1500 to spend What to buy

tankbarry · 19-11-2013 9:04am #1

Im looking for a second hand car I have € 1500 to spend and looking for something decent. Im living in the southeast so anything around that location would be great. What do people recommend ?

Anan1 · 19-11-2013 9:10am

I think a metallic blue 2003 Ford Mondeo 2.0 petrol auto would suit you best.

Seriously, we're not all psychic around here..

listermint · 19-11-2013 9:12am

You are gonna have to get something that will stand up against all that sun.

and the sea air.

Anan1 · 19-11-2013 1:12pm

If you post as much detail as possible about your needs/wants/likes then people will be better able to advise you.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 19-11-2013 1:29pm

You could get a nice e39 for that money

Demosthenese · 19-11-2013 1:30pm

Looking myself for a car ~2k mark - whats best options?

Will be used for small journeys 5-10 miles max, its a 2nd car already have people carrier. Want to keep it small a cheap, 1.4 max engine, was looking at VW Golf and Focus - been on donedeal alot and feck all cars available in that range, theres a huge difference with Carzone v Donedeal dunno why this is. Took a look at some Astras but a previous boards thread said they were suspect over timing belts and Head gaskets ...

Something between 02-04, 1.4, €2k ish ... all help appreciated. Also, i usually buy from dealers cos i dont have a mechanic to come around with me and check them out, wonder peoples views on this? Anyone i work with thats selling cars always do so cos they "want rid of the piece of sh*t" ... so weary of personal sales!

Thanks.

Demosthenese · 19-11-2013 4:01pm

No viewS>?

kerten · 19-11-2013 4:11pm

Buying off from dealer with ~2k budget won't get you a great car. Dealer won't be eager to honour warranty, if he offers any, unless it is a cheap fix.

But I see point of having noone to check the car in a private sale and sub 2k private buys is risky if you don't know what you are doing.

serious3 · 19-11-2013 4:16pm

i suggest you see the bangernomics thread and have a read thru a few pages

bazz26 · 19-11-2013 4:34pm

Demosthenese wrote: »

No viewS>?

You might get a better response by starting your own thread rather than jumping onto this one.

Cleveland Hot Pocket · 19-11-2013 5:07pm

serious3 wrote: »

i suggest you see the bangernomics thread and have a read thru a few pages

Plenty of machines there.
The thing is, at that money most cars sell in a day or two. Best just keep an eye on donedeal and when something comes up, call straight away and go for it

...

Even if it is in gweedore! Rope in a few mad people to go with ya and theres a fun road trip!

1500 to spend What to buy

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