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Hi guys, looking for a recomendation for myself. Living on the border between wicklow and wexford. Would be looking for something 08+ for tax and insurance reasons, and preferablly with an NCT. I currently have a round trip to work and back of about 100km but that will be doubling in a few months. Looking for something that will keep me going for a year or two. I'm a relatively new driver, so due to that and to actually get insurance I wouldnt be looking for anything over a 1.6. Thanks a mil

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Always had a soft spot for these and the Camry but still always wondered who in their right minds ever bought them given how much they would set you back!

At least the Maxima was only 2.0 so tax wasn’t too bad, I’d sooner have a 2.0 V6 than a 2.2 / 2.4 four pot like in a Camry.

These were well priced compared to premium brands, and they were comparably well equipped too.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Check it isn’t on the €750 tax.

Is there such a thing on that age of an Avensis? :eek:

I assumed it was the same as my old car which was a 06 and €514 for the year. Feck. Now I'm panicked. Still I'm not handing over the cash till the morning so could back out if necessary.

Tbh if the rest of the car was all good then 236 a year wouldnt be a deal breaker.

Annoying though

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-maxima-qx/22108726?campaign=3



Test till 2020, few weeks tax, low miles, nice leather etc

Its too expensive but I have a real soft spot for these and this looks a lovely example

Got the alert for this one myself as had a Maxima alert setup
Looks lovely, and same owner for 12 years too
Just a pity it's not a wee bit cheaper

Burgo wrote: »

Hi guys, looking for a recomendation for myself. Living on the border between wicklow and wexford. Would be looking for something 08+ for tax and insurance reasons, and preferablly with an NCT. I currently have a round trip to work and back of about 100km but that will be doubling in a few months. Looking for something that will keep me going for a year or two. I'm a relatively new driver, so due to that and to actually get insurance I wouldnt be looking for anything over a 1.6. Thanks a mil

This is a bit over budget, but they are decent cars and it ticks all of your boxes. It will be a bit more comfortable than a Fiesta or Polo on a long commute too. I'd say it could be gotten within budget. Plenty of NCT and tax on it already

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-renault-fluence-1-5dci-nct-9-20-tax-10-19/21623241

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Got the alert for this one myself as had a Maxima alert setup
Looks lovely, and same owner for 12 years too
Just a pity it's not a wee bit cheaper

Did you see this one?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-maxima/21951195



Old model and manual, but loads of test and its only €800

Old diesel wrote: »

Tbh if the rest of the car was all good then 236 a year wouldnt be a deal breaker.

Annoying though

Oh, more than annoying. It would be a deal breaker. I can barely manage the 514 divided into quarters never mind adding on that much more. Feck. I'll find out before I hand over the money.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-clio-1-2-silver/22152039



Only tested till the end of October, but it has tiny miles and is €400

It looks immaculate

Old diesel wrote: »

Tbh if the rest of the car was all good then 236 a year wouldnt be a deal breaker.

Annoying though

€236 extra is a massive different though, especially when you can get a good pre july 08 example on the old cc tax and save that €236.

Mad_Mike wrote: »

That Merc is very well priced, especially from a dealer
No mention of mileage, wonder what's on it
That could be one for the guy that was trying to decide between a Merc or Saab on the other thread here

Those Mercs are astonishing good value - but only if you can afford to run and maintain them.
If it doesnt have receipts for timing chain work, then budget for 700-1000 to get it done. it *will* go at some point. Best thing about high milers is that they invariably have the work done.

I'd have a good look,though, to explain the big panel gaps in the front - though its likely only minor/cosmetic - and at that price not a deal breaker.

Also, "sold as seen" could mean that something electrical isnt working, and wont be fixed.

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar/21867484



04 S type NCT'd till 2020, €775

Touch up pen on the bumper, be grand

It's available at 500 now folks!!! :eek:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-chevrolet-kalos-1-4l-petrol/22074297

What can I say?
295 quid!!

bear1 wrote: »

NCT is out in 2 weeks

And they haven't even booked it in yet themselves.... Hmm...

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

If anyone wants me to look at that for them I will

Duke, I was going to go look at that this weekend but child minding plans have put it on the back burner. If it's close, it would be great if you could have a look?