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L-M · 11-04-2012 10:43am #1

Ok. Never started one of these before purely because i knew what i wanted before.

Now, i haven't a clue.

Criteria,

Medium saloon/estate.
2.0 diesel ish
Blue's, silvers, blacks or greys. NO reds, of flat colours.

Service history, nct etc. doesn't bother me a whole pile.

Budget, between 4-5 grand. Looking to come up to a 03-05 for that money, which i think is do able.

Mileage doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's reflected in the price (Resale value).

Really liking the Jaguar X types, woudn't touch a Mondeo.

11-04-2012 10:52am

Any interest in sticking with the VAG stuff...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3162912

Fizman · 11-04-2012 10:53am

Have you just been boardsed? (The boards equivalent of fraped).

FrontDoor · 11-04-2012 10:53am

Limerick man wrote: »

Ok. Never started one of these before purely because i knew what i wanted before.

Now, i haven't a clue.

Criteria,

Medium saloon/estate.
2.0 diesel ish
Blue's, silvers, blacks or greys. NO reds, of flat colours.

Service history, nct etc. doesn't bother me a whole pile.

Budget, between 4-5 grand. Looking to come up to a 03-05 for that money, which i think is do able.

Mileage doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's reflected in the price (Resale value).

Really liking the Jaguar X types, woudn't touch a Mondeo.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2346747
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3187974
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2608819

All slightly above budget. Engine probably not what you are after either

MuppetCheck · 11-04-2012 10:55am

RoverJames wrote: »

Any interest in sticking with the VAG stuff...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3162912

Gearbox fault would be a big worry on that car.

11-04-2012 10:56am

MuppetCheck wrote: »

Gearbox fault would be a big worry on that car.

Indeed, was more a suggestion of that type of yoke rather than that exact one

166man · 11-04-2012 10:56am

Something different perhaps? Volvo S60 is what I'm thinking although I have a feeling that the tax might put you off but sure here you go:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volvo/S60/D5-4DR-4/4913306816459490/advert?channel=CARS

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MidlandsM · 11-04-2012 11:00am

Limerick man wrote: »

Ok. Never started one of these before purely because i knew what i wanted before.

Now, i haven't a clue.

Criteria,

Medium saloon/estate.
2.0 diesel ish
Blue's, silvers, blacks or greys. NO reds, of flat colours.

Service history, nct etc. doesn't bother me a whole pile.

Budget, between 4-5 grand. Looking to come up to a 03-05 for that money, which i think is do able.

Mileage doesn't bother me at all, as long as it's reflected in the price (Resale value).

Really liking the Jaguar X types, woudn't touch a Mondeo.

Superb?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3677950.htm

like that kinda one, but in a 1.9?

Marcusm · 11-04-2012 11:04am

Is X-Type v Mondeo a stylistic choice rather than an anti-Ford or Mechanical one? At first sale, the X Types had to be discounted below Mondeo prices but I believe that they have stronger residuals.

MuppetCheck · 11-04-2012 11:12am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3166708

bazz26 · 11-04-2012 4:31pm

BMW 320d:

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http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201210207208550

ShaneMc2012 · 11-04-2012 5:00pm

Saab 9-3?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9-3/1.9-TDI-/413204887896630/advert?channel=CARS
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L-M · 12-04-2012 1:33pm

i've seen most of those.

At MidlandsM, that looks a good buy, but it's a tad over what i would realisticly spend on a car and leaves little room for error.

i've been considering just saving the money and buying a banger!

Big Nasty · 12-04-2012 1:58pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Any interest in sticking with the VAG stuff...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3162912

I've a soft spot for an A4 / A6 Avant Quattro myself. You would be talking a 1.9 smoker then LM, propbably not get any newer than '01 with that budget as they still fetch good wonga.

MidlandsM · 12-04-2012 2:43pm

Limerick man wrote: »

i've seen most of those.

At MidlandsM, that looks a good buy, but it's a tad over what i would realisticly spend on a car and leaves little room for error.

i've been considering just saving the money and buying a banger!

ya could just buy a banger stop gap till you find the right diesel jammer?

12-04-2012 2:46pm

Limerick man wrote: »

............
i've been considering just saving the money and buying a banger!

Or spending the money on tax and petrol ang getting a 728i

MidlandsM · 12-04-2012 2:47pm

ShaneMc2012 wrote: »

Saab 9-3?
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9-3/1.9-TDI-/413204887896630/advert?channel=CARS

that dealer needs laser eye surgery! Top spec? it's got cloth seats :pac:

L-M · 12-04-2012 2:51pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Or spending the money on tax and petrol ang getting a 728i

Don't tempt!

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 2:52pm

How about I make a list and you delete what you're not interested in

Toyota Avensis
Pug 406
Saab 93/5
Citroen C5
Alfa 156
Bmw 320d
X-Type
Volvo S40/V50/S60
Merc C220
Vectra/Astra
Superb/Octavia
Nissan Primera
Mazda 6/626
Renault Laguna
Ford Mondeo/Focus
Golf/Bora/Pisshat
Rover 75/Mg ZT
Mitsubishi Galant

I can't think of any more at the minute

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 2:54pm

Might shine up ok and worth a call

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3227736

L-M · 12-04-2012 2:58pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

Might shine up ok and worth a call

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3227736

Am...

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 2:59pm

Limerick man wrote: »

Am...

Shyte, sorry I thought you had gone from good to banger with the budget for some reason

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 3:05pm

Do you really need the space of a saloon?

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3199039

L-M · 12-04-2012 3:06pm

i need the space of an estate!

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 3:11pm

Limerick man wrote: »

i need the space of an estate!

Probably best to remove mention of saloons from your OP then

A4 Avant towards top end of your budget though at 4750

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3093904

but43r · 12-04-2012 3:30pm

Limerick man wrote: »

Ok. Never started one of these before purely because i knew what i wanted before.

Now, i haven't a clue.

Criteria,

Medium saloon/estate.
2.0 diesel ish
Blue's, silvers, blacks or greys. NO reds, of flat colours.

johnos1984 wrote: »

Probably best to remove mention of saloons from your OP then

A4 Avant towards top end of your budget though at 4750

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3093904

:pac:

ba_barabus · 12-04-2012 3:45pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

Probably best to remove mention of saloons from your OP then

A4 Avant towards top end of your budget though at 4750

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3093904

You need a kick in the face for that epic fail

Marty McFly · 12-04-2012 3:49pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

You need a kick in the face for that epic fail

:pac: just a little bit harsh maybe

ba_barabus · 12-04-2012 3:52pm

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

:pac: just a little bit harsh maybe

It was worth it for my second post in 6 years

Big Nasty · 12-04-2012 3:57pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

A4 Avant towards top end of your budget though at 4750

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/3093904

Smart looking car that, nice ad and well presented. Awful pity it's not a quattro.:(

Marty McFly · 12-04-2012 3:59pm

How about these

5 series estate, bit bigger engine but maybe yo could stretch

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D-Tourin/613256691354260/advert?channel=CARS

Mondeo

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/LX-TDCI-/713262706169790/advert?channel=CARS

Avensis

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Avensis/AVENSISD/6113340837237840/advert?channel=CARS

A4 estate

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A4/1.9-TDI-/2813287996866080/advert?channel=CARS

3 series again 3.0 diesel but maybe

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/330-D-E4/201210207224480/advert?channel=CARS

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 4:00pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Smart looking car that, nice ad and well presented. Awful pity it's not a quattro.:(

I realised after the front bumper is a slightly different shade to the rest. Bloody nice car though even if it is a bit red....

ShaneMc2012 · 12-04-2012 4:01pm

MidlandsM wrote: »

that dealer needs laser eye surgery! Top spec? it's got cloth seats :pac:

Well it does have 'Bumper and mirror in colour' after all... :P

L-M · 12-04-2012 4:02pm

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

How about these

5 series estate, bit bigger engine but maybe yo could stretch

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/D-Tourin/613256691354260/advert?channel=CARS

Mondeo

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/LX-TDCI-/713262706169790/advert?channel=CARS

Avensis

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Avensis/AVENSISD/6113340837237840/advert?channel=CARS

A4 estate

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/A4/1.9-TDI-/2813287996866080/advert?channel=CARS

3 series again 3.0 diesel but maybe

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/3-Series/330-D-E4/201210207224480/advert?channel=CARS

5 series is manky and expensive... So so are pretty much all of the rest of them! lol

johnos1984 · 12-04-2012 4:03pm

What about that 156 Alfa 2.4JTD estate that someone on here is selling?

edit: balls I think that could be red also

Marty McFly · 12-04-2012 4:05pm

Limerick man wrote: »

5 series is manky and expensive... So so are pretty much all of the rest of them! lol

:pac::pac: well you said you wanted an estate, diesel and within budget they tick all the boxes theyre just not supermodels

L-M · 12-04-2012 4:19pm

luvbulmers01 wrote: »

:pac::pac: well you said you wanted an estate, diesel and within budget they tick all the boxes theyre just not supermodels

Yeah, but they are all horribley boring cars. i want a high spec, nice car, not a manky, basic, horrible coloured Mondeo estate or Avensis.

Marty McFly · 12-04-2012 4:32pm

Limerick man wrote: »

Yeah, but they are all horribley boring cars. i want a high spec, nice car, not a manky, basic, horrible coloured Mondeo estate or Avensis.

Ya fussy fcuker

How about this then

Or Audi A4

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3199805

Volvo V70

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3232674

L-M · 12-04-2012 5:47pm

if that Jag was any other colour!

colm_mcm · 12-04-2012 6:41pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3086281

ShaneMc2012 · 12-04-2012 6:49pm

Limerick man wrote: »

if that Jag was any other colour!

What about blue so?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3212326

colm_mcm · 12-04-2012 6:53pm

Would that be 4wd?

166man · 12-04-2012 7:09pm

ShaneMc2012 wrote: »

What about blue so?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3212326

I think that yoke is petrol, LM is looking for diesel!:p

L-M · 13-04-2012 9:24am

Dam ya Shane, i knew i'd see that before and i got all excited there for a minute...

Bloody petrol!

Offered this guy 4 grand but to no avail.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3213558

13-04-2012 9:37am

colm_mcm wrote: »

Would that be 4wd?

Nope, the AWD were the 2.5s

Ardennes1944 · 13-04-2012 9:43am

damn you i was hoping id be first in with the x type!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3213558

L-M · 13-04-2012 9:48am

He won't take mah cash mon-ays!

gollywog · 13-04-2012 10:00am

Limerick man wrote: »

He won't take mah cash mon-ays!

Did you make an offer?!

L-M · 13-04-2012 10:05am

gollywog wrote: »

Did you make an offer?!

i did!

no1beemerfan · 13-04-2012 10:25am

That Jag looks very well. What about a '04 A4 estate? I know its hard to get a decent one within budget but I personally like 'em.

L-M · 13-04-2012 10:27am

no1beemerfan wrote: »

That Jag looks very well. What about a '04 A4 estate? I know its hard to get a decent one within budget but I personally like 'em.

Yeah, i wouldn't say no but they're awful dear. The A6 seems to make less and they're a bigger car.

Lots of 2.5 A6's around alright.

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