I have €1500 to spend on a 'neo-classic for everyday use- suggestions?

carchaeologist

As the thread title says, I'm considering getting rid of the medium size van in favour of a car, I just dunno what car though, something not too modern (20ish years old)will suffice.
All suggestions considered! Hit me!:)

Tigger

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2801407

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2815085

2 modern classic i'd have

Tigger

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2841757

oh oh buy this

gfwd

Somebody's bound to say a Merc but that would show a complete lack of imagination. And, quite frankly, they're dull. I would look for something that has future classic possibilities but is cheap now.

I had a BMW E21 a while back that cost feck all to buy and I have to say was a lot of fun to drive. Parts were expensive though and they seem to have crept up in value recently. Make a change from the later E30.

shawnee

Tigger wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2801407

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2815085

2 modern classic i'd have

That beemer is a beauty !!! Mind you road tax is almost the bloody price of it and I can't see it doing much with 20 mpg. Could I just buy it and leave it outside the front door and admire it :D

shawnee

gfwd wrote: »

Somebody's bound to say a Merc but that would show a complete lack of imagination. And, quite frankly, they're dull. I would look for something that has future classic possibilities but is cheap now.

I had a BMW E21 a while back that cost feck all to buy and I have to say was a lot of fun to drive. Parts were expensive though and they seem to have crept up in value recently. Make a change from the later E30.

It's a matter of opinion really , think the e21 are troublesome yokes or as my friend calls them B M Trouble you. Get yourself a nice early 80s coupe 123 merc and you'll have a decent classic with a top spec and you won't have to spend a lot on maintenance as they are bulletproof:P

commited

If I wanted a pre-91 car, I'd be looking at the Mercedes W124, unbelievably well made, 3 bodystyles to choose from and a huge range of engines to suit any pocket. If you do a fair bit of mileage, I'd try and find a clean one with the OM606 diesel as they're unbreakable. If you want a petrol, they're all pretty good, the 24v 300E is my pick though if you can find a good one.

macplaxton

Carina 2? Must be a half-decent one knocking around somewhere.

Blue850

carchaeologist wrote: »

As the thread title says, I'm considering getting rid of the medium size van in favour of a car, I just dunno what car though, something not too modern (20ish years old)will suffice.
All suggestions considered! Hit me!:)

did you sell your 190?

anyway


Prelude



205 in the Kingdom




or



Replace the van with a classic van:D:D

TigerTim

I was just about to put up a link to the white 205 above. Looks clean

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/2688839

There was also this one in Kerry a few weeks ago (Pics taken in Tralee). Looks clean



http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/2801849

T.

TigerTim

A bit more than your budget but nice



http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/vintagecars/2366170

T.

alias no.9

A bit of variety to try and flush out what floats your boat other than Datsuns


Lots of change, cow hide and a slush box but no test, not sure if that's a scabby arch or just a reflection.




Sticking with the Mazda theme, long test and almost free with the tax.



A bit more flash and down your way and 16v so no need to take the engine out to do the timing belt


Getting closer to the age and budget but further from you

kev1.3s

I'd say that fiat has had a frontal impact judging by the colour difference on the pannels also very tatty inside, much better ones of those to be had!

alias no.9

kev1.3s wrote: »

I'd say that fiat has had a frontal impact judging by the colour difference on the pannels also very tatty inside, much better ones of those to be had!

Only spotted the UK reg afterwards too, it was as much about sussing out the type of car the OP would go for, body type, fuel, transmission, etc... as the particular cars.

mountain

As the van is going, maybe you need some space,
how about this, http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2838739
over your budget, but im sure there is more for haggling

shawnee

mountain wrote: »

As the van is going, maybe you need some space,
how about this, http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2838739
over your budget, but im sure there is more for haggling

Certainly the colour of the volvo would be an aquired taste and would either grow on or you would grow to hate it. Risk being called "the elder lemon":D

Bigus

This ............................ for 2000 Sterling




http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C254538



Very practical being a hatchback and automatic and vintage tax



Needs a T-cut

Blue850

Nissan Patrol diesel should drop right in....

Bigus

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2839694

I'd say 1500 would buy it

Bigus

Blue850 wrote: »

Nissan Patrol diesel should drop right in....

I'd nearly do it for the crack but might stretch to a 530 or 535 D Lump

Bigus

This would be nice with the rest of your budget spent to tidy it

its in Limerick only asking 800 and its 1980 !;)

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2799138

Blue850

Tested 1.7TD €1275

These are a good car, and rare to see one that's been left standard




Irish spec Sprinter for €800

The Aussie

With the providence of a certain BMW 850i that is for sale in Tipperary at a price of 5.500 euro on Donedeal you might be able to check the boot or any cavity of it and turn up 4K+ worth of "white lines that the previous owner did not cross over"*:rolleyes:

www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2829808

*From over taking Renault 4's of course.:D

Dont ban me i like it here...

Blue850

Diesel Bluebird

mods can lock the thread now:P

Seweryn

commited wrote: »

If I wanted a pre-91 car, I'd be looking at the Mercedes W124, unbelievably well made, 3 bodystyles to choose from...

There are 4 bodystyles in fact . Excellent cars, but a good one is hard to find these days.

alias no.9

Seweryn wrote: »

There are 4 bodystyles in fact . Excellent cars, but a good one is hard to find these days.

Technically, there's only one w124 body style, with s124, c124, a124 and v124 variants making 5 in total , but you knew that. Was it the convertible or limo that you were forgetting?

I think I'd better take my anorak off and go to bed!

Carazy

Toyota Carina II €1200

Jayo_M

CRX?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2840209

unkel

MX-5!

Best of both worlds. Classic tax, very reliable and modern enough (EFI). And brilliant to drive too. Easy to sell again.

carchaeologist

Interesting ideas there lads, a W124 is a definate option, i have one to look at in the coming week. Road tax is such a killer though.

Seweryn

alias no.9 wrote: »

Technically, there's only one w124 body style, with s124, c124, a124 and v124 variants making 5 in total , but you knew that. Was it the convertible or limo that you were forgetting?

The LWB V124 I was missing. They are rare enough and I wouldn't really consider it as a daily runner .

Blue850

Multivalve 6 cyl diesel engined W123

kev1.3s

far better value if it's a fiat you're after

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2764654


sorry I was ment to post this in the classic bargains section.

Seweryn

Blue850 wrote: »

Multivalve 6 cyl diesel engined W123

What doeas he mean by describing it as a "Multivalve" Engined...? There are only 2 valves per cylinder in that engine . 12 in total? Yeah, that is Multivalve .

commited

Seweryn wrote: »

There are 4 bodystyles in fact . Excellent cars, but a good one is hard to find these days.

For 1500? I reckon you'd be hard pressed to find a convertible for that money!

YBTurbo

Mk2 Granada?

I may just know where there is one for sale


PM if your interested.

carchaeologist

YBTurbo wrote: »

Mk2 Granada?

I may just know where there is one for sale


PM if your interested.

What age? All the Granadas for sale lately seem to be late series 2 models on English plates, hence another wedge to clear them.

V480

I have a Toyota MR2 I'm considering selling for not much over 1500. Taxed, NCT'd, serviced and now 20 years old. PM me for more details if you like

galwaytt

commited wrote: »

Seweryn wrote: »

There are 4 bodystyles in fact . Excellent cars, but a good one is hard to find these days.

For 1500? I reckon you'd be hard pressed to find a convertible for that money!

MX-5 convertible for 1500 shouldn't be a problem ....

carchaeologist

galwaytt wrote: »

MX-5 convertible for 1500 shouldn't be a problem ....

I hate convertibles, i dont own any purple jumpers. Plus there is no weather in this country for them. The MX5 hard top is nice though.

commited

galwaytt wrote: »

MX-5 convertible for 1500 shouldn't be a problem ....

I was talking about a convertible W124, the fourth body style that I chose to leave out and sure who wants a limo.

Dades

carchaeologist wrote: »

I hate convertibles, i dont own any purple jumpers. Plus there is no weather in this country for them. The MX5 hard top is nice though.

I love convertibles and I have two purple jumpers.

Damn you.

I can loan you one if you buy this.

carchaeologist

I had enough abuse for having a white Merc, I would be shot at dawn for driving a white Jag!

shawnee

carchaeologist wrote: »

I had enough abuse for having a white Merc, I would be shot at dawn for driving a white Jag!

Grudge the be****ers ! mind you I have a white merc and have never got abuse (not to my face anyhow) and I really don't gave a s... what the others think .:D

carchaeologist

shawnee wrote: »

Grudge the be****ers ! mind you I have a white merc and have never got abuse (not to my face anyhow) and I really don't gave a s... what the others think .:D

Neither did i, but it is a bit of a pimp mobile...:D
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YBTurbo

carchaeologist wrote: »

What age? All the Granadas for sale lately seem to be late series 2 models on English plates, hence another wedge to clear them.

1984, BUT it's already cleared on Irish plates.

Tommyboy40

carchaeologist wrote: »

Neither did i, but it is a bit of a pimp mobile...:D

I love to see a well kept motor, especially one with a 3 pointed star

unkel

carchaeologist wrote: »

I would be shot at dawn for driving a white Jag!

Worse. You'd be permabanned from this forum!

Gary ITR

There's a 20v Turbo Fiat Coupe on donedeal at the minute. Red with tan leather, it looks well minded from the glance I had at the ad today (I was on mobile though)

RobAMerc

Dades wrote: »

I can loan you one if you buy this.

Given the advert states - "in need of serious restoration", I imagine you would have ample opportunity to change the colour !

Did the convertible XJS not come out until the mid eighties though ?

Something fishy here me thinks

shawnee

carchaeologist wrote: »

Neither did i, but it is a bit of a pimp mobile...:D
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Get you're point alright Brother , a gold chain and a few bitches would go well with her alright