the looking for car thread

jimbob17

just decidedto make up this thread
if u are looking for a car leave the details of the model you want here and the price you are willing to pay and somebody might see it amd have one for sale
also if u have a motor for sale why not leave the details of it here and somebody whoes interested might see it cheers

Zascar

Looking for a Mini Cooper S. Has gray or black - with leather (but not the blue). Low milage preferably. 5-6k budget. If anyone knows of any that are not ont he usual sites etc please let me know

TestTransmission

jimbob17 wrote: »

just decidedto make up this thread
if u are looking for a car leave the details of the model you want here and the price you are willing to pay and somebody might see it amd have one for sale
also if u have a motor for sale why not leave the details of it here and somebody whoes interested might see it cheers

Advertising cars isnt allowed here though

dgt

TestTransmission wrote: »

Advertising cars isnt allowed here though

Could they be on about suggesting a particular car though?

Eg I do x amount of miles per year, I prefer diesel, frequently carry passengers, suggestions on a postcard etc...

Jimbob 83

Here, as long as its rear brake lights are working im always on the market

MetzgerMeister

Jaysus we have another Jimbob :eek:

Jimbob 83

I bet that one can't afford your MPS either

MetzgerMeister

LOL

To be honest, I think this is a very good idea for a thread and it should work as long as people don't advertise ANY car for sale.

I think a PM would be more suited as it's hard to tell if someone is posting their own car or just linking to one they found.

Jimbob 83

Posting car you are after is fine and then if someone is selling said car they can pm them, pm's are dodgy though

First pm i had when i joined VAGdrivers.net was some dolt trying to sell me a 2005 GTI for 12 grand and trying to convince me he was doing me a favour selling me a 2005 golf with 80,000+ miles and he wasn't tooooo bothered like but the girlfriend was on his case like.

Haha

Big Nasty

I would say the mods would need to mull it over but it has the makings of a good thread if not abused.

Way I see it working best is if someone is looking for a particular car or type of car, then the rest of us can post suggestions, even if it is our own car. On the other hand you shouldn't be allowed post a car unless that particular (or close to) type of car is required.

Just thinking out loud here but already I can see it's gonna become a severe pain in the ass to mod - even worse than the original off topic thread!

Dr.Rieux

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I would say the mods would need to mull it over but it has the makings of a good thread if not abused.

Way I see it working best is if someone is looking for a particular car or type of car, then the rest of us can post suggestions, even if it is our own car. On the other hand you shouldn't be allowed post a car unless that particular (or close to) type of car is required.

Just thinking out loud here but already I can see it's gonna become a severe pain in the ass to mod - even worse than the original off topic thread!

But some help find a car threads go on a but like Alanstrainor's 325 thread. Then there could be a situation of this thread getting clogged with chat from that or multiple help find a car threads running simultaneously along with this one which defeats the purpose of this one a little bit.

However, for looking for a diesel for less than 5k etc. it could be handy

Big Nasty

Dr.Rieux wrote: »

But some help find a car threads go on a but like Alanstrainor's 325 thread. Then there could be a situation of this thread getting clogged with chat from that or multiple help find a car threads running simultaneously along with this one which defeats the purpose of this one a little bit.

However, for looking for a diesel for less than 5k etc. it could be handy

I didn't really understand your post but I'm sure it makes sense - to someone.

therealme

Looking for a 3/5 series Saloon BMW 2006-2008. Diesel. Automatic preferred.

Dr.Rieux

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I didn't really understand your post but I'm sure it makes sense - to someone.

Reading it again I'm not sure I do.

While I think the idea of the thread is a good one, having all the "recommend a car" type threads could lead to it being very difficult to follow.

For example the thread for helping Alanstrainor to find a car was a massive thread and by having other posters request recommendations in the middle of that thread some would go by unnoticed or unanswered.

Some requests are easier than others and could be in one thread, but others, such as Alanstrainor's would require their own thread.

Dr.Rieux

Also, perhaps a template, eg:

Make/Model:
Year(s):
Petrol/Diesel:
Budget:
Limiting Factors: eg below 100k miles
Spec:

Or

Requirements
Doors:
Seats:
How many child seats:

Something as above maybe to limit questions asked of the poster so replies can be links to cars

Jimbob 83

Im looking for an unguarded petrol tanker, if anyone has one or knows of one in the west of the country pm me !

MetzgerMeister

Dr.Rieux wrote: »

Reading it again I'm not sure I do.

While I think the idea of the thread is a good one, having all the "recommend a car" type threads could lead to it being very difficult to follow.

For example the thread for helping Alanstrainor to find a car was a massive thread and by having other posters request recommendations in the middle of that thread some would go by unnoticed or unanswered.

Some requests are easier than others and could be in one thread, but others, such as Alanstrainor's would require their own thread.

That's where the quote function comes into play

Big Nasty

Dr.Rieux wrote: »

Also, perhaps a template, eg:

Make/Model:
Year(s):
Petrol/Diesel:
Budget:
Limiting Factors: eg below 100k miles
Spec:

Or

Requirements
Doors:
Seats:
How many child seats:

Something as above maybe to limit questions asked of the poster so replies can be links to cars

For all that and more you have carzone!

jimbob17

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Im looking for an unguarded petrol tanker, if anyone has one or knows of one in the west of the country pm me !

haha would you believe i saw a old army tank for sale on donedeal a while back

jimbob17

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Jaysus we have another Jimbob :eek:

we do indeed lad and im from tipp aswell

jimbob17

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

LOL

To be honest, I think this is a very good idea for a thread and it should work as long as people don't advertise ANY car for sale.

I think a PM would be more suited as it's hard to tell if someone is posting their own car or just linking to one they found.

ok fair enough didnt tink the advertiseing thing over so advertise what your looking for and anyone who has one can pm u now can we get back yo the subject at hand hahah