********Motors Chat - Round 8 ********

mhackett102

colm_mcm wrote: »

You need to be realistic about what €3500 will get you.

Ford Focus 1.6tdci and a Volkswagen Polo 1.4tdi are the most ideal as they are both within my budget. Trying to get a Focus with low miles is hard and to get a clean Polo is even harder.

James Bond Junior

What about something like this?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-1-4-tdi-sport/9348568?offset=8

mhackett102

James Bond Junior wrote: »

What about something like this?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-1-4-tdi-sport/9348568?offset=8

I wasnt going to post the link, but I guess you have

Pay particular attention to the sills under the passenger door. Doesnt look too bad in the photos but it would have to be seen in person. I shouldve taken photos!

colm_mcm

The problem is half the country wants small engined diesels. Good ones still go for decent money.
I think you're bonkers going for a €3500 1.6 diesel focus.
Are you doing a lot of mileage?

Chris_Heilong

Secret Agent strikes again.

GvidoR

1.9 TDI MK4 Golf estate!

James Bond Junior

Ha that's mad! I had it posted before I saw you were even considering a polo 1.4!! Would a1.8 tdci or tddi focus be out of the question? They are pretty bulletproof. I have a 03 one and it's one of the best cars I've owned.

Or:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-lx-tdci-5dr-1-4-diesel/9194929?offset=1

mhackett102

colm_mcm wrote: »

The problem is half the country wants small engined diesels. Good ones still go for decent money.
I think you're bonkers going for a €3500 1.6 diesel focus.
Are you doing a lot of mileage?

I am able to get my hands on a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6tdci from a local garage which has had a lot of work done to it recently. Only problem is that it has very high miles.

Ive done approx 20k - 25k km over the last 12 months, and I reckon I'll be doing more over the next 12 months.

James Bond Junior

Or this?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-1-4tdci-with-new-nct-and-tax/9356148?offset=6

GvidoR

Does it HAVE to be diesel?

Stheno

mhackett102 wrote: »

I wasnt going to post the link, but I guess you have

Pay particular attention to the sills under the passenger door. Doesnt look too bad in the photos but it would have to be seen in person. I shouldve taken photos!

Do you really need a diesel?

mhackett102

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Ha that's mad! I had it posted before I saw you were even considering a polo 1.4!! Would a1.8 tdci or tddi focus be out of the question? They are pretty bulletproof. I have a 03 one and it's one of the best cars I've owned.

Or:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-lx-tdci-5dr-1-4-diesel/9194929?offset=1

I was waiting for someone to post the link

1.8tdci engines are great but im trying to get a smaller engine due to insurance purposes.

I didnt see that Fiesta, I'll definitely consider it! Thanks

mhackett102

GvidoR wrote: »

Does it HAVE to be diesel?

Preferably - but I may consider petrol as I'd have more of a choice..

Stheno

mhackett102 wrote: »

I am able to get my hands on a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6tdci from a local garage which has had a lot of work done to it recently. Only problem is that it has very high miles.

Ive done approx 20k - 25k km over the last 12 months, and I reckon I'll be doing more over the next 12 months.

20k kilometres is only 12.5k miles which is low mileage for a diesel

Even 25k kilometres

James Bond Junior

A 1.4 petrol corolla may be a good fit?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-t3/9207058?offset=8

mhackett102

James Bond Junior wrote: »

A 1.4 petrol corolla may be a good fit?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-t3/9207058?offset=8

Thats exactly what I have up on my screen right now! Although they have petrol engines, they are suppose to be very reliable so Im certainly considering them now

colm_mcm

Yes. You should get in the 40s mpg wise.

James Bond Junior

mhackett102 wrote: »

Thats exactly what I have up on my screen right now! Although they have petrol engines, they are suppose to be very reliable so Im certainly considering them now

Looks like nice spec too. A friend had one identical only black and he loved it like a child.

Edit: lady owner, seller: John!

magentis

Would you name and shame!It might prevent some other poor sod buying it.

Stheno

magentis wrote: »

Would you name and shame!It might prevent some other poor sod buying it.

That's been done a few posts back

Noccy_Mondy

It's that black polo sport linked a few posts back.

What about a mk1 focus, fairly reliable 1.8 tddi or ci units. I'm getting mid 50's (mpg) with my tddi. I'll sell ya mine!

James Bond Junior

I wouldn't rule out the 1.8 tdci/tddi focus. 2k would get a fine one and leave plenty change for extra insurance.

Noccy_Mondy

Noccy_Mondy wrote:

What about a mk1 focus, fairly reliable 1.8 tddi or ci units. I'm getting mid 50's (mpg) with my tddi. I'll sell ya mine!

This is a nice example, albeit a tad expensive. Rear to have 16's on them too, I had to source mine in the UK.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-focus-2003-1-8-tdci-nct-until-23-06-2016/9349109

magentis

Sorry Stheno im using the boards android app its pure toilet.

Stheno

magentis wrote: »

Sorry Stheno im using the boards android app its pure toilet.

No hassles, easy to miss stuff in busy threads

Chris_Heilong

Not finding many small cars that peak my interest, I decided to look at importing again, 2010 Suzuki Alto, grade 3.5 with 106,000 km sold for 1,368 euro at auction. Thats cheap. VRT is around 590 euro. I would say I would have it landed and VRT paid for around 3200 euro. Decisions decisions.

only problem is its so damn ugly.

colm_mcm

Jaysus, that's dire. Please don't import it.

If you want oddball how about a Honda vamos/Daihatsu tanto/Suzuki every?

Chris_Heilong

colm_mcm wrote: »

Jaysus, that's dire. Please don't import it.

If you want oddball how about a Honda vamos/Daihatsu tanto/Suzuki every?

Yeah, I am looking them all up now.

Supergurrier

Your face as the edge of your door hits a wall in slow motion

Chris_Heilong

Supergurrier wrote: »

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is the car ok?