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Another Recommend Me a Car, Please (with added thrift).

  • 24-01-2011 3:45pm
    #1
    Yi Harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭


    So, I had been planning on getting a new (used) car this summer.

    The clutch on my current car/heap has just started slipping. So, rather than fork out more money on a car I'm going to change in a few months I've decided to get something sooner rather than later.

    The only trouble is that I currently only have €2,000 to spend.

    I've been looking at Volvo S40s, would love a focus but doubt I'd get one for €2,000. Preferably something with a long NCT.

    All advice/ideas much appreciated.

    My current car is a 96 so would like something from the current century with a few modcons.


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  • #2
    BlackWizard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,282 ✭✭✭BlackWizard


    You could keep an eye on www.donedeal.ie and see if anything pops up that you fancy.

    I'd buy private rather than off a dealership as you will probably get a better deal.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Any engine size in mind?


  • #4
    Yi Harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Yi Harr


    Thanks, suppose with the budget I have that would be the thing to do.

    Had been mainly looking at dealers as at least I'd get some kind of warranty with them.


  • #5
    Yi Harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Yi Harr


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Any engine size in mind?

    Would be looking at 1.9 tops. Petrol or diesel.


  • #6
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    something like this as an example? dont mind the stigma attached to them they're great little cars.
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1555684


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  • #7
    Yi Harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Yi Harr


    Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »
    something like this as an example? dont mind the stigma attached to them they're great little cars.
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1555684

    I'm currently driving a 1.4l 306 so am looking to move from a hatchback if possible.

    Also looking for something with a bit more power than the 1.4l I've been driving.


  • #8
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,411 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Yi Harr wrote: »
    Thanks, suppose with the budget I have that would be the thing to do.

    Had been mainly looking at dealers as at least I'd get some kind of warranty with them.

    You will not get much warranty on a €2k car from a garage. Dealer cars in this bracket are usually rubbish traded in. You will get much better value buying private, just have a trusted mechanic look the car over before buying.

    For example: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1823812


  • #9
    The Recliner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,630 ✭✭✭The Recliner


    Also keep an eye on the Bangernomics thread, some great bargains to be picked up there
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=70247408#post70247408


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