09 car spotting

AckwelFoley

2 weeks into the new year, and i have yet to see a 09 car on the road. This a new record of sorts and a sign of the times.

have you seen one or are they as scarse as hens teeth?

Millie

I've not spotted any either.
I think sales are down something like 65%...mad!

engrish?

I saw one on the 5th. I have the same 4x4 (A 08) which I would sell at a loss, I know that there are loads ssof 08's for sale, anything up to half price! I remember thinking, that guy is a twonk.


Or else he works for the garage.

mickos

Just the 1 for me. First thing on Monday the 5th I had a sales Rep in in a 09 Audi. But then I haven't exactly been looking for them.

4zn76tysfajdxp

I saw one yesterday, I didn't note the model though.

AckwelFoley

Millie wrote: »

I've not spotted any either.
I think sales are down something like 65%...mad!

part of the problem is garages are not taking in 07 or 08 cars.

FreeFallin

Just 2 sofar (mini and kia cee'd), would usually have lost count by now

By the way, a similar thread is thriving in the motors section
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055451279

uRbaN

was chatting to my boos about this the other day. Im a rep so travel a lot and still haven't seen one...I remember in 07 I was amazed at the quantity of new trucks particularly on the road in Jan.

AckwelFoley

Motor forum is for boyracers and fanboys

Squiggle

snyper wrote: »

2 weeks into the new year, and i have yet to see a 09 car on the road. This a new record of sorts and a sign of the times.

have you seen one or are they as scarse as hens teeth?

It's a record for me too - 14 days in to the new year and still haven't seen one 09 reg anywhere.

Snowie

snyper wrote: »

Motor forum is for boyracers

you should'nt call them that man they'le get up set and start apearing in hear like locast branding them selve's as modified car enthusiats and the like's and calling you narrow minded to there culture

kelle

I saw one this morning for the first time! I nearly jumped out of my skin with excitement - yes, I need to get a life.

Xiney

I saw one December 26 on the N4 between Sligo and Collooney. Sligo reg, white (or cream coloured) sedan. I think it was an audi but I didn't make much of an effort to remember.


I'm not on the road much though, so I'm not surprised I haven't seen more.

homerjay2005

theres one parked in my estate. 09 D 17XX so theres at least 1700 of them floating about the city!!!

eamonntiernan

I saw a spanky 09 Renault Laguna Coupe on January 3 / 4. Some people have too much money!

FibbersON

Spotted an Opel Insignia the other day, not as impressive as in the advert

What do the regs start at? I saw an 09 Skoda fabia at 240.

I saw two identical VW passats one belonging to the shop owner beside me and another youngish guy. God that's an amazing looking car.

Roadend

Deleted User wrote: »

I saw two identical VW passats one belonging to the shop owner beside me and another youngish guy. God that's an amazing looking car.

Looks like a Skoda Superb

do you think so? I thought it looked more like a Mercedes

ShooterSF

Nothing worse than seeing someone driving a brand spanking new Nissan Micra. FFS pal that money could have went to a really nice second hand car.

Mimikyu

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longshanks

the first one i saw was on the second of jan, which i thought was pretty quick. i've seen loads of them since, but then again i keep my eyes open and notice things when i'm driving. (except when i'm drunk of course, then i'm all over the place)

JJ

I saw an 09 plate the other day in the car park of the Blanch SC. I even took a picture of it with my mobile.

Quazzie

Moonbaby wrote: »

What do the regs start at? I saw an 09 Skoda fabia at 240.

200. Any number below 200 are reserved for people (councillors, Politicians etc) or people have paid extra to have reserved for them.

themadchef

Nope havent seen one yet.

I drive a banger. I love not worrying about stone chips, crisp wrappers and polishing it .. lazy biatch. Don't get all upset if someone gets in with mucky shoes.

I love most of all that the bank does not own it . Ive seen so many people driving around in massive pointless new jeeps/cars and wonder how the feck they are paying for them. Bet some of those people driving those cars have big regrets now.

Pigwidgeon

one was parked beside my lovely 97 seat ibiza in a shopping centre on sat, it was a mercedes... not sure what model though

deleriumtremens

Yep, saw some sort of black mercedes, CL class maybe, on the 5th with an 09 reg. Shocked me when I saw it! Fuppin gorgeous looking!

I also saw 2 09 cars while on the bus home from dublin on the 12th. I think one was a BMW 5 series. Cant quite remember the other one. Wasnt an expensive looking car though.

az2wp0sye65487

Have only seen 2 myself, (Mondeo & Qashqai) and both were in Tesco's carpark.....

Wile E. Coyote

Have only spotted one so far this year. Was talking to my cousin yesterday who works for a Toyota garage. On the 01st January last year they sold 50 new cars. They have only sold 9 so far this year :eek:

SV

snyper wrote: »

Motor forum is for boyracers and fanboys

:rolleyes:

Snow-Monkey wrote: »

you should'nt call them that man they'le get up set and start apearing in hear like locast branding them selve's as modified car enthusiats and the like's and calling you narrow minded to there culture

That's what the Modified motors part of motors is for.
Not the actual 'Motors' part. Ignorance..great stuff.


I've seen a couple of 2009 cars every day since the 5th of January on.

Biggins

There is a serious lack of number
And that be number nine
So come ye folk and buy me cars
Dail coffers filling up - we happy swine!

Buy the cars and pay your tax
And on the petrol too
But do not drink and drive
Dead men give no due...

The sales are down with no cars in town
That have a new nine number
So we'll come up with a new tax
Yes indeed, while ye slumber!

emeraldstar

Nope, still haven't seen any.

Morrisseeee

2

Browney7

I've seen 2. Both Skodas.

Now that's a sign of the times.

marcsignal

i've seen loads of them, but they were all sitting in car showrooms waiting to be sold :pac:

Professey Chin

Biggins wrote: »

There is a serious lack of number
And that be number nine
So come ye folk and buy me cars
Dail coffers filling up - we happy swine!

Buy the cars and pay your tax
And on the petrol too
But do not drink and drive
Dead men give no due...

The sales are down with no cars in town
That have a new nine number
So we'll come up with a new tax
Yes indeed, while ye slumber!

Why the sudden poet streak??

Theres a few in the car park at work. Feckin recession hasnt hit here anyway

SV

Ultimate Chin wrote: »

Why the sudden poet streak??

Theres a few in the car park at work. Feckin recession hasnt hit here anyway

he's looking for thanks.

5T3PH3N

I've seen a few like the new Fiesta but the best has to be the new bin truck collecting here yesterday:)

ScumLord

I haven't seen any yet but I did see an 08 Bentley pulling a trailer full of sheepswool outside Tuam. I had to laugh, no wonder there's a recession.


Although a top of the line, brand spanking new tractor costs about as much as a Bentley, probably.

godtabh

Moonbaby wrote: »

What do the regs start at? I saw an 09 Skoda fabia at 240.

09 D 01 is the first car in dublin given to the lord mayor

Holsten

Motors forum have a thread on this.

I've seen loads of them already, aint hard times for everyone.

Mimojo

I saw one on the 3rd, the new model Ford Fiesta on the N6- and that has been it!

Vain

Seen about 4.

david

snyper wrote: »

Motor forum is for boyracers and fanboys

Couldn't be further from the truth.

Motors is much better than that. We have do-gooders, the PC brigade, tight asses, grammar nazis and a fair few genuine enthusiasts that actually have positive input into the forum.

david

kearnsr wrote: »

09 D 01 is the first car in dublin given to the lord mayor

Saw this today actually.. same boring old E-class.

girloperfection

Havent seen one yet either.
My sister tried to trade in her 08 car for a 09 but none of the garages would take it because the said they wouldnt be able to sell it!

meesa

Xiney wrote: »

I saw one December 26 on the N4 between Sligo and Collooney. Sligo reg, white (or cream coloured) sedan. I think it was an audi but I didn't make much of an effort to remember.


I'm not on the road much though, so I'm not surprised I haven't seen more.

`09 reg. in December `08? Is that possible?

Holsten

I think...

Possible, yes.

Legal, no.

xOxSinéadxOx

I didn't see one until yesterday

Quazzie

meesa wrote: »

`09 reg. in December `08? Is that possible?

No. It was more than likely a new car being test driven with fake garage mock plates on it.