Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Please note that it is not permitted to have referral links posted in your signature. Keep these links contained in the appropriate forum. Thank you.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2055940817/signature-rules
Good news everyone! The Boards.ie Subscription service is live. See here: https://subscriptions.boards.ie/

Used car purchase

  • 11-04-2019 03:51PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,647 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all. I'm hopefully picking up a new car this weekend, going from a 2002 S40 1.8 petrol and I absolutely love this car. The money to get it roadworthy enough for the NCT is better spent on going up in years, but i'm getting into the years where I know very little about them. Just looking for advice on the ones I've narrowed it down to.

    So, anything I should keep an eye out for in the following models?

    04-07 S40, either 1.8 petrol or 2.0 diesel
    04+ E200 Kompressor
    04+ S60/S80

    I can tax anything up to 2L, and I do prefer petrol but the milage of diesel is calling me. But I've also heard that the DPF in those model S40's are not great and cost a lot to replace. Budget is €1k. NCT preferable, even a couple of months to allow me to gather more money for any necessary repairs (preferably a car with none needed!). But must have cruise control, this is stopping me from speeding and is now a necessity.

    Yes, I could get a smaller car newer for the same money, but I don't feel comfortable in smaller cars, and I spend quite a bit of time in my car, so a bit of luxury is what I'm after. Speaking of, leather interior and a centre arm rest is preferred!

    Any and all advice, or other recommendations are most welcome! Thanks in advance!


Comments

Advertisement