Hi,
So I've eventually gotten it down to 3 cars. I don't think I'm allowed to post to dealers website with cars for sale or buy & sell websites (correct me if I'm wrong) so giving details here:

1. Mazda6 2.0 SKYACTIV-G SE-L 4dr. petrol , manual, 2015, Sporty red colour. 124km on the clock., stop start technology, front & rear parking sensors. €11,890
2. Skoda Octavia style 1.0 TSI DSG, petrol automatic, silver. 111km on the clock. reversing camera, front sensor, €14,250
3. Skoda Octavia Ambition DSG, 1.6, diesel automatic, blue, 148km on the clock. front and rear parking sensors- €10,000

I know it's not 100% comparing like for like as the Octavia is 2 years newer and more expensive....I've added in a third option for 1 I was half considering but don't think it's really in contention.
What I love about the Mazda- the body is beautiful- so sporty, slick & the red works so well. The interior is very nice. I'd prefer automatic but can't find a petrol automatic, would prefer the 2016 model but same as previous, can't be got
What I like about the Skoda (petrol) is that it's nice, exterior nowhere as nice as the Mazda though. Interior is well laid out, comfortable, it's automatic and has the reversing cameras.
So do I go for the wow factor of the Mazda or the solid Octavia? I know it's my choice but just looking for opinions on the 2 please.

Cheers,
Pa.

 

I've decided on the Mazda- gotta go with sexy over sensible.