10-12k. What would you buy and why?

johnc24

Literally the title. What would u put in your garage for this money?

Any links to good deals please post also.

Fizman

I'd import a 2005 Audi A3 2.0 Tdi from the UK. Black, S-Line, put 18" new RS4 wheels on her, Bose sound, leather interior. Plus it would have to be the 3-door version.

I'll get some links tomorrow maybe, heading to bed now. :pac:

tpotter

Personally, I would buy something for 2-5, like a nice older Toyota, and save the rest

L-M

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1347773

You'd get that for 12, or at least one similar to it. Yum.

voxpop

Limerick man wrote: »

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1347773

You'd get that for 12, or at least one similar to it. Yum.

a GTI that is a TDI ! - something wrong there

L-M

voxpop wrote: »

a GTI that is a TDI ! - something wrong there

It's an Anniversary model.

martydunf

Aint no fun if she dont steer from the rear!!:p


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1353790

Them alloys would have to go tho

voxpop

Limerick man wrote: »

It's an Anniversary model.

Yeah saw that - Even so, they didnt use the GTI badge on the diesels afaik

L-M

voxpop wrote: »

Yeah saw that - Even so, they didnt use the GTI badge on the diesels afaik

AFAIK, on the Anni's, they did. You're thinking of a GT TDI, of which there is no such thing.

voxpop

Maybe your right, still seems wrong to put a GTI badge on a TDI. Oh btw i own a GT TDI :pac:

L-M

voxpop wrote: »

Maybe your right, still seems wrong to put a GTI badge on a TDI. Oh btw i own a GT TDI :pac:

If you have a GT badge on it, you should be ashamed.:pac:

voxpop

Limerick man wrote: »

If you have a GT badge on it, you should be ashamed.:pac:

No badge - just quicker to say GT TDI, than TDI with GTI interior - On badges, Id apply the same principle to a TDI with a GTI badge on the back

B00MSTICK

S2000 please

smash

A private sale Lotus Elise S2 Sport 135 just sold in Ireland for 12k - Another laser blue Elise S2 sold at auction recently for 11k - I'd have one of those!

Farls

Yok

I mite put sum go faster stripes on it with money left over

challengemaster

Nissan 350z in the states

bazz26

You'd want to be mental to pay €12k for a MkIV Golf GTi petrol, diesel or anniversary imho.

L-M

bazz26 wrote: »

You'd want to be mental to pay €12k for a MkIV Golf GTi petrol, diesel or anniversary imho.

Aye, it was just the first one I came across and couldn't be arsed looking for more. I think 9-10k for an Anni is somewhat reasonable... There's an Irish 03 R32 on another forum for around 13k.

cianclarke

Farls wrote: »

Yok

I mite put sum go faster stripes on it with money left over

+1.

Or perhaps: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1361983
(Worth 10k IMO)

CianRyan

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mini/Cooper-S/1.6-S/200842190446914/advert
Was in my mates one yesterday, they are A LOT quicker than most other cars of that size on the road.
Handled real nice too.


http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/MX-5/1.8-V-SP/200840190225174/advert
Beautiful.


http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=97432&cat=all
Lovely.


http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=101855&cat=2


http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=70999&cat=2
There's a bit of a chav in me. I've always loved them though.

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=95937&cat=2 Not exactly pretty, but it's interesting.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/200-SX/2.0-L-Tu/200840190288948/advert a lot of smoke and sidways action. For track use of course.

BUT

Probably pick this out of all.
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/Skyline/2.5turbo/200911192096905/advert
Magic button.
Just the mood i'm in now.
This the Mini or the Alfa.

bladebrew

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1280137

high enough mileage though,vw golf

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1252884

special reg plate,and 50 euro left for petrol! audi a3

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1094107

ek9 civic type r, not everyones cup of tea:)

L-M

cianclarke wrote: »

+1.

Or perhaps: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1361983
(Worth 10k IMO)

Worth having 10k in the bank for when things go wrong, alright.

VolvoMan

Ideally in saloon form, as I prefer the look. I'd spend the rest of the 12k on making it concourse!:)

Graham_B18C

Would have to be this

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1348238

or maybe this

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1275710

I'd rather option 1 though

But if I had my Evo and had loads of money and wanted something for a sunny day I'd go for this

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=Car&carID=1304019&message=You%20searched%20for%3A%20Caterham%20Super%20Seven.%20Your%20search%20returned%20one%20vehicle%2C%20which%20is%20shown%20below.&CFID=109460278&CFTOKEN=74269237

cianclarke

Limerick man wrote: »

Worth having 10k in the bank for when things go wrong, alright.

...and on that note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/753877.htm

L-M

cianclarke wrote: »

...and on that note:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/753877.htm

Those clear front indicators make such a different to the old model Boxter it's just not funny. Nice find.

cianclarke

Like the E46, yeah it really does. Once i graduate from college I'm intent on owning one, just not sure if I'd fit in it at 6'2...

Sqaull20

Limerick man wrote: »

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1347773

You'd get that for 12, or at least one similar to it. Yum.

You could get a Fabia VRS that is just as quick as that for 6.5k less, 2 or 3 years younger.

12k!! : I would get an Alfa GT, easily get a 05 with motorway miles in the UK for that.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1352696

galwaytt

Limerick man wrote: »

....You're thinking of a GT TDI, of which there is no such thing.

Sorry, wrong, there is. 130bhp. An 02 G one around here - my boss bought it new, in 02.

Voodoomelon

Mercedes S320 LWB

68,000 miles, €10,000 easy. Extra €2000 will do you for a full year of tax and about 2.5 months petrol.

voxpop

galwaytt wrote: »

Sorry, wrong, there is. 130bhp. An 02 G one around here - my boss bought it new, in 02.

I think what he means is that the GT TDI was never a model from VW, it was a sales gimmick by garages in the UK mainly. They get a TDI (130/150) which has a gti interior and add the GT to the boot of the car.


Now a GTD, does seem to be something that will exists ->http://www.octane.ie/news/article.php?id=525&category=&page=1

Bluefoam

Alfa 147

Saab Ed

Bluefoam wrote: »

Alfa 147

:eek:

Eric Cartman

cianclarke wrote: »

+1.

Or perhaps: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1361983
(Worth 10k IMO)

damn i need 10k and an insurer that doesnt hate my age

Just three cars which I would consider. I would find it difficult enough to make a decision and diesel would also have to be considered as I do a fair bit of driving. My choice would be narrowed down by that fact that all FWD cars would be excluded, it would have to be RWD or AWD.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/Sylvia/spec-r-a/200913192258663/advert

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/S2000/Beautifu/200912192223897/advert

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/959416.htm (without the spoiler)

If in doubt, diff her out !

smash

I actually know this car http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/S2000/200913192279390/advert it's a bargain!

steve06

steve06 wrote: »

I actually know this car http://www.carzone.ie/search/Honda/S2000/200913192279390/advert it's a bargain!

Its looks a very good deal, a lot of car for the money.

dohc

There is a mint ep3 type r on carzone for 10500 quick and reliable.Lovely seats in it

L-M

galwaytt wrote: »

Sorry, wrong, there is. 130bhp. An 02 G one around here - my boss bought it new, in 02.

Yes, but there was never actually a GT TDI. It was just a badge they stuck on. I'll pm Tossy and he'll come and explain lol.

Sean Quagmire

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Mercedes S320 LWB

68,000 miles, €10,000 easy. Extra €2000 will do you for a full year of tax and about 2.5 months petrol.

Wow..be so much fun for a while but when that tax is due again...oh the pain

Dabko

Import this A6 - Audi A6

You might need to save another grand or so to clear the VRT but well worth it, great car to drive.

L-M

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Mercedes S320 LWB

68,000 miles, €10,000 easy. Extra €2000 will do you for a full year of tax and about 2.5 months petrol.

My god, didn't even see that. And we were talking about a 99 S320 for 9k only last month which was great value. THAT is fantastic car for the money. Good find.

cashmni1

Limerick man wrote: »

My god, didn't even see that. And we were talking about a 99 S320 for 9k only last month which was great value. THAT is fantastic car for the money. Good find.

I don't know about that. Those '00 to '04 (or '05 not sure) had a lot of electrical problems. Some of which were never corrected properly due to outsoursing electronics to India.
Only reciently enough did Mercedes call back their electronics to be made in-house, to improve the reliability index.
That car could end up breaking your heart - and wallet.

L-M

cashmni1 wrote: »

I don't know about that. Those '00 to '04 (or '05 not sure) had a lot of electrical problems. Some of which were never corrected properly due to outsoursing electronics to India.
Only reciently enough did Mercedes call back their electronics to be made in-house, to improve the reliability index.
That car could end up breaking your heart - and wallet.

Aye, but it's like and like with Alfas and the likes... And everything else that is known for problems. It's the risk you take... Take the risk, and reap the benifits:D

Voodoomelon

Absolutely, as with all of these big cars, set aside a few thousand for repairs over the next few years, factor it into the cost. If you don't have to spend anything, you got yourself a cracking car. If you do, you factored it into the cost and are still getting an absolute bargain.

galwaytt

cashmni1 wrote: »

I don't know about that. Those '00 to '04 (or '05 not sure) had a lot of electrical problems. Some of which were never corrected properly due to outsoursing electronics to India.
Only reciently enough did Mercedes call back their electronics to be made in-house, to improve the reliability index.
That car could end up breaking your heart - and wallet.

Indeed. For many years, looms were made by Kromberg & Schubert, in Waterford. Then K & S relocated production......to S. Africa iirc, but possibly to India too. You get what you pay for. Literally.

L-M

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Absolutely, as with all of these big cars, set aside a few thousand for repairs over the next few years, factor it into the cost. If you don't have to spend anything, you got yourself a cracking car. If you do, you factored it into the cost and are still getting an absolute bargain.

I see from your sig you have experience :D

cianclarke

Dabko wrote: »

Import this A6 - Audi A6

You might need to save another grand or so to clear the VRT but well worth it, great car to drive.

Wow, that's an absolute steal at that price.. Wouldn't consider an A6 without leather though, and >2.0TDI would be nice.

galwaytt

Limerick man wrote: »

Yes, but there was never actually a GT TDI. It was just a badge they stuck on. I'll pm Tossy and he'll come and explain lol.

Sorry, wrong again.

Brand new, and not bought from an Irish or UK dealer - was bought brand new, in Netherlands, in 02, ordered as RHD, imported here directly, new. Gold in colour, 130bhp, VW badged in factory as GT Tdi. (usualy red letters apply.........)

Will stop it on the road next time I see it, and get pics for ye.......:)

Reason for importing from NL? VW insisted in couldn't be got, no such thing. Ah well, his loss ! Kinda like the ML Business that 'couldn't be got' in 06, too........

L-M

galwaytt wrote: »

Sorry, wrong again.

Brand new, and not bought from an Irish or UK dealer - was bought brand new, in Netherlands, in 02, ordered as RHD, imported here directly, new. Gold in colour, 130bhp, VW badged in factory as GT Tdi. (usualy red letters apply.........)

Will stop it on the road next time I see it, and get pics for ye.......:)

Reason for importing from NL? VW insisted in couldn't be got, no such thing. Ah well, his loss ! Kinda like the ML Business that 'couldn't be got' in 06, too........

I'm just going to quote on of Tossy's posts, as I only know from what I read so much about, that there wasn't a GT TDI. Then again, I could be wrong.

Tossy wrote:

As for the godforesaken GT badge nonsense im not gonig to address that as im blue in the face talking about that crap! buy a well looked after highline TDI golf and buy a GT badge of ebay and hey presto you have the perfect car a TDI golf with a GT badge attached which must be good for at least 40 bhp!!!

I say do this because thats exactly what UK dealers did to invent the MK GT TDI golf,there must be a shed load of spare 'I' badges floating around in the UK as the 'GT's the used came from GTI badges!!

Im sick to the teeth of misinformed GT TDI posts,can we get it made a sticky or somthing

Edit: Here as well,
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055097851

And if you google it, all the signals point to the fact it doesn't exist. Vw UK stuck them on alright...