What 10k car for the missus? - Few photos

[mcmurray]

Car hunting for the wife at the minute. She has no interest/knowledge of cars, as long as it looks nice, she's usually happy.

On the hunt for something:
- Diesel
- No older than '08
- 5 doors preferably
- 10k budget
- Sub 60/70k mileage
- Something well specced if possible (S-Line/M Sport, etc. Leather & sat nav would be a bonus)
- Reliable as it she'll be doing 1200+ miles a month.

She's very keen on a 1 series and that's all she's been talking about for the past while. Would have to be an M Sport and is possibly going to have a look at this one in the next couple of days:
http://www.usedcarsni.com/2008-BMW-1-Series-118d-M-Sport-5dr-122332255

I would like to show her some other options that would possibly change her fascination with the BMW. So far she's ruled out the Golf, the S40 and the A4.

Anything out there I've missed?


EDIT: Needs to be NI based.

Ryan

 

[Jason]

I've a gorgeous mk6 2010 GT TDI 2.0 140, United Grey, full VW history, £9,995?

 

[mcmurray]

I've a gorgeous mk6 gt tdi golf here?

Any links Jas? Can't see any within that budget here.

 

[Jason]

Any links Jas? Can't see any within that budget here.

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2010-Volkswagen-Golf-GT-TDI-140-UNITED-GREY-FULL-HISTORY-3DR-122944013

Think you'll find its very well priced too!

 

[Stu Beck]

A 5k car that looks like a 10k car and keep the change.

 

[mcmurray]

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2010-Volkswagen-Golf-GT-TDI-140-UNITED-GREY-FULL-HISTORY-3DR-122944013

Think you'll find its very well priced too!

Nice edit. Thought that read A5 first time round.

That is lovely, but short a couple of doors.

 

[Jason]

Nice edit. Thought that read A5 first time round.

That is lovely, but short a couple of doors.

It did till i remembered I had that sitting

Rear access is pretty good given the size of the doors

 

[Eddies]

There's a white one series in Abrahams in lurgan sir. Under 10k and low miles.

 

[Lyons]

Does she really need rear seats?! TT roadster

 

[mcmurray]

There's a white one series in Abrahams in lurgan sir. Under 10k and low miles.

Thanks, but it's a petrol, seen it the other day.

Does she really need rear seats?! TT roadster

As lovely as yours is, it just wouldn't be practical.

 

[pablo]

nice golf that @Jas Lad

 

[Woodcutter]

Forget the 5 doors and get a 120d Coupe!

 

[puzzlement13]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...golf-gt-tdi-140-2009/1043167859#photo-content

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...70bhp-mint-condition/1043111030#photo-content

May be of interest!

 

[puzzlement13]

"So far she's ruled out the Golf, the S40 and the A4."
Whoops, missed the golf part..

 

[mcmurray]

"So far she's ruled out the Golf, the S40 and the A4."
Whoops, missed the golf part..

I've shown her numerous Golfs and she's shot me down straight away. It's a definite no.

 

[gcon45]

Badge snob

 

[puzzlement13]

What about the Leon? Seen a few special edition minis, but I suppose they lack a few doors..
What about any Mercs? Civic? A3?

 

[mcmurray]

Badge snob

No doubt about it. That's what it is.

Does my head in but she's the one spending the cash.

 

[mcmurray]

What about the Leon? Seen a few special edition minis, but I suppose they lack a few doors..
What about any Mercs? Civic? A3?

I don't really like the Mk2 Leon if I'm honest.

Have a Civic myself and the only newer model allowed in the drive will be the 2015 R.

 

[cormac81]

Passat CC? They might be near that money now?

 

[mcmurray]

Passat CC? They might be near that money now?

Never thought about those.

Have shown her this one and she seemed to like it so will add it to the possible list.
http://www.usedcarsni.com/2009-Volkswagen-Passat-CC-2-0-GT-TDI-CR-DSG-122812666

 

[karron]

http://www.usedcarsni.com/2010-Alfa...STOP-FULL-ALFA-HISTORY-STUNNING-CAR-122663279
although maybe not for a badge snob.....

 

[Nicky]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mercedes-c-class/1043089589#photo-content

 

[Nicky]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mercedes-c220-amg-sport-bmw-530d-330d-320d/1042003030

 

[Porter]

If she's talking non stop about the one series let her go for that... If you persuade her to go something else and a: she then doesn't like it or b: gives you trouble you will be the worst in the wold not not going with what she wanted lol.... Trust me