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€1000 petrol car
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03-09-2013 6:54am#1
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How about this? Yes it's Kilkenny but if you drive fast it will be fine
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto/5484034
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-fiat-stilo-nctd-695euro/55999880 -
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How about this? Yes it's Kilkenny but if you drive fast it will be fine
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto/5484034
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-fiat-stilo-nctd-695euro/5599988
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How about this? Yes it's Kilkenny but if you drive fast it will be fine
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto/5484034
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-fiat-stilo-nctd-695euro/5599988
that first ones a good shout.
those yolks can go for ever. My buddys had 2 most recent one for 4 years and never an issue with it.
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DO NOT GET THE 1.0 CORSA, IT IS HORRIBLE
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I'd a one litre 3 cylinder corsa 00 as first car never let me down ever drove it everyday for three years 300 miles a week for college even through the big freeze even hit 97mph once even though said from factory only do 93 only serviced it twice with oil and filters in that time and went to Dublin and further in it also great cars for reliability and petrol 0 -
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For less than 1k stay clear of punto unless it has recently had its head gasket and timing belt water pump replaced. If it has then it could be a good buy.
The problem with cars below 1k is its hard to find a good one without pending costly issues on horizon.
Opel parts are cheap and plenty on road if you need parts in breakers.
The older pre 2001 corsa are cheap to buy and keep on the road. Astra from 99 and up can be good value but it is 1.4 so next tax band.
Prob isn't necessarily the hg. Its finding one that's been minded which is damn near impossible with the shower of sh*theads that bought them and never maintained them, never spent the money to keep it right, only for it to break down so they could badmouth them. Lazy sad sacks of crap the lot of them, should be kicked repeatedly until they grow some sort of brain
A whole array of problems could arise like failing sensors, poor economy, power steering issues caused by..... Poor care and maintenance quelle surprise :rolleyes:
On that basis, I wouldn't bother unless you find one from an enthusiast/someone that gave a toss. But you'll have to maintain it to the same standard, blatantly obvious some people can't even do the simplest of tasks like checking fluids in the morning/before a journey. Same with Seicentos, leave that stuff to people like me that actually give a sh*t about cars, not econo scrap
I would suggest avoiding a C*ntyorsa but it seems I'm too late....Haven't looked this morning I am thinking about a one litre Opel Corsa.
Tax is only €199 for the year so cheap to tax too.
Plus I'd rather buy an Opel than the likes of a Peugeot or Renault.Pretty much have an 01 Corsa with 85k mileage bought for €1250. It's 1 litre so tax is only €199.
I think I'm going to throw up, possibly the worst thing out there not from China. Why
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http://www.euroncap.com/tests/daihatsu_sirion_2000/67.aspx
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/fiat_seicento_2000/73.aspx
Korean? Last time I checked they were made in Japan:)
As for the interior, it's no worse than that of any other supermini of the time. These are also of higher spec than most superminis of that era with most Sirions coming with 4 electric windows, electric folding mirrors, aircon etc.
As for the wheel trims, they are easily changed and for 550 they are hardly something to complain about.:)
Korean/Japanese much of a muchness, stop clutching at straws. I mean just look at it, it's hideous!
It's quite a bit worse than other supermini's of that time actually, if you're going to try argue that Jap interior's of the 90's were anything special then you're a lost cause.
I'd take a seicento any day of the week over it or I'd just find a late 90's punto for the same money.0 -
It's not much of a muchness though. Japanese cars of the 90's were far better built than their Korean counterparts;)Korean/Japanese much of a muchness, stop clutching at straws. I mean just look at it, it's hideous!
As for the looks yes it's not the best looker in the world but neither is any other supermini from that era.
I'm not arguing that Jap interior's of the 90's were anything special. I didn't even say that the interior of a Sirion was anything special? Please state where I said that?It's quite a bit worse than other supermini's of that time actually, if you're going to try argue that Jap interior's of the 90's were anything special then you're a lost cause..
As for the interior being worse than that of other superminis, I fail to see your argument. Which superminis have a better interior than it, or should I say which superminis is it worse than?
I wouldn't. A seicento is no where near as well put together as one of these and quite frankly from seeing the euroncap it seems there a death trap as well.I'd take a seicento any day of the week over it or I'd just find a late 90's punto for the same money.
A late 90's punto, if a good one could be got for that money it would be a fine option but is the op not looking for a 1 liter?0 -
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It's not much of a muchness though. Japanese cars of the 90's were far better built than their Korean counterparts;)
I wouldn't. A seicento is no where near as well put together as one of these
I'd really be intrigued to know how you know all this, what are you basing it on Johnnyboy? And before you ask me what I have against you, I have nothing against you, I'm arguing your posts, not you yourself, I don't give a toss about you.
Calling it Korean was an error by myself, I get confused from all the crappy stuff we saw in the 90's.0 -
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A close relative bought one new way back in 00. It wasn't so much that it was a bad car. I mean don't get me wrong it got the job done and didn't give much trouble in the two years they had it. It was cheaply built and not that well screwed together though.
A punto is a different kettle of fish to be fair and is a far better option than a seicento imo if you are willing to go past the 1.0 tax bracket.
Now were getting somewhere
It is a cheap city car built in Poland for the masses, it was never going to rival other competitors. I like them a lot, you can drive them almost anywhere they're that small
Punto was always going to be better put together, one of Fiat's main cars. Plenty more room, comfortable etc. Better off with the 16v over the 8v
And the sad part on those cars is the gobsh*tes that bought them here never minded them, thus most are dogs of cars today I hate cleaning up other peoples laziness :mad: 0 -
yeah but the Korean equivalent at the time was either a kia pride or Hyundai atoz, both as dire as dire can get. No Japanese car of that time even the worst japanese car, can be compared to those two.:)I'd really be intrigued to know how you know all this, what are you basing it on Johnnyboy? And before you ask me what I have against you, I have nothing against you, I'm arguing your posts, not you yourself, I don't give a toss about you.
Calling it Korean was an error by myself, I get confused from all the crappy stuff we saw in the 90's.0 -
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That's a fair assessment I suppose:). I mean don't get me wrong I have nothing against them and as you say for parking they are ideal. It's just for something long term there are better options Imo.Now were getting somewhere
It is a cheap city car built in Poland for the masses, it was never going to rival other competitors. I like them a lot, you can drive them almost anywhere they're that small
Oh of course it is. My point really was that one could be picked up for the same price as a seicento and would be a better option Imo.Punto was always going to be better put together, one of Fiat's main cars. Plenty more room, comfortable etc. Better off with the 16v over the 8v
And the sad part on those cars is the gobsh*tes that bought them here never minded them, thus most are dogs of cars today I hate cleaning up other peoples laziness :mad:
As regards to maintenance, would you believe I know someone who picked up a fine 16v punto about five years ago. They never maintained it in those five year and yet not once did it break down. About five months ago the inevitable happened though(fault of the owner obviously) and instead of getting it fixed they scrapped it.
It was sad to see a once mint car be in such a bad state in the end.0 -
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That's a fair assessment I suppose:). I mean don't get me wrong I have nothing against them and as you say for parking they are ideal. It's just for something long term there are better options Imo.
Not for the faint hearted put it that wayOh of course it is. My point really was that one could be picked up for the same price as a seicento and would be a better option Imo.
As regards to maintenance, would you believe I know someone who picked up a fine 16v punto about five years ago. They never maintained it in those five year and yet not once did it break down. About five months ago the inevitable happened though(fault of the owner obviously) and instead of getting it fixed they scrapped it.
It was sad to see a once mint car be in such a bad state in the end.
No denying that too, if the extra tax (another silly rant I won't start on) wasn't an issue, the extra space and comfort would benefit the OP
Another sad tale to add to the book so :rolleyes:0 -
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Also had a 99 corsa as my first car, it was grand the mass air sensor went which was a Royal pain in the ass. Asides from that they would suit your needmagicman88 wrote: »I'd a one litre 3 cylinder corsa 00 as first car never let me down ever drove it everyday for three years 300 miles a week for college even through the big freeze even hit 97mph once even though said from factory only do 93 only serviced it twice with oil and filters in that time and went to Dublin and further in it also great cars for reliability and petrol0 -
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Prob isn't necessarily the hg. Its finding one that's been minded which is damn near impossible with the shower of sh*theads that bought them and never maintained them, never spent the money to keep it right, only for it to break down so they could badmouth them. Lazy sad sacks of crap the lot of them, should be kicked repeatedly until they grow some sort of brain
A whole array of problems could arise like failing sensors, poor economy, power steering issues caused by..... Poor care and maintenance quelle surprise :rolleyes:
On that basis, I wouldn't bother unless you find one from an enthusiast/someone that gave a toss. But you'll have to maintain it to the same standard, blatantly obvious some people can't even do the simplest of tasks like checking fluids in the morning/before a journey. Same with Seicentos, leave that stuff to people like me that actually give a sh*t about cars, not econo scrap
I would suggest avoiding a C*ntyorsa but it seems I'm too late....
I think I'm going to throw up, possibly the worst thing out there not from China. Why:(:(
The Corsa didn't work out. I went to view it last night and the bonnet wouldn't open and there was a warning light on it. It was dirty inside as well and €1250 was too much.
Ended up buying a '98 Micra today. It'll do the job.
Thanks for the help folks.0 -
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The Corsa didn't work out. I went to view it last night and the bonnet wouldn't open and there was a warning light on it. It was dirty inside as well and €1250 was too much.
Ended up buying a '98 Micra today. It'll do the job.
Thanks for the help folks.
Well wear! Great cars. I'm a big fan of the Micras. I have a '97 Micra that the head gasket has just gone in, but it does have 160K on the clock, and it was clocked before I bought it! Ended up buying a '01 Micra on Monday as a replacement. 0 -
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Well wear! Great cars. I'm a big fan of the Micras. I have a '97 Micra that the head gasket has just gone in, but it does have 160K on the clock, and it was clocked before I bought it! Ended up buying a '01 Micra on Monday as a replacement.
Hoping it'll go well alright. Just happy to get something.0
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