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bluemoon1 · 18-04-2009, 18:39

Hi everyone,

Like most of the country I have just being made redundant.So gone is the company car.

Just to tide me over whilst looking for a job i was thinking ,instead of renting one which could turn out to be very expensive, that i should just buy a very cheap car to get me from a to b and interviews etc.

Obviously there is a big risk with reliability here but is there any particular models, make of car for around 500 euro that I should be looking out for and that would keep me going for a bit until I find my feet. I have not a clue about cars so maybe this idea is a non runner i dont know.

All suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Vain · 18-04-2009, 18:53

Toyota Carina. Good car to keep on going.

pipsqueak · 18-04-2009, 18:54

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/888617

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/865220
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/888601

any good?

mickdw · 18-04-2009, 19:35

€500 is a bit cheap if you want a reliable car but in your situation I would maybe go for an Audi 80 93 or 94 for under €1000. These really are pretty bullit proof with no major bills or surprises. An old E class merc would be a great buy too.

Carawaystick · 18-04-2009, 21:04

japanese for reliability, old skool toyota or mazda.

HashSlinging · 18-04-2009, 22:25

Corolla FTW easy to buy easy to sell

kueef · 18-04-2009, 22:30

nissan micra!!
just sold a 15 yr old one ..had it for 2 yrs.. no problems.

BostonB · 18-04-2009, 22:41

At that price judge a car on it condition. You might get a Toyota thats been trashed and a Fiat thats been cherished. You'll only know when you see the car. If you don't know what to look for, get someone who does.

**Graham_B18C** · 18-04-2009, 22:55

I got a Micra in October for 600 quid, taxed abd tested till march, most reliable car I've ever had. Stickin it through the NCT next Sat and I reckon it'll pass. Keep an eye out when you're out and about because I find if someone is selling a cheap car, they wont bother putting it on Carzone. They'll just stick a sign in the window.

Check adverts for an oul Micra, dead cheap to tax and to run

**colm_mcm** · 18-04-2009, 23:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonB

At that price judge a car on it condition. You might get a Toyota thats been trashed and a Fiat thats been cherished. You'll only know when you see the car. If you don't know what to look for, get someone who does.

The trashed Toyota would still be the better option

homer90 · 18-04-2009, 23:16

A quick search threw up these few !

Most are in dublin tho and under 500..
http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/82/36801582.html

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/34/37754934.html

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/63/37734563.html

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/16/37376916.html

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/47/37321447.html

http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/08/37214808.html

CJhaughey · 19-04-2009, 05:18

Early Primera's are dirt cheap as well as being reliable.
I would stay away from Renaults, especially at this price level.

Seaneh · 19-04-2009, 05:21

You could get a 97 3 door seat ibiza 1l. taxed and nct'd for between 500 and 700 quid if you look in the right place, very good little car for that price and truth be told will be worth the same this time next year if you look after it.

MrAbc · 19-04-2009, 05:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by CJhaughey

Early Primera's are dirt cheap as well as being reliable.
I would stay away from Renaults, especially at this price level.

I'd second that.
And add Mazda 323.
Nissan and Mazda: Japanese quality without the attraction of the aggresive drivers who murder the gearbox/etc/etc

Lots of mid 90's Nissan Almera or Primera to choose from
or
Mazda 323 saloon (the later sporty 323F may have been abused)

Both solid car makes, with understated styling that hasn't dated badly tbh --- that always helps a bit too

NB €1000 is like the psychological barrier where a seller thinks the car is still a proper car. Asking less than that isn't a good sign. Strongly haggle down from the 1000 to whatever you can manage though!! Even if they're starting at €1250 or €1500 or something, say €700 or 800 is doable in most cases.

Fiona500 · 19-04-2009, 06:25

Whatever make/model you choose, I would recommend buying a car with a small petrol or diesel engine. This will help keep fuel costs down. Also make sure that the nct and the tax won't be running out any time soon.

Where are you living? It might be easier to just use public transport.

Good luck with the job hunt!

18-04-2009, 18:39	#1
bluemoon1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2 Adverts \| Friends	A very cheap car to tide me over..? Hi everyone, Like most of the country I have just being made redundant.So gone is the company car. Just to tide me over whilst looking for a job i was thinking ,instead of renting one which could turn out to be very expensive, that i should just buy a very cheap car to get me from a to b and interviews etc. Obviously there is a big risk with reliability here but is there any particular models, make of car for around 500 euro that I should be looking out for and that would keep me going for a bit until I find my feet. I have not a clue about cars so maybe this idea is a non runner i dont know. All suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

18-04-2009, 23:16	#11
homer90 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 1,683 Adverts \| Friends	A quick search threw up these few ! Most are in dublin tho and under 500.. http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/82/36801582.html http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/34/37754934.html http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/63/37734563.html http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/16/37376916.html http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/47/37321447.html http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/08/37214808.html Last edited by homer90; 18-04-2009 at 23:21.

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18-04-2009, 18:53	#2
Vain Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Over There Posts: 2,261 Adverts \| Friends	Toyota Carina. Good car to keep on going.

18-04-2009, 18:54	#3
pipsqueak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: near noctors Posts: 600 Adverts \| Friends	http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/888617 http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/865220 http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/888601 any good?

18-04-2009, 19:35	#4
mickdw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 9,264 Adverts \| Friends	€500 is a bit cheap if you want a reliable car but in your situation I would maybe go for an Audi 80 93 or 94 for under €1000. These really are pretty bullit proof with no major bills or surprises. An old E class merc would be a great buy too.

18-04-2009, 21:04	#5
Carawaystick Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: exiled in North Co. Dublin Posts: 3,365 Adverts \| Friends	japanese for reliability, old skool toyota or mazda.

18-04-2009, 22:25	#6
HashSlinging Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: At the crusty krab!!! Posts: 3,381 Adverts \| Friends	Corolla FTW easy to buy easy to sell

18-04-2009, 22:30	#7
kueef Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 177 Adverts \| Friends	nissan micra!! just sold a 15 yr old one ..had it for 2 yrs.. no problems.

18-04-2009, 22:41	#8
BostonB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 17,733 Adverts \| Friends	At that price judge a car on it condition. You might get a Toyota thats been trashed and a Fiat thats been cherished. You'll only know when you see the car. If you don't know what to look for, get someone who does.

18-04-2009, 22:55	#9
Graham_B18C Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 6,494 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Modified Cars	I got a Micra in October for 600 quid, taxed abd tested till march, most reliable car I've ever had. Stickin it through the NCT next Sat and I reckon it'll pass. Keep an eye out when you're out and about because I find if someone is selling a cheap car, they wont bother putting it on Carzone. They'll just stick a sign in the window. Check adverts for an oul Micra, dead cheap to tax and to run

19-04-2009, 05:18	#12
CJhaughey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,702 Adverts \| Friends	Early Primera's are dirt cheap as well as being reliable. I would stay away from Renaults, especially at this price level.

19-04-2009, 05:21	#13
Seaneh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Galway Posts: 12,516 Adverts \| Friends	You could get a 97 3 door seat ibiza 1l. taxed and nct'd for between 500 and 700 quid if you look in the right place, very good little car for that price and truth be told will be worth the same this time next year if you look after it.

19-04-2009, 06:25	#15
Fiona500 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Galway Posts: 118 Adverts \| Friends	Whatever make/model you choose, I would recommend buying a car with a small petrol or diesel engine. This will help keep fuel costs down. Also make sure that the nct and the tax won't be running out any time soon. Where are you living? It might be easier to just use public transport. Good luck with the job hunt!