This week's EV bargain that I'm not buying

unkel

R11 wrote: »

What is the catch? Is it still under finance?

No catch. Private sale, uncertain times, people need their cars a lot less, bunch of new EVs coming onto the market that are not that much more expensive, have a much better range, new warranty, etc. Asking price is about right, although personally if I were to buy that, I would aim to get it close to 20k flat

Outstanding finance doesn't matter. You can pay the finance company what's outstanding and the seller the balance at the same time. Wouldn't bother me.

R11

unkel wrote: »

No catch. Private sale, uncertain times, people need their cars a lot less, bunch of new EVs coming onto the market that are not that much more expensive, have a much better range, new warranty, etc. Asking price is about right, although personally if I were to buy that, I would aim to get it close to 20k flat

Outstanding finance doesn't matter. You can pay the finance company what's outstanding and the seller the balance at the same time. Wouldn't bother me.

OK, I thought it was a dealer selling it. Is there anything better out there for 20k? Half thinking of going electric, do between 80-100km a day so would like good range if I was to switch.

unkel

Plenty of good EVs for around €20k or below, depending on your needs. Do you need it for 5 people? If so, try the Leaf and also the Hyundai Ioniq, which is superior in many ways. If you only need it for 4 or fewer people, try Renault Zoe, eGolf, BMW i3 and see what you think. All of them can do well more than 100km a day no problem, even on a terrible day in winter.

R11

unkel wrote: »

Plenty of good EVs for around €20k or below, depending on your needs. Do you need it for 5 people? If so, try the Leaf and also the Hyundai Ioniq, which is superior in many ways. If you only need it for 4 or fewer people, try Renault Zoe, eGolf, BMW i3 and see what you think. All of them can do well more than 100km a day no problem, even on a terrible day in winter.

Yes, would prefer a roomier car. Which has the bigger boot space , Ioniq or Leaf? Also would a 201 Ioniq be 20k?

unkel

Ioniq and Leaf are similar in size but have different shape boots, try both and see what you prefer. I don't know how much a 201 Ioniq would be next month, but it's a buyer's market out there. If you have the cash, no trade in, and happy to buy privately, very good deals can be had.

the_amazing_raisin

R11 wrote: »

Yes, would prefer a roomier car. Which has the bigger boot space , Ioniq or Leaf? Also would a 201 Ioniq be 20k?

I've a Gen 1 leaf and while the boot is fairly big is isn't that deep. For example I've a side by side double buggy and it has to sit on it's side in the Leaf and means I can't get the parcel shelf in.

The Ioniq is roughly similar capacity but is more like the long flat saloon car boot. So a double buggy will sit nice and flat in it. But it probably won't fit anything tall

So it kinda depends on what you might need to carry, and what style of car you prefer

Laviski

When looking at the start of the year I found the latest gen leaf easier for buggy, I have a big one and just fitted better in the leaf. My advice is go to all the cars your interested in and have the buggy to hand to throw in. I did this before covid but I'm sure they would still allow.

slave1

Boot size wise you the Ioniq is quite narrow, for me there was no way on earth you could get a set of golf clubs in it, you can however get a set of golf clubs in the Leaf boot

unkel

Yes very important to "test" any possible cars to check, in detail as Laviski said, if they are a fit for you / your hobbies / your family. When we bought our first EV, we were well past kids seats / buggy stage so the boot wasn't important, but that 3 teenagers would fit on the back seat was important. That alone ruled out all EVs in budget except Leaf and Ioniq.

charlieIRL

R11 wrote: »

What is the catch? Is it still under finance?

Check out the rest of his ads......

unkel

charlieIRL wrote: »

Check out the rest of his ads......

Haha, internet detective :cool:

So our Latvian friend in Swords is doing a bit of car trading when he is not passed out drunk on the sofa with his best mate. The Leaf is still under bumper to bumper warranty, so as long as it wasn't crashed, I can't see much wrong.

listermint

unkel wrote: »

No catch. Private sale, uncertain times, people need their cars a lot less, bunch of new EVs coming onto the market that are not that much more expensive, have a much better range, new warranty, etc. Asking price is about right, although personally if I were to buy that, I would aim to get it close to 20k flat

Outstanding finance doesn't matter. You can pay the finance company what's outstanding and the seller the balance at the same time. Wouldn't bother me.

It shouldnt be a big deal. As long as the person buying this isnt handing cash over to the seller directly.

Because that is and has been something that people have been scammed out of.

the_amazing_raisin

charlieIRL wrote: »

Check out the rest of his ads......

Haha, the car on a tow truck didn't inspire much confidence. Is it ironic that the only working car he's selling is an EV?

charlieIRL

It doesn’t does it?
To be clear though, I’m not trying to cast any doubt on the credibility of the seller in any way and do not wish to deter anyone from looking at their car, if I was in the market for one it would definitely catch my eye. I’m lucky enough to have friends in the trade to do a thorough inspection though.

Black_Knight

16k ioniq
White
93k km
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/cheapest-in-market-electric-ioniq/26830228

Grand price given the mileage.

unkel

Black_Knight wrote: »

16k ioniq

Well the asking is 17k

But if you got it a bit closer to 16k it would be a bit of a bargain alright. Good chances of that, the seller's location doesn't help. Get in there quick before the lockdown. People with their finger on the trigger usually can get the best deals...

Black_Knight

unkel wrote: »

Well the asking is 17k

But if you got it a bit closer to 16k it would be a bit of a bargain alright. Good chances of that, the seller's location doesn't help. Get in there quick before the lockdown. People with their finger on the trigger usually can get the best deals...

Sorry. Was building a fort while posting. Fort got most my attention

Kramer

Black_Knight wrote: »

Sorry. Was building a fort while posting.

A fort - now that's a proper covid precaution.
Will it have a moat too? I don't think it can swim. Not yet anyway.
Maybe the new one out of South Africa.................?

Yeah, defo go for the moat .

I think €17k for a high mileage, 4 year old, plain white Ioniq is optimistic.
The last 4 I know of that sold, all went cheap. I think the days of Ioniqs holding their value are gone, now that there is more competition/availability.

I'd value it at €15k max, on a good day .

DrPhilG

Uk and EU have agreed a Brexit deal apparently. No details as yet.

unkel

Kramer wrote: »

I'd value it at €15k max, on a good day .

Nah. I doubt any non-crashed Ioniq BEV has ever sold anywhere in the world for €15k

We saw one here a while back for a bit over, but that was a misprice. Dealers often get their pricing wrong, usually upwards though...

Gumbo

Is this the cheapest M3 to pop up yet?

https://www.tesla.com/en_IE/new/5YJ3190_fd9ce1bb5ffcd7b260e3a059787313e1?fbclid=IwAR0xowAOjXHHuuJVWawXXPcawG785Xr984HDMF8eVocIL6feTPzydAyO870

liamog

Gumbo wrote: »

Is this the cheapest M3 to pop up yet?

https://www.tesla.com/en_IE/new/5YJ3190_fd9ce1bb5ffcd7b260e3a059787313e1?fbclid=IwAR0xowAOjXHHuuJVWawXXPcawG785Xr984HDMF8eVocIL6feTPzydAyO870

Does the grant apply on an ex demo vehicle?

jhegarty

liamog wrote: »

Does the grant apply on an ex demo vehicle?

They usually don't. And it's showing at ex-demo but only 50km done.


Me thinks something is up with this listing.

Gumbo

One of the lads on the FB group put a deposit on it.
Could be another “Unkel” miracle

NIMAN

Link to car is gone but is only 50km on it, surely it'll be liable for VAT here.

Gumbo

NIMAN wrote: »

Link to car is gone but is only 50km on it, surely it'll be liable for VAT here.

It’s gone because a deposit was out on it last night after I posted.
No VAT as it’s Tesla Ireland stock.

2019 M3 SR+

graememk

Gumbo wrote: »

It’s gone because a deposit was out on it last night after I posted.
No VAT as it’s Tesla Ireland stock.

2019 M3 SR+

Getting rid of stock before year end?

Also how much was it? Never actually seen the ad

slave1

€39.8k

fits

What’s the range like on this? 2016 bmw 330e

https://www.adverts.ie/22366111

Gumbo

fits wrote: »

What’s the range like on this? 2016 bmw 330e

https://www.adverts.ie/22366111

In EV mode, 20km on a good day. Less in this weather.