Kia Ceed SW 2008

sleepyholland

After a good steer from a couple of posters here, I'm going to see this car later.
It ticks all the boxes in terms of the kind of family car we need.
Any problems I should look out for on Ceeds of this vintage?

It's a Uk import.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-ls-2008-1-6-litre-diesel-estate/12787976

Henry Ford III

1/. HPI check it
2/. Check and verify service history
3/. Be careful with cloning/clocking
4/. Ensure everything works
5/. Private seller so there's no warranty

bazz26

The old UK registration will be listed on the car's Irish log book. Run that through the MOT check site - https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ga=1.162737653.83212332.1450282892 and verify the mileage adds up to the time it was last MOT'd in the UK.

sleepyholland

Thanks both.
I'll run all those checks.

Latest detail is that it was imported only 4 months ago. Seller bought it from a garage that he still has some warranty with, but finds the car unsuitable due to an injury and is replacing it with a 'higher' car.

Guess I'll have to take a look and treat the case on it's merits.
Pro-ceed with caution?

R.O.R

sleepyholland wrote: »

Pro-ceed with caution?

Nope - Pro-ceed is the 3dr :pac:

ET57JYE

Looks about as legit as it can be.

sleepyholland

R.O.R wrote: »

ET57JYE

Looks about as legit as it can be.

Thanks! How did you find that?

R.O.R

sleepyholland wrote: »

Thanks! How did you find that?

I have access to a basic check in work as I'm in the Motor Industry.

sleepyholland

thanks again, much appreciated.

sleepyholland

Took it for a test drive, seems fine, is in great cosmetic condition and has a good service history.

Would have bought it there and then but the current owner selling it on after only 4 months makes me think I need a mechanic to give it a once over - even if owners story seems legit.

bazz26

That should be the case with any car being sold privately, you are interested in buying anyway.

sleepyholland

bazz26 wrote: »

That should be the case with any car being sold privately, you are interested in buying anyway.

Of course, but I'm sure plenty of us have taken a chance on a cheap car with one careful owner and a rock solid history.

colm_mcm

So, what's the plan? Are you getting someone to look over it?

sleepyholland

colm_mcm wrote: »

So, what's the plan? Are you getting someone to look over it?

Oh absolutely yes. Need to get a recommendation of a mechanic in Kilkenny. Really hoping all is well with it. But will try to remain dispassionate. Thanks.

colm_mcm

If the car is genuine, and it seems so, you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out. If you like the car, get someone out there ASAP.

sleepyholland

thanks everyone for the advice.
took a test drive, ran the online checks, got a garage to take a look, bought car and am delighted with it.

bazz26

Well wear with it.

colm_mcm

Good luck with it