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Mad_Mike · 10-04-2019 07:44PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nice Saab 93. Same owner since 2010

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-saloon-diesel-silver/21544713

€570 tax though.

Still, at asking price, it's not bad, and ever so slightly cheaper than a pre 08 on tax too!

Mad_Mike · 10-04-2019 07:45PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I was never really a fan of those C-Class' but theres something about nice examples (like the above) that I like. I'd have no problem believing that mileage from the photos alone; original overcast are a good sign, as well as the arm rest on the driver's doorcard and a few other things such as the condition of the boot and the seats. Of course, a good valet can do wonders for a tired interior but in the case of that Merc I wouldn't be overly skeptical.

Ring up the seller and see what kind of history he has. Even old NCT certs can be a good indicator.

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class?

:D

Duke O Smiley · 10-04-2019 08:09PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class? :D

The upgrade!

TommyGun2017 · 10-04-2019 08:29PM

E60 523i M Sport with NCT to 11/19 and taxed to 07/19. Body has a few marks and it needs a hoover but this was a near 70k car new.

Worth a look at €1800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-523i-for-sale-tax-and-nct-/21546293

Mad_Mike · 10-04-2019 08:29PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

The upgrade!

Exactly. He's looking for big money for it though, although it looks very clean

oceanman · 10-04-2019 08:55PM

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

E60 523i M Sport with NCT to 11/19 and taxed to 07/19. Body has a few marks and it needs a hoover but this was a near 70k car new.

Worth a look at €1800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-523i-for-sale-tax-and-nct-/21546293

its the tax that will kill it...

wonski · 10-04-2019 09:05PM

oceanman wrote: »

its the tax that will kill it...

1k a year is not that bad tbh.

A lot of car for the money and taxed for next three months anyway.

Ian OB · 10-04-2019 09:07PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class? :D

This...

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-corrolla-liftback/21433681

TommyGun2017 · 10-04-2019 09:08PM

oceanman wrote: »

its the tax that will kill it...

It's a lot to be fair but I suppose it depends on viewpoint as well. Personally I'd rather pay a grand's tax on a cheap car that I liked and wanted to drive everyday, As opposed to buying some nondescript hatch that I dread taking down the M50

Plus if the BMW checked out to be decent and a good deal was had, it's kinda depreciation proof for a while

Big Wex fan · 10-04-2019 09:23PM

johndaman66 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-opel-insignia-new-nct/21304088

2009 Insignia 1.9 CDTI;
190K KM;
NCT 02/2020;
Annual motor tax €390 p.a.
Asking €2,000 and open to offers

would rather see a service history on this one.

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

Tea drinker · 10-04-2019 09:26PM

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

Look and see there is often diesels going cheap in need of new engine. Known problem, like the BXE engine in the VW/Audi.

Big Wex fan · 10-04-2019 09:30PM

Tea drinker wrote: »

Look and see there is often diesels going cheap in need of new engine. Known problem, like the BXE engine in the VW/Audi.

So if I was interested, what years should I avoid or is problem still there?

Duke O Smiley · 10-04-2019 09:34PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Exactly. He's looking for big money for it though, although it looks very clean

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

Big Wex fan · 10-04-2019 09:39PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

If you don't try you never know what people will pay for something, easy to drop the price if no one bites.

Mad_Mike · 10-04-2019 09:46PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

Preaching to the choir!
Remember my Cinq Sporting with 14,000 miles and I even thought I did well!!
Another one with 14k miles
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1040821 :eek:

rn · 11-04-2019 06:04AM

On the merc, it looks very clean inside, despite it being valeted to the max. No scuf marks or broken bits on show. It's petrol, so should be economic enough to repair, if not so economic to run.

I don't like that he's photoed it wet. Can't really tell conditions of the paint as a result. It's had a lot of recent work done, with no fresh NCT. It's clock is only in MPH, so it it ex UK.

All in all I think it's a nice, genuine enough car for it's age.

grogi · 11-04-2019 07:34AM

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

M32 gearbox and faulty seal in oil supply system.

First is fixable with semi-resonable money if not let to collapse (1-1,5k), while the other is simple, but labour intensive fix. But it does not give symptoms (GM on purpose disabled the oil pressure warning) until it's too late bar new engine.

Toyotafanboi · 11-04-2019 08:27AM

The hardest thing about driving a Mk1 Insignia would be having to be an selfish, inconsiderate, roadhog 24/7.

W123-80's · 11-04-2019 09:36AM

'03 318Ci Convertible
NCT April '20
136k miles

Caution; The aircon is possibly not working?

An elegant looking motor for the summer.

Asking €1950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-ci-convertible/21418506

11-04-2019 09:39AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95/21555142

Tested till Feb 2020 and taxed till October (worth nearly €400), 2 owners, history, and a modest 98k miles.

I don't like these enough to say that €1500 is a bargain, but its certainly not bad given the tax

nice but I think it's overpriced, imo you don't get back the value of low miles or paid tax, there are cheaper examples out there mostly with higher mileage but some without, if be tempted though with the nct and tax though.

Duke O Smiley · 11-04-2019 09:42AM

W123-80's wrote: »

'03 318Ci Convertible
NCT April '20
136k miles

Caution; The aircon is possibly not working?

An elegant looking motor for the summer.

Asking €1950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-ci-convertible/21418506

Elegant looking car indeed and they’re great fun on a summers day but by God the 318 is terribly underpowered.

I tend to pick up an e46 cab every summer, enjoy it briefly and flog it whole the sun is still out. The 318 is the one to have because they sell easy, but if I was buying one to keep it’d need to be a 6 pot and I’d say the same to anyone that may be in the market

W123-80's · 11-04-2019 03:37PM

'06 Accord
2.0 Petrol
NCT March '20
86k miles

I'd prefer to be getting for a little closer to €1k and the lack of leather seats lets it down a little, but a very nice car nonetheless.

Asking €1,650

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-accord-2006-low-miles-1-owner-new-nct/21325637

Farfromhome02 · 11-04-2019 03:39PM

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

Simple they are buckets of scrap

the deftone · 11-04-2019 05:28PM

€1850. Low milage, seems like a good deal. Thinking about picking one of these up myself. Heard the suspension can be a bit stiff. Anyone have any experience with these cars?

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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-1-4-2006-new-nct/21515099

marklazarcovic · 11-04-2019 05:32PM

Very underpowered 1.4 , otherwise great cars, 1.8 petrol is super car

Duke O Smiley · 11-04-2019 06:00PM

Suspension is very still on my saloon alright!

rn · 11-04-2019 06:44PM

W123-80's wrote: »

'03 318Ci Convertible
NCT April '20
136k miles

Caution; The aircon is possibly not working?

An elegant looking motor for the summer.

Asking €1950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-ci-convertible/21418506

I toyed around with buying a convertible from that era a few years ago. And while that's a fine example of the BMW 3 series, the audi A4 1.8T equivalent has aged much better, with lots of them on the market. Almost had a bargain immaculate one bought, except i couldn't get insurance under 4000euro for occasional use 2nd car! I was tempted to buy it in the wifes name and drive it on my own policy 3rd party, but i thought that was too risky.

colm_mcm · 11-04-2019 07:19PM

I think Duke would love this
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-em2/21530026

and probably this, even with the white roof
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2000-skoda-felicia-new-nct-01-20/20855807

Duke O Smiley · 11-04-2019 08:09PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think Duke would love this
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-em2/21530026

and probably this, even with the white roof
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2000-skoda-felicia-new-nct-01-20/20855807

Hmm I want to love the Skoda but I’m not convinced

No more new yokes for me though. Just had a call this evening from ‘de nuns, and there’s a nice Jap K11 coming my way tomorrow

jharr100 · 11-04-2019 08:47PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2009-toyota-avensis-1-6-1333-no-less/20608319

Did we have this up recently at a higher price ?

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