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dzsfah2xoynme9 · 11-11-2020 06:19PM

Who wants a tatty looking 13 year old vectra with no nct or tax for nearly €3,000

http://www.adverts.ie/22085362

Sam Russell · 11-11-2020 06:25PM

Chase Proud Storm wrote: »

Who wants a tatty looking 13 year old vectra with no nct or tax for nearly €3,000

http://www.adverts.ie/22085362

Claims 18,600 kms, but photo shows 186,000 miles. Big difference. No NCT or tax, and requires quite a bit of work. If it can be done for the prices quoted, it should be done. The photos are awful.

Tzardine · 11-11-2020 06:30PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

Claims 18,600 kms, but photo shows 186,000 miles. Big difference. No NCT or tax, and requires quite a bit of work. If it can be done for the prices quoted, it should be done. The photos are awful.

Its that bad that nobody has offered him the standard adverts offer to swap for a playstation 4 and cash their way.

What a complete shed. Worth about a grand if it actually had an NCT.

dzsfah2xoynme9 · 11-11-2020 06:52PM

Tzardine wrote: »

Its that bad that nobody has offered him the standard adverts offer to swap for a playstation 4 and cash their way.

What a complete shed. Worth about a grand if it actually had an NCT.

I have a 07 Vectra Sri myself. Its in pretty excellent condition and even has a few extras like full leather interior and factory colour screen sat nav. And even at that I know if I were to sell it in the morning I'd struggle to get a grand for it, even if it has tax and nct.

ronnie3585 · 12-11-2020 09:56AM

97 Punto GT for €10k. Anyone?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-punto-gt-turbo/26480880

I know they're rare, but €10k - lol.

colm_mcm · 12-11-2020 10:01AM

ronnie3585 wrote: »

97 Punto GT for €10k. Anyone?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-punto-gt-turbo/26480880

I know they're rare, but €10k - lol.

If you’re passionate about FIAT, and know your history, call me. If you know, you know!

The only history I know is that they weren’t that good and had no torque.

Tzardine · 12-11-2020 10:09AM

That Punto is definitely a dreamer alright.

Horrible colour, no mileage listed, stupid exhaust, and looks generally untidy.

For comparison, Deane Motors (I know, I am sorry alright), sold this absolute cracker last year for about 8k I estimate. And look for yourself, it was incredible.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1186773

Sam Russell · 12-11-2020 10:39AM

ronnie3585 wrote: »

97 Punto GT for €10k. Anyone?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-punto-gt-turbo/26480880

I know they're rare, but €10k - lol.

FIAT = Fix It Again Tomorrow.

Vintage - 23 years old. I don't think so. A 23 year old champagne might be vintage, but a 23 year old bottle of 7 Up would not.

Tzardine · 12-11-2020 10:47AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

FIAT = Fix It Again Tomorrow.

Vintage - 23 years old. I don't think so. A 23 year old champagne might be vintage, but a 23 year old bottle of 7 Up would not.

Some people love 7up though.

Same as these Puntos. There are people out there that like them. And without a doubt, its an achievement for one of them to last 23 years. :pac:

Toyotafanboi · 12-11-2020 11:17AM

I'll tell you how dreamer that Fiat is, Deane Motors sold one for less this year.

Sam Russell · 12-11-2020 11:23AM

Tzardine wrote: »

Some people love 7up though.

I have yet to meet anyone who would love 23 year old 7 up.

Apart from anything else, it would be flat, and probably contaminated. I had a bottle I found at the back of the drinks cupboard that was 18 months old and it went down the sink - flat as a pancake. So no, no-one would like 23 year old 7 up, or a 23 year old FIAT.

Tzardine · 12-11-2020 11:29AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

I have yet to meet anyone who would love 23 year old 7 up.

Apart from anything else, it would be flat, and probably contaminated. I had a bottle I found at the back of the drinks cupboard that was 18 months old and it went down the sink - flat as a pancake. So no, no-one would like 23 year old 7 up, or a 23 year old FIAT.

Flat 7Up can cure all ailments though

Joking aside, there are absolutely people that love 23 year old Fiats. They might not be your cup of tea, but every car ever made has its enthusiasts. In 20 years there will be people that love old Dacia Sandero's and will pay top dollar for a nice one. Its just the way it is.

bladespin · 12-11-2020 11:34AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

FIAT = Fix It Again Tomorrow.

Vintage - 23 years old. I don't think so. A 23 year old champagne might be vintage, but a 23 year old bottle of 7 Up would not.

£7.5k for a minter in the UK, fast Fiats have their fans.

Cheensbo · 12-11-2020 11:46AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

I have yet to meet anyone who would love 23 year old 7 up.

Apart from anything else, it would be flat, and probably contaminated. I had a bottle I found at the back of the drinks cupboard that was 18 months old and it went down the sink - flat as a pancake. So no, no-one would like 23 year old 7 up, or a 23 year old FIAT.

Speak for yourself.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1277677 - yeah i know it's only 22.

Mind you don't fall off that barstool there with your deadly quips.

fonecrusher1 · 12-11-2020 12:01PM

Cheensbo wrote: »

Speak for yourself.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1277677 - yeah i know it's only 22.

Mind you don't fall off that barstool there with your deadly quips.

That's a stunning 20v turbo coupe. Maybe a slightly pointless comparison with a 23 year old Fiat lunchbox.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 12-11-2020 12:51PM

bladespin wrote: »

£7.5k for a minter in the UK, fast Fiats have their fans.

I wouldn't call it fast.

bladespin · 12-11-2020 12:56PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I wouldn't call it fast.

By Fiat standards it might be.

Sam Russell · 12-11-2020 01:31PM

Cheensbo wrote: »

Speak for yourself.

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1277677 - yeah i know it's only 22.

Mind you don't fall off that barstool there with your deadly quips.

But it is not a Panda, is it?

Fiat own Ferrari, remember, and have produced some lovely cars, like the Spiders.

Slanty · 12-11-2020 01:43PM

Owned 4 gt turbos over the years. Bought one in drogheda for 600€ 10 years ago.

They where a great little car but was always fixing them. Would love to own one again just not enough to fork out 10k for one.

Eoinbmw · 12-11-2020 10:15PM

Slanty wrote: »

Owned 4 gt turbos over the years. Bought one in drogheda for 600€ 10 years ago.

They where a great little car but was always fixing them. Would love to own one again just not enough to fork out 10k for one.

The uno turbo was far more interesting and was quicker both loved to blow up unfortunatly!

CoBo55 · 12-11-2020 10:35PM

Eoinbmw wrote: »

The uno turbo was far more interesting and was quicker both loved to blow up unfortunatly!

Great crack doing it though:pac:

bazz26 · 14-11-2020 01:03AM

2007 petrol Mondeo for 4k:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium-very-low-mileage/26288558

A sense of irony in the dealer's name alright.

I Was VB · 14-11-2020 09:15PM

bazz26 wrote: »

2007 petrol Mondeo for 4k:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium-very-low-mileage/26288558

A sense of irony in the dealer's name alright.

Is still think they’re a fresh looking car for nearly a 14 year design.

Duke O Smiley · 14-11-2020 09:18PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1998-mercedes-e200-auto-one-owner/26243447

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I absolutely love this. But is it worth the guts of €4k?

Andrew33 · 14-11-2020 09:22PM

I Was VB wrote: »

Is still think they’re a fresh looking car for nearly a 14 year design.

Yep but wheel size was important. 16”s looked ridiculous under that body. I think the original concept had 20”s but 17/18”s are about right.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 14-11-2020 09:43PM

A 2007 mondeo would roughly make somewhere between 600-1300 euros depending on milage and condition.

4k is laughable especially as it's the 710 tax and the 1.6 petrol is capable on its own with lower tax.

W123-80's · 14-11-2020 09:56PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1998-mercedes-e200-auto-one-owner/26243447

I absolutely love this. But is it worth the guts of €4k?

I love those unanswerable questions!

For what it's worth, if I was in a different position than I am currently. If that car was as genuine and honest as the advert suggests. If I had a proper garage for storage. I would go view it and try to buy it for €3k!

Before I get shot;
I know it'll never be a classic or worth a fortune.
I know the grey leather is not desirable.
I know it's a pretty standard model.
I know the tax is 710.

I could still easily justify buying it!
Definitely want to own one before they all return to dust.

johndaman66 · 14-11-2020 10:52PM

I Was VB wrote: »

Is still think they’re a fresh looking car for nearly a 14 year design.

I'm not by any means trying to justify the €4k asking price as it is off the charts but on a side note that interior does look pretty upmarket for a run of the mill saloon of that vintage.

johndaman66 · 14-11-2020 11:10PM

W123-80's wrote: »

I love those unanswerable questions!

For what it's worth, if I was in a different position than I am currently. If that car was as genuine and honest as the advert suggests. If I had a proper garage for storage. I would go view it and try to buy it for €3k!

Before I get shot;
I know it'll never be a classic or worth a fortune.
I know the grey leather is not desirable.
I know it's a pretty standard model.
I know the tax is 710.

I could still easily justify buying it!
Definitely want to own one before they all return to dust.

Ah I don't know if its fair to say it'll never be classic. People probably said the same about the W124 or even the W123 not too long back and you will probably pay enough for a good one now. I appreciate that the W210 is likely lacking the older world charm of the previous model over engineered Mercedes and rust is a major problem but get the right one at the right price and I could only imagine you won't stand to loose anything if you keep it right. I do remember not too long back you would almost struggle to give one of those W210's away.

It does look a bit like the one in the ad above is part of the sellers clear out!

ba_barabus · 14-11-2020 11:18PM

I'm currently sitting here planning for respraying a W202 C180 Elegance. I could be mad. I'd love one of the E Class tbh

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