Best buys on the net.......

Grimreaper666 · 03-10-2010 2:17pm #1

As the opposite to "And the dreamer of the year is......" thread isn't it about time we started a best buy or bargains on the net thread? I'm sure we're all looking for a bargain these days and some people are selling off their cars at knock down prices.

mickdw · 03-10-2010 2:21pm

Well there is the bangernomics thread for bargains at around €1000.
A general bargains thread is a good idea though

Grimreaper666 · 03-10-2010 2:30pm

I think the bangernomics thread is literally about bangers, some people are looking for modern stuff at knock down prices, I know I am anyway!!

mickdw · 03-10-2010 2:52pm

These bargains are much rarer than some would have us believe though. Regardless of the crap you might see on the news etc about auctions where cars are going for 50% of value, it doesnt ever really happen. The only real bargains might be stuff thats not wanted such as large petrol engined cars.
Just go looking for a car - Nobody giving them away IMO.
Even bank cars going through the auctions are not being sold in many cases at the first sale due to high reserves.

Shane732 · 03-10-2010 2:53pm

Right well I've another thread open about this one but surely this would have to come into this thread.

For what you're getting it's a complete steal.

Grimreaper666 · 03-10-2010 3:02pm

Shane732 wrote: »

Right well I've another thread open about this one but surely this would have to come into this thread.

For what you're getting it's a complete steal.

Well it is nearly four years old too and white.........:P

Big Nasty · 03-10-2010 5:25pm

Grimreaper666 wrote: »

Well it is nearly four years old too and white.........:P

Nothing wrong with it IMO!

Irish people are way too conservative about things like this. That's why most cars sold in this country are Silver, Black, Red or Blue.

Grimreaper666 · 03-10-2010 5:35pm

Apart from it being a bit over priced, I don't think white is a nice colour in this climate, in a warm sunny place fine, but not here, almost impossible to keep clean, just my opinion of course.

Shane732 · 03-10-2010 5:43pm

Grimreaper666 wrote: »

Apart from it being a bit over priced, I don't think white is a nice colour in this climate, in a warm sunny place fine, but not here, almost impossible to keep clean, just my opinion of course.

Overpriced? How much do you think it should be going for?

Bear in mind that you'd probably get a decent deal out of him too.

Big Nasty · 03-10-2010 5:53pm

Grimreaper666 wrote: »

Apart from it being a bit over priced, I don't think white is a nice colour in this climate, in a warm sunny place fine, but not here, almost impossible to keep clean, just my opinion of course.

That's the asking price and it's still the cheapest one online! it's the colour that are putting people off IMO but I gotta say I like it, simply because it's different!

Funnily enough black is harder to keep clean IMO!

mickdw · 03-10-2010 6:01pm

Shane732 wrote: »

Overpriced? How much do you think it should be going for?

Bear in mind that you'd probably get a decent deal out of him too.

I think its marginally over priced too. 36 - 37k would surely buy it.

Big Nasty · 03-10-2010 6:03pm

mickdw wrote: »

I think its marginally over priced too. 36 - 37k would surely buy it.

I would read that as it being well priced and the dealer has given himself some wiggle room!

Shane732 · 03-10-2010 6:13pm

mickdw wrote: »

I think its marginally over priced too. 36 - 37k would surely buy it.

Personally I think €35k would take it away. I think that particular car on been up there for a long time.

Mc Love · 04-10-2010 9:28pm

I would if I had the money! White on high end cars looks amazing regardless of climate

Eoin · 04-10-2010 9:32pm

Grimreaper666 wrote: »

I think the bangernomics thread is literally about bangers, some people are looking for modern stuff at knock down prices, I know I am anyway!!

No, that thread is really just more about price (2K tops pretty much). There are a hell a lot of seriously cool cars in that thread, that are definitely not bangers.

Voodoomelon · 04-10-2010 9:51pm

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/7-Series/750-Li-4/201022198229205/advert?channel=CARS

750li, down a mere €115,000 with frig all miles.

Yours for the price of a 1.4l D4D Corolla.

dunsandin · 04-10-2010 10:13pm

For 35K i'd want a front door and three bedrooms. Any realistic bargains?

Voodoomelon · 05-10-2010 12:09am

That is a bargain, its all relative.
And its less than €25k.

Pdfile · 05-10-2010 12:29am

Voodoomelon wrote: »

That is a bargain, its all relative.
And its less than €25k.

but its 05, looks fugly and its a Cheap bmw....

avoid avoid avoid

gorrrr72 · 05-10-2010 3:12am

dunsandin wrote: »

For 35K i'd want a front door and three bedrooms. Any realistic bargains?

€100k car for under €2k. Fortune for tax/fuel though.

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/E-Class/430-V8-E/201038199647127/advert?channel=CARS

Tea 1000 · 05-10-2010 10:23am

Pdfile wrote: »

but its 05,

Spoken like a true non-car person!

EPM · 05-10-2010 10:35am

Pdfile wrote: »

but its 05

So?

Pdfile wrote: »

looks fugly

So? Whatever floats your boat.

Pdfile wrote: »

and its a Cheap bmw....

Eh? That not a good thing and the point of this thread?

Cyrus · 05-10-2010 11:14am

Pdfile wrote: »

but its 05, looks fugly and its a Cheap bmw....

avoid avoid avoid

i dont understand this post at all

Voodoomelon · 05-10-2010 10:29pm

Pdfile wrote: »

avoid avoid avoid

I think he's referring to his future posts. :pac:

Here's a great deal on a 911 Carrera 2:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/911/carrera-/201004196710177/advert?channel=CARS

Lexus GS300s are going for peanuts too:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/GS300/Executiv/201024198467267/advert?channel=CARS

Big Nasty · 06-10-2010 7:51am

Savage price on the Lexus!

I don't know about that other chap with the Porsche though. Most of his stock hasn't been updated in the last 6-12 months! :eek:

DrF · 06-10-2010 8:53am

http://www.octane.ie/ads/car.php?id=7365

06-10-2010 9:06am

eoin wrote: »

No, that thread is really just more about price (2K tops pretty much). There are a hell a lot of seriously cool cars in that thread, that are definitely not bangers.

Unless someone was a total knob I reckon they would have to admit it is very rare that someone actually puts a banger up as a suggestion. Of course, some folk (ie knobs) reckon most 10 year old cars bought for small money are bangers.

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 06-10-2010 10:01am

If anybody comes across any 2005/2006 mkv golf gti bargains stick them up

Treehouse72 · 06-10-2010 10:39am

Pdfile wrote: »

but its 05, looks fugly and its a Cheap bmw....

avoid avoid avoid

No idea why you're getting hammered for this comment. I think the car is bloody disgusting.

And it being 05 is totally germane despite what others are saying. It is a nondescript, non-classic BMW. So in lieu of any aesthetic premium, what would matter to whoever buys this car is that it looks sharp, modern and credible. But with cars as tacky as BMW's, and this one in particular, every year counts when it comes to how "trophy" the car appears - a 5 year old BMW is older in that regard than a 5 year old Merc. People who buy and admire BMW's have no taste, so the bling of the nouveau is important to these folks. This yoke doesn't even have that. It's a dog.

EPM · 06-10-2010 10:48am

Treehouse72 wrote: »

No idea why you're getting hammered for this comment. I think the car is bloody disgusting.

And it being 05 is totally germane despite what others are saying. It is a nondescript, non-classic BMW. So in lieu of any aesthetic premium, what would matter to whoever buys this car is that it looks sharp, modern and credible. But with cars as tacky as BMW's, and this one in particular, every year counts when it comes to how "trophy" the car appears - a 5 year old BMW is older in that regard than a 5 year old Merc. People who buy and admire BMW's have no taste, so the bling of the nouveau is important to these folks. This yoke doesn't even have that. It's a dog.

LOL:D

Back on topic - I think this is quite good value, especially if gotten for a bit less than the asking price which would no doubt be possible. Just get rid of the white wheels:pac:

Cyrus · 06-10-2010 10:53am

Treehouse72 wrote: »

No idea why you're getting hammered for this comment. I think the car is bloody disgusting.

And it being 05 is totally germane despite what others are saying. It is a nondescript, non-classic BMW. So in lieu of any aesthetic premium, what would matter to whoever buys this car is that it looks sharp, modern and credible. But with cars as tacky as BMW's, and this one in particular, every year counts when it comes to how "trophy" the car appears - a 5 year old BMW is older in that regard than a 5 year old Merc. People who buy and admire BMW's have no taste, so the bling of the nouveau is important to these folks. This yoke doesn't even have that. It's a dog.

bmws are tacky

people who buy bmws have no taste

and a 5 year old bmw is older than a 5 year old merc

please please elaborate

and what do you drive? if it isnt something good ill be disappointed

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 06-10-2010 11:18am

Treehouse72 wrote: »

No idea why you're getting hammered for this comment. I think the car is bloody disgusting.

And it being 05 is totally germane despite what others are saying. It is a nondescript, non-classic BMW. So in lieu of any aesthetic premium, what would matter to whoever buys this car is that it looks sharp, modern and credible. But with cars as tacky as BMW's, and this one in particular, every year counts when it comes to how "trophy" the car appears - a 5 year old BMW is older in that regard than a 5 year old Merc. People who buy and admire BMW's have no taste, so the bling of the nouveau is important to these folks. This yoke doesn't even have that. It's a dog.

It actually never ceases to amaze me with the amount of rubbish people come out with in here sometimes, and the above post is a prime example of that!

Treehouse72 · 06-10-2010 12:06pm

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

Tea 1000 · 06-10-2010 12:15pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

When was the last time you saw a boy racer in a 7-series?
What do you drive?

daRobot · 06-10-2010 12:23pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

You're truly embarrassing yourself.

EPM · 06-10-2010 12:43pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

Troll

Cyrus · 06-10-2010 12:51pm

EPM wrote: »

Troll

i had a look at some of his other posts, he also trolled in the cannonball thread

the lad obviously doesnt like cars :rolleyes:

Alanstrainor · 06-10-2010 12:58pm

EPM wrote: »

LOL:D

Back on topic - I think this is quite good value, especially if gotten for a bit less than the asking price which would no doubt be possible. Just get rid of the white wheels:pac:

Nice car. Shocking wheels.

Shane732 · 06-10-2010 1:02pm

Cyrus wrote: »

i had a look at some of his other posts, he also trolled in the cannonball thread

the lad obviously doesnt like cars :rolleyes:

The lad probably wouldn't even know a BMW if he was run over by one.

Let's see a pic of whatever you're driving mate otherwise gtfo.

06-10-2010 1:06pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

But with cars as tacky as BMW's, and this one in particular, ............. People who buy and admire BMW's have no taste, so the bling of the nouveau is important to these folks. .

Does the above apply to M3s & M5s ?

EPM · 06-10-2010 1:06pm

Cyrus wrote: »

i had a look at some of his other posts, he also trolled in the cannonball thread

the lad obviously doesnt like cars :rolleyes:

Saw a few alright;)

EPM · 06-10-2010 1:07pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Does the above apply to M3s & M5s ?

Have a feeling you may have just confused him

omb0wyn5ehpij9 · 06-10-2010 1:15pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

Reported.

Alanstrainor · 06-10-2010 1:16pm

Treehouse72 wrote: »

Whoops, the boy racers bite back!

Infraction given for that one.

Any more trolling and you're gone.

Eoin · 07-10-2010 6:26pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Unless someone was a total knob I reckon they would have to admit it is very rare that someone actually puts a banger up as a suggestion. Of course, some folk (ie knobs) reckon most 10 year old cars bought for small money are bangers.

I was really just making the distinction between cars that are great value for money, old, fully-loaded and probably have big engines and cars that are reliable, but utterly dull that will just get you from A to B but full of Zzzzzz.

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