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Mini850 · 06-06-2019 06:58AM

terrydel wrote: »

Plenty wouldn't let that stop them advertising and selling it mate!

Oh I know, but ill just get it done, and the NCT is just up, so ill get that sorted too. The Cooper S deserves it. Bloody awesome car, just need a bigger car for lugging dead bodies and such.

I would be giving out about someone else putting a car up for sale like that so, ill not be called a hypocrite god damn it

terrydel · 06-06-2019 08:54AM

Mini850 wrote: »

Oh I know, but ill just get it done, and the NCT is just up, so ill get that sorted too. The Cooper S deserves it. Bloody awesome car, just need a bigger car for lugging dead bodies and such.

I would be giving out about someone else putting a car up for sale like that so, ill not be called a hypocrite god damn it

I'm hoping to sell mine (04 a3) soon too, got nct renewed Tuesday and a oil and filter service a couple of weeks back. I just wouldnt sell without making sure all that is sorted at the very least. I just think its the right thing to do.

Luckycharms_74 · 06-06-2019 09:47AM

terrydel wrote: »

Nice a6 estate, seems to have a good bit of work done, not sure if some of the essential stuff on these is still required tho?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-avant-s-line/22039342

1995 and nct til Feb next year.

Looks a great buy. If all the work checks out I might snap it up. I already have a 2006 Sline saloon but needs a few jobs done on it.

Is the price about right ?

lawred2 · 06-06-2019 09:54AM

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

Looks a great buy. If all the work checks out I might snap it up. I already have a 2006 Sline saloon but needs a few jobs done on it.

Is the price about right ?

That's a lovely car

Jollyballs · 06-06-2019 09:57AM

terrydel wrote: »

I'm hoping to sell mine (04 a3) soon too, got nct renewed Tuesday and a oil and filter service a couple of weeks back. I just wouldnt sell without making sure all that is sorted at the very least. I just think its the right thing to do.

Petrol or Diesel?

Kenny Logins · 06-06-2019 10:03AM

terrydel wrote: »

Nice a6 estate, seems to have a good bit of work done, not sure if some of the essential stuff on these is still required tho?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-avant-s-line/22039342

1995 and nct til Feb next year.

I would inspect the left front side for any evidence of an accident as it appears to have a newer headlamp, also is this too new for the oil pump hex bar issue, or was that also updated to gear driven??

Apart from that, I would.

Luckycharms_74 · 06-06-2019 10:11AM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I would inspect the left front side for any evidence of an accident as it appears to have a newer headlamp, also is this too new for the oil pump hex bar issue, or was that also updated to gear driven??

Apart from that, I would.

I was wondering about the headlamp as well. The RHF looks cloudy and oxidized. I can check out the service history and take for a spin if its still available.

Prob could get it for €1750

up for anything · 06-06-2019 10:35AM

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

terrydel · 06-06-2019 11:05AM

Jollyballs wrote: »

Petrol or Diesel?

Petrol 1.6 3 door.
Theres a poster here and we've agreed a price on it, so if I find a replacement soon its his if he wants it. Hoping to get something by end of the month, but buying a house is taking up all my time now, living out in the sticks means going to look at anything takes so much time.

terrydel · 06-06-2019 11:08AM

up for anything wrote: »

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

For me its about doing a bit of research and evaluating the risk.
At 2k or less, if you have it 2-3 years and only have to do basic servicing, its a good deal, so if you think that will be the case, go for it.

terrydel · 06-06-2019 11:10AM

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

I was wondering about the headlamp as well. The RHF looks cloudy and oxidized. I can check out the service history and take for a spin if its still available.

Prob could get it for €1750

If it wasnt so far away I'd go myself.
That lamp on the left is deffo replaced or refurbed tho.

Luckycharms_74 · 06-06-2019 11:26AM

terrydel wrote: »

Nice a6 estate, seems to have a good bit of work done, not sure if some of the essential stuff on these is still required tho?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-avant-s-line/22039342

1995 and nct til Feb next year.

I had sent the seller a message on phone and done deal at 10.30. The advert has now changed to CAR ON HOLD.

It seems like I may have missed out

Edit: seller had deposit so car gone. I’ll keep a look out for another similar one

oceanman · 06-06-2019 11:33AM

up for anything wrote: »

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

stick with the jap stuff....Toyota , Nissan ect. the are generally reliable and don't cost a fortune for parts.

terrydel · 06-06-2019 11:45AM

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

I had sent the seller a message on phone and done deal at 10.30. The advert has now changed to CAR ON HOLD.

It seems like I may have missed out

Booooo!

Old diesel · 06-06-2019 12:23PM

oceanman wrote: »

up for anything wrote: »

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

stick with the jap stuff....Toyota , Nissan ect. the are generally reliable and don't cost a fortune for parts.

Nissans arent always great either - the Almera of this era were poor enough, ditto Micra and Primeras.

On the Focus - I'd look towards a 1.6 petrol rather then a diesel.

The better the history of the car and the cheaper it becomes the less important the make becomes.

A nice Corolla should be safe enough.

I wouldnt completely rule out the Mechanics "friends" car either.

Unless the mechanic is a complete moron - it's not really in his interest to direct you to a completely crap car.

It might be that he is directing you to this other car because he genuinely thinks that the particular car in question is a good car that's been well minded.

Especially if he's actually done the servicing on it for his friend and thus knows it's all good.

The 1.6 diesel poor rep isnt exactly undeserved either. Granted part of the issue is that so many cars from MINIs to Volvo S40s used it - so LOTS of reports.

W123-80's · 06-06-2019 12:32PM

'04 Peugeot 307cc Cabrio
Heap of Test - June '20
Heap of work done incl. T/B

Eddy has a few other yokes for sale, so bear that in mind.
Very limited market for this car I'd imagine.
Might be of interest to someone.

Asking €1,199

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-peugeot-307cc-cabrio-nct-06-20/21701139?campaign=3

W123-80's · 06-06-2019 12:45PM

The 307's are like buses today

'07 307 HDi estate
NCT Sept '19
109k miles
Looks very tidy for a 12 year old diesel estate
I'd be enquiring about having it tested. Should be ok to test early by the end of this month?

Asking €995

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-peugeot-307-hdi-estate-5-seater-low-mileage/22051185

An Ri rua · 06-06-2019 12:50PM

up for anything wrote: »

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

I've replied for years on carsurvey.org and on honest John.co.uk.

Cars are machines. Read good material like the above and that's half the battle.
Secondly, and as important, read the person you're buying from. Their ad, previous ads their Facebook, their demeanour etc etc.

An Ri rua · 06-06-2019 12:50PM

An Ri rua wrote: »

up for anything wrote: »

At my wits end. How do those of you buying 'bangers' and who aren't good with engines and specs make sure you don't buy hapes of shite. I test drove a 06 Focus 1.6 diesel and it seemed to drive well, NCT'd till September. I wanted to make sure I wasn't buying a bag of trouble come the NCT so asked my mechanic to have a look at it. He was all gung-ho and then told me that that the 1.6 diesels give lots of trouble as they go up in the years and that he knows someone with a 07 1.8 diesel which would be much better as the engines are more reliable and then dug his heels in on going to check out the 06 because he's trying to flog me an older car with much higher tax.

Everybody has a different idea about the various cars I've looked at. Focuses are grand, n'er a bit of trouble. Focuses are crap, always in the garage. And the same goes for every make I've looked at. I'm on the verge of buying the next car I look at if it starts up first time but I can't because I don't have the money to make mistakes.

Any advice please?

I've replied for years on carsurvey.org and on honest John.co.uk.

Cars are machines. Read good material like the above and that's half the battle.
Secondly, and as important, read the person you're buying from. Their ad, previous ads their Facebook, their demeanour etc etc.

Relied

terrydel · 06-06-2019 01:39PM

An Ri rua wrote: »

Relied

You can edit posts :pac:

cadaliac · 06-06-2019 04:01PM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

I would inspect the left front side for any evidence of an accident as it appears to have a newer headlamp, also is this too new for the oil pump hex bar issue, or was that also updated to gear driven??

Apart from that, I would.

I know an 07 A6 that had that very issue - so no, not updated to gear driven at that point.
(same engine)

An Ri rua · 06-06-2019 08:22PM

terrydel wrote: »

An Ri rua wrote: »

Relied

You can edit posts :pac:

Not on the Android app I can't. It's very buggy.

Thanks though Mod.

Oh wait, you're not a Mod ðŸ˜‰

dodzy · 07-06-2019 07:30AM

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

I had sent the seller a message on phone and done deal at 10.30. The advert has now changed to CAR ON HOLD.

It seems like I may have missed out

Edit: seller had deposit so car gone. I’ll keep a look out for another similar one

No offense intended, but if you are genuinely interested in something, call the person. Messages have their place. IMO, they indicate a half-arsed interest only.

Iwouldinmesack · 07-06-2019 09:05AM

dodzy wrote: »

No offense intended, but if you are genuinely interested in something, call the person. Messages have their place. IMO, they indicate a half-arsed interest only.

Not really, sometimes no choice. For example in my case, I'm Deaf.

jharr100 · 08-06-2019 06:49AM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-1-3-nct-07-2020/22040471

Civic 2007... Looks clean

beetlebailey · 08-06-2019 10:05AM

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22073161

High spec, high mileage Passat.

bear1 · 08-06-2019 12:01PM

beetlebailey wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22073161

High spec, high mileage Passat.

Mine field of an engine and that seat belt warning issue is a pain in the hole.
Car keeps thinking you've no belt on so you have to change the mechanism that clips the seat belt in.

NATLOR · 08-06-2019 12:08PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-jetta-1-6-comfortline-/21858274

Bit short on NCT but FSH and low milage for year

high horse · 08-06-2019 03:10PM

beetlebailey wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/22073161

High spec, high mileage Passat.

That steering wheel looks awful, is it original or after market?

beetlebailey · 08-06-2019 03:55PM

high horse wrote: »

That steering wheel looks awful, is it original or after market?

It’s original!
And yeah it’s not to everyone’s taste.

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