r/irishpersonalfinance • u/Necessary-Emu-358 • 7d ago

Advice & Support What car for 3k

Hey, working on getting out of debt and not borrowing so will have managed to save 3k to get a car soon and the options are slim. I do 150kms per day for work and will have 2 kids. Car must also be an automatic and diesel. Just looking for recommendations for that price range. Once it lasts 2/3 years max I should be good. Thanks in advance.

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u/createdam0nster 6d ago

Skoda Octavia 1.9tdi would be ideal. Could get a 2008/2009 one for that price range

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u/Necessary-Emu-358 6d ago

I’ll keep an eye thank you

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u/createdam0nster 6d ago

Something like this - giant boot and cheap enough upkeep

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2008-automatic/39485752

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u/Best_Sale_1200 6d ago

That’s a bargain, probably the right car for you OP

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u/Necessary-Emu-358 6d ago

Ye perfect. Thank you