robertpatterson wrote: » Shame it's in Galway if it was closer to Dublin id love it
Hunky Monster wrote: » wotzgoingon wrote: » I thought you said previously that you were done with diesels? In terms of a long term option. For two months I'd have gone with one.
wotzgoingon wrote: » I thought you said previously that you were done with diesels?
alan partridge aha wrote: » Is this Bora petrol or diesel, 1.4 petrol is gutless but the diesel is a fantastic car. I have I from new for 16 years and it has been excellent. A few door locks, air mass meter and injector harness and that's it.
jharr100 wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-saab-9-5-1-9-tdi-automatic-sport-nct-0918/18199928 Saab 95 daysul Lots of car for the money .
dobman88 wrote: » Been following this thread for a while because as I expected my car failed the nct. It failed on poxy rust but it's coming in around 300/400 to fix and the car isn't worth that. Max budget 750, could stretch to 800. Ideally max 1.4 petrol or any size diesel (insurance quotes coming back on the cheap side for diesels) Based in Ashbourne so ideally north Dublin or Meath but can travel within reason
bear1 wrote: » If the car only has the rust issue and that's the price to fix it then I can't see why you'd spent double the repair on a car you know nothing about. Personally if the car you have is reliable etc then I'd go for the repair.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I'd be in the same general geographic location as the OP and I couldn't for love nor money find a garage willing to take on €2k worth of welding on a van a few months back. I wouldn't waste my time going to the same bother with an 00 Micra
emeldc wrote: » Jeez, I hope they're always as fuggin' busy. Recession's over, wha?
dobman88 wrote: » It's a 00 micra. Owes me nothing but is on its last legs. Had it checked this morning and mechanic says 300 minimum. Two front tyres are due a change too although they passed the nct. Just few small things with the micra too that would pass the nct but car is on the way out anyway
JohnBoy26 wrote: » It's never worth spending 300-400 euro on welding a rusty 00 micra. The chances are you will be back in the same position next year with the car requiring more welding. I know some will go on about the better the devil you know argument but rust is where i'd draw the line. You will get a nice rust free car for your budget that will be a few years newer than what you have and if you pick the right car it should last you a good few years with next to no problems outside of regular maintenance. I'd be looking at something like a 2002-2007 corolla or a 2001-2006 civic saloon.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Mazda 3s are nice cars but you could very well be back to square one buying one with no NCT. They are another car very prone to rust. My brother had one a few months ago with front wings like swiss cheese. That Avensis looks very rough. Its an ex-taxi by the looks of things. I'd steer clear on that one but if you can find a decent one, go for it. They're fairly robust
dobman88 wrote: » That's great thanks. Just requested the phone number so will contact the seller if support give it to me
dobman88 wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-3-2004-1-4-taxed/18217881 Obviously I'd have to go see it and ask if it would pass an nct but thoughts on that?
