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

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    #1352
    Ryano87
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭Ryano87


    I hate to post the same culprit but this is verging on extracting the urine:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/exceptional-bespoke-land-rover-defender/24651819

    They must get a kick out of appearing on this thread. I'm not a begrudger and delighted to see such a garage clearly doing well but how they achieve those prices is beyond me.


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    #1353
    Tzardine
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    I dont get the Defender thing, but there are people that are fanatic about them.

    I would say that will sell quick enough. I expect to see it going to Donnybrrok Fair in Dublin 4 to buy some organic asparagus.


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    #1354
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Ryano87 wrote: »
    I hate to post the same culprit but this is verging on extracting the urine:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/exceptional-bespoke-land-rover-defender/24651819

    They must get a kick out of appearing on this thread. I'm not a begrudger and delighted to see such a garage clearly doing well but how they achieve those prices is beyond me.

    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


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    #1355
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,392 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    Ryano87 wrote: »
    I hate to post the same culprit but this is verging on extracting the urine:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/exceptional-bespoke-land-rover-defender/24651819

    They must get a kick out of appearing on this thread. I'm not a begrudger and delighted to see such a garage clearly doing well but how they achieve those prices is beyond me.

    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.


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    #1356
    not2be
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭not2be


    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....


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    #1357
    Tacitus Kilgore
    Registered Users Posts: 2,128 ✭✭✭Tacitus Kilgore


    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?


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    #1358
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


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


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    #1359
    horseofstone
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭horseofstone


    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.


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    #1360
    The bird man
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭The bird man


    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 🀣


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    #1361
    The bird man
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭The bird man


    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.


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    #1362
    selectamatic
    Registered Users Posts: 3,888 ✭✭✭selectamatic


    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.


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    #1363
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    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


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    #1364
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,392 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    The bird man wrote: »
    Awww man, they must really have done something to you. Every time I read this thread you are slating them 🀣

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


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    #1365
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,113 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    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..


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    #1366
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    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.


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    Top Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,160 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    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 :confused::pac: Poor Cara should have paid more attention.


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    #1368
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    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.


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    #1369
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users Posts: 9,696 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    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


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    #1370
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Midnight_EG wrote: »
    You can import some special models under the Show and Display rule

    Which rules out a lot of stuff.


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    #1371
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    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.


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    #1372
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,148 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    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


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    #1373
    CrankyHaus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭CrankyHaus


    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...


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    #1374
    ewj1978
    Registered Users Posts: 1,931 ✭✭✭ewj1978


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


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    #1375
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


    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


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    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,392 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    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?


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    #1377
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,419 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    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?

    Cui bono?



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    #1378
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    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.


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    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,392 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    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.


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    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,419 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    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.

    Cui bono?



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    #1381
    tossy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,587 ✭✭✭tossy


    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.


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