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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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  • #632
    thecomedian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭thecomedian


    Thanks for the advice earlier Limerick man, there have being more problems since then but Ill tell him what you told me.


  • #633
    Mollywolly
    Registered Users Posts: 566 ✭✭✭Mollywolly


    Limerick man wrote: »
    it's not that bad, any link to the Tiguan? My mother has money in her pocket and i can't find her a car. Decent cars seem to be gone few and far between.

    It's good to hear it's not that bad. Just reduced the price on the Tiguan and had a few more calls from DoneDeal so things are looking up. I've also got it on adverts - see sig - but if you need any more info just send me a pm :)


  • #634
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Doesn't seem a million miles out of the way to be fair, but a lot of people would spend the extra grand or so to get a dealer warranty.

    it's a lovely jeep in the right colour and spec. Just becareful when selling something of that high value privately :)


  • #635
    OnlyWayIsUp
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭OnlyWayIsUp


    Anyone kind enough to provide thoughts on this car please?

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3467386


  • #636
    Stevieg08
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭Stevieg08


    FYI - if anyone has put a deposit with Pat Connolly Motors in Offaly be sure to get your vehicle or you cash back as there's a meeting of creditors on the 29th June 9am. (Follow changes to this company for free on cashiq.net.)


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  • #637
    smileybee
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭smileybee


    Limerick man wrote: »

    There's a lot of crap cars on the market at the mo, if you're clueless, use the likes of donedeal to check out what cars are really making before you invest those hard earned euros into an over priced car.

    Cheers Limerick Man. It's fair to say I'm clueless. I'd better do some research and keep looking! Thanks again


  • #638
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    I'm nearly 100% theres an RS6 on carzone that has had a hair cut, I seem to remember recently it had a 150,000miles. Just a heads up.


  • #639
    distinction99
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭distinction99


    Hi Limerickman... great thread and fair play for keeping it going!

    Have been looking at these two....

    2005 Renault Scenic 1.4 Executive - £4950 52k
    2005 Ford CMax 1.6 Steel - €5950 61k

    Any thoughts on what could be considered a better car would be most appreciated

    Thanks


  • #640
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Cmax, no question.


  • #641
    bigron2109
    Registered Users Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    Any thoughts on either of these cars folks. Been after a Hyuandi coupe for a while. Would rather one of the new models but it is out of my prince range.

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/Coupe/1.6-FX-S/14613401015931130/advert?channel=CARS

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/Coupe/1.6,ABSO/6613375953550040/advert?channel=CARS

    Love the dash on the second one, But like the way there is a full service history with the first one.


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  • #642
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3166922

    Way better buy.

    Buy one of these private, they're worth nothing.

    My brother in law had one for 7 years nearly (bought one new in 03 and then in 05).

    i still think the facelift (as above) is a nice car, but his 2.0 turbo Gti after it was way better on fuel.


  • #643
    bigron2109
    Registered Users Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    Limerick man wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3166922

    Way better buy.

    Buy one of these private, they're worth nothing.

    My brother in law had one for 7 years nearly (bought one new in 03 and then in 05).

    i still think the facelift (as above) is a nice car, but his 2.0 turbo Gti after it was way better on fuel.

    Would a 2 litre not use alot more on fuel and be alot more in insurance and Tax etc? Also with it being a automatic that one is a no goer for myself.

    Also the two i posted above, both around the 7k mark, what price should i aim to get them at?

    I like the one you posted, except i love the way in the newer model the way the radio is.


  • #644
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Whooops! Lol did not realise that was Auto and 2.0! i was rushing to work at the time and posted it without really looking.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3447664

    Even newer again for a grand less.

    Buy privately, and be careful.


  • #645
    bigron2109
    Registered Users Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Whooops! Lol did not realise that was Auto and 2.0! i was rushing to work at the time and posted it without really looking.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3447664

    Even newer again for a grand less.

    Buy privately, and be careful.
    Cheers chief.

    Whats your opinions on the Coupe's? Are they reliable etc? Read your guide on the first page and its Quiet impressive.


  • #646
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    bigron2109 wrote: »
    Cheers chief.

    Whats your opinions on the Coupe's? Are they reliable etc? Read your guide on the first page and its Quiet impressive.

    I like them! Thats not to say they're not a bad car but for a bit of style and spec, most had sunroof and leather/half leather, you couldnt go far wrong. Wouldnt like to be doing high miles in one due to fuel costs, but my brother in law bought one new in 05, drove 140,000 in and had very little if any bother.


  • #647
    bigron2109
    Registered Users Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭bigron2109


    Limerick man wrote: »
    I like them! Thats not to say they're not a bad car but for a bit of style and spec, most had sunroof and leather/half leather, you couldnt go far wrong. Wouldnt like to be doing high miles in one due to fuel costs, but my brother in law bought one new in 05, drove 140,000 in and had very little if any bother.

    Cheers Mate.Appreciate the feedback.


  • #648
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Was looking at a car from a dealer today, advertised as full service history, but on inspection, there was no stamps in the book, but the service print outs were inclosed on the garage headed paper. Print outs were for the same garage/dealer selling the car, and the orriginal dealer which it was sold from when new.

    Would this be a concern that the book is not stamped?


  • #649
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    irish-stew wrote: »
    Was looking at a car from a dealer today, advertised as full service history, but on inspection, there was no stamps in the book, but the service print outs were inclosed on the garage headed paper. Print outs were for the same garage/dealer selling the car, and the orriginal dealer which it was sold from when new.

    Would this be a concern that the book is not stamped?

    Link?


  • #650
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Link?

    Was actually at the dealer/showroom.


  • #651
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    irish-stew wrote: »
    Was actually at the dealer/showroom.

    Surely it would be online somewhere?


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  • #652
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Astra/SXI-1.4-/14713400287552370/advert?channel=CARS

    Sorry, went to see car in person, after seeing on line.

    :o


  • #653
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    irish-stew wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Opel/Astra/SXI-1.4-/14713400287552370/advert?channel=CARS

    Sorry, went to see car in person, after seeing on line.

    :o

    Very annoying website, no prices on anything and no reg numbers on anything, would put me off straight away.

    What county was the car registered in?


  • #654
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Very annoying website, no prices on anything and no reg numbers on anything, would put me off straight away.

    What county was the car registered in?

    Leitrim. Has had 4 or 5 services, are not printed in the book, but have the headed printouts with with was done enclosed.


  • #655
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    irish-stew wrote: »
    Leitrim. Has had 4 or 5 services, are not printed in the book, but have the headed printouts with with was done enclosed.

    All the ink as fresh as the others?

    Sounds a bit suspect to me but then again it's plausible.

    Do a history check on it.


  • #656
    Shakti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Shakti


    I'd appreciate opinion on this
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3542300


  • #657
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Shakti wrote: »
    I'd appreciate opinion on this
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3542300

    Doesn't say anything about tax or test, and even at that it seems slightly over priced.

    if it was tested and came for 2000 it would be a good, reliable buy.


  • #658
    Shakti
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Shakti


    Thanks Limerick man,
    I like the look of them do you think it will be hard to get parts should I need them?


  • #659
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Shakti wrote: »
    Thanks Limerick man,
    I like the look of them do you think it will be hard to get parts should I need them?

    The easiest thing to do is pretend you need a few parts, ring a breakers and see how you get on.

    Theres plenty of them around, my uncle has one and never has any hassle.


  • #660
    Jame Gumb
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 802 ✭✭✭Jame Gumb


    It isn't fair to be suspicious of all sellers who insist on meeting buyers in public places.

    Sellers are unlikely to want absolute strangers visiting their homes - Meeting in a public place is a defence against that.


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  • #661
    Hannah Tasty Supper
    Posts: 0 ✭ Hannah Tasty Supper


    Hows it going folks, I'm looking for some advice on these cars:
    Audi A4
    VW Passat
    Mondeo
    Any advice on what to look out for with these particular models? Or any other cars I should consider? The time has come to replace our ancient toyota corolla. I'm looking for something with plenty of space, and hopefully relatively cheap to tax and insure. My budget would be €5000 at most.
    Thanks in advance.


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