Sub 5K Automatic

11214

As the title says I'm after a sub 5k automatic, less than two liter engine.
Looking for suggestions as I have no luck buying cars.
I've picked out three that caught my eye.
I'm in Cork.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-tt-2006-mint-condition-nct-feb-19/18314046

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-mercedes-benz-slk-200-taxed-and-new-nct/18355660

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-clk-class-2006/18363895

serox_21

toyota prius gen2

nextcarC5

serox_21 wrote: »

toyota prius gen2

Based on OP's linked car, not sure they want a Prius

However, be careful about buying high mileage, old premium cars OP. Make sure you get a mechanic to have a look over before buying if you don't know much about cars yourself. More about how the car has been taken care of and maintained moreso than anything really.

11214

nextcarC5 wrote: »

Based on OP's linked car, not sure they want a Prius

However, be careful about buying high mileage, old premium cars OP. Make sure you get a mechanic to have a look over before buying if you don't know much about cars yourself. More about how the car has been taken care of and maintained moreso than anything really.

A prius wouldn't be what I'm looking for.
I'd have a good knowledge of cars but I will have a mechanic take a look.

corks finest

11214 wrote: »

As the title says I'm after a sub 5k automatic, less than two liter engine.
Looking for suggestions as I have no luck buying cars.
I've picked out three that caught my eye.
I'm in Cork.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-tt-2006-mint-condition-nct-feb-19/18314046

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-mercedes-benz-slk-200-taxed-and-new-nct/18355660

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-clk-class-2006/18363895

Buy local,and as a previous subscriber dmsaid be careful of high mileage cars,ref Merc in one add, sincerely doubt if that mileage is correct,after having 3 similar cars years ago reckon at least one was clocked,if you can't check full history I'd walk,ref Prius think it's a good option,I drive a Japanese insight,cheap n cheerful

Atlantic Dawn

Honda Accord
Saab 9-3
Mercedes E-Class

run_Forrest_run

you have a good knowledge of cars but you have no luck buying cars? A fairly dangerous combination in my opinion

11214

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

you have a good knowledge of cars but you have no luck buying cars? A fairly dangerous combination in my opinion

I guess I was being a little dramatic, I barely got a year from my last purchase.
I'd like to buy something other than a focus or golf this time though sure as fu*ck that's what I will end up buying.

kerten

"Lexus IS250 auto with highest spec you can find" could be cheaper to run than german counterparts at that age and budget.

mrcheez

how does hire a mechanic to check over a car? Just rock up to a random garage?

nextcarC5

mrcheez wrote: »

how does hire a mechanic to check over a car? Just rock up to a random garage?

Lots of ways really. Best way is to bring it to a garage (prearranged) that is reputable and trustworthy. That way they can put it up on the ramp to check the underbelly

mrcheez

nextcarC5 wrote: »

Lots of ways really. Best way is to bring it to a garage (prearranged) that is reputable and trustworthy. That way they can put it up on the ramp to check the underbelly

cool, is that a fairly normal thing to request the seller allow? Say I wanted to buy from a Nissan dealership or similar?

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

cool, is that a fairly normal thing to request the seller allow? Say I wanted to buy from a Nissan dealership or similar?

or I guess you just have to take the dealer's word for it