Used car fun

ba_barabus

Out of sheer boredom I sold my 2013 Avensis this morning.

I need to replace it and I'm setting a budget of €3000.

Key requirements:

Rear seat for child
Space for labrador
Some way interesting
Well minded

I'm located in North Tipp and preferably don't want to travel a huge distance.

Anyone able to make some good suggestions.

Cars that are being considered so far:
2009 Passat 2l TDi 140bhp with leather interior
2008 Mini Clubman HDi

colm_mcm

I thought you’d never buy a B6 Passat again

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

Mk1 Scenic.

And there was me going to PM you looking for some wise words

punisher5112

So you sold a super reliable car to go into 2 that I wouldn't class as anything even in the same planet....

The mini are dirt

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

I thought you’d never buy a B6 Passat again

Funnily enough THATS EXACTLY what my wife said

ba_barabus

punisher5112 wrote: »

So you sold a super reliable car to go into 2 that I wouldn't class as anything even in the same planet....

The mini are dirt

Yes I did, yes they are.

passatman86

What did you think of the avensis
Did you have it long
Do you regularly change cars

ba_barabus

passatman86 wrote: »

What did you think of the avensis
Did you have it long
Do you regularly change cars

Bought June 2017, respected it for its comfort on a long trip. Now I'm going nowhere its purpose is gone. Its the longest I've ever owned any car.

passatman86

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v-70/27098803
This went up on D/D yesterday
More of a fixer upper
But look at that rear dog gate lol

ba_barabus

passatman86 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v-70/27098803
This went up on D/D yesterday
More of a fixer upper
But look at that rear dog gate lol

Too old for insurance I'd say and want something I can just sit into and go.

punisher5112

Buy something cool like an abarth, cupra r, s3 or something.....

ba_barabus

punisher5112 wrote: »

Buy something cool like an abarth, cupra r, s3 or something.....

Just looking through GOLF Mk5 GTIs but they all seem outside budget. No issue with thr cars listed

colm_mcm

ba_barabus wrote: »

And there was me going to PM you looking for some wise words

You could get the full Megane set! Saw a mk1 in getting repairs before Christmas, phase 1. Hadn’t seen one in ages.


1.8 Civic is pretty quirky, very practical as well with the magic seats.

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

You could get the full Megane set! Saw a mk1 in getting repairs before Christmas, phase 1. Hadn’t seen one in ages.


1.8 Civic is pretty quirky, very practical as well with the magic seats.

I've sold the Megane! New car has been purchased to go in its place. I've done better this time.

1.8 Civic, that could work

bazz26

Saab 9-3 estate?

punisher5112

Octavia vRS
Audi TT

bazz26

Or what about an E Class estate:



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e200-1-8-kompressor/26418747

1.8 litre petrol has reasonable motor tax, huge boot but just make sure the timing chain has been replaced as they are notorious for needing replacement.

punisher5112

330d or 530d

James Bond Junior

bazz26 wrote: »

Or what about an E Class estate:



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e200-1-8-kompressor/26418747

1.8 litre petrol has reasonable motor tax, huge boot but just make sure the timing chain has been replaced as they are notorious for needing replacement.

I had one in a previous life for the briefest of brief times. Beautiful cars to waft in. Just watch the rear suspension bags/compressor.

Marcusm

ba_barabus wrote: »

Out of sheer boredom I sold my 2013 Avensis this morning.

I need to replace it and I'm setting a budget of €3000.

Key requirements:

Rear seat for child
Space for labrador
Some way interesting
Well minded

I'm located in North Tipp and preferably don't want to travel a huge distance.

Anyone able to make some good suggestions.

Cars that are being considered so far:
2009 Passat 2l TDi 140bhp with leather interior
2008 Mini Clubman HDi

I’d forget about the Clubman. I had one and I loved it but I wouldn’t see it as particularly practical with a dog or a child (unless self strapping or on front seat).

ba_barabus

Marcusm wrote: »

I’d forget about the Clubman. I had one and I loved it but I wouldn’t see it as particularly practical with a dog or a child (unless self strapping or on front seat).

I've arrived at the same conclusion. Clubman is out.

The Saabs estates are nice but none for sale near me

ba_barabus

bazz26 wrote: »

Or what about an E Class estate:



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e200-1-8-kompressor/26418747

1.8 litre petrol has reasonable motor tax, huge boot but just make sure the timing chain has been replaced as they are notorious for needing replacement.

That is on the list for contacting later.

Looks good, anything to watch for apart from a drivers fart tearing the seat?

EDIT: Just spotted the engine light is on

selectamatic

As said Timing chains need to be watched on those 1.8 merc engines. Up on a grand to do them too.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-x-trail-2-0-dsl-4wd/27104873

This might be of interest to you. Seems to be well minded.

passatman86

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/golf-gti/26993440

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-gti-250bhp/26992078

colm_mcm

passatman86 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/golf-gti/26993440

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-gti-250bhp/26992078

13 owners and 10 owners. I’d imagine they’ve had a hard upbringing.

ba_barabus

Buyer pulled out, so the search is off.

Balls

Snotty

ba_barabus wrote: »

Buyer pulled out, so the search is off.

Balls

Link to advert?

passatman86

colm_mcm wrote: »

13 owners and 10 owners. I’d imagine they’ve had a hard upbringing.

One is gone already....

nsnoefc1878

passatman86 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v-70/27098803
This went up on D/D yesterday
More of a fixer upper
But look at that rear dog gate lol

I used to use dog gate as a search term when looking for second hand mutt mobiles!

nsnoefc1878

ba_barabus wrote: »

Just looking through GOLF Mk5 GTIs but they all seem outside budget. No issue with thr cars listed

Not exactly labrador sized boots tho.

AMKC

Peugeot 406 or even a 407 Coupe. The boot is big in them. Renault Laguna Coupe. Toyota Celica. Opel Insignia Estate. No idea if you would find one in budget but no harm in looking.
Honda FRV.

Fabio

Alfa Giulietta....

Lovely car.