Another damn spec me............

Begbie · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:36

So friend and his girlfriend is looking to buy a new car, 15k and no older than 2 years.

That is pretty much all they are looking for, but they have two kids so a hatch back would be preferable. It will mostly be her car, so it has to look good.

Can a 1 series be done for this amount? She is also interested in a brand new megane?

Also can I be filled in with 1 series, what to buy at this price range?

mjt · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:49

Skoda Octavia
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201122389424347/

The interior is much nicer than a 1 Series. If you don't believe me, go and have a look. The new Skodas at the moment are excellent cars. So much so that VW have sent a new boss in to make them crap again.

Begbie · 27 Jun 2011 at 21:55

As much as I agree, its a women buying and she is looking for something 'sporty' looking.

I shall pass on for another idea though. Thanks.

mjt · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:03

Begbie said:
As much as I agree, its a women buying and she is looking for something 'sporty' looking.

I shall pass on for another idea though. Thanks.

I went out of my way to find a good spec petrol Octavia that wasn't a vRS. I shouldn't have bothered

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2890406.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2865105.htm

You can get the PD 170s for this price too.

The Octavia's recently been facelifted and it's an improvement.

Mud · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:11

If you go for an Octavia beware the seats aren't the most comfortable, though the boot is an excellent size (buggy + shopping with ease).

mjt said:
You can get the PD 170s for this price too.

<2 years old would be CR...I'd avoid the PD170s anyway after reading this.

mjt · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:22

Mud said:
<2 years old would be CR...I'd avoid the PD170s anyway after reading this.

My mistake!

Begbie · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:35

I shall suggest the Octavia, but I really don't think it will hold.

She has been looking at Megane's, Astra's etc. Most likely lower powered models, I hope am wrong mind as I think there cracking cars and would fit perfectly.

Raymond Lin · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:40

My sister found a 57 plate 5 door 120D for £11k, 20k miles, cruise control. Granted it's 4 years old but it is spotless.

Dabbles · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:42

I'm not sure they would listen to 'some random people on the internet'. We know nothing about them and they know nothing about us. We can't ask them about their preferences and needs because they aren't posting. For all we know she might choose the 'shiny' one and that will be it and nothing we say would change her mind. They might be badge snobs, so anything not perceived as 'fashionable' would be out for no good reason.

mjt · 27 Jun 2011 at 22:45

She should get a Golf then.

Loads of Golf VI 1.4 TSIs about for under £15k. Just find one with a good spec.

Begbie · 28 Jun 2011 at 08:47

Dabbles said:
I'm not sure they would listen to 'some random people on the internet'. We know nothing about them and they know nothing about us. We can't ask them about their preferences and needs because they aren't posting. For all we know she might choose the 'shiny' one and that will be it and nothing we say would change her mind. They might be badge snobs, so anything not perceived as 'fashionable' would be out for no good reason.

My friend asked me to post, and can pass on information if asked.

The Golf is a good shout, surely better than the Megane which she seems to have her heart set on?