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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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  • #332
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    MidlandsM wrote: »
    ahhhhhh ok, how about you tone it down ?;)

    How about you don't back seat mod?

    Limerick man wrote: »
    Err... What? o.O

    Please report any problem posts instead of responding.


    Let's leave it there before a bit of silly bickering ruins a very good thread. Thanks


  • #333
    MidnightQueen
    Registered Users Posts: 2,601 ✭✭✭MidnightQueen


    Anyone know this car? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2723983 Stuck for a car :( and really interested in buying it.


  • #334
    tommyjin83
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭tommyjin83


    Hi limerickman,

    I have been following this thread for a while now, it's been a great help. However, i am a bit clueless now as to what car should i go for. Would really appreciate if you could share your opinions on a couple of them which i am currently considering.
    I am a first time driver (25+), so really looking for a smallish car ( cheaper insurance etc )
    1) http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2738620 €1,800 Year – 2001 Light Blue 99K miles

    2)http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/ford-focus/1106300 €2,850 Year: 2002 Black : 64K miles

    3)http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2739796 2,950 Year: 2002 Mileage: 53,000

    Sorry about the long post, i just want to have some insight before i go on to get it.

    Thanks a mil


  • #335
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    The pick of the crop for me there would be the 02, 1 lady owner.

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/focus/ford-focus/1106300

    Looks like a good car.

    But, go and view the car. Make sure it's been well minded, you're better having a car with 3 or 4 owners and a service history with it than 1 owner that didn't mind it.

    I'd be hitting it with a low enough offer of around €2350-€2400 and expecting to buy it for not much more than that, less even if possible.

    You're paying a premium for the fact that it's Zetec, but it's a better spec than standard and come resale it will be easier to sell.


  • #336
    Merry Prankster
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭Merry Prankster


    Hey everyone,

    New to boards, first post, woo hoo! My car just died so I need a new one fairly quickly and very cheaply. Was wondering if anyone thinks this represents a sound purchase? Is the impending NCT expiration a deal breaker?

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/peugeot/206/peugeot-206-excellent-car/1076540

    Cheers for any help :)


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  • #337
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Merry Prankster wrote: »
    Hey everyone,

    New to boards, first post, woo hoo! My car just died so I need a new one fairly quickly and very cheaply. Was wondering if anyone thinks this represents a sound purchase? Is the impending NCT expiration a deal breaker?

    http://www.adverts.ie/car/peugeot/206/peugeot-206-excellent-car/1076540

    Cheers for any help :)

    The NCT can be done on that from next month on (3 months in advance). So it's alot closer to home than you think. There are alot of 206's on the market at the moment, I'd look for something with a longer NCT.


  • #338
    Merry Prankster
    Registered Users Posts: 261 ✭✭Merry Prankster


    Cheers Limerick Man, I've just put myself on my sister's insurance (only a single 25 euro fee!) so I've got a little time to wait for a better deal. Might run a couple by you in the future if that's ok?!


  • #339
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Merry Prankster wrote: »
    Cheers Limerick Man, I've just put myself on my sister's insurance (only a single 25 euro fee!) so I've got a little time to wait for a better deal. Might run a couple by you in the future if that's ok?!

    Bring em on :)


  • #340
    JeanLucPicard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭JeanLucPicard


    Hi Limerick Man

    Can you give me your opinions on this car please?

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus/1.8Td-Gh/201131203689774/advert?channel=CARS

    Is it worth the money they are looking for?

    Thanks


  • #341
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    JeanLucPicard wrote: »
    Hi Limerick Man

    Can you give me your opinions on this car please?

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus/1.8Td-Gh/201131203689774/advert?channel=CARS

    Is it worth the money they are looking for?

    Thanks

    No, I'd imagine a 09 Focus to be worth somewhere between 11,000-12.5k for a decent one. You could go in and test drive it, and see what kind of money it would be bought for. Are you trading something in?


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  • #342
    JeanLucPicard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭JeanLucPicard


    Limerick man wrote: »
    No, I'd imagine a 09 Focus to be worth somewhere between 11,000-12.5k for a decent one. You could go in and test drive it, and see what kind of money it would be bought for. Are you trading something in?

    No trade. Straight cash.

    Ive had a look at same car Ghia spec 2009 elsewhere and that price tag seems to be the going rate.


  • #343
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    JeanLucPicard wrote: »
    No trade. Straight cash.

    Ive had a look at same car Ghia spec 2009 elsewhere and that price tag seems to be the going rate.

    If it's a Ghia you're after, then maybe so. The zetec model is what I would be basing my pricing on. Wouldn't be too keen on buying one with a towbar, but that's just me.

    This seems a better deal, although I somehow doubt they still have it.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2645390


  • #344
    JeanLucPicard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭JeanLucPicard


    Limerick man wrote: »
    If it's a Ghia you're after, then maybe so. The zetec model is what I would be basing my pricing on. Wouldn't be too keen on buying one with a towbar, but that's just me.

    This seems a better deal, although I somehow doubt they still have it.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2645390


    Thanks LM

    I'll have a look see in the morning and let you know how I go.


  • #345
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    JeanLucPicard wrote: »
    Thanks LM

    I'll have a look see in the morning and let you know how I go.

    Do, bargain hard but don't make it seem like it's the only one in the world or the money will hold tight.


  • #346
    Amtmann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭Amtmann


    Is this overpriced: http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/Accent/GLS/413229274042020/advert?channel=CARS

    What do you think of it in general?


  • #347
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Tremelo wrote: »
    Is this overpriced: http://www.carzone.ie/search/Hyundai/Accent/GLS/413229274042020/advert?channel=CARS

    What do you think of it in general?

    Very overpriced, they're fairly bulletproof. Buy one privately.


  • #348
    voojeq
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭voojeq


    i'd go for the sonata if it has to be hyuinday


  • #349
    barneygumble99
    Registered Users Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭barneygumble99


    my advice on buying a second hand car is to get a written warranty for at least a week and more if possible. impossible to check everything out in one go and u only get a proper feel for a car and what its like after driving it for a day or two and it gives you a chance to get your mechanic to look it over properly on a lift. never buy a car when its dark either and beware anyone who says they can only meet you at night time to show u their car.


  • #350
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    barneygumble99 wrote: »
    my advice on buying a second hand car is to get a written warranty for at least a week and more if possible. impossible to check everything out in one go and u only get a proper feel for a car and what its like after driving it for a day or two and it gives you a chance to get your mechanic to look it over properly on a lift. never buy a car when its dark either and beware anyone who says they can only meet you at night time to show u their car.

    No one selling a car privately will give you a warranty!


  • #351
    Seweryn
    Registered Users Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    barneygumble99 wrote: »
    my advice on buying a second hand car is to get a written warranty for at least a week and more if possible.
    I do not know any person, including myself who would give a written warranty on a second hand car sold privately.
    Sold as seen, that's all. And if you need warranty, buy a car from a dealer ;).


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  • #352
    Amtmann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭Amtmann


    voojeq wrote: »
    i'd go for the sonata if it has to be hyuinday

    Hmmm.... tempting. But the tax is rather high!


  • #353
    voojeq
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭voojeq


    it is but there are 1.8 models only haven't seen one yet :D


  • #354
    Amtmann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭Amtmann


    voojeq wrote: »
    it is but there are 1.8 models only haven't seen one yet :D

    Are they as reliable as the Accent?


  • #355
    voojeq
    Registered Users Posts: 282 ✭✭voojeq


    they're fine from what i'v read on the internet, im actually looking for one, theres plenty on donedeal but all 2.0

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  • #356
    Amtmann
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,093 ✭✭✭Amtmann


    I just found a few great threads on this forum about the Sonata...I was contemplating going for one until I read that the timing belts are soft on them. I'll stick with the Accent - cheap and reliable motoring, and quite nippy for a 1.3.


  • #357
    RoundItDown
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭RoundItDown


    Hi LM thanks for the advice in the OP. Quick question, how much whould you value a 1.6 00 subaru impreza gl at? It needs a new left rear shock, other then that its in perfect condition. Taxed and NCT'd until april. Thanks in advance.


  • #358
    shoutman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,924 ✭✭✭shoutman


    Thoughts on this?
    http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vw-passat-s-19-tdi-2000-w-diesel-saloon/93049946

    High mileage but FSH, will not be doing a huge amount of miles on it, just looking for something reliable and cheap. Cheaper the better.


  • #359
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    RoundItDown wrote: »
    Hi LM thanks for the advice in the OP. Quick question, how much whould you value a 1.6 00 subaru impreza gl at? It needs a new left rear shock, other then that its in perfect condition. Taxed and NCT'd until april. Thanks in advance.

    7-800 euro depending on condition :)
    shoutman wrote: »
    Thoughts on this?
    http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/vw-passat-s-19-tdi-2000-w-diesel-saloon/93049946

    High mileage but FSH, will not be doing a huge amount of miles on it, just looking for something reliable and cheap. Cheaper the better.

    Looks like, fairly bullet proof engine. I've 243,000 on mine, same engine.


  • #360
    rwald7
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭rwald7


    Hey there LM. I've been following this thread for a while and I've learned a lot! If you've a minute, I'd love to get your opinion on this car:
    http://www.templeoguecarsales.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=731207

    Any obvious issues/concerns or specific things to ask when I go to check it out?


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  • #361
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    rwald7 wrote: »
    Hey there LM. I've been following this thread for a while and I've learned a lot! If you've a minute, I'd love to get your opinion on this car:
    http://www.templeoguecarsales.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=731207

    Any obvious issues/concerns or specific things to ask when I go to check it out?

    Normally to me Primera + D reg = rent a car, but with that spec (ie. the leather and the wheels) I'd imagine not.

    Looks like a decent car with low mileage, just make sure there is a service history to back it up and ask for a look at the logbook to make sure it wasn't a rented car. The reason I say this is rented cars generally have that bit higher mileage.

    Doesn't seem bad value if you got it for under 5.5k if you weren't trading in and you got a warranty to suit. Only thing against it is it's a 1.8 petrol, and there are some nicer cars you could buy if you would come back a few years or even increase your budget.


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