help me find..

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:04pm #1

Folks I'm on the lookout for a new car. I have maybe 4500 cash maybe a little more for the right car but something for about 4k or less would be ideal.

Now for the tricky bit:D It has to be diesel, reasonably reliable, 2.0 or under but maybe 2.2 max again for the right car. Min of 115bhp but would perfer 130+, also perfer a 6 speed manual with some nice toys! cruise control, factory alloys, all electrics etc.. oh and 2003+

So i was thinking of a mondeo with a nice spec. ghia maybe or ghia x.

Is there anything else I should be looking at???

Im not really interested in any vag brand cars, My last 3 have been vags so I would like a change..

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:07pm

It's 2.4 though

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3283421

john reilly · 24-04-2012 9:08pm

if i was going for mondeo i wouldnt bother with the 2.2 (nice finish but not enough extra poke for price and tax) also would go for 5 speed as it has better ratios and less trouble

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:13pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

It's 2.4 though

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3283421[/QUOTE]

cheers colm. never thought about a volvo but that just dose not do it for me. looks very big and ignorant.

john reilly wrote: »

if i was going for mondeo i wouldnt bother with the 2.2 (nice finish but not enough extra poke for price and tax) also would go for 5 speed as it has better ratios and less trouble

Im coming from a 6speed so a 5 speed could give me trouble when i keep looking for 6th :eek::D also are the 130bhp mondeos only a 6 speed?

I agree with you about the 2.2 mondeos do

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:14pm

Bigger and more igborant. with leather.

They're quite elegant in the flesh.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3276840

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:17pm

Obviously claw a few quid off

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3283087

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:18pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3165846

would much rather a saloon do

George Dalton · 24-04-2012 9:19pm

Those S60s are a lovely car.

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:21pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Obviously claw a few quid off

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3283087

na just do not like them at all!!

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:25pm

Would you consider:

X Type
Vectra
Saab 93/95
e46

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:27pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Would you consider:

X Type
Vectra
Saab 93/95
e46

x type. yes in the right colour and spec
vectra. no
saab. yes
bmw. yes but not a 3series

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:30pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3184160

plus VRT

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:32pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3184160

plus VRT

thats petrol!!

bazz26 · 24-04-2012 9:34pm

Jaguar X-Type:

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http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201208207100660

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3103087

Jags have bit of a cult following around here these days especially amongst the moderators.

George Dalton · 24-04-2012 9:35pm

Go and drive a few cars Sean and see which you prefer. I have driven all the models mentioned in this thread and if I had to choose one with my money and I was feeling sensible I would buy a Mondeo, if I wasn't feeling sensible I would buy an S60.

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:35pm

Oops. need to stop drinking toilet duck.

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:36pm

that black one looks nice except for the vomit on the dash!!

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:40pm

George Dalton wrote: »

Go and drive a few cars Sean and see which you prefer. I have driven all the models mentioned in this thread and if I had to choose one with my money and I was feeling sensible I would buy a Mondeo, if I wasn't feeling sensible I would buy an S60.

I need to be sensible.. other wise I would have kept the leon and went down the hybrid turbo route!:D just want something reasonably nice and comfy but something I wont be tempted to spend money on!! Anything nice in stock down there??

George Dalton · 24-04-2012 9:42pm

Nothing to suit you at the moment I'm afraid. It's all bog standard 90bhp Mondeos in our place

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:44pm

George Dalton wrote: »

Nothing to suit you at the moment I'm afraid. It's all bog standard 90bhp Mondeos in our place

Dungdeal is full of them too!! what are they like overall George?? anything major to look out for with them?

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 9:52pm

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/GHIA-6-S/1813279255533660/advert?channel=CARS

high millage but with a lot of work done and a full service history....

bazz26 · 24-04-2012 9:56pm

Peugeot 406 HDi:
media?xwm=y&id=992883cb-8d1c-42b6-a41a-d372cacd2e75&width=400&height=300

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=6213330291468800

colm_mcm · 24-04-2012 9:57pm

I'd have serious issues spending 4k on any 406.

Wisesmurf · 24-04-2012 10:02pm

Keep the FR chap, you'll miss it when it's gone.

I've always admired it from afar (not a stalker

)

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 10:07pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd have serious issues spending 4k on any 406.

I hate them.. I think 400 would be enough for it!!

Wisesmurf wrote: »

Keep the FR chap, you'll miss it when it's gone.

I've always admired it from afar (not a stalker )

Haha.. well its just about sold.. need be and all that craic..

Wisesmurf · 24-04-2012 10:24pm

sean1141 wrote: »

I hate them.. I think 400 would be enough for it!!

Haha.. well its just about sold.. need be and all that craic..

If you have any shiny bits that wont add value to the sale or the new owner wont miss let me know

Did you ever finish them rear leds

anyway on topic. 320D?. Boggo spec but nice colour. You'd get the se for your money.

sean1141 · 24-04-2012 10:31pm

Wisesmurf wrote: »

If you have any shiny bits that wont add value to the sale or the new owner wont miss let me know Did you ever finish them rear leds

anyway on topic. 320D?. Boggo spec but nice colour. You'd get the se for your money.

not a fan of 3 series..

Most of the nice bits are going with it.. I will have a double din center console left over!

No I never got around to finishing the leds. have the lamps split and backs made.. they will be up for grabs too!!

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 8:36pm

sean1141 wrote: »

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Mondeo/GHIA-6-S/1813279255533660/advert?channel=CARS

high millage but with a lot of work done and a full service history....

so went to look at this today. seems to be a nice car. well looked after with all the major/costly bits replaced, turbo clutch and DMF and 4 new injectors. loads of toys too which is nice:D

looked at another one in portlaoise
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3181357

less toys, hatchback, silver, hassel of getting it vrt'ed tested taxed etc put me off.

carbon nanotube · 25-04-2012 8:42pm

sean1141 wrote: »

Folks I'm on the lookout for a new car. I have maybe 4500 cash maybe a little more for the right car but something for about 4k or less would be ideal.

Now for the tricky bit:D It has to be diesel, reasonably reliable, 2.0 or under but maybe 2.2 max again for the right car. Min of 115bhp but would perfer 130+, also perfer a 6 speed manual with some nice toys! cruise control, factory alloys, all electrics etc.. oh and 2003+

So i was thinking of a mondeo with a nice spec. ghia maybe or ghia x.

Is there anything else I should be looking at???

Im not really interested in any vag brand cars, My last 3 have been vags so I would like a change..

you would do well to get a 130bhp car with all them gadgets.

why not get a honda accord exec and to hell with the road tax.

johnos1984 · 25-04-2012 8:52pm

Does it have to be a saloon/hatchback?

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 8:54pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

Does it have to be a saloon/hatchback?

well it cant be an old man estate:p:p:D

johnos1984 · 25-04-2012 8:56pm

sean1141 wrote: »

well it cant be an old man estate:p:p:D

Would consider this 406?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3257633

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 8:59pm

nice looking car all right but its not for me at this time

johnos1984 · 25-04-2012 9:03pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3074234

Chrome strip and alloys can easily be fixed and there should be bargaining in the price.

Can easily be tuned however it's a 5 speed box only

john reilly · 25-04-2012 9:08pm

if you go for the mondeo be aware that hatchback has tendency to let water into the boot and saloon looks better

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 9:23pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3074234

Chrome strip and alloys can easily be fixed and there should be bargaining in the price.

Can easily be tuned however it's a 5 speed box only

i cant ever see myself owning a mg/rover

johnos1984 · 25-04-2012 9:24pm

sean1141 wrote: »

i cant ever see myself owning a mg/rover

Each to their own

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 9:27pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

Each to their own

No offence intended. I know you recently bought one. They are just a brand I have very little interest in.

johnos1984 · 25-04-2012 9:30pm

sean1141 wrote: »

No offence intended. I know you recently bought one. They are just a brand I have very little interest in.

None taken

I know exactly how they are viewed, I just like off beat cars.

I'm trying to think of something that hasn't already been mentioned

Such as this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3212789

MugMugs · 25-04-2012 9:32pm

Please don't buy an Alfa....

sean1141 · 25-04-2012 9:36pm

johnos1984 wrote: »

None taken

I know exactly how they are viewed, I just like off beat cars.

I'm trying to think of something that hasn't already been mentioned

Such as this:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3212789[/QUOTE]

they are a nice looking car. I would love a 159 but I would be wary of their bad rep.

help me find..

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