| New Car Advice 15:49 - Jul 30 with 1811 views | Lesta_Tractor |
It's time to replace my trusty old astra with a new car.
I need something that can handle the occasional snowboarding trip to France and has a large enough boot for a hockey keepers kit bag.
Three cars I quite like the look of are the Toyota CH-R Hybrid, VW T-Roc and the Honda Civic.
Any thoughts on those? [Post edited 30 Jul 2021 15:49]
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| New Car Advice on 16:20 - Jul 30 with 1710 views | belgablue |
I’ve been quite impressed with the Mazda range recently - they come loaded with extras. I think the CX-30 or Mazda 3 would fit the bill nicely as well. Planning on getting the 3 for when I have to commute overseas weekly again.
Had a civic previously, bullet proof. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 16:50 - Jul 30 with 1668 views | Zx1988 |
Get yourself a Civic estate if you can find one - they're class-leading in terms of boot space.
I previously had a Mk8 Civic hatchback, which I loved but ended up being too small to carry my work kit around in. The estate was only made for a few years and is essentially exactly the same car as the hatchback until you get to the C-pillar, and is still only about 30cm longer. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 16:56 - Jul 30 with 1657 views | Basuco |
The Civic 2.2 diesel is a very nice car, comfortable, reliable, economical and quick if you want it to be. |  | | |
| New Car Advice on 17:01 - Jul 30 with 1642 views | clive_baker |
I quite like the T roc too, I test drove one but ended up going for something else. Think they look nice with the side steps. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 17:32 - Jul 30 with 1573 views | Pinewoodblue |
If you are thinking VW T-roc check out Skoda Karoq same stable. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 17:59 - Jul 30 with 1535 views | factual_blue |
| New Car Advice on 17:32 - Jul 30 by Pinewoodblue |
If you are thinking VW T-roc check out Skoda Karoq same stable. |
I can confirm that a Å koda is the car of choice for A Discerning And Cultivated Gentleman. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 18:15 - Jul 30 with 1502 views | Plums |
| New Car Advice on 16:50 - Jul 30 by Zx1988 |
Get yourself a Civic estate if you can find one - they're class-leading in terms of boot space.
I previously had a Mk8 Civic hatchback, which I loved but ended up being too small to carry my work kit around in. The estate was only made for a few years and is essentially exactly the same car as the hatchback until you get to the C-pillar, and is still only about 30cm longer. |
I chopped one of those in for a Volvo XC40 a couple of months back. The Civic tourer was the best car I’ve owned. Massive load space, high spec and comfortable. Extremely frugal on fuel too. It’s a shame they didn’t replace it because I’d have looked very hard at a new one. Get one with rear privacy glass, changes the look completely.
I do love my Volvo though.
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| New Car Advice on 18:39 - Jul 30 with 1446 views | leitrimblue |
I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla earlier today for €680. 4 new tyres, new battery, a years NCT/MOT.... |  | | |
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| New Car Advice on 18:41 - Jul 30 with 1439 views | wkj |
Quick point about new cars right now, I ordered mine back in June, and it still isn't here due to a shortage on microchips. Be willing to wait if you do go new. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 18:43 - Jul 30 with 1421 views | factual_blue |
| New Car Advice on 18:39 - Jul 30 by leitrimblue |
I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla earlier today for €680. 4 new tyres, new battery, a years NCT/MOT.... |
That's about what the MOT, service and replacement cam belt cost me for my Discerning Gentleman's Car Of Choice earlier today. | |
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| New Car Advice on 18:47 - Jul 30 with 1412 views | Lesta_Tractor |
| New Car Advice on 18:41 - Jul 30 by wkj |
Quick point about new cars right now, I ordered mine back in June, and it still isn't here due to a shortage on microchips. Be willing to wait if you do go new. |
I'll go for a year old with less than 10k on the clock, tends to be decent value | |
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| New Car Advice on 19:00 - Jul 30 with 1381 views | Swansea_Blue |
| New Car Advice on 18:47 - Jul 30 by Lesta_Tractor |
I'll go for a year old with less than 10k on the clock, tends to be decent value |
Yeah, you may as well let someone else pay for the largest hit in annual depreciation. I've gone new and second hand and think that 12-24 month point is probably the sweet spot for me. Not that you still aren't chucking money away of course.
You'll get loads of conflicting advice, and at the end of the day it doesn't really matter as they're all much of a muchness. The most important thing imo is to have a test drive in each of those you like and see which feels right for you. A bit of a ball ache in current covid times probably, but makes sense. And test drive in the right trim too (ideally the actual car you're interested in) - the same car in different specs, especially if suspension has changed, can feel completely different. |  |
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| New Car Advice on 19:01 - Jul 30 with 1377 views | leitrimblue |
| New Car Advice on 18:43 - Jul 30 by factual_blue |
That's about what the MOT, service and replacement cam belt cost me for my Discerning Gentleman's Car Of Choice earlier today. |
It as incredible beige suede look interior and good cassette player as well.... Living the dream | | | |
| New Car Advice on 19:24 - Jul 30 with 1333 views | factual_blue |
| New Car Advice on 19:01 - Jul 30 by leitrimblue |
It as incredible beige suede look interior and good cassette player as well.... Living the dream |
My Å koda has neither a cassette player, nor a CD player. Just a slot for a SD card.
And The Bluetooth, obviously. | |
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| New Car Advice on 19:25 - Jul 30 with 1330 views | leitrimblue |
| New Car Advice on 19:24 - Jul 30 by factual_blue |
My Å koda has neither a cassette player, nor a CD player. Just a slot for a SD card.
And The Bluetooth, obviously. |
How do you play yer cassettes then? | | | |
| New Car Advice on 19:28 - Jul 30 with 1319 views | bluelagos |
You want one of those cars with 2 wheels. Panniers and/or bungees will happily accommodate yer hockey gear (or a mate's boot if desperate)
:-) |  |
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| New Car Advice on 19:29 - Jul 30 with 1318 views | Plums |
| New Car Advice on 19:25 - Jul 30 by leitrimblue |
How do you play yer cassettes then? |
8 track innit | |
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| New Car Advice on 19:34 - Jul 30 with 1310 views | BloomBlue |
Tesla, all other cars are pointless |  | | |
| New Car Advice on 19:39 - Jul 30 with 1298 views | Lesta_Tractor |
| New Car Advice on 19:28 - Jul 30 by bluelagos |
You want one of those cars with 2 wheels. Panniers and/or bungees will happily accommodate yer hockey gear (or a mate's boot if desperate)
:-) |
It's not my hockey kit I need to worry about, I only need a stick...
The wife insists on playing a couple of games in goal each season despite being a national premier league quality forward 🙄 | |
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| New Car Advice on 20:48 - Jul 30 with 1206 views | factual_blue |
| New Car Advice on 19:25 - Jul 30 by leitrimblue |
How do you play yer cassettes then? |
My wife winds the cassette forward using a pencil, and I sing the songs while she does so. | |
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| New Car Advice on 21:20 - Jul 30 with 1174 views | blue62 |
I considered the T Roc, they do look good,also drove the Tiguan which is a bit larger.
Like others on here the Skodas are looking good, so worth a look, but also the new Hyundai maybe worth checking out.
Mazda’s you can’t go far wrong, even though my out laws preferred their Kia Sportage to the Mazda. |  | | |
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