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Buying a used car in Ireland guide

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    #2882
    Goose76
    Registered Users Posts: 252 ✭✭Goose76


    bazz26 wrote: »
    I'd be wary of those Ford Powershift auto gearboxes. Some of them can be troublesome and not cheap to put right either.

    Thanks - had no idea! Reading more about that now.


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    #2883
    Dazed2020
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Dazed2020


    Hey all, wanted to get some views on a couple of used cars I'm looking at.

    Looking at 3yr old Mercedes GLE 250s & torn between two that suit my price range (I'm based in the UK, so much more affordable than Ireland).
    Both have approx 17,000 miles (27,000 km).
    One has had two previous owners & now the dealer, The dealer assured me (of course) that it's normal & with higher end cars people trade up every year, which i understand. but still raised my suspicions about whether it's a lemon & why people would sell so quickly.
    The other car has had 1 owner but did 16,000 miles from 2017-18 then pretty much laid up. It's done a couple hundred miles since & been untaxed since august 2018 & sold to the dealer in February this year. Dealer didn't know history, said the driver could have been ill etc. makes me worry about the diesel engine having been used much at all for the past 2 years,
    Both will be approved used, so come with 100 point check, full service & MOT, 1yr warranty which puts me somewhat at ease.

    Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.


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    #2884
    newboard
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭newboard


    Found a car I'm hoping to go see tomorrow. Private seller (although he's had about 20 listings on DoneDeal). Price listed is for 3k.

    Sounds like a stupid question but how does payment usually work - is it always cash for this amount?

    If I can't get the actual cash (bank closed on a Saturday) what's usually done then, hope that he holds it for me and I go back down on Monday? Do people usually give a deposit so that he'll hold it for me?

    Thanks!


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    #2885
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,276 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Cash only I'd say, make sure you see the logbook. If you know nothing about cars bring someone with you who does, they could spot something seriously wrong with it. Seller could be fine in that he is sourcing cars dealers are offloading as trade-ins they have no use for or may be selling cars there's issues not worth fixing on.

    Check the NCT is legit by putting reg in to NCT.ie. A car history check not a bad idea either that check if it's a write off that may be hard to insure.


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    #2886
    newboard
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭newboard


    Thanks for the advice. I don't really know anyone who'd be available to come down with me tomorrow. Looks like the car will be at the guy's house at least.

    Put it into NCT.ie and the NCT date is legit (nct.ie actually gives a few months later due date, which I guess is due to Covid extension).

    I rang my insurance and gave them the reg, nothing seemed to pop up for them on their end.

    The ad has the 'greenlight' on DoneDeal also.


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    #2887
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,141 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    All that is great but it doesn't mean much in the way of certainties. Somebody selling about 20 cars is a trader so it means he knows more about selling cars than you do about buying them. Unless you know your beans then a novice buying a car without having someone mechanically knowledgeable looking it over first is a recipe for disaster. 3k is a fair chunk of change to spending blindly.


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    #2888
    newboard
    Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭newboard


    Yeah very true. Car is in the Wexford area. I'll see about getting someone to come down with me or try the carinspection website if seller is happy to facilitate

    Thanks again


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    #2889
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Try buying a car from it’s owner that’s had it a few years instead of these tax dodgers.


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    #2890
    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭ooter


    planning on heading out to a dealer's garage tomorrow to have a look at a used car, would it be better to just cold call and ask to see the car there and then rather than contacting them in advance?


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    #2891
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    It mightn’t be there when ye get there so maybe ring ahead


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    #2892
    Muahahaha
    Registered Users Posts: 19,615 ✭✭✭✭Muahahaha


    Anyone know the lie of the land for insurance on cars over 10 years of age these days? Just dipping my toe in the market, dont currently have my own car policy. Had heard something a few years back that insurance companies dont want to insure cars over 10yrs and if they do it is big money, does that still ring true?


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    #2893
    Back Home
    Registered Users Posts: 121 ✭✭Back Home


    Muahahaha wrote: »
    Anyone know the lie of the land for insurance on cars over 10 years of age these days? Just dipping my toe in the market, dont currently have my own car policy. Had heard something a few years back that insurance companies dont want to insure cars over 10yrs and if they do it is big money, does that still ring true?

    Yes


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    #2894
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Not really much of an issue unless it’s 15 years old.


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    #2895
    boomshakalaka
    Registered Users Posts: 512 ✭✭✭boomshakalaka


    This has probably been asked but couldn't find a solid answer.

    Paying in full for a car later this week (already paid deposit), total of 8k left.

    My debit card only allows 2.5k in transactions per day. I have Revolut but I think the limit is 5k. I imagine actual cash is also not desirable and an online bank transfer would take a couple of days to clear.

    What's the done thing here?

    I would guess it's bank transfer but will I be able to drive the car away while the money is in limbo on the way to the dealer?


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    #2896
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Are you sure about the 2.5k thing? My BOI visa debit allows something like €25k


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    #2897
    boomshakalaka
    Registered Users Posts: 512 ✭✭✭boomshakalaka


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Are you sure about the 2.5k thing? My BOI visa debit allows something like €25k

    Yea I checked with KBC chat customer service


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    #2898
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    KBC are such a pain.

    Just ask for the bank details of the garage, transfer it each day. You should be able to transfer 5k a day. So do 5 Monday and the balance Tuesday.


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    #2899
    F5500
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭F5500


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-leon-fr-240bhp-btcc-body-kit-may-swap-/24794608

    Anyone want to weigh in on that? Had been looking at E60 520-530D MSports but this popped up as a possible alternative.

    If 240bhp is true, is that a very aggressive remap? From a Google they seem to be 170 as standard so that would be a jump.

    Any info or opinions welcome.


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    #2900
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,141 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    5k for a 12 year old Leon and the NCT is up next month, the dreamer thread is that way >>>


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    #2901
    Assetbacked
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,969 ✭✭✭Assetbacked


    https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/seat/ibiza/fpa/202002217587189?SOURCE_ID=SOURCE_ID_FPA_FROM_FEAT_LIST&journey=FeaturedListing

    https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/opel/corsa/fpa/202008252910921?journey=DealerStockList

    First timer to this revved up section of Boards, maybe not the last.

    We are looking at buying our first car and the budget is around 8k, could maybe push to 10k. The linked cars above looks perfect, relatively low mileage, within our budget and we have a good quote for insurance on them.

    We are considering whether to go test drive but would anyone have any opinions on the ads in the attached that would be relevant for us (remember, no car currently to having a car so we aren't too picky; just want something pretty reliable and comfortable within our budget). Many thanks for whoever replies!


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    #2902
    Assetbacked
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,969 ✭✭✭Assetbacked


    By way of update, the update no one asked for, we didn't bother with those cars. We used cash and some finance to get a 2016 Golf.


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    #2903
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Was just about to say that 2013 Corsa was very expensive.


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    #2904
    raclle
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭raclle


    What's the best site for used cars?

    Still in the market for an i30d

    Carzone seems crazy expensive

    Garages looking for anywhere between 7-10k for 2012 cars is madness

    Can you buy private on carzone?


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    #2905
    Ivan1983
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Ivan1983


    Hello everyone, I'm planing to buy a Mazda 3, 2014, 2.2 diesel, so is there anyone with car like that for some advices/references? :-)
    I'm from Galway and I found one on DoneDeal in good condtion, I already went to check the car, few marks here and there but that's it... the rest looks and feels excellent. (I can't put link as new user here).

    Thanks in advance.


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    #2906
    raclle
    Registered Users Posts: 2,355 ✭✭✭raclle


    Did you check for rust?


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    #2907
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,017 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Ivan1983 wrote: »
    Hello everyone, I'm planing to buy a Mazda 3, 2014, 2.2 diesel, so is there anyone with car like that for some advices/references? :-)
    I'm from Galway and I found one on DoneDeal in good condtion, I already went to check the car, few marks here and there but that's it... the rest looks and feels excellent. (I can't put link as new user here).

    Thanks in advance.
    Run, fast, from any Mazda with a diesel engine. Seriously.

    Not your ornery onager



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    #2908
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,384 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    It’d be too much of a risk for me anyway.


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    #2909
    Ivan1983
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Ivan1983


    raclle wrote: »
    Did you check for rust?
    Esel wrote: »
    Run, fast, from any Mazda with a diesel engine. Seriously.
    colm_mcm wrote: »
    It’d be too much of a risk for me anyway.


    Really lads? This generation doesn't rust (not at this age at least haha) and these Skyaktiv diesel engines are better then ever.

    It seems I'm more updated. I watched many reviews for this model, 2013-2015 and there wasn't single complaint. They are more reliable than any German car, only problem could be if previous owner didn't take care for preventive maintenance, etc.


    Thanks for reply anyway.


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    #2910
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    They’re terrible engines and far less reliable than their Germany counterparts.

    I’ve yet to meet a good one


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    #2911
    Ivan1983
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭Ivan1983


    L-M wrote: »
    They’re terrible engines and far less reliable than their Germany counterparts.

    I’ve yet to meet a good one


    I still can't believe.
    I was also considering Honda Accord (2011/2012/2013) but they are more expensive and road tax is also higher (380 vs 190)


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