11k - mondeo or s40?

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 11:33AM #1

Hi there,

Just looking for opinions for buying a car. I'm stuck between a 2008 s40 se 2.0d with the usual trimmings or a 2008 mondeo titanium x 2.0d. Now I've around the 11k mark to spend but naturally prefer to spend the least amount I can!

Looking at travelling to the UK more than likely unless I can spot a very good deal here.
These are the two cars I was really looking at;
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201212458124855/sort/priceasc/usedcars/maximum-age/up_to_4_years_old/fuel-type/diesel/transmission/manual/price-to/8

This including VRT would be approximately €11,500
The S40 is this one and would come in at approx €10,400
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201211457113110/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/8000/maximum-age/up_to_4_years_old/transmission/manual/maximum-mileage/up_to_100000_miles/fuel-type/diesel/model/s40/make/volvo/postcode/wr38qx/page/1/radius/150

Just looking for opinions on both. Important to me would be the likes of a decent radio and comfortable to drive.

Also, am I wrong to be completely bent on 2008 onwards for the new tax laws? there's a nice 2005 s40 here which would come in at €7500. http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201211456494853/usedcars/postcode/wr38qx?logcode=kp

This would be €200 a year more on tax than the mondeo and €330 more than the 2008 s40. I need a prod towards what to go for!!:D

Whats the opinion on these cars or value for money? any known issues or horror stories worth mentioning??

Deson · 02-04-2012 12:08PM

I can't see the point in going to the UK for a car unless you were getting a very good deal.
Heres a nice 08 in Ireland for under €11000 http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2870312
or a 07 with extremely low mileage http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3112591

MidlandsM · 02-04-2012 12:12PM

Deson wrote: »

I can't see the point in going to the UK for a car unless you were getting a very good deal.
Heres a nice 08 in Ireland for under €11000 http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2870312
or a 07 with extremely low mileage http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3112591

I'd say the first you link to there is an import with duty still outstanding and no test on it, and is now an X. its just a tit
And the second is a petrol yoke.....:eek:

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 12:14PM

Deson wrote: »

I can't see the point in going to the UK for a car unless you were getting a very good deal.
Heres a nice 08 in Ireland for under €11000 http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2870312
or a 07 with extremely low mileage http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3112591

Ya I see what you mean, that second one is 2.0 petrol though and its diesel I'm really after. The first one is a nice car though. I suppose I'd limited my searches to just the Titanium X spec level so didn't see it. I'd rather stay away from 2007 cars because I'd say they'll be impossible to shift on in a few years with the higher tax when 2008 and 2009 cars start to filter down through the market.

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 12:16PM

MidlandsM wrote: »

I'd say the first you link to there is an import with duty still outstanding and no test on it, and is now an X. its just a tit
And the second is a petrol yoke.....:eek:

Haha, just a tit..:D

Deson · 02-04-2012 12:16PM

MidlandsM wrote: »

I'd say the first you link to there is an import with duty still outstanding and no test on it, and is now an X. its just a tit
And the second is a petrol yoke.....:eek:

Wow, didn't spot that petrol Mondeo. I hate adverts that don't state if the car is UK/Irish

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 12:17PM

Deson wrote: »

Wow, didn't spot that petrol Mondeo. I hate adverts that don't state if the car is UK/Irish

Ya he seems to have all the pictures without the plates in them.

MidlandsM · 02-04-2012 12:26PM

Dirkster wrote: »

Ya he seems to have all the pictures without the plates in them.

...and no nct......;)

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 01:33PM

MidlandsM wrote: »

...and no nct......;)

Have you any experience of dealing with either of the above cars? I see in another thread that you're in the trade.

MidlandsM · 02-04-2012 01:34PM

Dirkster wrote: »

Have you any experience of dealing with either of the above cars? I see in another thread that you're in the trade.

no, and yes., I import lots of uk mondys etc, pm me if you want more help/info

carbon nanotube · 02-04-2012 01:41PM

Deson wrote: »

Wow, didn't spot that petrol Mondeo. I hate adverts that don't state if the car is UK/Irish

its titanium, not titanium X .

by the looks of it.

keithclancy · 02-04-2012 01:49PM

I'd go for the Mondeo, the S40 is a much smaller car.

Although the seats are more comfortable in the Volvo

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 02:20PM

keithclancy wrote: »

I'd go for the Mondeo, the S40 is a much smaller car.

Although the seats are more comfortable in the Volvo

Are they ya? Owned an S60 before and it was like driving a couch around.(the turning circle would be better with a couch though!)

Seats would be a big thing in fairness.

Deson · 02-04-2012 02:23PM

Dirkster wrote: »

Are they ya? Owned an S60 before and it was like driving a couch around.(the turning circle would be better with a couch though!)

Seats would be a big thing in fairness.

Go for an S80 or S60 so...

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volvo/s80/2008-volvo-s80-for-sale/1452171

Dirkster · 02-04-2012 02:32PM

Deson wrote: »

Go for an S80 or S60 so...

http://www.adverts.ie/car/volvo/s80/2008-volvo-s80-for-sale/1452171

I'd love to but can't afford them in the diesel version. Absolutely lovely car though the S80.

Leonard Hofstadter · 02-04-2012 03:11PM

There are two very good reasons for buying from the UK, ignoring the cost issue:

- spec; much easier to find a car with a decent engine and plenty of gadgets fitted in the UK
- maintenance; in the UK cars are something to be celebrated, not abused, they look after their cars so much better over there than here

Only downside is that a UK car will obviously have mph rather than kph clocks, but it's worth it to buy decent spec, properly maintained car rather than the poverty spec under maintained crap here!

MuppetCheck · 02-04-2012 04:25PM

That's not the only downside to a UK car. Salt can play havoc after a few years on a cars undercarriage. And while I agree regarding choice and service history, condition is not often as good as made out. And it is amazing how much of a cars history can go missing on the boat.

Do your homework and you can get a very good car at a good price too, but you need to go into importing with an open mind. Another plus is many warranties are three years as opposed to two in the UK (Ford and VAG cars).

11k - mondeo or s40?

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