bazz26 wrote: » There is no rule with any car but in my opinion I'd see the risk of losing that €600 as being pretty high. Imo it's the same as putting the €600 on a horse in the Grand National.
Mini850 wrote: » Mentions nothing about a service history. As they say, you need to get the car in front of you to really tell. But for 600 snotts...........if I had the room i'd go view it with the cash in my pocket.
bazz26 wrote: » A cheap BMW can potentially be the most expensive car you will ever own. While €600 is not alot for a car it could also easily be €600 flushed down the lav. Dealer must have got it for nothing as a trade-in if they can sell it for close to that figure and make a profit.
Moneymaker wrote: » Potential money pit though no?
Mini850 wrote: » Jaysus, for that money....it wont be there for long Wouldnt have killed him to throw a bucket of suds over it though....
Moneymaker wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-3i8ci-taxed-nct-09-18-cream-leather/16715365 Yay or nay?
johndaman66 wrote: » Tatty seats and rough bodywork should not be of concern to anyone at this price level and if they are then they should really be upping their budget. The one thing I will say though is that the few cars that were advertised as needing a service or the seller mentioned could do with one when I rang and that I did go to see in my lifetime were always running dog rough...It was obvious that they needed more than a routine service.
Kintarō Hattori wrote: » 2005 Fiat Panda with NCT for €500. A bit rough but once nothing is obviously wrong with it it seems like decent value.https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-panda-2005-1-2-petrol/16446959
Bandito909 wrote: » Is she the non turbo diesel?! I think doblos are a well thought out little bus, the old and slow non turbo engine in that is absolutely great. I've given mine a tonne of work over the years and it's been a little gem.
Toyotafanboi wrote: » Don't get me wrong, it has a nice wedge of tax and test and you've clearly taken quite good care of it, but I can barely see that car making half of your asking price tbh. It's just the way things are.
tinofapples wrote: » I was gonna reply earlier along similar lines, it's an Alfa and the vast majority of Irish buyers wouldn't touch one.
NyOmnishambles wrote: » Hmm, things seem to have slowed down since the last time I sold a car, the phone is quiet, sign of a good economy I suppose? Anyway dropped the price to €1500, cracking value for a great little car so if you know of anyone interested, if it doesn't go in the next couple of weeks I will probably hang onto it until it goes through the NCT again this time next year
JohnBoy26 wrote: » The blue 2006 accord is the one id view. Nice colour, long nct and tax, a claimed full service history and it looks to be in good condition. If it checked out you could make an offer and see how you get on.
pron wrote: » My mother just sold that one. Dad bought it as ex-demo from Des Darcy in Swords in Sept 06, been broadly trouble-free all its life. Slightly squeaky clutch pedal bit no problems Edit, if it stayed in the trade, it should show two owners after the original dealer registration, second was Mam after Dad died a few years back. Mostly used for ferrying golf clubs Traded against a newer Civic
NyOmnishambles wrote: » I have bought a few good cars based on advice in this thread over the years Hopefully this will do someone well My well looked after, reliable and everything working and maintained on 06 Alfa 147 is for sale NCT'd last week, flew through with new front tyres and new rear hand brake cables (one had corroded so replaced both), taxed until December The interior is immaculatehttps://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-alfa-147-nct-10-18-fsh-low-mile-tbelt-done/16615501
jharr100 wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-mercedes-e200-elegance-auto-new-nct/16651956 Nice looking E Class .
alan partridge aha wrote: » Any big issues with these
oknepop wrote: » Considering a bangernomics volvo v70 (take your pick, plenty on DD under 2k). Preferably the 2L petrol around 2005 - Anything to look out for with these? Any better alternatives?
