Upgraded car for Parents (approx. €3k)

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Re: Upgraded car for Parents (approx. €3k)

Postby CJ » Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:43 pm

An A class certainly wouldn't be my choice given the requirements but its useful as a comparison piece when talking about the likes of the A2. If it were me, I'd be zoning in on the A2 or the Focus (if more space is required).
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Re: Upgraded car for Parents (approx. €3k)

Postby goz_83 » Wed Jun 13, 2012 11:15 pm

A nice comfortable, within budget vehicle would also be a crv from the early nouthies. Easy access, plenty of space, safe. Standard 2 litre, but worth it for the other boxes it ticks. I would sacrifice class for comfort if my health was an issue. I like the crv personally. Heres an example => http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3428785

On the less pretty side is the more friendly on tax 1.6 hrv. Again, easy access and loads of space for those trips to Aldi. Within budget for most early noughties. => http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3121962

I still wouldn't throw my nose up to an Astra. It's a great car and would suit the requirements perfectly I think, with plenty of cash left over. I don't get the attraction some people have with the A2. It looks like an A4, that's been crashed into the back of a parked boat.
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Re: Upgraded car for Parents (approx. €3k)

Postby Myfeckin FTO » Thu Jun 14, 2012 12:04 am

The HRV is a good suggestion:-

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3270783

My mother bought this one new and recently traded it (new Juke) and its as clean an example as its possible to find.
It was absolutely bullet proof for the 9 years she owned it.
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Re: Upgraded car for Parents (approx. €3k)

Postby colm_mcm » Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:45 pm

The 3 door HR-V is a funky looking yoke, great craic to drive too.
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