What cen I get for 800 euro?

voojeq · 13-12-2011 5:18pm #1

Hi folks, so this is my budget, i know it's not much but im hoping to get a car for this.

I'm looking for anything from 98-02 with max engine size 1.8, I like auto and manual transmissions.

I know there's a lot of cars in this price tag on donedeal but i need to know what car realistically i can have for this money. A lot of cars out there are underpriced but look ok on the pics.

What should I be looking for in this price tag, any suggestions?

cml387 · 13-12-2011 5:22pm

voojeq wrote: »

Hi folks, so this is my budget, i know it's not much but im hoping to get a car for this.

I'm looking for anything from 98-02 with max engine size 1.8, I like auto and manual transmissions.

I know there's a lot of cars in this price tag on donedeal but i need to know what car realistically i can have for this money. A lot of cars out there are underpriced but look ok on the pics.

What should I be looking for in this price tag, any suggestions?

Have you read the bangernomics thread?

langdang · 13-12-2011 5:25pm

Honda Accord would be on my list, unless you need a hatchback/liftback/estate.
You might have to go back to the previous model (94- 97???) or you might get the 98 onwards one for 800.

voojeq · 13-12-2011 5:38pm

cml387 : Yes i have read the thread im also a follower but cannot find anything suitable there, anyway it recently has changed to 156 lovers club

langdang : I was considering this but feeling bit insecure buying an accord for 800 euros, can I really find one in good condition for this money?

langdang · 13-12-2011 5:46pm

voojeq wrote: »

feeling bit insecure buying an accord for 800 euros, can I really find one in good condition for this money?

Well, at that budget you can't restrict yourself to looking for a good example of Manufacturer X, Model Y. You just need to keep an eye out for any car in good condition. I reckon you could get an accord for that, might need some basic DIY (not stripping engine or anything like!). Mazda 626 would be another possible option. Valve seals not great on some of those, the Accord would be more reliable all round.

A 1.4 almera would be another reliable yoke at that price.

Edit - I'm deliberately not mentioning Toyotas as they are more popular and usually higher priced because of that

Soarer · 13-12-2011 5:48pm

Or maybe an old Corolla Xli.

barura · 13-12-2011 6:21pm

I threw some into the bangernomics thread there. It;s not just alfas....

btkm8unsl0w5r4 · 13-12-2011 6:24pm

12 months tax

barura · 13-12-2011 6:25pm

Anakin Tender Life wrote: »

12 months tax

Or four years?

unkel · 13-12-2011 7:09pm

Anakin Tender Life wrote: »

12 months tax

I can't even get 6 months tax for €800

almostover · 14-12-2011 10:02am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2734667

Plenty of these out there in your budget. Uber reliable once the oil is changed regular. I gots one with 192k up on it and its runs like clockwork. Easy on juice too 38-40mpg combined and up to 45 on a run. simple engine and not a whole pile goes wrong on them. On the flip side they arent exactly a thrilling drive with 103 bhp from the 1.6. Just avoid the 1.8gdi (gasoline direct injection) twas the first petrol direct injection produced by mitsubishi and the poor quality of irish petrol caused havoc with this engine.

seanyleary · 14-12-2011 10:27am

Cash is king a week before xmas, Look at cars up for 1000-1200 and if arrive with 800 cash the week before xmas you will get a good deal.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2604299

I would say you might even get that close to 800 euro.

Gareth2011 · 14-12-2011 10:31am

Id look a toyota carina e. We had an estate version and we sold it to buy vw polo diesel. Big mistake and now seriously regret selling it. It was a 1.6 petrol. Older cars you wont get less than 2 ltr diesel.

voojeq · 14-12-2011 11:56am

seanyleary wrote: »

Cash is king a week before xmas, Look at cars up for 1000-1200 and if arrive with 800 cash the week before xmas you will get a good deal.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2604299

I would say you might even get that close to 800 euro.

Thx this looks v good, will defo give it a go if its still there on friday.

Was also looking at nissan almeras anyone have any experience with these? I've heard they might have some gearbox issues.

langdang · 14-12-2011 12:12pm

voojeq wrote: »

Was also looking at nissan almeras anyone have any experience with these? I've heard they might have some gearbox issues.

I guess the 1.4 Almeras are almost the same underneath as the Sunny I had. Engine was still 100% at 155k miles (short oil change intervals - otherwise the chain will suffer) but the gearbox bearings were bollixed alright. Didn't like downchanges or over-run - LOUD noise from the box.

dr.fuzzenstein · 14-12-2011 12:52pm

almostover wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2734667

Isn't it funny that they named a car after the one thing it absolutely doesn't have?

voojeq · 14-12-2011 12:54pm

ive found a good few today on donedeal too

which one may be the best pick ?

audi a3 - nct 5/12, 1300 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2799160

HONDA CIVIC 1.4 NCT 03.03.2013 750 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2802425

BMW 316 NCT 6/12 FSH 950 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2802533

99 honda accord NCT 7/12 850 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2755166?cid=2755166&

Automatic Toyota Corolla Xli with NCT 4/12 750 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2805510

97 Opel Tigra NCT 08/12 850 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2810118

turns out there's quite a few out there, must be the end of year or christmas!

langdang · 14-12-2011 12:55pm

Accord!

little big planet 2 · 14-12-2011 8:58pm

voojeq wrote: »

ive found a good few today on donedeal too

which one may be the best pick ?

audi a3 - nct 5/12, 1300 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2799160

HONDA CIVIC 1.4 NCT 03.03.2013 750 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2802425

BMW 316 NCT 6/12 FSH 950 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2802533

99 honda accord NCT 7/12 850 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2755166?cid=2755166&

Automatic Toyota Corolla Xli with NCT 4/12 750 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2805510

97 Opel Tigra NCT 08/12 850 eur

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2810118

turns out there's quite a few out there, must be the end of year or christmas!

and dont forget that even though most of the cars here are in your budget you could still haggle another 150 -200 euro of these prices bare that in mind while looking for a car

dr.fuzzenstein · 14-12-2011 9:13pm

Seriously drunk?

langdang · 14-12-2011 9:14pm

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Isn't it funny that they named a car after the one thing it absolutely doesn't have?

Could be worse, could be two things, like an Audi A3 "Ambition" "Sport"
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2798243

little big planet 2 · 14-12-2011 9:21pm

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Seriously drunk?

how do you mean

langdang · 14-12-2011 9:30pm

little big planet 2 wrote: »

how do you mean

Depends on what you're drinking I suppose, but even on Midleton Rare you'd be pretty thrashed after 800yoyo's of sauce. 800yoyo's of Tesco Value Cider would be a sight to behold in fairness...

little big planet 2 · 14-12-2011 9:35pm

oh right i get it now i thought you were referring to that guys suggestions of cars but yeah you could paralytic

What cen I get for 800 euro?

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