TLDR - need easy to repair economic immortal daily beater for daily commutes of 500+kms/week (excluding Toyota)

So, I have been beating golf mk4 with 1.9TDI for the last 6 years, it is already at 650k kms and i suspect it will die in upcoming two years either from rust or engine oil consumption. One of the option is to look for same era car again and beat it to death again, but maybe i could get some good recommendations here?

I drive atleast 500-600km a day so my main criteria for a car are - engine reliability, cheap and simple diy repairs as i have tools and conditions to repair the car myself.

Is there anything from ~2010 era what could rival old vw diesels in terms of reliability? I could consider gas engines if they consume 6-7L/100km average, but i doubt I can expect that from that era and this price range? If i would go for newer VAG. What engines to avoid?

P.S. please do not recommend Toyotas, I hate their design passionately, and as far as I know their sound insulation is worse than old vw's

Hi there, Im buying a new car, thats a fact

I've shortlisted to a clio evolution and a scala go, if you want full specs i can send them to you, but my biggest doubt comes down to the engine.

1.0 TSI (manual) turbo 115hp for the skoda and 1.2 turbo TCe 115 aswell for the clio

Hi guys,
I recently bought my first ever European car. It’s a 2012 Scirocco R. I’ve never made an edit before but I felt this is a car that deserves one. If you have any advice on clips I can take or modifications I can do I would love that. Also would greatly appreciate if you can show my post some love on tiktok as it’s my first ever post and I’m nervous 🙏🏽😩 I would like to make more edits. Have a great day guys.

Looking for advice on a used car.
I live in EU and drive approximately 35,000 km per year, around 80% on motorways. I’m looking for a car that offers good long-distance comfort, reliability, reasonable running costs.

Budget:
€25,000–€35,000 for a used car in good condition
Requirements:
Maximum 5 years old, preferably with low mileage
Automatic transmission
140–230 hp, ideally with an engine around 2.0L
Comfortable and stable for frequent motorway driving
Reasonably affordable and straightforward to maintain at a good independent garage

No Škoda
No combi/wagon

I’m unsure whether diesel or petrol makes more sense. Given current fuel prices, is the diesel fuel-economy advantage still significant enough to justify the additional complexity and potential repair costs? Should I be concerned about future diesel restrictions in EU city centres and how might they affect long-term ownership and resale value?

A hybrid is also an option, but I’m uncertain about CVT-type transmissions. I’ve tried several and disliked the engine noise and acceleration feel. Are there any hybrids with a more conventional-feeling automatic transmission that would suit frequent motorway use?

Could you recommend specific models that would be suitable for this mileage and driving pattern?
Thanks.

Hey there, I’m currently driving a Renault Megane hatchback with the 1.3 140 and I’m wondering for a replacement. My main requirements are faster overtaking on small roads, more space, engaging to drive and not very expensive to maintain (I’m totally fine with unofficial dealers). My driving is about 60% town (2 times a day about 15km) and 40% highway/country roads and it all adds up to 12-15K per year. I do have a place to charge it so PHEV works or REEV.
My budget for that is max 38K but it depends on where the car is located since there are many companies locally that just transport cars from other EU countries.

What I do have in mind is (all used):
Golf R wagon
Cupra Leon ST (both the 333 and PHEV)
BMW 3 touring or 4 GranCoupe (apparently they’re reliable as VW?)
Alfa Stelvio (apparently they’re quite reliable now?)

I’m open to any other ideas as well. Here is what I tested and my comments about it:
Skoda Octavia 204 4x4 - a bit too dull for my liking but the interior was the big letdown as quality/material feel.
Honda Civic e:HEV - again, too dull to drive, very effective but nothing to communicate to you back, more dull than the Skoda I would say.
BMW 120 - tested it because it is cheaper than the Civic and it made me consider BMW as a whole. Quite enjoyable but not really an upgrade space wise from the Megane.
Cupra Formentor 1.5 eTSI - not really an upgrade power wise from the Megane and driving it was quite close as feeling. Made me consider Cupra but I don’t need an SUV and I think the Leon ST would be cheaper and more efficient on the highway.

Hello, I'm looking to buy a van like a Mercedes sprinter, the long ones, basically I plan on living in it.

I know nothing about cars and trucks, well Just a bit on cars, like changing oil/filters or sparks plugs but that's it

I'm looking for used because I was not born in the 70 nor I didnt inehrit anything.

My problem is : how to know if it's a good or okay deal ?

How to know hom much km is too much ? Oh to know if the price is good ? What is the strategy, spend a bit more for less km or ?

Any help is appreciated, tell me if this is not the right place to post !

Edit: I Just learned that you can fully change the engine, is that a smart thing to do ?

So, about a year ago I imported a 2011 Audi A3 1.8t s-line. I loved driving it, but then…
I learned about the oil consumption issues it has the hard way: it just lost pressure and never started again.

So now I’m searching a replacement engine. Although the MIK motoren ( https://www.mikmotoren.de/en/products/motor-overhaul-repair-cdaa?variant=43535934521610 ) looks like a very nice option, I don’t have that money to spend.

I talked to a specialist and he told me about the Chinese equivalent motors, but for some reason I find them hard to trust. Would anyone have any leads on where to find a replacement for my lovely car?

Thanks, pic for attention

Hi there , I am looking into importing a Ford Mustang Ecoboost from the US to Greece where I am a permanent resident .

The main reason being that all Ecoboosts in Germany are US imports previously (seriously) crashed .

I would prefer an accident free one .

My long term goal is to sell it for profit as to me it seems that there is a gap in the market and all costs considered there is profit to be made and also it's a sick car I would love to drive for a few months here and there.

I know it's a huge hustle, more than having it imported from Germany, however when I look at it as an investment at the end of the day since I want to make profit , buying such an expensive car - for my wallet at least - around 40k I think , buying a car with no prior crashes makes more sense for the final price and ease of sale.

How I go about it ? Does anybody know someone that handle such imports to go through the numbers and procedures with me ?

Hi everyone!

I’m looking for a car for long trips and occasional (easy) mountain trips, and I found a 2017 SEAT Ateca 1.4 TSI, 150 HP, 4x4, DSG with around 190,000 km (118k miles).

The car seems to have a good service history and is in good overall condition.

I’m mainly looking for something that is easy to drive and spacious enough for longer trips. Is there anyone here who has owned this exact engine/gearbox combination and could share their experience? Is it reliable at this mileage, and are there any particular issues I should look out for?

Also, how is the Ateca for shorter drivers? I’m around 1.60 m (5'2") tall, so good visibility and a comfortable driving position are quite important to me.

Any experience or advice would be greatly appreciated! :) Thanks!

We’re in Switzerland and currently hesitating between a 2022 Skoda Kodiaq and a 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, both with roughly the same mileage.
The Kodiaq is about CHF 8,000 cheaper, but the RAV4 being a hybrid could save us some money on insurance/registration costs here in Switzerland.
We currently have one child, our second is due in March, and we also have two dogs. We travel quite a lot by car, so space, comfort and reliability are important. For comparison, we’ve somehow managed until now with a VW Golf!
Which one would you choose, especially for a family of 4 + 2 dogs? Is the RAV4 worth paying CHF 8,000 more?
Also open to other reliable SUV/family car recommendations in a similar price range.

I’m in the process of buying a new car. After doing quite a bit of research, I’ve ended up looking at the facelift Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost MHEV 125 hp.

I initially ruled this one out because of the engine’s reputation with the wet belt, but I’ve since learned that Ford went back to a normal chain, while keeping a wet belt for the oil pump.

And that’s what’s making me a bit suspicious. This engine is only about four years old, so maybe it’s still too early to tell whether this oil pump belt will eventually cause the same kind of problems. From what I’ve heard, though, there doesn’t seem to be the same epidemic of complaints that the previous EcoBoost had, which I take as a good sign.

Anyway, I’d really like to hear from anyone who actually owns one of these, or anyone who knows these engines well. Should I be concerned?

And while we’re at it, what would you recommend as a sensible replacement interval for the oil pump belt?

I live in Portugal, and the Focus is relatively cheap here compared with other hatchbacks such as the Mk4 Leon and the Skoda Scala, which is one of the reasons I’m considering it.

This car is in the parking lot every day at my job in Dallas, TX. Where is this from specifically?

TLDR: I made an app that aims at giving you enjoyable roads, for when the journey matters more than the destination. It's a beta on iOS for now and I'm gathering feedback from car enthusiast communities. Please try it on a journey you already know and tell me if it suggests roads you would actually take! I will ask for testers' emails before the end of the beta so that you can benefit from premium features for free forever. TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/XDfDQz6a

Hi I'm Yves. I'm a car guy, I own a Porsche 924S and a Mercedes W124, and I really like driving them outside of the main roads, when I have time to enjoy the road instead of just rushing through a trip. I looked for a navigation app that would help me find these roads, since Google Maps and Waze do not, but the ones I found didn't really do what I wanted, so I made my own app. It's called Dryv. It compares the fastest route with more enjoyable alternatives, it then gathers facts about each route (such as landscape, interesting places, curvy roads for instance). Then it explains what each option offers, so that you can project yourself and really estimate whether you'd like to drive that trip.

It covers Europe, US and Japan, so hopefully many of you will be able to try it!

The current app allows you to ask for directions, and there's turn by turn navigation, but please note that it's still a beta. I'm looking for feedback, as there's still a bunch of missing functionalities, issues and limitations. For instance: * iOS 17 or later; * English only for now; * search does not yet support street numbers or businesses; * no live traffic; * no offline mode; * route explanations can sometimes be slow while the beta server uses local inference; * navigation currently uses more battery than I'd like.

It would be very helpful for me to get honest feedback from other drivers about * if the suggested roads are good; * if the explanations make sense; * more generally what works/doesn't work; * and what missing features you would like to see the most.

The app is free and doesn't need registration, you can just install it and use it (it does currently require going through TestFlight, I'm working on doing my own beta directly on the AppStore). I will at some point probably have to add a premium tier or find a way for it to make me a bit of money, because I'm working on this full-time and I'll need to pay the bills. Before ending the beta I will ask beta testers for their email inside the app so that they can benefit from free premium features for life. Here is the TestFlight link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/XDfDQz6a

Hello beautiful people

I am looking for a van that is reliable and cheap to maintain, that can take 2-3 children and a retriever and easy to sleep in. My budget is around 5000€

I’m thinking about scudo/expert. But it could be anything that is bigger than berlingos, Dokker etc

Location CZ

Thank you in advance for your recommendations

Hi,

I'm trying to gather information on cars used as taxis from the '70s through the early 2000s, more or less. Mainly in Spain, but I'm open to information from all over Europe as well... models, versions, engines, etc

If anyone has any resources on this, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

Hey everyone, I hope people that are in Switzerland are welcome here, even though we aren't in the EU.

I am looking at eventually getting a car, but on a budget of about 10k CHF or 10.5k Euros or less.

I used to work in Auto-body and I know how to do general maintenance, rust removal, and very light repair work. So I'm not looking for a completely bulletproof car (but that would be a bonus), just one that is easy to work on.

As for what I want in a car, I am looking for:

• A Sedan/Limousine, a hatchback, or a Kombi/Station wagon, or a pickup truck. I am not the biggest fan of SUV's, but I am open to driving one.

• Something with an engine under 3 liter displacement. I am also fine with Hybrid or electric. Taxes and insurance make it hard to have fun

• Is comfortable to sit in and has space in the back for passengers or carrying things. (Not that important, I can sleep almost anywhere) Comfortable rear-seats or fold down seating would be really nice, since I sometimes get tired and need a nap on long drives.

• I don't mind if it's a manual or an automatic transmission, though I prefer manual.

• Parts are easy to get and cheap to afford. And repair costs don't become crippling.

• Can drive well in the snow. I am a decent driver, but my family lives on a hill, and if the road isn't plowed, then I might have a problem.

If I forgot anything, don't be afraid to ask.

EDIT: I have had my driver's license since 2017, but could never afford a car.

Shooting my shot here, maybe by some miracle someone here has a soft top Ceramic Metallic MX-5 184hp version which they might be getting rid of soon, summer is getting close to an end 🙃

Been trying to find this exact car for like 2 months now, can’t find it.. So far I only managed to see one, in Italy and I was one day too late, was sold 😭

Hi there! I live in Switzerland and was curious what the maximum km limit for a used car would be.

I know it depends on the car history and what brand of car you are looking at, but is there some kind of average number I should keep in mind?

I myself have worked in the car industry as an auto-body tech, but nobody has ever really told me what to exactly look for when looking at car ads.

What do you guys recommend as the maximum amount of kilometers you would consider for a used car?