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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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  • #842
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    eurochamps wrote: »
    Good post, remember to be wary of the classified advert sites, mentioning no names...............
    always cartell check the car your buying, they have the DVLA data base too.

    no sh1t .........wow, who'd have thought ehhhh.....thanks for that ...


  • #843
    ricky18ponting
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭ricky18ponting


    Very well written and contains very good information.


  • #844
    Newcastlewest
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Newcastlewest


    hi lads ,

    I am going to buy uk reg car which is 08 , and going to change to irish. Car is first register in uk march 2008 , when I change it to Irish reg will I pay road tax buy Co2 or engine size,
    According to seller based on Co2 .
    Thanks for advice .


  • #845
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Which ever is cheaper you will pay.


  • #846
    abceire
    Closed Accounts Posts: 734 ✭✭✭abceire


    http://cars.trovit.ie/index.php/cod.frame/url.http%253A%252F%252Fwww.carzone.ie%252Fsearch%252FFiat%252FPunto%252F1.4-SPOR%252F30613477196816660%252Fadvert%253Fchannel%253DCARS/id_ad.q1y1mDR1h81u/type./what_d.fiat%20punto%20sporting/pos.1/org.1/pop.1/publisher_id./referer_id.1/t.1

    Anyone know what this garage is like? The pics have a wing mirror hanging off one of the doors.


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  • #847
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    abceire wrote: »
    http://cars.trovit.ie/index.php/cod.frame/url.http%253A%252F%252Fwww.carzone.ie%252Fsearch%252FFiat%252FPunto%252F1.4-SPOR%252F30613477196816660%252Fadvert%253Fchannel%253DCARS/id_ad.q1y1mDR1h81u/type./what_d.fiat%20punto%20sporting/pos.1/org.1/pop.1/publisher_id./referer_id.1/t.1

    Anyone know what this garage is like? The pics have a wing mirror hanging off one of the doors.

    it's a mirror, just a mirror - which they will fix.
    Focus on the check list here, and proceed from there - and focus on the car in hand. As its a dealer get your warranty in writing etc.


  • #848
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,379 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    abceire wrote: »
    http://cars.trovit.ie/index.php/cod.frame/url.http%253A%252F%252Fwww.carzone.ie%252Fsearch%252FFiat%252FPunto%252F1.4-SPOR%252F30613477196816660%252Fadvert%253Fchannel%253DCARS/id_ad.q1y1mDR1h81u/type./what_d.fiat%20punto%20sporting/pos.1/org.1/pop.1/publisher_id./referer_id.1/t.1

    Anyone know what this garage is like? The pics have a wing mirror hanging off one of the doors.
    This garage has come up on boards before. formerly J&S cars and JJ cars. Make sure car is aspromised BEFORE you hand over the cash.

    Those mk2.5 punto sportings are a lovely yoke


  • #849
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 21,999 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Not a comment on the particular garage in any way, and I am sure many ads are phrased like this: UPON PURCHASE THIS PUNTO SPORTING WILL GO OUT WITH BRAND NEW NCT TILL 08/14.. (well maybe not so many garages SHOUT like that), but.....

    someone I know bought a japanese import from a large-ish dealer in the north. Subsequently failed the NCT due to structural rust issues. Complained to dealer, who said they would sort it. Vehicle was duly returned with rust issues sorted AND fresh NCT (disc at least, I don't know about cert). Traded in very soon after....

    Not your ornery onager



  • #850
    SRFC
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Lads on buying cars privately ie,donedeal,obviously every car is different and condition milage nct ect but say you see a car its up for 6500 how much could you realistically get knocked off it most people add extra onto the asking price for room to haggle,are people willing to knock decent few quid off if you are there with cash in hand?


  • #851
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 21,999 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    My opinion is that generally it should be possible to negotiate at least 10% off any asking price.

    Occasionally, though, you may decide to bite the bullet for a particularly attractive car. Things like genuine low mileage, full main dealer service history, extra options and relative rarity/desirability would be some of the factors in this situation.

    Not your ornery onager



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  • #852
    macadam
    Registered Users Posts: 2,684 ✭✭✭macadam


    Is this deal too good to be true, seller seems very secretive??
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3985061


  • #853
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Esel wrote: »
    My opinion is that generally it should be possible to negotiate at least 10% off any asking price.

    Occasionally, though, you may decide to bite the bullet for a particularly attractive car. Things like genuine low mileage, full main dealer service history, extra options and relative rarity/desirability would be some of the factors in this situation.

    When most cars are priced down to the wire now, 10percent is definitely way too much. Of course it is do able but theres no way you could call it an average.


  • #854
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    +1, to be fair to most sellers, many have their price down to the min to sell quick and to garner interest.



    macadam wrote: »
    Is this deal too good to be true, seller seems very secretive??
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3985061


    just ring them and chat with them and politely ask them for the reg to do a data check, if he/she does'nt give you it, then end the call, end of.


  • #855
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Hi, really useful thread. Does anyone have a link to a page where you can see which cars are in which of the tax bands? Ill be buying a car this year and I want to try get something on the lower level of motor tax! Should I wait till after the budget to invest?


  • #856
    renofan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 866 ✭✭✭renofan


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Hi, really useful thread. Does anyone have a link to a page where you can see which cars are in which of the tax bands? Ill be buying a car this year and I want to try get something on the lower level of motor tax! Should I wait till after the budget to invest?

    Here is a link to the government's motor tax website.

    https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/menu.do?page=motortaxrates


  • #857
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Hi, really useful thread. Does anyone have a link to a page where you can see which cars are in which of the tax bands? Ill be buying a car this year and I want to try get something on the lower level of motor tax! Should I wait till after the budget to invest?

    That depends.

    If you're going to spend a few thousand more initially just to say a couple of hundred a year, it's a silly idea.


  • #858
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Limerick man wrote: »
    That depends.

    If you're going to spend a few thousand more initially just to say a couple of hundred a year, it's a silly idea.

    I have a budget between €10000 & €12000. Not really sure what to go for! I currently drive a 06 VW Golf. Ideally i would either upgrade to another Golf or get an Audi A4.

    They both seem very pricey though, hold there value. Any other suggestion greatly appreciated.

    Thanks for the link Renofan


  • #859
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    Deedsie wrote: »
    I have a budget between €10000 & €12000. Not really sure what to go for! I currently drive a 06 VW Golf. Ideally i would either upgrade to another Golf or get an Audi A4.

    They both seem very pricey though, hold there value. Any other suggestion greatly appreciated.

    Thanks for the link Renofan


    I'd hold yer horses till next month OP....see what the budget says on motor taxation .


  • #860
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    MidlandsM wrote: »
    I'd hold yer horses till next month OP....see what the budget says on motor taxation .

    Ya, I think I will. December 3rd or 4th it will be announced hopefully! Ill stay looking in the meantime.


  • #861
    forevertwisted
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭forevertwisted


    This is fantastic. First time buyer, don't have a clue about cars. Was toying with the idea of buying an old Porsche Boxster, seemingly that's a tad unrealistic for an every day runabout in our weather, ha. Will be using this when I go look at some motors though. Great!


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  • #862
    boystarone
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭boystarone


    Hi LM

    I've been using your tips over the last while ( which are amazing ) its depressing how many ads on the surface look ok! , but when you delve even a little the they turn out to be lemons!

    so taking your advice " that good cars are price accordingly"
    i've change my tack,increased my budget ( once the car loan comes in) and going to a dealer. My budget's around 8000, needs to be diesel cos of the miles I do, any recommendation


    been looking at ford focus, 1.6. 06/07/08 theres a lot of them around but with quite high milage from 100,000 to 150,000. whats your thoughts on high milage on this car

    any advice with dealing with dealers? should I still have the car checked by my mechanic? should I ask for the car to have a new NCT from time of purchase? should I do a cartell check or ask the dealer to do one. ( i feel like i already know the answers here.... yes,yes,yes)

    last

    http://carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=842629&

    what do you think of this car


  • #863
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    boystarone wrote: »
    Hi LM

    I've been using your tips over the last while ( which are amazing ) its depressing how many ads on the surface look ok! , but when you delve even a little the they turn out to be lemons!

    so taking your advice " that good cars are price accordingly"
    i've change my tack,increased my budget ( once the car loan comes in) and going to a dealer. My budget's around 8000, needs to be diesel cos of the miles I do, any recommendation


    been looking at ford focus, 1.6. 06/07/08 theres a lot of them around but with quite high milage from 100,000 to 150,000. whats your thoughts on high milage on this car

    any advice with dealing with dealers? should I still have the car checked by my mechanic? should I ask for the car to have a new NCT from time of purchase? should I do a cartell check or ask the dealer to do one. ( i feel like i already know the answers here.... yes,yes,yes)

    last

    http://carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=842629&

    what do you think of this car


    do not buy a 1.6tdci focus...............DO NOT - seriously sh1t engine..........only buy a 1.8tdci focus....


  • #864
    boystarone
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭boystarone


    Thanks MidlandsM

    in your opinion would a 1.8 be heavy on juice, I do a lot of miles, work for myself and travel the length of the country. if it is heavy, would I be better looking at different models something in a 1.4 or 1.6

    what would you recommend in a diesel

    thanks again for your help on this, bank just called to say its a goer or the loan! thats part of the problem solved!

    B


  • #865
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    boystarone wrote: »
    Thanks MidlandsM

    in your opinion would a 1.8 be heavy on juice, I do a lot of miles, work for myself and travel the length of the country. if it is heavy, would I be better looking at different models something in a 1.4 or 1.6

    what would you recommend in a diesel

    thanks again for your help on this, bank just called to say its a goer or the loan! thats part of the problem solved!

    B


    the 1.8tdci will give you the exact same mpg as the 1.6, but is a much better robust engine.

    If i were you, I'd consider a kia pro-ceed 1.6 crdi .....

    like this.....part leather, great engine, still lots of warranty left....
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3900864


  • #866
    boystarone
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭boystarone


    MidlandM

    thanks , looks v nice but unfortunately a bit out of my range ( though i'm going to ring her to see how she's fixed on price), what other models would you recommend, my max price is 8000. what else in your option has a good solid diesel engine with good Mpg

    thanks again for your help on this

    b


  • #867
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    Same engine, slightly different body, in price range, low tax, very good on fuel... and a haggle there to be had, so maybe it'd come in a few hundred cheaper......and still warranty left over....all good in my book......

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4011413

    View2-14778918.jpeg


  • #868
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Op sick of people having trouble with the 1.6 TDCI's, and sick of hearing about it. Lots of lads on here say they're fine but in real live averages, they're far from it.


  • #869
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Never have any problems with my 1.6TDCI - and havent heard many problems with them either, had looked up what was the best option and from my research the 1.6 was better than the 1.8


  • #870
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    Mc Love wrote: »
    had looked up what was the best option and from my research the 1.6 was better than the 1.8

    ....feck, I hope i never look up the places you look up.:rolleyes:


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  • #871
    SRFC
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,132 ✭✭✭SRFC


    Quick question,Im looking at a car in a garage so done a check on the tax website said there hasnt been a change in ownership in 3 months yet on the ad its for sale from the garage 3 weeks the owner of the garage says he drives it home at night so am I right to presume its his car an he's trying to flog it or have I got it wrong?


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