier and undoubtedly a lot more to run....the latter sounds more exciting though!

Any suggestions about what i would get for my money?

Thanks in advance
Ericsson :)
 
You cant go wrong with a VW Golf. For the most part, v reliable. cheap enough parts.

Ypu could pick up a 04-06 model for that kind of money i reckon, although I havnt been in the market for car for a while

1.4 litre engine cheap enough insurance
 
One of the best cars I ever had was a Mitsubishi Colt 1.3. Very nippy, cheap fuel,tax. I loved it. Have u tried carzone.ie? You can set parameters for value, and see what comes up. Like rustbucket, I also like the Golf. Great car.
 
rustbucket said:
You cant go wrong with a VW Golf. For the most part, v reliable. cheap enough parts.

Ypu could pick up a 04-06 model for that kind of money i reckon, although I havnt been in the market for car for a while

1.4 litre engine cheap enough insurance
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OP, whatever you do, ignore the post by rustbucket.

A 1.4 Golf is the most soul destroying car I've ever had the misfortune to drive....the automotive equivalent of watching paint dry, while on valium.
You're 25, get THIS and have a blast for the summer. There's cheaper ones there too. They're very reliable cars too, just watch the roof for leaks.

You'll have plenty of time for a 1.4 Golf when you're 70 !
 
Defo agree with Pique318, 1.4 Golf is the most boring choice ever and a terrible car to boot as the engine is way too small for the heavy chassis, meaning its very slow accelerating.
Not sure i'd go for the MX5 (without getting an old discussion going again, this is based purely on being a fella!) but its definitely a step in the right direction.

You'd prob get this for €4K: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1815312
 
2001 audi a6 1.8 Turbo avant estate.... pref in grey ;-) may have one on done deal for about that price.

Fast enough for fun, practical car, looks good 32MPG.....
 
username123 said:
Defo agree with Pique318, 1.4 Golf is the most boring choice ever and a terrible car to boot as the engine is way too small for the heavy chassis, meaning its very slow accelerating.
Not sure i'd go for the MX5 (without getting an old discussion going again, this is based purely on being a fella!) but its definitely a step in the right direction.

You'd prob get this for €4K: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1815312
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Tax & Fuel would be a killer on that unfortunately ! Nice car though !
 
Ya mate of mine bought a similar car last week for €4K. €1300 to tax it before he goes anywhere, 3.0L petrol will empty the tank pretty quick too, though no faster than my RX8 :eek:
 
Thanks for all the ideas everyone. All look lovely but i cant help but think they may cost a fortune to run...

Any ideas or opinions on this one : [broken link removed]

Thanks in advance,
Ericsson :)
 
Thanks paddybloggit yes milage is quite high although sounds like it has been well cared for with service timing belt etc being done. I will have a further nose about on donedeal and see if I can see anything else that catches my eye :)

Will keep you updated,
Thanks,
Ericsson :)
 
The OHs car, which I drive a lot, is a 2001 1.4 petrol Golf.

OK, so it is like driving a bus, and accelerates very very slowly. But thats mainly because its so well built.

But once its up and running, its a very comfortable car. It is also very easy on fuel, built like the proverbial brick house, and can be picked up for decent money as no-one likes them. At the end of the day, do you really need a car that does 0-60 in 8secs? There's more important things in motoring these days, especially mpg and reliablilty. Plus cheapish parts too.

Our has never missed a beat and I think it will run on for many more years. Its got 125k on the clock and its still smooth to drive.
 
if you don't need more than 2 seats and the insurance is ok for you get the MX5. I guarantee you will not regret it.

"what's the point in living if you can't feel alive?"
 
good god stay away from vw.worst cars on the road at the minute,go for a japenese car mazda or honda or a toyota
 
My name is Heather I'm looking for a vehicle as well and I also have about 3-4k to spend. I do Automotive Insurance Quotes so I want a good car to where insurance won't sky rocket. Any ideas? I'm thinking jetta?? What are ya'lls thoughts?
 
I ended up going with the white focus in the end and delighted with it... However strangely the horn doesn't work, just makes a little low squeak! Any ideas why this would be??
 
If that's the only problem you have with it Ericsson, you can't complain. but you will need it fixed for NCT.
 
ha ha ... a bit ironic that it was listed on a 'beep beep' website!

Best of luck with it .... 'tis a head turner.

Horn doesn't sound (sorry about the pun) to be too much of a problem! :D
 
Has NCT until December 2012 so ok for now with regards that. Someone told me cud be just a loose wire... Let's hope so... Never realised how much I used the horn :)

Ericsson :)
 
ericsson said:
Someone told me cud be just a loose wire...
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Classic response to any problem from someone who hasn't a clue :)

Although in fairness, sometimes it is just a loose wire...

In this case however, maybe more likely that water has got in via the bonnet vents - common enough and easy to fix.
 
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