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1.6 off done deal

toonroyal · 2015-03-11 23:52:02

Hey guys, just wondering what are your guys past experiences with done deal. What should I be aware of? Also Im looking to buy a 1.6 hatchback in between 3 and 4 grand... what would you recommend? I've Been looking at a golf, an a3, a corolla, perhaps a focus and otheR models. What would you recommend? It seems there's…

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toonroyal

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Hey guys,
just wondering what are your guys past experiences with done deal. What should I be aware of?
Also Im looking to buy a 1.6 hatchback in between 3 and 4 grand... what would you recommend? I've Been looking at a golf, an a3, a corolla, perhaps a focus and otheR models. What would you recommend? It seems there's more value on done deal or should I just spend that bit more with a dealer.
Thanks for your help.

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#2 11-03-2015 11:57pm

colm_mcm

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Read this guide
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864

At that price you're better of buying privately.

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#3 12-03-2015 12:11am

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Thanks but which model would be better goin on for reliability or have I overlooked somethin?

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#4 12-03-2015 12:23am

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Of the ones you've mentioned, the corolla or focus. I'd personally go corolla.
Most are 1.4 rather than 1.6, but the 1.4 is nippy enough.

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#5 12-03-2015 12:42am

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I've read some bad things about golfs recently so I might be gone off them, what about the A3, I've seen a beaut for 3850 that just passed the nct and has 88 thousand miles, how are they to run and how reliable are they?

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#6 12-03-2015 8:00am

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An a3 is basically a golf.

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#7 12-03-2015 8:03am

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colm_mcm wrote: »

An a3 is basically a golf.

Just a nicer badge?

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#8 12-03-2015 8:46am

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Guy, I work with found 3 clocked cars for sale on done deal. All English imports so beware.

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#9 12-03-2015 1:24pm

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Donedeal don't clock cars. Dodgy sellers will use whatever medium is popular with buyers.

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#10 12-03-2015 1:43pm

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Mazda 3 might be a good option. Still has the Japansese reliability but a bit more stylish and solid than a Corolla. Also the Civic not bad either.

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#11 13-03-2015 2:58pm

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Recently was on the lookout for something similar. Corrolla/focus or golf. Ended up getting a 1.6 Lancer. Good buy, nice car and light on fuel. Easy get an 05 one for 3k. Only had one issue with it and it was the a dealer mistake, would recommend.

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#12 13-03-2015 3:26pm

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Op by your post I gather your knowledge in cars is very limited I would suggest going to a dealer

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