beauf wrote: » Except this BANGERNOMICS and tyres are a major cost in that context.
Pter wrote: » Do you offer your services out to noob negotiators Duke? A tagalong friend to play bad cop to my ones good cop
idnkph wrote: » Which A6 is this????
Duke O Smiley wrote: I've an 03 A6 Avant Sport, 1.9 TDI, NCT to June 19, tax to Feb 19, just serviced - €700 drives it away.
idnkph wrote: Hardly have any pics? I could pm you my email or number of that makes it handy
Pter wrote: » Think it's this onehttps://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-audi-a6-avant-1-9-tdi-sport-nct-amp-tax-fsh/20466722
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I gave 850 for it in the end which I’m happy enough with!
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Okay, this will be my last shill in here for a while. Promise! I've an 03 A6 Avant Sport, 1.9 TDI, NCT to June 19, tax to Feb 19, just serviced - €700 drives it away.
Babylegs wrote: » Any opinions on this? https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-almera-hatch-nct-1-year-pass-today/20461264
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Between rust, timing chain issues and dodgy gearboxes they are a terrible car and most of them see little or no maintenance in their lives. I'd stay well away and buy something like a Corolla, i30 or Ceed for the same money or slightly more.
Babylegs wrote: » Thanks a million, I've been looking for a Corolla alright, or maybe an Avensis. I'll take a look at the other two.
bazz26 wrote: » Kia Rio is worth a look at too. If you could stretch your budget a little then this worth a look:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-kia-rio-1-4i-ex-high-spec-taxed-and-ncted/20466461 12 months NCT and it's taxed for 6 months too (cheap tax) which is surely saves you a few quid to add to your budget for the car? The only thing to note is that the seller has a few other cars for sale also so he's not the owner or a novice seller.[/quote That looks brilliant, youre really good for looking! Much appreciated.
Babylegs wrote: » bazz26 wrote: » Kia Rio is worth a look at too. If you could stretch your budget a little then this worth a look:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-kia-rio-1-4i-ex-high-spec-taxed-and-ncted/20466461 12 months NCT and it's taxed for 6 months too (cheap tax) which is surely saves you a few quid to add to your budget for the car? The only thing to note is that the seller has a few other cars for sale also so he's not the owner or a novice seller.[/quote That looks brilliant, youre really good for looking! Much appreciated. My parents have had one of them for the last 10 years. Far from exciting but it's been completely faultess
CharlieCroker wrote: » Babylegs wrote: » My parents have had one of them for the last 10 years. Far from exciting but it's been completely faultess Kias imo are greta cars they just keeo going and going. mine is on 176k on the clock and very little problems over the years
Babylegs wrote: » My parents have had one of them for the last 10 years. Far from exciting but it's been completely faultess
Babylegs wrote: » bazz26 wrote: » Kia Rio is worth a look at too. If you could stretch your budget a little then this worth a look:https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-kia-rio-1-4i-ex-high-spec-taxed-and-ncted/20466461 12 months NCT and it's taxed for 6 months too (cheap tax) which is surely saves you a few quid to add to your budget for the car? The only thing to note is that the seller has a few other cars for sale also so he's not the owner or a novice seller.[/quote That looks brilliant, youre really good for looking! Much appreciated. Whats the deal with those in terms of timing belts, things to look out for etc? I've seen them mentioned here before, are they genuinely very reliable?
terrydel wrote: » Babylegs wrote: » Whats the deal with those in terms of timing belts, things to look out for etc? I've seen them mentioned here before, are they genuinely very reliable? Extremely reliable. Close to 90's Toyota levels of reliability. Very simple and rugged.
Babylegs wrote: » Whats the deal with those in terms of timing belts, things to look out for etc? I've seen them mentioned here before, are they genuinely very reliable?
bazz26 wrote: » The Kia Rio is basically a rebadged Hyundai Accent of the same era. They are pretty reliable and nothing complicated. Basic no frills a to b transport. The 1.4 petrol has a timing belt and the interval on them is every 90k km or 4 years according to info on the web.
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-toyota-corolla-1-4-petrol-5dr/19976674 This looks like a decent car for the money. 1 owner, NCT to September 19, 115k miles, €1500
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-159-2006/20506917 Probably rough, but tested till July 19 for €700
