bazz26 wrote: » Anything diesel in that price range with that criteria is going to be well jaded or a money pit.
Muahahaha wrote: » I came across these two - 09 Ford Focus estate, 130kms, asking 1,750https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-ford-focus-nct-19-cheap-tax/20245201 and 09 Ford Focus hatchback, 152k miles, asking 2,800https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-ford-focus-1-6-tdci-econetic/20430451?campaign=3 Is there any good reason not to pursue cars like the above?
Muahahaha wrote: » 1874 & bazz thanks for the replies. Reason Im keen on a 09 diesel is for the cheap tax- I am already taxing & insuring 2 motorbikes so I want to keep costs low for a car I am only going to use 2 days a week and it would kill me to be paying 700 odd in tax for something sitting up most of the time. My intention is to own this car for around 18 months before upgrading to something else I will then drive 5-6 days a week. So for now I wanna get on the road as cheap as possible and Ill upgrade later and spend more money then. I came across these two - 09 Ford Focus estate, 130kms, asking 1,750https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-ford-focus-nct-19-cheap-tax/20245201 and 09 Ford Focus hatchback, 152k miles, asking 2,800https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-ford-focus-1-6-tdci-econetic/20430451?campaign=3 Is there any good reason not to pursue cars like the above? I know my milage is not quite diesel territory but as said I dont want to be shelling out on the high tax of a petrol.
bazz26 wrote: » I'd love to know how someone who just spent money changing the timing belt on a less than 10 year old 1.8 TDCi Focus along with other bits, claimed low mileage can let it go for 1750? As for the 1.6 TDCi Focus, you could not have picked a worse diesel engine when it comes to not taking miles, age or neglect well. I've a feeling you will be spending a lot more on maintaining either car than you will save on a bit of motor tax. I'd rather spend a bit more on something like this:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-ceed-1-4-petrol-2009-fresh-nct/19060516
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a2-1-4-tdi/20391521 Diesel, NCT to May - €1300
Sofiztikated wrote: » Is that not a bit adventurous for a soon to be 18 year old turfburner?
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I wouldn't agree. Super economical, no dpf or dmf, and they don't rust. Perfect low-maintenance, highly economical car.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1997-toyota-corolla-1-3-xl-mint-condition-2/20300623 How nice is this!? NCT to July, tax through to Christmas, low miles, history and looks immaculate. Pricey though
W123-80's wrote: » Spotted that yesterday. It's a lovely old bus. Price is ambitious, but at that end of the market it's splitting hairs arguing the toss over the asking price. There are plenty of far rougher examples looking for 5/6/700 bucks. Anyone looking for a reliable and easy run family motor could do far worse than this. I'd still prefer to be picking it up for closer to €1k..!!
Gatling wrote: » Talking about cheap A2's For consideration 1.4 petrol €450http://www.adverts.ie/15953201
SCOOP 64 wrote: » I know shes normally quite fussy , but i think she will like this.
jharr100 wrote: » Do those wheels look tiny or is it my imagination?
JohnBoy26 wrote: » If the bodywork is as clean as it looks in the photos then around 1k wouldn't be a bad price. They are next to impossible to find unmarked. It's a shame it's the liftback though. If it was a 3dr i'd probably go to view it.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Its still there - I'll go for a look tomorrow. Apparently theres not a mark on it. I've had a saloon, 3 door hatch and estate all as daily drivers. Never a lifty..
