commited wrote: » 01 Gs300 €600https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs300-2001-nctd/16473546
Markcheese wrote: » That's a gem of an A2, but the 2001 reg will cause an insurance problem there.. Shame.
JohnBoy26 wrote: » If changing over from another car there should be no problem. If starting a new policy a few will still insure it
grogi wrote: » Problems start at renewal, when you cannot really shop around...
Greybottle wrote: » Petrol Audi A2 with 7 months NCT for €600. Bargain if it checks out. Poor photos, poor ad, it's outside Cork and has been for sale for 5 weeks which means it could be got for €4-500
Top Dog wrote: » Ok smokey - I'll bite. Why?
Duke O Smiley wrote: » To be fair, it looks clean and presentable but I agree fully with unkel's sentiments
unkel wrote: » "any test welcome" So how about the NCT test? Seller could have put it through already for a 2019 NCT. Same as my '99 car passed the re-test last week, NCT 01/19. The cynic in me is saying that car will need money spending for it to pass the NCT...
unkel wrote: » That's not too bad for the work done. But it goes to show that you buy a car with a short NCT (or none) at your own peril I got stung myself this week. I brought in a '87 Mercedes last month that had a brand new MOT. Only advisory was brake pipes. Not a fail. NCT tested it last week and it failed on the solid brake pipes and structural corrosion on one end of one sill. The car has got all new brake pipes and needed 19 hours of welding. Just booked it in for the re-test next week.
JohnBoy26 wrote: » A bit of an inspection and a bit of homework would of steered you clear of that. An mot(neither is an nct) is not and indication of a good car but in the mot's case that corrosion was probably flagged at some stage and is probably up on the system. Even if it's not, a good inspection of the bodywork is an absolute must on a car of that age no matter what the test says or doesn't say. Anyway I know the above is no good to you now but I hope it works out for you with that car and that the welding has sorted every bit of rust on the car.
unkel wrote: » Bought the car on eBay, JohnBoy26, so inspection was a bit difficult over the internet No mention in the MOT history of the corrosion. Did my homework and was fully aware of the risks obviously. A lot of the welding was done to prevent future further rot, not just to get the car to pass the test. Still, the car is worth more here than what I paid for it, all my expenses included. The car is in excellent condition with a huge service history.