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Best car to buy to break... Advice please.

  • 15-08-2011 5:39pm
    #1
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I'm looking for advice on what would be the ideal type of cars to buy and break. I have access to all tools and transport etc... So no hassle there.


    Looking at around €400ish maybe more per car, currently have a Puma and its very slow, was thinking maybe a Fiesta Mk4 ?

    I know my Fords but is there anything else I should consider that would be a quick breaker? Starlets/Glanzas etc....


    Thanks


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  • #2
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    I have a mk4 for breaking if youre interested for that budget... ;)


  • #3
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    dgt wrote: »
    I have a mk4 for breaking if youre interested for that budget... ;)

    I can get a rough one for €100 ;) Still money to be made in it though :)

    Just wondering is their anything else looking into :)


  • #4
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    I'll be honest, a car to break is a car to break, it won't matter as long as you got it for around its scrap value. I've stripped too many cars, from Opel Corsas to a Mercedes 380SE. All money pulled back when weighed in. Go for stuff thats high in demand, Toyotas and Fords alike ;)


  • #5
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    dgt wrote: »
    I'll be honest, a car to break is a car to break, it won't matter as long as you got it for around its scrap value. I've stripped too many cars, from Opel Corsas to a Mercedes 380SE. All money pulled back when weighed in. Go for stuff thats high in demand, Toyotas and Fords alike ;)

    Cheers :)

    Only asked cause the Puma is very slow to break, so was looking at more main stream cars.


  • #6
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    I recon luxobarges would be a good way to go. They aren't popular in ireland due to tax and other things. I'm thinking BMW E38 or suchlike. Only problem is that I dont think you'll get one for 400e. But I think you could make a few quid, especially if you put stuff up on eBay and ship across europe (smaller bits). I think if you can find a car thats not so popular in Ireland, but is popular abroad you'll be on a winner.


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  • #7
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    SouperComputer wrote: »
    I recon luxobarges would be a good way to go. They aren't popular in ireland due to tax and other things. I'm thinking BMW E38 or suchlike. Only problem is that I dont think you'll get one for 400e. But I think you could make a few quid, especially if you put stuff up on eBay and ship across europe (smaller bits).

    Never thought about that TBH, I was just sticking to the owners forums when selling.

    Will only have 2 cars max at a time, only want to do it on a small scale.


  • #8
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    Be careful OP of the EPA. They are cracking down on this big time atm.


  • #9
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Be careful OP of the EPA. They are cracking down on this big time atm.

    I'm only 17 so doing it as more of a hobby than anything.


  • #10
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,946 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    What about turbo cars, given your chose username :) There's a few quid to be made on rebuilt turbo units if you have the time/inclination to learn how to do it (unless you know already ;) )

    JMO, but the good thing about the luxobarges is that the owners are probably more likely to buy the fiddly little interior bits and whatnot to make it look nice as they typically have a little more pride in the car. Just a hunch. But 20euro here, 20euro there for a couple of interior/cosmetic bits and bobs might add up quick...


  • #11
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    SouperComputer wrote: »
    What about turbo cars, given your chose username :) There's a few quid to be made on rebuilt turbo units if you have the time/inclination to learn how to do it (unless you know already ;) )

    JMO, but the good thing about the luxobarges is that the owners are probably more likely to buy the fiddly little interior bits and whatnot to make it look nice as they typically have a little more pride in the car. Just a hunch. But 20euro here, 20euro there for a couple of interior/cosmetic bits and bobs might add up quick...


    Not really interested in repairs etc..

    Just looking to buy UK/Crashed/NCT failures for a few hundred and make a bit of a profit back.

    I'v been buying and selling things for a few years, so I think its time to move up the ladder now. :)


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  • #12
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    This sort of thing is what I'd go for, http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2438740 but maybe there is other cars I should be looking at.

    Cheers


  • #13
    VolvoMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,309 ✭✭✭VolvoMan


    A guy on the Irish Volvo forums is sending two 480's for scrap and is offering either of them to anybody for free.

    Would you like me to let him know that you're interested?


  • #14
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    VolvoMan wrote: »
    A guy on the Irish Volvo forums is sending two 480's for scrap and is offering either of them to anybody for free.

    Would you like me to let him know that you're interested?

    Where in the country is he?

    Cheers :D


  • #15
    VolvoMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,309 ✭✭✭VolvoMan


    YBTurbo wrote: »
    Where in the country is he?

    Cheers :D

    I think he's in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

    He's actually a member on here.


  • #16
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    Be careful OP of the EPA. They are cracking down on this big time atm.
    +1. and big fines as well.


  • #17
    YBTurbo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 365 ✭✭YBTurbo


    VolvoMan wrote: »
    I think he's in Bray, Co. Wicklow.

    He's actually a member on here.

    Would be a bit too far for me. Thanks anyway :)


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