[thecomedian]

I'll be looking to get a car in the next few weeks. I have about 8000 to spend. I'lbe doing small miles about 150 a week so it can be petrol.
I was looking for comfort and power, and a good spec.
I was thing along the lines of a 330ci, S60R, 05+ gti, clk, and maybe a Mazda 6 mps.

I was going to have a look at this one,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3598342
Anything to lookout for?

[dodderangler]

That add says it was sold to the first person that seen it

[thecomedian]

Originally Posted by dodderangler

That add says it was sold to the first person that seen it

Must have just changed... Balls

[dodderangler]

I like the gti golf meself and the Mazda
If I was gettin new car it'd be new accord 08 maybe

[Alanstrainor]

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

[thecomedian]

Originally Posted by Alanstrainor

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

Thanks Alan, that mps is lovely. I was already talking about it but it's out of my price range unfortunately.
I take it the 330 engine is similar to the 325 in terms of things to check for. I'll have to read all of your thread.

[Alanstrainor]

Originally Posted by thecomedian

Thanks Alan, that mps is lovely. I was already talking about it but it's out of my price range unfortunately.
I take it the 330 engine is similar to the 325 in terms of things to check for. I'll have to read all of your thread.

325 and 330 should be pretty much identical as for things to check.

[Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime]

Originally Posted by Alanstrainor

After buying my 325ci, about 2 months ago, definitely one to consider! Absolutely lovely machines, cracking engines.

As for things to check, I'd ask about whether or not the water pump has been changed, at that mileage it really should have been. Mine hasn't had it done just yet, but it's on my to do list. Also listen out for knocking from the rear of the car, could point to sub frame issues, or cracked springs. They are pretty reliable cars all in all, I did a lot of research before going for one as people on this forum will know!

As for the fuel consumption, going purely by the on board comp, around town it claims I get 26mpg, but in reality it is most likely a lot worse than that. I don't really want to know what it really is tbh! It wasn't made to be an eco box!

If you're looking for more of a performance car, you probably wont find a nicer 6 MPS than this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3571681

Having seen it in the flesh on numerous occasions, it is absolutely mint. And also goes like stink!

Great that you enjoy your car and love it

but after driving both 325 and 520 and 525 i'd actually go with the 5 series of around the year 2002

theres just a much different feel to the 5er. its nicer

[Jimbob 83]

OP i have same budget and much the same in terms of cars i was looking at over the last couple months and all the Gti's i have seen bar 1 at that price are muck and you won't find a nice 6 MPS for 8k really

330i would be a pig to tax tbh so i wouldn't even consider one personally

[166man]

Originally Posted by Jimbob 83

OP i have same budget and much the same in terms of cars i was looking at over the last couple months and all the Gti's i have seen bar 1 at that price are muck and you won't find a nice 6 MPS for 8k really

330i would be a pig to tax tbh so i wouldn't even consider one personally

And to think you got us all excited saying you were gonna get a focus st/ golf gti and now you're thinking of getting a.....




.....520d.....

*dissappointed.

[MrDerp]

S40 T5?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S...t?channel=CARS

A cylinder short of your 330i which is not much quicker on paper. Definitely below the radar performance.
http://www.carfolio.com/specificatio...car/?car=74591
http://www.carfolio.com/specificatio...ar/?car=173360

[Jimbob 83]

Originally Posted by 166man

And to think you got us all excited saying you were gonna get a focus st/ golf gti and now you're thinking of getting a.....




.....520d.....

*dissappointed.

Lol i was joking

[thecomedian]

Originally Posted by MrDerp

S40 T5?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S...t?channel=CARS

A cylinder short of your 330i which is not much quicker on paper. Definitely below the radar performance.
http://www.carfolio.com/specificatio...car/?car=74591
http://www.carfolio.com/specificatio...ar/?car=173360

I drove one a few years ago, nice power in it but the price of that one would be way too much imo.

[Alanstrainor]

Originally Posted by Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

Great that you enjoy your car and love it

but after driving both 325 and 520 and 525 i'd actually go with the 5 series of around the year 2002

theres just a much different feel to the 5er. its nicer

Well to be fair, they're both pretty different cars. One is a 2 door coupe, and the other is a 4 door family saloon. Asides from the engine, i'd say they're not really all that comparable. There is no way I would have even considered a 5 series when I was looking.

[ShadowHearth]

Originally Posted by Alanstrainor

Well to be fair, they're both pretty different cars. One is a 2 door coupe, and the other is a 4 door family saloon. Asides from the engine, i'd say they're not really all that comparable. There is no way I would have even considered a 5 series when I was looking.

if MAN wants his Coupe, then he wants his COUPE!!!