Motors Chat - Round 8

UnknownSpecies · 29-04-2015 10:59AM

Given the tyre size, I'm gonna guess the Megane too, but to be more specific, the 1.5 dci 6 speed auto or 1.6 dci 6 speed manual.

Toyotafanboi · 29-04-2015 10:59AM

Astra is still "german", still disel, got the all important smaller engine, got standard 205/55/16 and a shift light.

Would have only cost €1-2k if you got what you wanted for the golf.

UnknownSpecies · 29-04-2015 11:03AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Astra is still "german", still disel, got the all important smaller engine, got standard 205/55/16 and a shift light.

Would have only cost €1-2k if you got what you wanted for the golf.

Ah. Didn't see he said it was still German. Only saw that it's not VAG so the Astra could be a good shout.

Toyotafanboi · 29-04-2015 11:23AM

I dont think he did say that. I just doubt he'd stray too far from the motherland :P

Noccy_Mondy · 29-04-2015 11:34AM

Foxhole Norman wrote:

I'm taking bets on it being a Megane III.

You have my backing :pac:

YbFocus · 29-04-2015 12:36PM

It'll be a megane.

tossy · 29-04-2015 12:53PM

An Astra is German like David Luiz is a brazilian footballer lol

Bpmull · 29-04-2015 01:43PM

There are some great detectives on here

GvidoR · 29-04-2015 01:50PM

Bpmull wrote: »

There are some great detectives on here

At least tell us it's not French, please. :P

job seeker · 29-04-2015 02:06PM

YbFocus wrote: »

It'll be a megane.

RS I hope...

YbFocus · 29-04-2015 02:47PM

job seeker wrote: »

RS I hope...

Don't hold that breath of yours

Bpmull · 29-04-2015 03:44PM

Yep because the choice was always going to come down to a golf 1.4 or megane RS

:pac:

Plenty of time for the fast cars when I have another year or twos NCB and am finished college with a permanent job.

YbFocus · 29-04-2015 03:57PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Yep because the choice was always going to come down to a golf 1.4 or megane RS :pac:

Plenty of time for the fast cars when I have another year or twos NCB and am finished college with a permanent job.

Why buy such new cars bp?
you could have any old fast car taxed and insured for a smidgen of what this will cost i bet.

The depreciation alone on your next car in one year would buy and tax mine I'd say?

pred racer · 29-04-2015 04:04PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Why buy such new cars bp?
you could have any old fast car taxed and insured for a smidgen of what this will cost i bet.

The depreciation alone on your next car in one year would buy and tax mine I'd say?

What I've got in my pocket would buy yours:D

YbFocus · 29-04-2015 04:05PM

pred racer wrote: »

What I've got in my pocket would buy yours:D

Feck off you

Mine only cost 1300 and has been the best money ever spent

pred racer · 29-04-2015 04:06PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Feck off you
Mine only cost 1300 and has been the best money ever spent

Only joking mate

My clutch cost that much

Bpmull · 29-04-2015 04:11PM

Ah tbh I genuinely wouldn't get insurance for anything quick. Also for some reason newer cars seem to have lower insurance. I mean I got insurance for 1160 euro and that was seriously right most quotes were over 2k no one could match that quote within 500.

GvidoR · 29-04-2015 04:11PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Why buy such new cars bp?
you could have any old fast car taxed and insured for a smidgen of what this will cost i bet.

The depreciation alone on your next car in one year would buy and tax mine I'd say?

Amen to that. Some cars will only gain value, finding a nice E36 M3, Corrado VR6 or 190E Cosworth would be money well spent.

YbFocus · 29-04-2015 04:34PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Ah tbh I genuinely wouldn't get insurance for anything quick. Also for some reason newer cars seem to have lower insurance. I mean I got insurance for 1160 euro and that was seriously right most quotes were over 2k no one could match that quote within 500.

Yeah but in that case are you not spending 10k to save 1k?
each to their own etc but i can't see the sense man.

Foxhole Norman · 29-04-2015 04:47PM

Bpmull wrote: »

Ah tbh I genuinely wouldn't get insurance for anything quick. Also for some reason newer cars seem to have lower insurance. I mean I got insurance for 1160 euro and that was seriously right most quotes were over 2k no one could match that quote within 500.

You're my age right? 21 or so? I'm getting quotes of 1500 on my 525i with 2 years named driving and almost 1 years own NCB.

jimgoose · 29-04-2015 04:48PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

You're my age right? 21 or so? I'm getting quotes of 1500 on my 525i with 2 years named driving and almost 1 years own NCB.

Ah but you're a Child Prodigy, FN!

Foxhole Norman · 29-04-2015 04:53PM

jimgoose wrote: »

Ah but you're a Child Prodigy, FN!

That's me! :pac:

mhackett102 · 29-04-2015 05:55PM

Want to put your car on donedeal but cannot go outside and take proper photos of it? No Problem! Just screenshot the ones you put on Instagram 16 weeks ago. With the right filter, your car will sell in no time!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kitted-audi-a4/9243765?offset=1

:pac:

Eric Cartman · 29-04-2015 06:00PM

mhackett102 wrote: »

Want to put your car on donedeal but cannot go outside and take proper photos of it? No Problem! Just screenshot the ones you put on Instagram 16 weeks ago. With the right filter, your car will sell in no time!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kitted-audi-a4/9243765?offset=1

:pac:

no mention of nct or mileage or interior shots, I love ads like this.

Duke O Smiley · 29-04-2015 06:03PM

I am genuinely surprised there is not one mention of the word "mint" in there

Bpmull · 29-04-2015 06:20PM

YbFocus wrote: »

Yeah but in that case are you not spending 10k to save 1k?
each to their own etc but i can't see the sense man.

Well not really because I'm not buying the car to save on insurance as it would have been around the same on the golf. The primary reason for changing was to get an actual car but you all know that at this stage. If I could of found a decent small engined petrol I liked for around 6k Id of bought it but most I looked at were 7-8k 2008 reg high enough miles well worn.

The car I've bought is a good deal for the money and few years younger sure it's a bit more money. It's a good car that I can keep for 2 years or even more if I want where as all the petrols just felt liked they'd be fcuked after a years driving. As well as the fact that a 1.4 petrol screaming at you at 120kmh everyday would be a pain after a while. I'm effectively spending the money up front to save on running costs but still ultimately have a fresher car although it's along way of being brand and I'm under no allusions in that sense.

Donnelly117 · 29-04-2015 06:34PM

GvidoR wrote: »

Amen to that. Some cars will only gain value, finding a nice E36 M3, Corrado VR6 or 190E Cosworth would be money well spent.

In fairness those cars aren't exactly littering the roads, there's probably not a clean 190 in the country! And if there is it'll cost you an arm and a leg!

mhackett102 · 29-04-2015 06:35PM

Eric Cartman wrote: »

Post 08 for chaep tax , in whatever the band just above 156 is
Shift light so its a car intended for wimminz
205/55/16 tyres on it so something small-medium in size

. Im going to bet the megane aswell

Typing all the spec into google brings up a toyota auris

There was a Toyota Auris for sale in Kilkenny last week on carzone.. Not on it at the moment.. Coincidence?

job seeker · 29-04-2015 06:41PM

I think when ever a member gets a new car, they should keep it a secret.. I like this guessing game.

GvidoR · 29-04-2015 07:07PM

job seeker wrote: »

I think when ever a member gets a new car, they should keep it a secret.. I like this guessing game.

Actually I might get a new car tomorrow. I'm very very tempted. My father had a quick look at it already, it's not very far away and is cheap. :P

Don't really want to give too much away until I get it though, but you're welcome to have a guess.

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