Hi. I live in Waterford and I'm looking to buy a used car, mostly for commuting to work but also to travel around the country once a month or so. Though I'm not new to driving (have been for over 10 years in my home country), since I'm getting a licence in Ireland for the first time I shall be considered a novice and that will affect insurance prices. Generally I like saloons, and the only saloons I like on the market right now are the 2011+ Passat or the 2010ish Audi A3/A4. The insurance for these is pretty high for novices. On the other hand, I am also quite attracted to the Audi A1 Sportback which is in the same price range. What I want to know is, if I buy a used Audi A1 right now for about 14-15K, will it depreciate a lot over the next two years for me to be able to upgrade to a newer Passat? Or should I just get a Passat now and keep it for, lets say five years? Thanks!