best car to buy for 14-15 k?

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Ive got a stilo, though it pains me, its due for replacement.

Ive got circa 14 - 15 k in total including the trade in value.

What should i go for? Im looking for something similiar (not a fiat stilo though) but dont necessarily have a problem with fiat.

Been looking at
alfa 147
nissan almera
ford focus (no new models under 16 yet i think)
fiat grande punto
golf (no new models under 16 either :( )
mazda 3
ford fiesta steel

any more suggestions?

cheers!
 
Second-hand Audi A4. Solid as a rock and lovely to drive. Cant go wrong.........touch wood!
 
I was thinking of an Audi A4 too.. it seems to be the best deal in that price range all round. But if you go for a price range of 10,000 - 13,000 it falls off the radar.
 
I am delighted with my 2002 147. No problems to date. Great features pretty much as standard (10 cd changer, steering controls, climate control), alloys. Sore enough on fuel.

If you can get an A4 for your budget, then yeah, nice car, much bigger too.

I would prefer an old Focus to a new model on looks alone.

Grande Punto or a Fiesta? No thanks.
 
Anything is a step up from a Stilo. Worst car EVER! Sorry...no offence.

Despite CCOVICH's experience I would not buy a 147. Lovely car but extremely unreliable. As with all Alfa's you either get a nice one or a complete mare. If you like playing the lotto then go for it.

Forget about Audi for that price range. Almera is awful. Really awful...souless car. Ditch that too.

Ford Fiesta is a great car...but would be smaller than what you have now. Golf...you'll only get the last model. Wouldn't bother. Either of the two model Focus is what you want. Older one looks nicer and is a great drive. You'll pick up a nice one for 14-15k. Try and get a 1.6 zetec...that's the one to go for. Get a low mileage one and you'll have picked up the bargain of your life!
 
I have friends who sware by the ford focus although I feel there is poor visibility through the rear window! I have an opel astra from nearly new - although it is due to be changed but I'm going to hold on to it until it dies- I'd recommend it.
I'd stay away from the alfa and fiat - heard too many bad stories. Friend had almera although they loved it they found it very light and tinny!
 
How about a Honda civic.You would get a two year old for that money id say.. great car.
 
06 Yaris. Should be in or around your price range. Excellent car, holds their value well (after the initial 1st year drop), reliable, very safe, roomy.... no affliation to Toyota - although I do have a Yaris meself!
 
ACA said:
06 Yaris. Should be in or around your price range. Excellent car, holds their value well (after the initial 1st year drop), reliable, very safe, roomy.... no affliation to Toyota - although I do have a Yaris meself!
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By all means go for a new model Yaris. The older model (not very long ago) is small...too small.

The civic is a good car but the previous model (which you'd be looking at) was beaten with the Honda ugly stick. When I see them on the road I sometimes think it was some sort of cruel Japanese joke that got out of hand.
 
RS2K said:
I cannot agree. New Focus is superior in almost every way.
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Except in the looks department-but that's purely down to taste.

It doesn't really make sense to be considering the likes of an A4 alongside a Fiesta-what do you want-a large saloon or a supermini-very different cars.
 
I bought the Punto Granda last year and if find it a great car. Has lots of extras as standard, ive got four years hassle free driving with the four year warranty deal they have on them.
 
How about a fully loaded classic mini:D , bringing one back from the U.K. soon, you'd only have to pay for half a parking ticket;) Anyway from what I've read about traffic in Ireland why not buy a nice bike, in Asia a honda 50 will transport a family of 10......
 
Would you really recommend the Grande Punto? they are in the right price bracket and it'll be my third fiat (*gasp*) ive been tossing the coin between a newer fiat grande punto 1.4 or an older focus 1.4/1.6, but its v hard to find a focus with the right mileage.

My other problem is that im trading in a Stilo and i need to get the most bang for my buck which I think will probably come from my fiat dealer rather than from a ford dealer?

I dunno, 14k is more likely the amount i can handle with mortgage repayments etc.

I never had a choice between a4's and alfa 147s... im purely a hatchback person, its from the list in the first post or something similiar.

New focus is out of question, its too expensive.
 
Hi all,

quick update, went to a nissan garage and they have offerd me an originally €15,000 04 nissan almera 3 door sport version with 18000 miles for 6k plus my own stilo....

is this too good to be true or what!?! Im getting the equivelant of 9k for the stilo which i wouldnt even have asked for had i sold it privately!!!

i hear the gentle patter of raindrops from my stilo's headlights as we get ready to part ways, how and ever, onwards and upwards, I think I will take the offer. Any more opinions on the Almeras?
 
sandyg said:
I bought the Punto Granda last year and if find it a great car. Has lots of extras as standard, ive got four years hassle free driving with the four year warranty deal they have on them.
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Until it comes to time to sell it or trade it in and then you'll realise you should have bought something else

morpheus said:
Hi all,

quick update, went to a nissan garage and they have offerd me an originally €15,000 04 nissan almera 3 door sport version with 18000 miles for 6k plus my own stilo....

is this too good to be true or what!?! Im getting the equivelant of 9k for the stilo which i wouldnt even have asked for had i sold it privately!!!

i hear the gentle patter of raindrops from my stilo's headlights as we get ready to part ways, how and ever, onwards and upwards, I think I will take the offer. Any more opinions on the Almeras?
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Still don't like Nissans. They are the worst of all the Japanese cars
 
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