Change car again...

bear1

Well the Lancia turned out to be a bit of a... challenge let's say and we ended up getting rid of it.
So that plus the Punto having been sold we are now left without a car and bit of extra cash to replace them both with.
Decided to buy a car in Ireland and export it with us (yes aware of the steering wheel but we will probably be moving back to Ireland soon).
Anyway, leaving the logistics of it all aside I've come up with some cars that tickle my fancy.

Budget: 2.5-3k (Don't want to go over this)
Type: Saloon/Estate
Fuel: Petrol but can be diesel but needs to be pokey
Automatic is much more preferred

And so I've come up with a list in my DD garage which are the following (there are a few...)

My favourite for now are these two:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-skoda-suberb-elegance-1-8-turbo-petrol-150-hp/22705616

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-lexus-gs-300/22797751

Then the rest are:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-s-line-2-0-automatic-low-km/22276270

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-volvo-v70-2-4-d5-se-automatic-nct-02-2020/22354227

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-car-2007/22801576

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-auto-new-nct/22772728

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-volvo-v50-se-lux-diesel/22505098

So... thoughts?

bear1

No takers huh?

selectamatic

For me it'd have to be the gs.

Reliable, nice place to be and serious value to be had here.

Truckermal on here sold his one out to Amsterdam for a good price on eBay after he had no local takers at circa 2k iirc on donedeal.

With the gs you could export it and use it for however long ya stay in Poland and if the time comes that ya wanna move back to Ireland you could most likely just sell for a profit before ya move back and buy something else here again.

Sexual Chocolate

Personally I'd go with the v70 followed by the v50. The 2.4 diesel from volvo are meant to be quite solid with lots of torque. The s40/v50 is quite comfortable in the drivers seat imo so I'd imagine the v70 is even better. Wouldn't be keen on either of the Audi's as there probably the cvt box.

Think that Superb was posted in the bangornomics thread last week, surprised to still see it up.

bear1

selectamatic wrote: »

For me it'd have to be the gs.

Reliable, nice place to be and serious value to be had here.

Truckermal on here sold his one out to Amsterdam for a good price on eBay after he had no local takers at circa 2k iirc on donedeal.

With the gs you could export it and use it for however long ya stay in Poland and if the time comes that ya wanna move back to Ireland you could most likely just sell for a profit before ya move back and buy something else here again.

Yeah Im leaning more and more towards the GS but I'm pretty sure that won't last long which is annoying.
Doesn't seem to be much online as to issues with it and they also appear to be quite ok fuel wise if driven ok.
The Skoda I quite like as well, it's just really annoying that there is no temporary insurance in Ireland.

bear1

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

Personally I'd go with the v70 followed by the v50. The 2.4 diesel from volvo are meant to be quite solid with lots of torque. The s40/v50 is quite comfortable in the drivers seat imo so I'd imagine the v70 is even better. Wouldn't be keen on either of the Audi's as there probably the cvt box.

Think that Superb was posted in the bangornomics thread last week, surprised to still see it up.

Are the CVT boxes bad?

Sexual Chocolate

bear1 wrote: »

Are the CVT boxes bad?

There known as not being the greatest box out there. Some say that when there not giving issues there quite good with the TDI's due to low end torque. I was driving an 1.8t A5 with one for a short while a few months back and found it very unexciting, nor the quickest.

bear1

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

There known as not being the greatest box out there. Some say that when there not giving issues there quite good with the TDI's due to low end torque. I was driving an 1.8t A5 with one for a short while a few months back and found it very unexciting, nor the quickest.

I see, that lowers my potential count then
Would you also advocate the GS?

Sexual Chocolate

bear1 wrote: »

I see, that lowers my potential count then
Would you also advocate the GS?

Wouldn't know much about them. Sorry.

bear1

So the car I was interested in the most is no longer available but the Volvo 2.5 is and there is also a Saab 95 2.0t.
Anyone have an experience of the Saab? It's an automatic as well

colm_mcm

The Saab is an antique at this stage.

Midnight_EG

Would you consider an E60 530d with 300k miles? But will be slightly below budget too

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

The Saab is an antique at this stage.

Yeah but don't mind at this stage.
As long as there is some power in it.
Still hoping the turbo s80 hangs about

bear1

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Would you consider an E60 530d with 300k miles? But will be slightly below budget too

Depends tbh, slightly above budget or below?
Any more info on it?

Midnight_EG

bear1 wrote: »

Depends tbh, slightly above budget or below?
Any more info on it?

€2400 It's mine, and it's carbon black (so it's navy) with cream leather but needs a serious polishing :pac:

bear1

Midnight_EG wrote: »

€2400 It's mine, and it's carbon black (so it's navy) with cream leather but needs a serious polishing :pac:

Far over
Unfortunately it's a bit over cause I need to bring it back over with me so my budget is quite tight with everything

Midnight_EG

bear1 wrote: »

Far over
Unfortunately it's a bit over cause I need to bring it back over with me so my budget is quite tight with everything

I didn't say I wasn't open to offers :pac:

bear1

Midnight_EG wrote: »

I didn't say I wasn't open to offers :pac:

Oh right... How's 1.7k?

Midnight_EG

bear1 wrote: »

Oh right... How's 1.7k?

Far under :P

bear1

Is anyone able to tell me if this is a 5 speed or 6 speed box?
I just can't tell from the pictures, would rather it to be 6 speed as it makes it a 130.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/o7-skoda-superb-1-9-comfort-tdi/22866132

selectamatic

Thats a 115 5speed

Most if not all six speed 07 superbs would have the 2.0tdi 140 engine.

bear1

Eh I was afraid it would be the lower power engine

bear1

Thoughts?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-auto-price-drop/22772728

bear1

And this

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-8t-biopower-fsh-nct/22168232

colm_mcm

bear1 wrote: »

Thoughts?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-auto-price-drop/22772728

Mental price considering the tax

commited

Good that you're open to big tax, opens up lots of lovely cars! I'll stick with the petrol recommendations for now

My money would go on the best XJ6 I could find, generally reliable and absolutely gorgeous:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-x-type-3-0-vl-sovereign/22642651


I've had a GS300 Sport, they're great cars but lack "fizz" in my opinion.
This one looks like a bargain: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-gs300-sport-new-nct/22781653

I much preferred my e60 (although the 2.5 is a bit underpowered):
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw/22776360

The internet never seemed to like them but these are very underrated cars in my opinion, we've run one for years:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-jaguar-s-type-3-0-luxury/22739674

e38s are glorious:
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-e38-m-sport-new-nct/22452490
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-e38-728i-sport-individual-2001/22618716

colm_mcm

Was gonna suggest an S Type too. I had a 3.0 before I got the Civic and loved it. It’s hilariously dated now but is still an understated respectable car. They’re great value too.

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

Mental price considering the tax

I was closer to pitching a 1.5k price and see what he says

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

Was gonna suggest an S Type too. I had a 3.0 before I got the Civic and loved it. It’s hilariously dated now but is still an understated respectable car. They’re great value too.

Yes I saw that black one for sale in Dublin but I'm really unfamiliar with the brand so I don't know if I want to take the risk.

colm_mcm

Look at some of the cars you’ve bought!

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

Look at some of the cars you’ve bought!

Thanks :P
Can't tarnish all my history after the Lancia , Honda and Passat
Oh and that's exactly why I don't fancy the risk again.

selectamatic

There's plenty of risk with the Volvo's too unfortunately.

Someone on here got very unlucky with one of those 2.5t s80's. Think it was supergurrior.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs300/22802281

This looks good for the price.

bear1

Yeah I'd seen that one but fairly far away unfortunately.
Do you happen to recall what it was about the S80 that was so bad?
Reviews online say it's not a bad all-rounder so I suppose like with any car it's all down to luck.

selectamatic

Oil seal at the back of the engine going and contaminated the timing belt both had to be replaced, some sensor stuff and then the alternator belt failed and fecked up the timing again.

bear1

But apart from that...

bear1

There's also an is250 for sale but the reviews are mixed when it comes to the dealer and I hate the whole last price no offers sold as seen script they give.
Aggressive.

bear1

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-subaru-outback-2-5-automatic-4wd-huge-spec/22686400

Can barely find any info on these engines but the price drop is a bit of a strange one.
50% off.. wonder what's wrong with it

colm_mcm

It was overpriced to start with.

bear1

Thoughts on the car itself?
Wrecking my head trying to find a proper car with the requirements.
Automatic, petrol and with some power doesn't give a lot of results for max 2k..

davycc

Any thoughts on upping the budget slightly Mr bear for this absolute weapon?..

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/subaru-legacy-gt-turbo/22448450

bear1

Wouldn't be possible at all.
The car will be exported so it restricts a lot as we are also saving for a deposit.
I've a few appointments on Friday and tomorrow I'm seeing that Subaru.
On Friday a Saab 95 turbo and then in the afternoon a lexus is.
Lexus is at the max of the budget and with a dealer so not a hope I'd manage to talk him down to 1.5k

Midnight_EG

I'd consider 2k on the nose for the 530 if it so interests :P

bear1

Ah yeah? Ok cool so I'll try and still talk ya down

Midnight_EG

bear1 wrote: »

Ah yeah? Ok cool so I'll try and still talk ya down

2k is where I'd be on it though, for a boardsie and to get it gone :cool:

bear1

Update this now.
Ended up buying a 2006 outback 2.5 with a full service history and nct until December for 950e.
Tight as a drum, suspension and engine are simply perfect.
Silky smooth engine and on the drive back from Dublin averaged about 7.5
Happy with it