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Corsa, Corolla, Micra or Polo for €2,000?
Hi, I am a first car buyer in Ireland. I would like to buy an automatic car.
The ones I am interested in are a 2002 Opel Corsa, 2004 Toyota Corolla 1.6, a Nissan Micra 1.0 from 2002 or a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 from 2000. All of them cost between €1,750 and €2,000. I am wondering if these prices are realistic for cars like these, and given the types, which one would be the best choice?
Thank you in advance,
K
Katalin Csesznek (Cork)Jun 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
Expert answer
Hi Katalin,
Yes, the prices are realistic, but pick from either the Toyota or the Nissan as both will be the most reliable by far, and if you're on a budget, that really matters. Worth remembering though that the Corolla and Micra are very different cars – the Corolla is much bigger and more spacious, the Micra smaller and a little easier to park so factor that into your decision.
Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor @neilmbriscoe