This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

26000 Elephants · 29-11-2016 12:40pm

Juicy price tag in fairness, but by god its gorgeous.

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skibum · 29-11-2016 11:35pm

26000 Elephants wrote: »

Juicy price tag in fairness, but by god its gorgeous.

Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous, I had one for just over 2 years, loved every minute I drove it, (I sold it to buy a 16v corrado, loved the corrado, but really missed the golf..., ) cousin bought it from me, some dopey barsteward drove through a red light in mullingar, hit him and wrote it off....

Would love to have that one as a weekend car..........

tc20 · 09-12-2016 12:38pm

Nice '89 MB190 2 litre auto, with NCT 'til June 17.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-190e/13989972

does this belong to one of our brethren here?

RobAMerc · 10-12-2016 9:54am

tc20 wrote: »

Nice '89 MB190 2 litre auto, with NCT 'til June 17.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-190e/13989972

does this belong to one of our brethren here?

that's a cracking looking 190 - but I dont like the alloys, there off a w124 aren't they ?

Red Kev · 10-12-2016 12:10pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

that's a cracking looking 190 - but I dont like the alloys, there off a w124 aren't they ?

I think they were originally released on the W140 in 1991. Either way they were certainly available as standard on the 190 on a few run out models before the end of production in 1992/3.

Eiher way that looks to be a cracking car. NCT to 06/17. If you were looking for something for a couple of years that would fit the bill nicely, it would have very little depreciation and they are cheap and easy to repair as well.

w124man · 10-12-2016 9:47pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

that's a cracking looking 190 - but I dont like the alloys, there off a w124 aren't they ?

8 holes were available for W201, W202, W124, W140 and R129 to name but a few. W140 8 holes fit only W140 as the ET is way off for the other cars.

This car has been for sale for quite a while now which makes me wonder why it hasn't sold apart from the bad timing of trying to sell a car at Christmas time!

tc20 · 10-12-2016 11:16pm

w124man wrote: »

This car has been for sale for quite a while now which makes me wonder why it hasn't sold

It changed hands in mid-September according to motortax.ie - i wonder is the current seller just flipping it, or is there something more behind it?
I must admit i am tempted, but Ballina is a long haul and its also bad timing to buy!!
It does look well presented, a few more pics wouldn't go amiss though, and you wouldn't be paying too much full fat tax before it turns 30. I think the earlier 190s (this being one) had the single timing chain, so that may be due a refit.

80sDiesel · 20-12-2016 12:13pm

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'AMG' G wagon.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1982-amg-mercedes-benz-g-wagon-280-ge-automatic/14207287

80sDiesel · 20-12-2016 12:23pm

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I am glad I am married. I otherwise would be bringing this home.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/92-citroen-xm-estate-diesel/14142549

duskyjoe · 20-12-2016 2:19pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1982-amg-mercedes-benz-g-wagon-280-ge-automatic/14207287[/QUOTE]

Truly sad. Tarted up w460s look dreadful.

Red Kev · 30-12-2016 10:28pm

I've always liked the Triumph Herald. Good car to own as they are easy to work on, parts, labour and advice are plentiful and cheap. Easy to upgrade them as well and they are a nice drive as they are. This one needs to be checked for rust, low price as they aren't very popular here.

First stop is to get a proper reg plate; it's just crying out for one with that number.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/triumph-herald-1350-1966/14119134

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elperello · 30-12-2016 11:34pm

Could be a nice Summer car. Garage is always good for a convertible.
The front is off a Vitesse but if it's sound it wouldn't be a deal breaker.

kyote00 · 31-12-2016 1:55am

expensive shed

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/opel-kadett-frisco-/14253481?campaign=3

26000 Elephants · 02-01-2017 12:07am

kyote00 wrote: »

expensive shed

He had me at "Brimbo brake caliper covers red."

Duke O Smiley · 03-01-2017 1:22pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/72-volksrod/14267722

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If we remove body parts...surely it'll be worth more? Surely!

Duke O Smiley · 04-01-2017 8:22am

Oh yeah...and I'm almost sure I've seen the same seller's Mazda on Donedeal for peanuts too...

Ah yes..

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-mx-3-tax-nct-58k-miles/14078992

Nice! NCT & tax till 5/17, low miles €950

I'm all for a lad making a few quid...but carry on like this annoys me no end

Dades · 05-01-2017 11:14pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I'm all for a lad making a few quid...but carry on like this annoys me no end

The pictures... couldn't even be arsed copying the picture from the mobile and upload that. Couldn't even hold the phone sideways so the screengrab would be landscape.

*shakes fist*

tc20 · 09-01-2017 9:11pm

early-ish W124 230 ('88)
asking just over €2k
on UK plates, €600 VRT or thereabouts
claimed only 3 owners
nice colour combo :cool:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-w124-230e-automatic/14347858

w124man · 09-01-2017 10:27pm

tc20 wrote: »

early-ish W124 230 ('88)
asking just over €2k
on UK plates, €600 VRT or thereabouts
claimed only 3 owners
nice colour combo :cool:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-w124-230e-automatic/14347858

That is worth a look. Very unusual interior colour combo. M102 engine is a good one

Seweryn · 09-01-2017 10:29pm

Very nice interior and bodywork colour.

tc20 · 09-01-2017 11:11pm

w124man wrote: »

That is worth a look. Very unusual interior colour combo. M102 engine is a good one

I have to say i'm tempted..very tempted
I'm of a mind to view this weekend...
Mileage aside (as in i take 99% as not necessarily true, but that's the pessimist/realist in me) the bodywork does look remarkably rot free - no bubbling on the arches/wings visible - from an ex-UK car is that not quite remarkable?

Red Kev · 10-01-2017 7:24pm

It's very possible the Merc is rot free, all depends on the owners and how well it was looked after. 114,000 miles is very little over 29 years. I've seen an "E" reg 190E around Blackrock once or twice and you could eat your dinner off it, one owner from new, over here visiting relatives. So, yes, they exist.

Hate the red interior, had something similar in a 190 i had for a few weeks.

Car won't be classic tax till August 2018 at the earliest as it's an "F" reg plate.

Duke O Smiley · 10-01-2017 9:25pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1977-simca-for-sale-pound1650-full-years-mot-on-her/14382295

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This is a lovely little thing. A years test on something like it is not something you see often here either!

cormie · 10-01-2017 10:07pm

So pre 1980 need MOT in the UK but don't need NCT in Ireland?

Seweryn · 10-01-2017 10:11pm

Cormie - yes.

Dades · 11-01-2017 10:47am

Red Kev wrote: »

Hate the red interior, had something similar in a 190 i had for a few weeks.

Yeah, I couldn't live with that colour inside. In fact 'wine' colour anywhere on a car puts me off.

tc20 · 11-01-2017 12:57pm

^ I kinda like it, goes well with the light blue imo.

I'm thinking of having a look at the weekend, the only thing I'm slightly concerned about is the paperwork side of things - proof of entry to the country, sales invoice etc.
I've not bought a car in IRL on UK plates before, but if it works out this could be a keeper

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 1:25pm

Yes, be very careful of that because they will look for a ferry ticket or something to say the car hasn't been in the country for more than 30 days. For every day after that there is a penalty.

tc20 · 11-01-2017 1:48pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yes, be very careful of that because they will look for a ferry ticket or something to say the car hasn't been in the country for more than 30 days. For every day after that there is a penalty.

yep, I've been reading through the very detailed guide on the revenue website.. hmmm, we'll see how it goes when I chat to the seller. will keep ye posted.

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 4:12pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ford-fairlane-500/14390581

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I was once no fan of American cars - but I have to say that thought process has gone out the window in the last while. Love this

And this!

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/oldsmobile/14312601

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unfit2006 · 11-01-2017 4:39pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yes, be very careful of that because they will look for a ferry ticket or something to say the car hasn't been in the country for more than 30 days. For every day after that there is a penalty.

Would it solve the problem if you were to purchase the car in Northern Ireland ?

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 4:55pm

unfit2006 wrote: »

Would it solve the problem if you were to purchase the car in Northern Ireland ?

That I do not know. I'm not sure of the legality of a mainland UK reg car in the North.

alastair · 11-01-2017 5:19pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

That I do not know. I'm not sure of the legality of a mainland UK reg car in the North.

Perfectly legal. There's no obligation to exchange GB plates for NI plates, or vice-versa (unless you want to).

mattroche · 11-01-2017 8:32pm

I have bought several U.K. Reg. cars here that have been here for several years, and never had any problem clearing them. Make sure you get an Invoice from the seller here, and have all the other paper work in order. Particularly, that the Vin Number is the same as the V5. Good Luck with your purchase.

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 9:57pm

@tc20 - if you end up buying, please do away with the clear indicator lenses

tc20 · 11-01-2017 10:44pm

@ Duke - if i do, it will be amber all the way Baby!:cool:

Plan B perhaps?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/honda-accord/14347233

'91 Accord auto, 1 owner, well minded, asking €750!
Early 90s exec-onomics.

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 11:02pm

tc20 wrote: »

@ Duke - if i do, it will be amber all the way Baby!:cool:

Plan B perhaps?

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/honda-accord/14347233

'91 Accord auto, 1 owner, well minded, asking €750!
Early 90s exec-onomics.

Ohh, nice choice(s) sir!

The Accord looks nice...Dalkey car, so no expense spared I'll bet :pac: Looks like a dent on the passenger side door, as well as the boot lid. To be expected on an old car though, I suppose

tc20 · 11-01-2017 11:13pm

^ good spotting on the passenger door dent, saw the bootlid, and the alloys could do with refurbing or changing, though @ €750 sure where would you get it?

tc20 · 11-01-2017 11:18pm

mattroche wrote: »

I have bought several U.K. Reg. cars here that have been here for several years, and never had any problem clearing them. Make sure you get an Invoice from the seller here, and have all the other paper work in order. Particularly, that the Vin Number is the same as the V5. Good Luck with your purchase.

PM sent

Duke O Smiley · 11-01-2017 11:21pm

The dent on the bootlid would annoy me more so than the door! It looks small though, one of those dent removal places might be able to pull it out cheap enough

The market is very much on your side buying something like that I should imagine. Get it good and cheap and it will last for a long time yet with 112k on the clock.

I get the feeling you might just be after an automatic, but this is an absolute gem. 1 owner, 38k miles and with long tax and test for €950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/95-red-honda-accord-2-0i-4dr-petrol-nct-amp-taxed/14292563

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tc20 · 12-01-2017 10:29am

^ jeez, that's another long time keeper for someone.

Yep, Mrs tc20 only has an auto licence, so anything I buy would have to have the auto box, as she'll be driving as much as myself

welder · 12-01-2017 11:37am

tc20 wrote: »

early-ish W124 230 ('88)
asking just over €2k
on UK plates, €600 VRT or thereabouts
claimed only 3 owners
nice colour combo :cool:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-w124-230e-automatic/14347858

No VRT to worry about with this one:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-e200/14142041

unkel · 13-01-2017 10:13am

welder wrote: »

No VRT to worry about with this one:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-e200/14142041

Hasn't had an NCT in about a decade.

Given that, the asking price is ridiculous imho...

tc20 · 13-01-2017 10:30am

^ I had a look on the NCT site, apparently its tested until end March 17??
Odd the seller doesn't mention that in the ad - in fact he says "no tax no NCT..."

26000 Elephants · 13-01-2017 10:50am

tc20 wrote: »

^ I had a look on the NCT site, apparently its tested until end March 17??
Odd the seller doesn't mention that in the ad - in fact he says "no tax no NCT..."

Expired in March 2010, so as unkel said it hasnt darkened the door of an NCT centre since 2008.

What you are looking at is the "next due date", easily confusing. Once the test has expired its kinda irrelevant.

tc20 · 13-01-2017 10:57am

^ fair play to you 26000 - is there an easy way to find that information, ie when the last test expired?
thanks

26000 Elephants · 13-01-2017 11:12am

tc20 wrote: »

^ fair play to you 26000 - is there an easy way to find that information, ie when the last test expired?
thanks

On the nct website - click the link that specifically says "when is my test due?" - I think thats the one that has the last test expiry as well.

Or "check validity" works as well.

Duke O Smiley · 17-01-2017 8:09pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ultra-rare-citroen-bx-19-gt-in-as-new-condition/14442873

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A GT no less. Good bit of tax and test. €2.5k

tc20 · 17-01-2017 10:59pm

proceed with caution...

having a browse on DD and this Mk2 Golf auto (which has been on the ads for a while now)
i put the reg into the due date on the NCT site and it came up with:

"Vehicle records indicate this car is scrapped"

the seller looks to be a small time dealer (and golf enthusiast, check his other ads)

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/rare-automatic-mk2-golf/14446968

JKerova1 · 20-01-2017 11:09am

Original Irish mk1 MR2:

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mk1-toyota-mr2/13988244

This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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