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The 5 at 5 Get a new car without remortgaging the house.

PRICE IS A huge consideration when buying a new car. Even with the new generation of payment plans, splashing out on an untouched set of wheels might seem way out of your budget.

Luckily, there’s a whole slew of brand new 181s with fairly reasonable price points, all sitting below the €25,000 mark.

Here are five motors you can own outright without having to remortgage the house…

Under €25k

2017 Nissan Juke, €24,945

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The Nissan Juke is one of the more popular compact crossovers on the market. Its quirky looks make it stand out from the crowd and it offers good value for money too.

This particular example has a mid-level SV trim with automatic air conditioning, Bluetooth, USB ports, a leather multi-function steering wheel and cruise control.

Under €24k

2017 Audi A1 Sportback, €23,995

DoneDeal DoneDeal

The A1 Sportback is Audi’s smallest five-door model but it certainly delivers big in terms of quality and fun-to-drive characteristics. This particular example is powered by the new 1.0-litre TFSI petrol engine which produces 95hp.

In short, it’s a cracking little three-pot. The car is the S-Line Competition model meaning it comes jampacked with features and added extras.

Under €20k

2017 Skoda Fabia, €18,975

DoneDeal DoneDeal

The Skoda Fabia is a classy looking little car with a well-designed spacious interior, big boot, excellent engine that’s economical too and it is comfortable to drive with agile handling.

This particular one here comes in Ambition trim and is powered by the nippy 100hp 1.0-litre petrol engine and is mated to an automatic transmission.

Under €17k

2017 Citroen C3, €16,975

DoneDeal DoneDeal

The Citroen C3 has plenty of fun French style both inside and out. It is a very comfortable car to drive and for a small car it is rather accommodating.

The C3 feels quick and agile out on the road and it’s a pretty fun car to motor around in, too. Click here to read our full review.

Under €16k

2017 Dacia Logan MCV, €15,995

DoneDeal DoneDeal

The Dacia Logan MCV (Maximum Capacity Vehicle) is a versatile vehicle with a generous loading space allowing you to transport all of your belongings easily. It is a practical car, that is cheap to buy and run and it has a good warranty too. Basically, it is a very sensible purchase.

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