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I am looking for a new used first car

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  • 11-04-2014 7:59am
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    tonyheaney
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    Hi looking for a car for my first time. i want to spent no more then 1500 but cheaper the better. any idea were i can go?


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    iano.p
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    Hi looking for a car for my first time. i want to spent no more then 1500 but cheaper the better. any idea were i can go?

    Have a look in with the cullen brothers on the green lane. They have a yard beside the esb.


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    tonyheaney
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    iano.p wrote: »
    Have a look in with the cullen brothers on the green lane. They have a yard beside the esb.

    Had a look the lowest price car was a 2003 Toyota Yaris for 2600. would it be unrealistic to look for a car around 1000 to 2000 mark


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    Essien
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    With that budget you're better off going private.

    Most dealers won't stock much/anything at that price, and even if they do you won't get a whole lot of comeback on it anyway.


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    iano.p
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    Had a look the lowest price car was a 2003 Toyota Yaris for 2600. would it be unrealistic to look for a car around 1000 to 2000 mark

    You wont get much of garage. Buying Private would be best for that price. What kinda car you after


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    iano.p
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    Had a look the lowest price car was a 2003 Toyota Yaris for 2600. would it be unrealistic to look for a car around 1000 to 2000 mark

    You wont get much of garage. Buying Private would be best for that price. What kinda car you after


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    tonyheaney
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    iano.p wrote: »
    You wont get much of garage. Buying Private would be best for that price. What kinda car you after

    Id be looking something afe as i have 2 young kids and something that is low milage and if a 1.1 to 1.4 then good.


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    foggy_lad
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    Id be looking something afe as i have 2 young kids and something that is low milage and if a 1.1 to 1.4 then good.
    Have a look in the North or UK, might be worth the trip and VRT considering how cheap the lower value used cars are there compared to here.


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    sopretty
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    Are you fussy about the age of the car?


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    iano.p
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    You could find a 02 or maybe a 03 astra 1.4 for that money and its a safe car. But you will have to go private


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    tonyheaney
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    sopretty wrote: »
    Are you fussy about the age of the car?

    it would have to be 2005 onwards but if a 99 to 2003 came up is pretty good nick id consider it (well my wife would :D)


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    sopretty
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    it would have to be 2005 onwards but if a 99 to 2003 came up is pretty good nick id consider it (well my wife would :D)

    You're kinda screwed at that figure (or your wife is).

    You will be very hard pressed to find anything but a lumbering eejit of a non NCT'D, non taxed, high engined car, made in 05 for that money.


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    sopretty
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    Remind me, how many kids does your wife have?


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    iano.p
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    tonyheaney wrote: »
    it would have to be 2005 onwards but if a 99 to 2003 came up is pretty good nick id consider it (well my wife would :D)

    Cant see you getting to a 05 or if you do ask yourself why its so cheap no point taking a risk if the kids will be in the car.


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    road_high
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    It's condition and history of car you need to dwell on at this price. A well minded serviced 00 car vs a shoddy ill treated 2005 car is a far better prospect. Take year out if the equation and focus on car condition. And go private.


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