And the winner of dreamer of the year is... Part 2!

not2be · 21-04-2020 04:17PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

There should be a rule where none of these Deane Motors cars should be posted. Free advertising. I’m sick of seeing these absolute chancers here. Clowns.

I would not envy anyone trying to sell expensive "toys" in the next few years....that will be a tough number....

Tacitus Kilgore · 21-04-2020 04:19PM

not2be wrote: »

I think their going to need all the free advertising they can get..... selling expensive "toys" in the next few years will be a tough gig....

Damn straight, the classic car market is surely well and truly bollixed now?

colm_mcm · 21-04-2020 05:17PM

I’m sure your “€50k for an old defender” buyer won’t be affected.

horseofstone · 21-04-2020 05:42PM

Tacitus Kilgore wrote: »

Damn straight, the classic car market is surely well and truly bollixed now?

Their seems to be more cars for sale in the classic section of done deals in recent times, I'm assuming because of Covid 19.Some people having to sell their beloved automobile perhaps.

The bird man · 21-04-2020 07:12PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

There should be a rule where none of these Deane Motors cars should be posted. Free advertising. I’m sick of seeing these absolute chancers here. Clowns.

Awww man, they must really have done something to you. Every time I read this thread you are slating them ðŸ€£

The bird man · 21-04-2020 07:17PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Americans are paying 20 grand for 25+ y/o examples not half as nice as that one out of Europe.

It’s an expensive car, sure, but I don’t think he’s dreaming. I think it’s absolutely class too

I would have thought it was bang on the money. Loads of companies doing similar stuff in the uk for dearer. Fair play to them anyways... at least they are trying something different.

selectamatic · 21-04-2020 08:10PM

horseofstone wrote: »

Their seems to be more cars for sale in the classic section of done deals in recent times, I'm assuming because of Covid 19.Some people having to sell their beloved automobile perhaps.

Perhaps but taditionally around about this time of year would have been the best time for selling classic/weekend/summer cars.

Toyotafanboi · 21-04-2020 10:45PM

The other end of the extreme. The ad is a bit old but I just came across it. €500, no tax, no test, no two panels the same colour and no back axle. Not worth a fiver.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-01/24337448

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 21-04-2020 10:48PM

The bird man wrote: »

Awww man, they must really have done something to you. Every time I read this thread you are slating them ðŸ€£

Every time I open this thread one of their cars has been posted. What can I say.

bazz26 · 21-04-2020 10:52PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The other end of the extreme. The ad is a bit old but I just came across it. €500, no tax, no test, no two panels the same colour and no back axle. Not worth a fiver.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-01/24337448

You never know, the 2 new tyres fitted could be Michelin Pilots costing €250 alone..

Toyotafanboi · 21-04-2020 10:54PM

bazz26 wrote: »

You never know, the 2 new tyres fitted could be Michelin Pilots costing €250..

Either that or there's €495 in the glove box.

Top Dog · 22-04-2020 12:50AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

The other end of the extreme. The ad is a bit old but I just came across it. €500, no tax, no test, no two panels the same colour and no back axle. Not worth a fiver.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-01/24337448

NCT Due Feb 19 according to the wordy part

:pac: Poor Cara should have paid more attention.

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Andrew33 · 27-04-2020 09:53AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Americans are paying 20 grand for 25+ y/o examples not half as nice as that one out of Europe.

It’s an expensive car, sure, but I don’t think he’s dreaming. I think it’s absolutely class too

Am I right I’m in thinking you CAN’T Import any car into the US that’s under 25 years old. That rule obviously will inflate the price of vehicles over 25.

Midnight_EG · 27-04-2020 11:53AM

Andrew33 wrote: »

Am I right I’m in thinking you CAN’T Import any car into the US that’s under 25 years old. That rule obviously will inflate the price of vehicles over 25.

You can import some special models under the Show and Display rule

Andrew33 · 27-04-2020 12:43PM

Midnight_EG wrote: »

You can import some special models under the Show and Display rule

Which rules out a lot of stuff.

L-M · 27-04-2020 02:45PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-patrol-4-0-petrol-manuel/24683212

The fact that Manuel has a capital M makes me thing he’s given it an undeserving name.

ohnonotgmail · 27-04-2020 02:51PM

L-M wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-patrol-4-0-petrol-manuel/24683212

The fact that Manuel has a capital M makes me thing he’s given it an undeserving name.

cool looking though even if the price is a bit ridiculous

CrankyHaus · 27-04-2020 02:53PM

L-M wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-patrol-4-0-petrol-manuel/24683212

The fact that Manuel has a capital M makes me thing he’s given it an undeserving name.

Is there a market for stuff like that if the seller is willing to sell it internationally?

When I was in the US a decade ago a colleague boasted of staying up all night on Ebay to get an early '80s Land Cruiser for sale in New Zealand for a "low low price" that seemed mad to me, a five figure sum I can't quite recall. Only a couple of years ago a friend in Ireland had ditched his similar vintage, though very knackered, one as essentially worthless. One man's trash...

ewj1978 · 28-04-2020 06:31AM

Thats a cool looking Yoke. He'd be better off trying to shift it abroad.

California Dreamer · 28-04-2020 06:45AM

An ex fire truck went through the auction for 1,800 Euro

Gmc sierra 3500 fire truck, one owner 15.850 miles

Was on sale on done deal last year for €12k

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 28-04-2020 06:59AM

L-M wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nissan-patrol-4-0-petrol-manuel/24683212

The fact that Manuel has a capital M makes me thing he’s given it an undeserving name.

Spanish Import?

hoodie6029 · 28-04-2020 08:37AM

I love these ads when they say 'if it doesn't sell, I'll keep it.' Stating the obvious? Is it a threat that they'll take it off the market and you won't be able to get it? Are they bragging that they don't need the money? Then why is it for sale?

colm_mcm · 28-04-2020 09:36PM

I think they’re countering any potential arguments that it’s overpriced.

There was one seller a few years ago saying if he didn’t get the (big) asking price he’d just send it to be scrapped.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 29-04-2020 07:13AM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

I love these ads when they say 'if it doesn't sell, I'll keep it.' Stating the obvious? Is it a threat that they'll take it off the market and you won't be able to get it? Are they bragging that they don't need the money? Then why is it for sale?

“Testing the water”
“If it doesn’t sell I’ll keep it”
“If I don’t get what I want I’ll put it back in the shed”
“I’ll garage it until it’s 30 years old”

It’s all code for the seller is a tosspot. They’re expecting someone to rock up with exactly the asking price in cash.

hoodie6029 · 29-04-2020 09:59AM

It is a neat way to flag the kind of person you'll be dealing with.

God be with the days of classifieds in paper or Buy and Sell when there was someone on the other end tidying up the grammar and typos for you and not letting ridiculous statements in their paper. Think of all the time the internet has saved from calling these people. Ad in all caps - move on. 'L@@K at this!' - move on. Check the NCT site, no test, ad says no timewasters - move on etc etc.

tossy · 29-04-2020 10:07AM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

It is a neat way to flag the kind of person you'll be dealing with.

God be with the days of classifieds in paper or Buy and Sell when there was someone on the other end tidying up the grammar and typos for you and not letting ridiculous statements in their paper. Think of all the time the internet has saved from calling these people. Ad in all caps - move on. 'L@@K at this!' - move on. Check the NCT site, no test, ad says no timewasters - move on etc etc.

Emojis in ads is another one.

dubbrin · 29-04-2020 11:46AM

It just reiterates my point of creating a good ad if you're selling something for more than weekend drinking money. A small amount of effort and thought will create a good ad that tells a potential buyer nearly everything and they're only calling then to confirm a few details or ask for some more info on a detail they can't quite see on the photos or description. I dread putting things on DD but it has to be done sometimes.

On the other side I sold a piece of watersports gear recently. Guy nearly bit my arm off trying to get it. Paid asking. As soon as it arrived to him he was back on saying I was trying to rip him off and it wasn't worth the money, etc etc.... I'd advertised carefully and thoughtfully trying to cover myself and a buyer, but there are idiots on the other side of as well I suppose.

Cheensbo · 29-04-2020 12:03PM

selectamatic wrote: »

Someone in Dublin had a white gen3 auto 2.0 n/a 1az powered one (150bhp avensis engine). That was sold a few times for cheap enough money.

The gen2 caldina's could be got with a beams engine alright think they're called gt's

Cheensbo who used to post on here, has or had a proper caldina GT-T 4wd with the 3sgte engine. Very cool car and very sought after. He's from the midlands iirc (shame he doesn't post anymore)

Hey - Was wondering why my ears were burning :pac:

Have been going deep into google trying to put together a list of all the GT-T Caldinas in the country (boredom is winning the battle) and found your post along the way!

You're spot on about the GT caldina, came with a 187bhp "greytop" beams engine

I still have my GT-T

- Has been parked up for a year or so (maybe 2?) while I attended to some other projects so now undergoing a bit of reinstatement with a few upgrades and hoping to be back on the road soon as the NCT centres open again!

Duke O Smiley · 29-04-2020 12:09PM

Jaysus, welcome back!

Cheensbo · 29-04-2020 01:57PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Jaysus, welcome back!

Thanks Duke, great to see you're still holding the fort

And the winner of dreamer of the year is... Part 2!

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