What VB Bought Next

I Was VB

Currently looking at upgrading the current Car, instead of multiple posts every time i see something that i want a opinion on i'm gonna post them here.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201458506



Top of the range, auto. Good price, thoughts??

Gary ITR

I was chatting to a Taxi Driver today, he drives an S class and reckons he has quadrupled his earnings since he went from an Octavia to the S. He has hotels ringing him all the time and gets a lot of corporate work. I know you're a fan the Mercs so it's worth seriously considering one. A decent '02 could be had for handy money

Owen

Just inspect the S carefully VB - I painted a bumper on one 2 weeks ago, and I was really surprised by the amount of rust on it for a 01 car. You'll get a 02 now for handy money though, so +1 if it's a good'un.

andyseadog

I Was VB wrote: »

Currently looking at upgrading the current Car, instead of multiple posts every time i see something that i want a opinion on i'm gonna post them here.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201458506



Top of the range, auto. Good price, thoughts??

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056200536

but i still like it, seen one going past 250k miles before as a taxi so they must be a good goer

Nissan doctor

Onkle wrote: »

I was chatting to a Taxi Driver today, he drives an S class and reckons he has quadrupled his earnings since he went from an Octavia to the S. He has hotels ringing him all the time and gets a lot of corporate work. I know you're a fan the Mercs so it's worth seriously considering one. A decent '02 could be had for handy money

The problem with the s-class is that they can be expensive to maintain properly...something which I have never seen a taxi driver do...

Eric Cartman

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1917030

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I'd be very slow to believe that he quaded his earnings.

Gary ITR

Nissan doctor wrote: »

The problem with the s-class is that they can be expensive to maintain properly...something which I have never seen a taxi driver do...

Ah yes but this is VB we're talking about, his Carina is the best maintained car in the world, ever

Eric Cartman

RoverJames wrote: »

I'd be very slow to believe that he quaded his earnings.

really easy to quadruple f*ck all

Gary ITR

RoverJames wrote: »

I'd be very slow to believe that he quaded his earnings.

I had no reason to doubt him, regular customer of mine

Nissan doctor

Onkle wrote: »

Ah yes but this is VB we're talking about, his Carina is the best maintained car in the world, ever

I wasn't suggesting for a moment that VB wouldn't maintain it, I am saying that it would be very hard to make such a good living if you were having an s class maintained to mercedes standards.

Most s-class taxi's that I see in(and non taxi's for that matter) are in bits with brake disks badly worn(they need to be changed with almost every second/third set of pads and are not cheap), numerous system faults which can be very pricy to repair so are usually just deactivated amongst other problems

I Was VB

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I wasn't suggesting for a moment that VB wouldn't maintain it, I am saying that it would be very hard to make such a good living if you were having an s class maintained to mercedes standards.

Most s-class taxi's that I see in(and non taxi's for that matter) are in bits with brake disks badly worn(they need to be changed with almost every second/third set of pads and are not cheap), numerous system faults which can be very pricy to repair so are usually just deactivated amongst other problems

I'd love one, but they are very troublesome. They rust to beat the band, electric glitches, seen a good few of them on the ground when the air-matic collapses. Even the diesel alternative is poor injectors have a habit of 'welding' themselves to the block on the 320 CDi. Toyota seems the way to go.

Big Nasty

Eric Cartman wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1917030

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I thought that was gonna be a DMAX!

VolvoMan

Really don't see the point in getting this when you already have an '03 Avensis. It may be slightly higher spec and have auto but I still don't see how a case could be made for it.

-Corkie-

VolvoMan wrote: »

Really don't see the point in getting this when you already have an '03 Avensis. It may be slightly higher spec and have auto but I still don't see how a case could be made for it.

That 04 has low mileage the 03 has something like a zillion miles on it..

VolvoMan

-Corkie- wrote: »

That 04 has low mileage the 03 has something like a zillion miles on it..

It's a well maintained car though and might possibly be in better mechanical order than your average example.

I Was VB

VolvoMan wrote: »

It's a well maintained car though and might possibly be in better mechanical order than your average example.

Not quite a Zillion but 346K.

pburns

Did you not buy that Lexus GS VB? sorry...I lose track:)

You're a Toyota-fan, Lexus might help get corporate work and will be wayyyy more reliable than a Merc of that vintage? Would the hybrid make sense for city/taxi work?

This would be ideal if some chav hadn't been let near it:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201440175

I Was VB

pburns wrote: »

Did you not buy that Lexus GS VB? sorry...I lose track:)

You're a Toyota-fan, Lexus might help get corporate work and will be wayyyy more reliable than a Merc of that vintage? Would the hybrid make sense for city/taxi work?

This would be ideal if some chav hadn't been let near it:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201440175

Would ya belive they cannot be used for a taxi as the boot is too small. The batterys encrouch on the boot space, the petrol GS300 is fine tho.

-Corkie-

I Was VB wrote: »

Would ya belive they cannot be used for a taxi as the boot is too small. The batterys encrouch on the boot space, the petrol GS300 is fine tho.

Nice motor though its a pity that is has being chaved. Quite unusual to chav a car like that though..

VolvoMan

pburns wrote: »

This would be ideal if some chav hadn't been let near it:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201440175

I wouldn't be surprised if that's being sold off by the Criminal Assets Bureau.

I think this is a fantastic thing and ideally what you should be looking at, VB: http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/GS300/3.0-AUTO/201101200802704/advert?channel=CARS

TestTransmission

Onkle wrote: »

I had no reason to doubt him, regular customer of mine

Pillow talk?

rebel.ranter

Just remember if you are getting a nice car to use as a taxi it will probably have to do the Saturday night shift too. Plenty of jealous types out there who will think nothing of damaging your motor in the wee hours of the night as they sit in the back seat.
I know someone that purchased a nice car, well specced with cream leather, etc. The car is constantly the source of attacks & damage. The corporate work for independent operators is all but dried up.
Best of luck with what ever you buy VB, I presume you are purhasing with the 9 year rule in mind? In that case woudl a l2002 S Cloass really be a runner?

unkel

Onkle wrote: »

I was chatting to a Taxi Driver today, he drives an S class and reckons he has quadrupled his earnings since he went from an Octavia to the S. He has hotels ringing him all the time and gets a lot of corporate work. I know you're a fan the Mercs so it's worth seriously considering one. A decent '02 could be had for handy money

If there was an '11 Avensis taxi at the top of the rank and a '02 S-class right behind it, guess which one I would get in?

I Was VB

unkel wrote: »

If there was an '11 Avensis taxi at the top of the rank and a '02 S-class right behind it, guess which one I would get in?

The wanked out Carina behind it? :pac:

jumbone

VolvoMan wrote: »

I wouldn't be surprised if that's being sold off by the Criminal Assets Bureau.

I think this is a fantastic thing and ideally what you should be looking at, VB: http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lexus/GS300/3.0-AUTO/201101200802704/advert?channel=CARS

Are you VB's dad? :pac:

Before he lost his name I'd confuse you 2 the whole time.

Also: right below this thread - http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056200536

VolvoMan

jumbone wrote: »

Are you VB's dad? :pac:

Before he lost his name I'd confuse you 2 the whole time.

Yes, I am his older wiser master who actually likes Volvos.

I Was VB

VolvoMan wrote: »

Yes, I am his older wiser master who actually likes Volvos.

Meow!! :pac:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201042199909838

Diesel auto, alot of car for the money, no leather tho! And he looks like he's had it a while.


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201108201353419

Leather auto, low miles, good price from a main dealer?



http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=200949196073720

I like this!!! Though if i was to go 3.0 i'd want it in a Merc not s Legacy!


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201047200369064

And one for me da! I like this too, and very cheap to boot!

I Was VB

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201105201072988

WANT!!!

unkel

I'd take the S80 tbh. Solid comfy car and your customers will be pleased. What happened to the idea of the Lexus GS300?

I Was VB

unkel wrote: »

I'd take the S80 tbh. Solid comfy car and your customers will be pleased. What happened to the idea of the Lexus GS300?

Anything is possible, but i really like the last Legacy, alot of car for €4700! Auto, Leather and it looks the cats pjamas!! 4WD too!

unkel

I Was VB wrote: »

Anything is possible, but i really like the last Legacy, alot of car for €4700! Auto, Leather and it looks the cats pjamas!! 4WD too!

Hope you don't mind if I skip your Legacy van and go into the S80 behind you

I Was VB

unkel wrote: »

Hope you don't mind if I skip your Legacy van and go into the S80 behind you

Its ok when all the snow and ice are here again this year (becoming a yearly occurance) I'll be out in my 4WD Legacy, and ya can happily wait for your S80.

VolvoMan

I Was VB wrote: »

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201047200369064

And one for me da! I like this too, and very cheap to boot!

A few things are not right with that. The wing mirrors are off an older pre-facelift model and the wheels are off an S60.

A dealer of the same name as the above was up for clocking cars a few years ago as well.

I Was VB

VolvoMan wrote: »

A few things are not right with that. The wing mirrors are off an older pre-facelift model and the wheels are off an S60.

A dealer of the same name as the above was up for clocking cars a few years ago as well.

See thats why i put it up for general scrutiny

pburns

Friend of mine just bought an estate and I have a saloon Legacy. Both diesel but that's beside the point...

Thing is they're quite low-slung for this type of car and you'll have a pain in your arse seeing passangers slam the door HOLDING THE FRAMELESS WINDOW...:mad:...grrrr...

Sonata would make sense but...pretty dull...an S60 would be high on my list (prefer proportions to S80)

EPM

I admit it's not in the same league as most mentioned (and arguably not as reliable) but what about a Superb 2.5tdi. Spec would match most mentioned as they were all only sold in the upper trim levels and can be had for small enough money. I wouldn't pick one straight out but I'd give a good example serious consideration. It's a good car for the type of work.

VolvoMan

pburns wrote: »

an S60 would be high on my list (prefer proportions to S80)

No longer possible to taxi one with the new rules.

Mr Benevolent

Ah come on VB, we all know you'll go back to your trusty boring Toyota. You're not fooling anybody, least of all yourself.

I Was VB

I Was VB wrote: »

Meow!! :pac:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201042199909838

Diesel auto, alot of car for the money, no leather tho! And he looks like he's had it a while.

Am I alone in thinking that's a looney price? Would anyone part with €5000+ for an 8 year old, 160000 mile A6? I know it's quattro but still.....

EPM

RoverJames wrote: »

Am I alone in thinking that's a looney price? Would anyone part with €5000+ for an 8 year old, 160000 mile A6? I know it's quattro but still.....

I'D agree. Plus those A6s don't handle the miles as well as a 5 series too.

pburns

VolvoMan wrote: »

No longer possible to taxi one with the new rules.

Why on earth not? Luggage capacity? What about a V70 like this?

EPM

The S60s are tiny in the back

Casati

Because you know you want to....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1951081

EPM

Casati wrote: »

Because you know you want to....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1951081

You're missing the point a lil bit...he wants an upgrade...

bazz26

Here you go VB:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201106201228810

Punters will think it's a Bentley. :pac:

Leonard Hofstadter

I Was VB wrote: »

Currently looking at upgrading the current Car, instead of multiple posts every time i see something that i want a opinion on i'm gonna post them here.

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201109201458506

Top of the range, auto. Good price, thoughts??

Avensis 2.0 petrols have direct injection, and direct injection petrol engines really do not like being driven around town all the time - if you do (and let's face it, you're gonna use it as a taxi) then you'll find it will suffer from carbon build up after not too long.

If you must have another Avensis, get a 1.8 Luna Auto.

The 1.6 and 1.8 models have perfectly conventional indirect injection, so will work perfectly around town forever, or at least until they start burning oil anyway:)!

VolvoMan

pburns wrote: »

Why on earth not? Luggage capacity? What about a V70 like this?

They fall short on head and shoulder room. The V70 is eligible though because it is a longer platform and does not have the sloping roofline of the S60.

unkel

I Was VB wrote: »

Its ok when all the snow and ice are here again this year (becoming a yearly occurance) I'll be out in my 4WD Legacy, and ya can happily wait for your S80.

You're obviously unaware the S80 has a special snow program in the auto tranny. And it works very well! You don't need 4WD in Dublin, really. If you're afraid the weather is gonna bite you again next winter, get some winter tyres...

bazz26 wrote: »

Here you go VB:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201106201228810

Punters will think it's a Bentley. :pac:

Doesn't VBs dad taxi one of those?

I Was VB

unkel wrote: »

Doesn't VBs dad taxi one of those?

Yeah, he does. He drives a 06 one with Bentley badges, they're a nice car bit overkill to use as a taxi. Having driven his one to Athlone i was pineing for my Carina.

ninty9er

RoverJames wrote: »

I'd be very slow to believe that he quaded his earnings.

He probably did, but his outgoings probably skyrocketed even more:p

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201110201512179

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