I'm looking at a car for max 1.25M; my sister and I will drive it. We're looking for a youthful, good-looking car without too many chronic problems. What would you suggest? A180 - 1.6 CDTI 2017 Insignia - C180: what do you think of these? We don't want it to be too old a model either.
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7 repliesI drive a 2017 Insignia and I'm extremely happy with it - handling, comfort, insulation are all perfect. My only issue is that I have to sell it out of financial need. If you're interested, let's talk, the car's listed
Translated from TurkishYou could look at a C180 Komp. 5G, maybe stretch the budget a bit more for a clean one. Since it's LPG-converted, you'll be very happy about the fuel side. For that money you get a car that still looks new, is prestigious, sips fuel, and doesn't disappoint you when you floor it. Getting a well-maintained one would be a great idea.
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The CDTi has chronic timing chain problems. Also, I don't think the Insignia is a car a woman would enjoy driving. In that case, a facelifted Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be great. If you're looking for a bigger car, the 1.6 BlueHDi 508 (facelift of the old body style) is also a relatively trouble-free car. (It has AdBlue issues, as every diesel does.) The other cars you listed, with Renault engines, are relatively fuel-efficient equivalents, but unfortunately there aren't many really clean examples left.
Translated from TurkishIf you want plenty of mechanics, plenty of parts, and easy resale, just go straight for a Megane 4, either the 1.5 or the 1.3 TCe.
Translated from TurkishI have an Astra K 1.6 CDTI and I'm extremely happy with it. There's a chronic steering column lock fault, so I'd advise you to watch out for that. Chain replacement is quite costly, keep that in mind - around 100-150k km it starts making noise and the chain needs replacing. If the chain's already been changed, no problem; if not, you should negotiate the price accordingly. The 136hp gives quite satisfying performance - even though I drive at high revs in the city, my average fuel consumption is 5.6. A friend of mine has an A180 diesel, it's sluggish.
Translated from TurkishI'd recommend a 2017-2018 1.6 diesel Giulietta TCT. Especially if you get one where the clutch and flywheel have already been replaced, there's no big expense left that it could hit you with
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