Car dealers

motorguy

duggan1 wrote: »

Spent most of the day mooching around car dealers but came to the conclusion that I wasn't particularly convinced about buying second hand. Ended up where I had anticipated being some time ago when I started thinking about driving, in a Kia dealership. Very keen on a new Kia Rio so will phone round the other 2 dealers on monday and see if they can match internet prices etc.

Yes, as i said, when my dad went looking it didnt seem much of a push to get a new one over a 3 year old one.

Have a look at the Ibiza 1.4 Toca - comes with NAV, 16 inch alloys, air con, trip computer, etc for £9995 - discounted down from £12495

duggan1

motorguy wrote: »

Yes, as i said, when my dad went looking it didnt seem much of a push to get a new one over a 3 year old one.

Have a look at the Ibiza 1.4 Toca - comes with NAV, 16 inch alloys, air con, trip computer, etc for £9995 - discounted down from £12495

Had a look at a few Seats but wasn't terrible impressed sitting in it I have to say. I think if I end up not getting a Kia it will likely be a Seat though. Looks a nice car for the money.

saverbuyer

motorguy wrote: »

Yes, as i said, when my dad went looking it didnt seem much of a push to get a new one over a 3 year old one.

Have a look at the Ibiza 1.4 Toca - comes with NAV, 16 inch alloys, air con, trip computer, etc for £9995 - discounted down from £12495

My Dad also had a 1.5 tdi Modus a few years back. Great wee car.

duggan1

Just as an update, local dealers seem very inclined to match internet pricing which means a £2000 or so saving on list price. Not too bad and makes a change from things being generally more expensive here!

superjack

as a mechanic who has been working on cars for the best part of 20 years in main dealers and the last 10 years in a small garage I service and repair all makes daily and believe me every make has its problems, but I would recommend a mid sized petrol Toyota or Honda. they will cost more to start with but will be worth with it with less repair costs in the long term.

duggan1

For anyone interested I ordered a new Kia Rio, which I might get the end of next week if I'm lucky!

Thanks for all the advice, was most helpful and appreciated.