Hi,
So I'm from Galway, Ireland and replacing my beloved 2009 Saab 93.Was looking at Skoda Octavia style 2017, Mazda 6, Jag XE, BMW3, Merc C class-budget €15-€17k

Mazda 6 sporty body, lovely interior but some say the diesels had serious reliability issues.

BMW & Merc-within budget am restricted to high mileage.

Skoda - nice, sensible, solid, reliable. I'd just like something with slightly more style/wow/pizzazz but struggling.

Lexus IS300H-don't like the interior, find the controls old looking. Same for Volvo V60

Mondeo-not old looking interior but just don't like the style of interior.

Might end up with the Skoda (for now) or a Jag.

Hobbies- reading, music, tv, photography, sport- playing and watching.

Welcome to the Forums.

Good luck.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome to the forums.

Welcome to the forum pacork,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

You do realize, don't you, that this is a Jaguar forum, so most people here aren't going to recommend a Skoda.
Welcome to the forums form ElinorB.
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Welcome to the forums pacork,

Good to have you with us.

The last time I was in Galway was a family holiday in my father's MkII in the early 60's. It'll be a very different journey nowadays but one I'd like to repeat in a Jaguar.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xe-x760-85/ to the X760 forum for help, advice and information. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!