Buying a used car in Ireland guide

agfasfos · 23-04-2014 4:56pm

Hi Folks. Thinking of buying a Lexus 300 GS 2002. I have a Volvo 2.0T 2004 but looking for an automatic & cruise control. Cityview Car Sales in Tallaght have one that looks in good nick, would it be a wise move ?.

colm_mcm · 23-04-2014 5:01pm

That one seems to be on winter tyres.

bazz26 · 23-04-2014 5:03pm

agfasfos wrote: »

Hi Folks. Thinking of buying a Lexus 300 GS 2002. I have a Volvo 2.0T 2004 but looking for an automatic & cruise control. Cityview Car Sales in Tallaght have one that looks in good nick, would it be a wise move ?.

I presume you are comfortable with the extra motor tax on the GS300? A garage may still want money their way even if trading a 04 S60 for a 02 GS300.

bazz26 · 23-04-2014 5:06pm

stop animal cruelty wrote: »

max €1900....what are the costs like from getting a car over here from england?

Being honest I don't think it is worth the expense and time going to the UK for a car of this value. Getting there and back will cost a good chunk of the value of the car.

What about this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-2001/6138710

or this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-01/6791538

agfasfos · 23-04-2014 5:20pm

Thanks bazz, the garage would be looking between €1000 - €1500 plus the Volvo, do you think the Lexus are reliable ?, just seem to have every luxury even for 2002.

colm_mcm · 23-04-2014 5:23pm

No way I'd give that much along with the volvo.
Given the choice I know they'd rather have the volvo, as they have 10 times more chance of selling it than the 3.0 Lexus.

agfasfos · 23-04-2014 5:27pm

That makes sense colm, will see whats the best deal I can get.

pippin04 · 23-04-2014 7:48pm

Hi folks,
Been looking at upgrading for a while now and it's my step up from the little starter car ('01 Peugeot 106 with 73000 miles on the clock) so I'm a little clueless with everything...
Went to look at a 2010 Ford Fiesta in a dealer earlier, 3 door model with 34000 miles. Minor damage on the front when I viewed which they said would be repaired, to be put through NCT by then and new tyres to be fitted.
My concern is that when I opened the car bonnet the engine was really really dirty with lots of thick dust on it - I asked had it been lying up and they said for a little while but nothing major. Looked inside the glove box and it seems it's been brought it from NI too.
Little torn on what to do, the deal seems quite good - €8000 for it with parking sensors & 1 year warranty from the dealer (asking price was €9250) but the dust is putting me off. Am I mad to be concerned about some dirt on the engine?
Any advice would be appreciated - thanks!!

bazz26 · 23-04-2014 9:41pm

There are plenty of second hand Fiestas for sale, go look at a few more. With the amount of them around you can afford to be a little fussy and wait for the right one.

bazz26 · 23-04-2014 9:44pm

This one has tiny mileage and looks very clean:

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http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Ford/Fiesta/1.25-Style/42713936030748790/

pippin04 · 23-04-2014 10:23pm

Thanks Bazz26, guess there's no point in rushing into it. Felt like I was getting quite a good offer on my car but I'll have a look round at a few more places see what they're like. Appreciate the reply!

colm_mcm · 23-04-2014 10:25pm

pippin04 wrote: »

Thanks Bazz26, guess there's no point in rushing into it. Felt like I was getting quite a good offer on my car but I'll have a look round at a few more places see what they're like. Appreciate the reply!

Cost to change is the key here.

bazz26 · 23-04-2014 10:32pm

A 13 year old car is going to be worth very little to a dealer and in reality you are getting next to nothing for it against the Fiesta. You will probably buy the Fiesta for similar money without trading your 106. You will do much better selling it privately, with such low mileage it will appeal to a first time buyer.

pippin04 · 24-04-2014 7:01pm

Thanks Bazz26, will take all that on board. There's no huge rush on me so I'll wait for the right deal and be a bit more fussy (and hopefully get better at this game!)

Mackas_view · 26-04-2014 9:08am

Thoughts/views/experiences on 1.9tdi Vw jettas 06/07 type????

Thanks in advance

MidlandsM · 27-04-2014 1:45pm

Mackas_view wrote: »

Thoughts/views/experiences on 1.9tdi Vw jettas 06/07 type????

Thanks in advance

Theyre a golf with a boot. Same old stories allover the net on them...get googling...key things is to get one not clocked, full service history, in good order, good healthy turbo clutch flywheel egr injectors, window regulators, all electrics, not takin in water in the cabin...usual usual vag stuff

Larry Wildman · 27-04-2014 1:48pm

Hi There

I want to buy a 08/09/10 Audi A4.

If the right one came along, I'd consider a 5 door A5.

Any hints / tips would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Larry

MidlandsM · 27-04-2014 3:49pm

Larry Wildman wrote: »

Hi There

I want to buy a 08/09/10 Audi A4.

If the right one came along, I'd consider a 5 door A5.

Any hints / tips would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Larry

Deja vu!😄😄😄😄😄

Same old stories allover the net on them...get googling...key things is to get one not clocked, full service history, in good order, good healthy turbo clutch flywheel egr injectors, window regulators, all electrics, not takin in water in the cabin...usual usual vag stuff

Guffy · 02-05-2014 3:18pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-renault-megane-nct-2-15-quick-sale/6868312

What should I be looking for with this one guys. I currently have a 2002 focus that needs a new clutch (450) so I'm thinking I'm better off getting another car altogether, although clutch is the only problem. What should I look for specifically with a megan (I don't remember renaults electrics being great) and specifically with this car. Timing belt is all I can think of off hand?

bazz26 · 02-05-2014 3:21pm

I'd rather spend my money on a new clutch.

L-M · 02-05-2014 7:05pm

New clutch for sure.

Guffy · 02-05-2014 8:34pm

Cheers lads. Knew myself tbh but ya know wen ya just want a change... ya know cause it will fix all of life's problems

L-M · 03-05-2014 10:14am

I can assure you buying a thousand euro Megane will do nothing of the sort

colm_mcm · 03-05-2014 10:22am

Limerick man wrote: »

I can assure you buying a thousand euro Megane will do nothing of the sort

It will put your existing problems in perspective though.

L-M · 03-05-2014 11:26am

colm_mcm wrote: »

It will put your existing problems in perspective though.

LOL... Lifelessons to be found in used Renaults.

Tipsy McSwagger · 03-05-2014 11:43am

Looking to buy my first car and would like a 1/1.1 Litre for less than 1200 euros. Anybody got an opinion on these,

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra-nct-12-14-tax-09-14/6858663

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/micra-taxed-for-6-months/6850802

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/car-for-sale/6827544

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-206-1-2-2000/6874961

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-clio/6880619

L-M · 03-05-2014 11:53am

That Yaris looks as rough as a bears behind!

If you are happy enough with the looks you're probably best off with getting a Micra, should be more reliable than the equivalent Micra and Clio.

Stay away from the Yaris at that budget, you're more than likely going to end up with muck.

colm_mcm · 03-05-2014 11:56am

The red micra tbh.

Tipsy McSwagger · 03-05-2014 12:11pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

The red micra tbh.

No power steering, should i still go for it?

colm_mcm · 03-05-2014 12:14pm

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

No power steering, should i still go for it?

Christ no. Missus had one and they're a pain.

Buy this
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/daihatsu-sirion-1litre-with-nct/6837328

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