Buying a used car in Ireland guide

Esel

Bits_n_Bobs wrote: »

Can someone give me the pro's and con's of paying for a car by electronic transfer? The guy I am thinking of buying it from has poor English but from my conversation with him I think he was saying that he preferred this as a method of payment. I'm thinking with a draft I can give it to him and watch him sign the log-book in person, which obviously won't happen with an electronic transfer - is there some sort of recommended process for this?

This just screams SCAM! to me...

Is the car cheaper than it should be?

Have you seen it in the flesh?

Done a history check?


I would look elsewhere, tbh. There are plenty of genuine bargains out there....

MythicalMadMan

Hey guys 29 year old male...

I have a budget of 20-25k to spend on a car, dont have a current car as I spent the last few years abroad...
Live close enough to work so I reckon the highest my weekly average of miles driving a week is 120..
I had 4 or 5 years no claims before I left no sure if that still holds now though...

What Im really looking for is suggestions on what cars to even look at had a brief look at BMWs and Audis but just not sure what make or models to go for or diesel or petrol..
Bit of a lazy git too so wouldnt be expecting to change it in the next 4-5 years...

Any suggestion or tips appreciated...

Andre Salmon

Hi, opinions welcome on the following
Had viewed a car on donedeal and really liked it
Contacted the seller and arranged to meet to view car this week.
He told me he'd had an offer by a couple who left a tiny deposit, but then they didn't answer his calls or get back to him.
So i made an offer later that night by text, he replied later with his minimum acceptance and the next morning I confirmed I would pay this and would ring later.
Anyway rang that evening, no answer so I left a messge.
He texted me to say the car was mine, he wouldnt offer to anyone else and he wanted cash and I could collect Saturday morning.
I replied to this, said fine I had cash see him Saturday. He also said don't forget to change insurance.
Anyway spent today getting cash and insurance sorted and then got text late afternoon that he'd sold car to original deposit couple who had reappeared this morning.
I would have thought he should have honoured agreement with me as they went AWOL. Was too annoyed to reply to him

flanree

Anyone have any feedback on Nissan Tiidas? Theres lots of 07/08 ones for sale at low prices/milage. Seems like a decent deal?

L-M

Andre Salmon wrote: »

Hi, opinions welcome on the following
Had viewed a car on donedeal and really liked it
Contacted the seller and arranged to meet to view car this week.
He told me he'd had an offer by a couple who left a tiny deposit, but then they didn't answer his calls or get back to him.
So i made an offer later that night by text, he replied later with his minimum acceptance and the next morning I confirmed I would pay this and would ring later.
Anyway rang that evening, no answer so I left a messge.
He texted me to say the car was mine, he wouldnt offer to anyone else and he wanted cash and I could collect Saturday morning.
I replied to this, said fine I had cash see him Saturday. He also said don't forget to change insurance.
Anyway spent today getting cash and insurance sorted and then got text late afternoon that he'd sold car to original deposit couple who had reappeared this morning.
I would have thought he should have honoured agreement with me as they went AWOL. Was too annoyed to reply to him

In fairness, cash is scarce, I wouldn't turn down a sale, he doesn't know you from Adam and you could have as easily went AWOL.

gowley

MythicalMadMan wrote: »

Hey guys 29 year old male...

I have a budget of 20-25k to spend on a car, dont have a current car as I spent the last few years abroad...
Live close enough to work so I reckon the highest my weekly average of miles driving a week is 120..
I had 4 or 5 years no claims before I left no sure if that still holds now though...

What Im really looking for is suggestions on what cars to even look at had a brief look at BMWs and Audis but just not sure what make or models to go for or diesel or petrol..
Bit of a lazy git too so wouldnt be expecting to change it in the next 4-5 years...

Any suggestion or tips appreciated...

the list is endless. is road tax an issue. do you want small medium or big. do you want new nearly new or used. do you need more than two seats. sport or luxury. nice position to be in though.

Scortho

MythicalMadMan wrote: »

Hey guys 29 year old male...

I have a budget of 20-25k to spend on a car, dont have a current car as I spent the last few years abroad...
Live close enough to work so I reckon the highest my weekly average of miles driving a week is 120..
I had 4 or 5 years no claims before I left no sure if that still holds now though...

What Im really looking for is suggestions on what cars to even look at had a brief look at BMWs and Audis but just not sure what make or models to go for or diesel or petrol..
Bit of a lazy git too so wouldnt be expecting to change it in the next 4-5 years...

Any suggestion or tips appreciated...

If I had that cash, I'd be buying 3 or 4 cars!:)
Spend 10 k on a luxury car that you can only afford to run when you're young.
Use the other 15k on tax and petrol!
Something like this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301255059263/sort/atcustom/postcode/ml12da/radius/1501/make/MERCEDES-BENZ/model/cl/price-to/10000/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1

If you're worried about tax and fuel etc, after 3 years, your BMW will have have lost half of what you paid for it in depreciation.
For the same money you could buy and run a car like that merc. I'd chose that merc any day over a 316 or Audi a4.

If you want to be different and stand out from the crowd but want something newish how about a brera pro drive?
Only 250 of the babies on the road globally.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201302015156518/sort/atcustom/postcode/ml12da/radius/1500/make/ALFA%20ROMEO/model/brera/price-to/25000/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1


Due to your no claims bonus most likely being 0 (valid for only 2 years) you may not get insured on either of those that I listed.

SteelyDanJalapeno

Looking at a car right now where the seller has taken it as trade in against his last vehicle, there has only been 1 previous owner registered, the person who traded it in originally, should the now seller register the car 1st under his name? or am I okay to be the next registered owner?

biko

Is the seller a registered dealer?
Afaik registered dealers won't be named as owners on the logbook.

SteelyDanJalapeno

He's not a registered dealer, just took a part exchange on his own car with this car and had the owner sign the log.

Deedsie

Hi, hope someone could give me an opinion on this. I was looking at buying a Ford Mondeo 2008 TDCi 1.8 LX. Mileage 210000 km?

Would this car be worth buying or is the mileage too high for a five years old car?

I know the seller well, it was never crashed but there a few bumps and bruises, front bumper very damaged after hitting a badger, passenger side mirror covering knocked off when parked. Car boot flooring is also missing.

What kind of money would you think that car is worth now based on the above description?

SteelyDanJalapeno

6-7k max?

Deedsie

Hi, hope someone could give me an opinion on this. I was looking at buying a Ford Mondeo 2008 TDCi 1.8 LX. Mileage 210000 km?

Would this car be worth buying or is the mileage too high for a five years old car?

I know the seller well, it was never crashed but there a few bumps and bruises, front bumper very damaged after hitting a badger, passenger side mirror covering knocked off when parked. Car boot flooring is also missing.

What kind of money would you think that car is worth now based on the above description?

Roger 1

Hi All, I am badly short of budget and require additional car for my better half. Any suggestion for a reliable car with low tax, low insurance and reasonable maintenance cost.

faral

Roger 1 wrote: »

Hi All, I am badly short of budget and require additional car for my better half. Any suggestion for a reliable car with low tax, low insurance and reasonable maintenance cost.

only toyota starlet!1.3 fe ee engine.most reliable car in the world no question about that

The_B_Man

Hi,

Viewing a car tonight.
The car has passed the NCT in the last few months. Would I still need to check everything in the OP, or would I get away with only checking a few things?

Cheers.

Sam Russell

The_B_Man wrote: »

Hi,

Viewing a car tonight.
The car has passed the NCT in the last few months. Would I still need to check everything in the OP, or would I get away with only checking a few things?

Cheers.

Of course you check everything. What is there to stop seller changing wheels that were on the car at test? The test is really only for safety, not for reliability or value.

Also check the paperwork thoroughly (how many owners, is it an import, has it been crashed, has it beem maintained, etc. etc.) and get a carcheck done. HP may be outstanding ot the seller may not be the owner. Go there with someone else and do not bring cash. If they are in too much of a hurry, you should be careful. There are lots of cars for sale.

Also, if it seems to be too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true.

dunworth1

I have a quick question regarding millage

is high millage bad

example?

02 fiat stilo 180km

would be a high millage?
would the millage range depend on the make and model. fiesta at 200km
the same as a golf 200km?

thanks

L-M

So many variables its very hard to tell.

Its very car specific.

cena

http://www.vwjk.ie/page/used-cars/details/?vehicle=58578_1560875


How much should this go for. I have emailed to see if I can get a test drive tomorrow

faral

cena wrote: »

http://www.vwjk.ie/page/used-cars/details/?vehicle=58578_1560875


How much should this go for. I have emailed to see if I can get a test drive tomorrow

08 golf for 12 grand???sweet mother of God,what di they add along with car??a case of 18 yo bourbon and insurance??

SteelyDanJalapeno

cena wrote: »

http://www.vwjk.ie/page/used-cars/details/?vehicle=58578_1560875


How much should this go for. I have emailed to see if I can get a test drive tomorrow

That's way overpriced, would of thought more like 9k, maybe 9.5k from a dealers with a short warranty

L-M

I'd say 9.5 from a dealers would be cheap.

If it came for under 11 it wouldnt be too bad.

cena

i went looking at it today. good few stone chippings on the. I noticed it was really dirty so I would say it has been standing for awhile. No one even came out of the dealership to help me. They where all standing around

cena

http://www.traynors.ie/index.php?option=com_expautos&view=detail&catid=1&markid=0&model=0&id=13&Itemid=5

L-M

Jesus that's way over priced! 11 grand for a 08?

lovesthecats

fantastic original post limerick man.....buying my first car and just wondering if an 05 VW polo 80,000miles with fresh 2year nct is worth €4500? Is it more important to get the price down or would I be better off trying extend the 3 month warranty to six months? Cheers.

L-M

No, my sister gave 3600 for a 05 with a new tesr and FSH well over a year ago.

Also, if you have that money you should, at least, be able to get a facelifted 06 (Way nicer)

Edit: Just looking at the prices of Polos on donedeal, they seem to have gone up in value!

I still think you should be able to get a better bargain than above, though.

Andre Salmon

Hi, Ive agreed to buy an A6 from a dealer, collecting it tomorrow.
However the user manual is lost, is it easy to get a replacement?
Ive tried google but only get option to download pdf which is no use really.
I want to have one in the car

L-M

Andre Salmon wrote: »

Hi, Ive agreed to buy an A6 from a dealer, collecting it tomorrow.
However the user manual is lost, is it easy to get a replacement?
Ive tried google but only get option to download pdf which is no use really.
I want to have one in the car

Ring your local scrap yard, I would be surprised if they would charge more than 5 euro.

By any chance has the service history been lost too? If so make sure to do all the relevant checks.

Andre Salmon

Limerick man wrote: »

Ring your local scrap yard, I would be surprised if they would charge more than 5 euro.

By any chance has the service history been lost too? If so make sure to do all the relevant checks.

Thanks, that's a good idea i'll ring around.

The dealer rang yesterday to say he couldn't locate the handbook and I did ask did he have the log book anyway. he said yeah we will go through everything when you call out so I presume/hope he does.

L-M

Make sure he does blind you other stuff, made sure it has a service history and if it doesnt be careful.

Andre Salmon

Limerick man wrote: »

Make sure he does blind you other stuff, made sure it has a service history and if it doesnt be careful.

Thanks, yeah I will.
He rang me an hour ago to say he put it through the NCT and it passed which is good news

kitten_k

Opinions please:

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/Almera/1.5-5DR-/36613712293301140/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Ford/Focus/1.4-I-LX/33913649842451290/advert?channel=CARS

L-M

You would get way better value if you were confident enough to buy privately.

If not, are you're getting a decent I would probably buy the Focus as it will probably be worth more.

That said, if you were to buy either of those cars and sold either of them in the morning if you were stuck for money, I wouldn't be shocked at a 40% over night depriciation rate.

tc20

Hi,
i'd appreciate any advice on the Mk4 Golf 1.6 Auto.
We're in the market for a smallish auto, and although i know the 1.4 doesn't have a great engine rep (and i don't think there was an auto option), whats the sceal on the auto version of these?
Are VW autos different to the Audi multitronic system, which i've also heard mixed reports about?
the link below is purely for example

01 with 73k, NCT till 05-14 and a wee bit of tax

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-vw-golf-5dr-1-6-auto-73k-miles/5214906

L-M

You'd probably be best off pm'ing George Dalton (Although I'm sure his inbox is full from us ) but AFAIK that's an old 8v engine with more than likely an old box.

Isn't going to be refined but one would imagine reliable.

tc20

Limerick man wrote: »

You'd probably be best off pm'ing George Dalton (Although I'm sure his inbox is full from us ) but AFAIK that's an old 8v engine with more than likely an old box.

Isn't going to be refined but one would imagine reliable.

thanks LM, i may well PM George in a few days. Re the refinement of the engine, its not an issue, it'll be something of a runabout.

Mr. Chrome

Dont know if Im posting this in the correct thread but... Does anyone know if German style plates will pass the NCT? The guy I bought the car from didnt know.

cena

cena wrote: »

http://www.traynors.ie/index.php?option=com_expautos&view=detail&catid=1&markid=0&model=0&id=13&Itemid=5

Limerick man wrote: »

Jesus that's way over priced! 11 grand for a 08?

hOW MUCH SHOULD IT be going for

miller50841

Mr. Chrome wrote: »

Dont know if Im posting this in the correct thread but... Does anyone know if German style plates will pass the NCT? The guy I bought the car from didnt know.

Do they have correct size, spacing and county in Irish some say they pass others have had problems think are own style plates are best though why does everyone want to copy the country that now owns are ass.:rolleyes:

Mr. Chrome

miller50841 wrote: »

Do they have correct size, spacing and county in Irish some say they pass others have had problems think are own style plates are best though why does everyone want to copy the country that now owns are ass.:rolleyes:

Yeah, I dont see the attraction myself, but they were on the car when I bought it and I couldnt be arsed to change them if I dont have to.
They seem legit, big letters and numbers and county in Irish, but I dont know what the proper size and spaces are meant to be. Not a big deal, would only be a visual with the NCT I presume.

miller50841

Mr. Chrome wrote: »

Yeah, I dont see the attraction myself, but they were on the car when I bought it and I couldnt be arsed to change them if I dont have to.
They seem legit, big letters and numbers and county in Irish, but I dont know what the proper size and spaces are meant to be. Not a big deal, would only be a visual with the NCT I presume.

Yes would be a visual correct size easiest way without taking out the tape is park next to a normal standard reg and compare.
I don't like all the measurement stuff:pac:

I find it very funny when I see these reg on French and other such makes of vehicles.

kitten_k

What you reckon:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto/5075523

kitten_k

Or this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-nissan-micra/5247582

L-M

Id pick the Micra over the Punto, should hold its value better.

Mileage is very low on the Micra so try get some bit of history.

Yellow098

Guys if you want to buy an armored cars this site seems to be good. I dont know any vehicle from ireland http://www.n-mav.com/armoured-sedan/

rai555

What you think of : http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-is-executive-auto/5041986

Cheers

miller50841

rai555 wrote: »

What you think of : http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-is-executive-auto/5041986

Cheers

Nice but just so I am the first to say the tax is a killer;)

rai555

miller50841 wrote: »

Nice but just so I am the first to say the tax is a killer;)

I'd say government said "let's kill with tax"