Looking for a diesel asap

Pyongyang

Hi all, I'm looking for a cheap runaround for someone. Can you help?

Requisites are:

1. Must be a diesel or hybrid.
2. Must have a boot space for a dog.
3. Reasonable mileage.
4. Reliable and cheap to run/repair.
5. Any body shape is fine, preference is a 4x4.
6. Price range is 2000-4000 Euro.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

TheAceFace

Put them search parameters into carzone.

Pyongyang

TheAceFace wrote: »

Put them search parameters into carzone.

Yep, did that but I've no idea what is a good buy around that price and requirements.

TheAceFace

Well then find out the makes and models of the cars in your price range that you like and google their reliability.

shawnee

Think you won't get a hybrid for that money. Have a look on donedeal , see what floats your boat and come back with a few examples and you will get an opinion. Your original question is way too broad.

Pyongyang

Something like this maybe?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2047736

Or this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1965186

-Corkie-

Pyongyang wrote: »

Something like this maybe?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2047736

Or this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1965186

I actually know the owner of the Nissan OP. He is the only owner and all the driving was done mostly on the Motorway. It was well maintained also.

I would stay away from the Merc. Those models have a very bad build quality up to 02.

Pyongyang

Thanks for the info on those. How about a switch to petrol and go for a Honda CRV?

-Corkie-

Pyongyang wrote: »

Thanks for the info on those. How about a switch to petrol and go for a Honda CRV?

That depends on what mileage you are going to do. A petrol SUV will be thirsty enough..

Pyongyang

-Corkie- wrote: »

That depends on what mileage you are going to do. A petrol SUV will be thirsty enough..

Not for me, but it won't see much mileage, mostly short runs.

-Corkie-

Pyongyang wrote: »

Not for me, but it won't see much mileage, mostly short runs.

I know shag all about Hondas TBH but a few of the other guys here could give you better info.

Tea 1000

Pyongyang wrote: »

Not for me, but it won't see much mileage, mostly short runs.

CRV is reliable and pretty decent alright. Will be thirsty though, but if it won't see much mileage then it'll be fine.

Paul S

I'm actually selling my Deisel at the moment if you have any interest then it's here -
http://www.adverts.ie/car/laguna/laguna/renault-laguna-dci-deisel-for-sale/560720

-Corkie-

Paul S wrote: »

I'm actually selling my Deisel at the moment if you have any interest then it's here -
http://www.adverts.ie/car/laguna/laguna/renault-laguna-dci-deisel-for-sale/560720

Nearly 3K for a 02 Laguna..:eek:

tinofapples

How about a small diesel van ? Maybe not of interest to ya but you say runabout not specifically a car. Berlingo/Partner 1.6 diesel Kangoo 1.5 diesel.

Pyongyang

tinofapples wrote: »

How about a small diesel van ? Maybe not of interest to ya but you say runabout not specifically a car. Berlingo/Partner 1.6 diesel Kangoo 1.5 diesel.

Nice idea but definitely needs to be non-commercial. Was thinking of suggesting a Hyundai Santa Fe 2l petrol if diesels are out of reach price wise. Thoughts?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1808124

Trhiggy83

cant understand why you would want to buy a deisel as a runaround, better off with petrol if only for short journeys. u wont save money on diesel doin loads of short journeys imo and im driving a 2 l diesel that does 50 mpg on the motorway but not around town of course

Pyongyang

Trhiggy83 wrote: »

cant understand why you would want to buy a deisel as a runaround, better off with petrol if only for short journeys. u wont save money on diesel doin loads of short journeys imo and im driving a 2 l diesel that does 50 mpg on the motorway but not around town of course

Sage advice. May as well throw petrol cars in the mix too now!

Pyongyang

Hi all, the search is still on.

Came across this today, what do you think, too good to be true?

http://www.swiftcarsales.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=643248

Soarer

If that has the Ecotec engine, I'd steer clear.

Apparently they're not the most reliable, but I've no first hand experience.

You'd be better off with one of these. 1.7 turbo diesel so the tax isn't too bad, and it's an Isuzu engine so you have Jap reliability!
Ad is old though, so is probably sold.

Pyongyang

Soarer wrote: »

If that has the Ecotec engine, I'd steer clear.

Apparently they're not the most reliable, but I've no first hand experience.

You'd be better off with one of these. 1.7 turbo diesel so the tax isn't too bad, and it's an Isuzu engine so you have Jap reliability!
Ad is old though, so is probably sold.

Thanks for the info, not sure how I'd find that out. Cartell? The one you suggested looks the part but is that a parcel shelf boot that can be removed so you can shove a dog in the back?

edit: Just done a check on the XE code, apparently that car is an Ecotec. Think it's a no go then. Thanks!

ronaneire

How about one of these?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1991717

Pyongyang

ronaneire wrote: »

How about one of these?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1991717

Was thinking more along the lines of this:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Peugeot/307/1.4-16V-/201103200967060/advert?channel=CARS

stevenmu

Reliable, cheap, cheap to run, room for dog, 4x4, runabout = one of these?

Pyongyang

stevenmu wrote: »

Reliable, cheap, cheap to run, room for dog, 4x4, runabout = one of these?

I've experience of owning one of these when I lived in the Cayman Islands. Bulletproof cars but about as fun to have as dysentery.

Also, the thing drives like it's on ice skates once there's even a pipette's worth of rain on the road. Truly frightening cars. :eek:

Tea 1000

Pyongyang wrote: »

I've experience of owning one of these when I lived in the Cayman Islands. Bulletproof cars but about as fun to have as dysentery.

Also, the thing drives like it's on ice skates once there's even a pipette's worth of rain on the road. Truly frightening cars. :eek:

A car will behave in rain the way its tyres allow it. Change the tyres and you'll change it's behaviour in the wet! Can't blame the car for that!

stevenmu

Pyongyang wrote: »

Also, the thing drives like it's on ice skates once there's even a pipette's worth of rain on the road. Truly frightening cars. :eek:

That would be a little off-putting alright.

I've never driven any of them so don't know for sure, but I thought the more recent generation (post 2000 or so) ones were much improved in terms of standard road handling, if your one was much older then they *might* be better now.

Pyongyang

stevenmu wrote: »

That would be a little off-putting alright.

I've never driven any of them so don't know for sure, but I thought the more recent generation (post 2000 or so) ones were much improved in terms of standard road handling, if your one was much older then they *might* be better now.

The one I had was a 2001. Don't get me wrong, the thing was a trooper, you could catapult it off the Cliffs of Moher and the thing would drive back up like an excited dog wanting you to throw it another ball to fetch.

Regarding handling in the wet, sorry but the Jimny is utter rubbish. The car I had had new tyres during the time I owned it and before and after it was still as steady on it's feet as Oliver Reed at closing time. Had it checked for possible problems and none were found so I put it down to poor handling in the wet. Lovely car otherwise.

Anyway, the search goes on!

Tea 1000

Pyongyang wrote: »

Regarding handling in the wet, sorry but the Jimny is utter rubbish. The car I had had new tyres during the time I owned it and before and after it was still as steady on it's feet as Oliver Reed at closing time. Had it checked for possible problems and none were found so I put it down to poor handling in the wet. Lovely car otherwise.

New tyres don't mean a thing. Tyres covers everything from utter tripe to quality stuff. They come with some cheap "off-road" tyres on them, replacing them with new of the same is pointless. You need to put proper, decent make road tyres on it. Bridgestone, Hankook, or any of the mid to high range stuff.
A car can't "handle rubbish in the wet" by itself, it rely's on tyres for grip.

Pyongyang

Tea 1000 wrote: »

New tyres don't mean a thing. Tyres covers everything from utter tripe to quality stuff. They come with some cheap "off-road" tyres on them, replacing them with new of the same is pointless. You need to put proper, decent make road tyres on it. Bridgestone, Hankook, or any of the mid to high range stuff.
A car can't "handle rubbish in the wet" by itself, it rely's on tyres for grip.

The original tyres it had were cheap brand jobs. I actually replaced all 4 tyres and the spare at the same time not long after I got the thing as they were not the best and mixed brand. The other reason for doing so was because in Cayman to pass their version of an NCT the tyres must all be the same brand. I actually put Bridgestone tyres (I think, it may have been Goodyear) on it as I don't ever buy no-name tyres.

The car still couldn't handle a drop of rain so I sold it and moved up to the luxurious world of the Toyota Picnic!

Marty McFly

How about something like this?

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/V40/40-SERIE/201111201669906/advert?channel=CARS

Pyongyang

Oddly enough I was suggesting one earlier tonight. Not that particular one but a V40 all the same. Are they any good?

The other extreme I suggested was a Fiat Panda. Thoughts?

Pyongyang

OK so the suggestion of a Fiat Panda seems to have gone down pretty well. I've found an 04 model, 57k miles, €2500, no tax or NCT on it (though the dealer says they'll give a new NCT with it before sale plus 1 month warranty, think that's just engine and gearbox).

Looks tidy enough, it's a 1.1, not a 1.2 as advertised though and also has a gap of 4 months during it's tax history. NCT was up in Feb this year and looks like the dealer bought it in mid-March this year so it's been for sale since.

No finance, not stolen, not a UK import (100% Irish car), I can't find an odometer reading history though. 2 previous owners as advertised and no history of accidents etc.

What do you reckon? Worth a punt if it's clean and tidy or walk away?