What cars are selling

beagle001

Just a quick question,
What cars are currently selling in this market right now,I have been watching the relevant car websites and most of the cars are up for a long time before a sale.
Is it wiser to buy from one of these auctions or go the private seller route.
Are people still buying second hand cars and what types are most popular,was looking at changing mine in the new year to an economical diesel nothing fancy around 3000-4500 with low emissions.
Any info be good

Anan1

As always, keenly-priced cars of all makes are selling well.;) Buy privately, it's a lot safer and you'll likely pay less.

-Corkie-

Anan1 wrote: »

As always, keenly-priced cars of all makes are selling well.;) Buy privately, it's a lot safer and you'll likely pay less.

I agree on buying private. I have purchased a number of work vehicles of late and there is fantastic bargains to be had on good vehicles. A lot of dealers are buying junk in the auction and selling it at astronomical prices.

Gumbo

all cars are selling that are priced right.

Since April this year ive sold :

run around - 2002 MG ZR for 2150e
cheap fast car - 2001 Audi S3 for 6850e
mid range/learner - my sisters 2005 VW Polo for 4000e (needed about 500e put into it, tyres, tax etc)

beagle001 wrote: »

nothing fancy around 3000-4500 with low emissions.
Any info be good

do you mind me asking why your interested in "low emissions"? buying at your price range will not get you an 08 car so your motor tax is still cc based irrelevent of the CO2 emissions....

bazz26

The country is gone diesel mad. Small, cheap ecoboxes are also in demand. Quickest sellers of those are ones under the €7k mark as people can borrow from credit unions as opposed to be turned down for finance by banks.

Anything that is expensive to run and/or unrealistically priced is not shifting. Also contrary to popular belief by Joe Public there is very little value at auctions, just inexperienced first time goers bidding against each other and driving the price up.

beagle001

Thanks folks,
What would you suggest buying around the 4000-5000 bracket might be able to stretch to 6 depending on the vehicle.
No kids and looking for nothing fancy that is fairly economical and looks ok,would be looking at a 04-05.

Gumbo

beagle001 wrote: »

Thanks folks,
What would you suggest buying around the 4000-5000 bracket might be able to stretch to 6 depending on the vehicle.
No kids and looking for nothing fancy that is fairly economical and looks ok,would be looking at a 04-05.

VW Passat
Opel Vectra
E46 320d

any of them tickle your fancy?

pah

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1596673
mondeo

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1664251
passat

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Renault/Laguna/1.9-D-DC/201044200085834/advert?channel=CARS
My old Laguna, Loaded to the HILT, comfy as hell

Basq

Anan1 wrote: »

As always, keenly-priced cars of all makes are selling well.;) Buy privately, it's a lot safer and you'll likely pay less.

Just curious.. why would it be safer to buy privately?

I've always been of the opinion that you pay a bit more at the dealer for peace of mind (although not always the case with dealers) and 6 - 12 month warranty.

Am not disagreeing.. am just wondering the reasoning.

Del2005

basquille wrote: »

Just curious.. why would it be safer to buy privately?

I've always been of the opinion that you pay a bit more at the dealer for peace of mind (although not always the case with dealers) and 6 - 12 month warranty.

Am not disagreeing.. am just wondering the reasoning.

You asked about buying form auctions or private. Avoid auctions unless you know what you are doing.

Basq

Del2005 wrote: »

You asked about buying form auctions or private. Avoid auctions unless you know what you are doing.

Oh no.. I wouldn't go near auctions, but I always thought dealers were a safer bet (although you'll pay more than from private sellers obviously).

Cookie_Monster

yeah dealers will give you a warrenty and are supposed to be up front about anything wrong with the car. Private sale and it buyer beware and must ask all the questions.

That said private will save you a lot depending on the car...