LUXOBARGE (sub5k) of the week/day

Idbatterim · 28-09-2020 03:23PM

Mickiemcfist wrote: »

Yea I have a pre-facelift 325ci which I have stored for a while, tax for 3 months & put it back. But every time I drive it I think how far backwards cars have gone nowadays. It's slower & harder to drive fast than a new 330i but much more fun once you keep the revs up. I've a mapped GTI too so I'm not against Turbocharging but those old straight 6es were lovely.

I agree, was thinking of selling my S500 that does near zero mileage. To replace is with what I thought... I prefer the shape of the w221 I have to the newer shape S anyway. So I go looking around, of course its all diesel, nothing decent petrol. They have a serious love for "badges"pity they all want the fur coat no knickers versions... I love the E39 m sport, serious mans car. This crap of going "up the years" etc, they became about nothing other than "economy" (read compromise) and "tech" ... urghhhh!:rolleyes:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-bmw-525i-msportrare-example/25916397

Mickiemcfist · 28-09-2020 04:08PM

Idbatterim wrote: »

I agree, was thinking of selling my S500 that does near zero mileage. To replace is with what I thought... I prefer the shape of the w221 I have to the newer shape S anyway. So I go looking around, of course its all diesel, nothing decent petrol. They have a serious love for "badges"pity they all want the fur coat no knickers versions... I love the E39 m sport, serious mans car. This crap of going "up the years" etc, they became about nothing other than "economy" (read compromise) and "tech" ... urghhhh!:rolleyes:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-bmw-525i-msportrare-example/25916397

That 525 is gorgeous, again it's in the tax sweet spot. You'd miss an S500 though I'd imagine. I'd love to replace my 325 with something like the 525 but I'm losing my storage space soon so I'll be down to one car & the gti has been 6 years of faultless reliability so going to stick with that as the primary car.

Trojan · 28-09-2020 04:56PM

I loved my E39 525i. It was expensive to run though, and the M54 drinks oil. Fantastic to drive with the Msport suspension and the straight six sounds amazing. If I had the budget I'd look for a 2003 530i but they're rare so it's hard to be choosey. If you're seriously looking, check out the BMW forums, and get in touch with Valdas at Motor Confidence (his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired, but he knows his stuff and everyone goes to him).

I Was VB · 28-09-2020 09:19PM

Two very cheap and what looks like on the surface usable W220’s

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26068069

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26075949

I’ve never seen a burgundy one of these.

beertons · 28-09-2020 10:35PM

A neighbour of mine had a 05 530i loaded into a Polish lorry earlier.

Supergurrier · 29-09-2020 06:12PM

In the market for something around 3k atm as megane is about to go up for sale, would love a V8 for 6 months

Duke O Smiley · 29-09-2020 07:43PM

Supergurrier wrote: »

In the market for something around 3k atm as megane is about to go up for sale, would love a V8 for 6 months

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-740i-automatic/25600186

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Buy this yoke!

Or bid on it this thursday

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-740i-for-auction-1st-oct-2020/26011777

Duke O Smiley · 08-10-2020 08:31PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/cayenne-new-nct/26164465

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Original Irish 4.5 V8 Cayenne S, not too many owners, new NCT, nice spec, €3800

Seems a lot of car for the money. Interesting alternative to an X5

Duke O Smiley · 08-10-2020 08:41PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-phaeton/26081869

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Nice looking 2010 Phaeton, NCT til February 2021 and tax all the way til July 2021, €5500

Miles are a bit high but it could be a nice buy, claims of new Uniroyals and the long tax are good signs IMO

crazyjim · 08-10-2020 08:44PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/huge-spec-mercedes-benz-s350-s-class-new-nct/25505337

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NCT is to 3 Mar 21, 96kms claimed, €2,950. Looks fresh for a 2005 - new lights ? It's a dealer, wondered what he picked it up for.

lassykk · 08-10-2020 09:11PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/cayenne-new-nct/26164465

Original Irish 4.5 V8 Cayenne S, not too many owners, new NCT, nice spec, €3800

Seems a lot of car for the money. Interesting alternative to an X5

Would be worried about that noise the seller mentions... Could be an expensive fix but it does seem a lot of car for the cash

mullingar · 08-10-2020 09:31PM

I think that older 4.5 had Nikasil issues... Be careful!

E36Ross · 08-10-2020 09:44PM

crazyjim wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/huge-spec-mercedes-benz-s350-s-class-new-nct/25505337

NCT is to 3 Mar 21, 96kms claimed, €2,950. Looks fresh for a 2005 - new lights ? It's a dealer, wondered what he picked it up for.

Hate ads like that. "Huge spec"

Bar the heated seats, sunroof and W221 wheels that looks standard.

Akrasia · 08-10-2020 09:51PM

E36Ross wrote: »

Hate ads like that. "Huge spec"

Bar the heated seats, sunroof and W221 wheels that looks standard.

How could you not buy this car for this price. It’s unbelievable how much you get for the price of a 12 year old Mazda 3

Heres Johnny · 08-10-2020 10:05PM

96000 kms. Decent buy for someone maybe but the 1809 tax makes owning it long term unattractive. Its going to need work at that age even with low mileage.

E36Ross · 08-10-2020 10:13PM

Akrasia wrote: »

How could you not buy this car for this price. It’s unbelievable how much you get for the price of a 12 year old Mazda 3

Because you can buy mine for the same price with tax well into next year.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-s320cdi-quotlong-tax-nct-quot/26086144

08-10-2020 10:29PM

lassykk wrote: »

Would be worried about that noise the seller mentions... Could be an expensive fix but it does seem a lot of car for the cash

Honest add but not many would take a punt on an engine flush & some sparplugs / coils sorting 'Starting and driving ok with lots of power but has tappat noise and hesitates while accelerating. Went through NCT with no problems.....' IMO ..... But it might well be something easily fixed

Tea drinker · 09-10-2020 09:24AM

lassykk wrote: »

Would be worried about that noise the seller mentions... Could be an expensive fix but it does seem a lot of car for the cash

Yeah I'm be fairly sure that would be an expensive fix. It's for the knackers yard I reckon. Shame as it has a lot going for it.

GavMan · 09-10-2020 09:29AM

Tea drinker wrote: »

Yeah I'm be fairly sure that would be an expensive fix. It's for the knackers yard I reckon. Shame as it has a lot going for it.

Arrange for a mechanic to look at it for an assessment of what that noise is and ask the seller to bring it to them maybe. If they are as honest as they seem, they would be happy to comply.

I know if I was selling a car that is difficult to shift, I would be happy to

Interslice · 09-10-2020 11:03AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-phaeton/26081869

Nice looking 2010 Phaeton, NCT til February 2021 and tax all the way til July 2021, €5500

Miles are a bit high but it could be a nice buy, claims of new Uniroyals and the long tax are good signs IMO

Looks a good shout. 2010 is apparently the best year for that V6 tdi. Presuming it's the same as the A6... Regular poster on here put up huge miles in his. 300k i think before he sold it.

Philip M5 · 09-10-2020 12:20PM

Interslice wrote: »

Looks a good shout. 2010 is apparently the best year for that V6 tdi. Presuming it's the same as the A6... Regular poster on here put up huge miles in his. 300k i think before he sold it.

When you run the reg on motortax.ie, it is coming up as 95euro a year.

Limo tax?

Atlantic Dawn · 09-10-2020 12:21PM

Interslice wrote: »

Looks a good shout. 2010 is apparently the best year for that V6 tdi. Presuming it's the same as the A6... Regular poster on here put up huge miles in his. 300k i think before he sold it.

It's on taxi tax, wonder how much on normal? There's a LWB one on Pistonheads and it's 224 (g/km) which would bring it to €1200 a year.

09-10-2020 12:21PM

Philip M5 wrote: »

.........
Limo tax?

Quite likely Taxi and hackney €95/year

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 09-10-2020 08:12PM

Crappiest engine of them all.

Duke O Smiley · 09-10-2020 08:28PM

Don't know how I never copped that it would be PSV tax on that Phaeton! Pity

Truckermal · 09-10-2020 09:04PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Don't know how I never copped that it would be PSV tax on that Phaeton! Pity

Tax is Tax!:pac:

Sam Russell · 10-10-2020 11:12AM

Truckermal wrote: »

Tax is Tax!:pac:

Tax may be tax but there is a big difference between €95 and €1,805.

Also someone paying €95 is more likely to be doing very high mileage.

Idbatterim · 10-10-2020 01:53PM

Sf want to scrap the penalty for not paying full years tax, thi k cost was hundred million etc, id be fully supportive of it... seeing as its tbose being robbed on tax, doing it that way v the current 90%+ plus cars on the road with as good as free motor tax ...

Sam Russell · 10-10-2020 02:04PM

Idbatterim wrote: »

Sf want to scrap the penalty for not paying full years tax, thi k cost was hundred million etc, id be fully supportive of it... seeing as its tbose being robbed on tax, doing it that way v the current 90%+ plus cars on the road with as good as free motor tax ...

I think that the overdue tax should have to be paid before a transfer of ownership. The tax is not due if the vehicle is declared off the road in advance.
It is ridiculous that such a loophole be allowed.

Also, the tax should be allowed to be paid monthly in advance by direct debit the way many insurance companies operate. Perhaps a small premium be charged which comes off the final months payment - for example if the road tax was €600 for the year they pay €52 per month and final month is €28 making €600 for the year, providing it has been paid on time each month.

The other problem is refunding unused tax which currently only happens if the vehicle is scrapped. Perhaps refunding 95% for each full month left if vehicle is declared off the road.

Top Dog · 10-10-2020 02:07PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

Also, the tax should be allowed to be paid monthly in advance by direct debit the way many insurance companies operate.

Insurance always costs more if paid in installments, so those who can't afford to tax for a full year are still penalised.

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