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realistic price

  • 10-03-2011 12:53am
    #1
    carzony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭


    hi everuone, I was wondering what you all thought was a realistic price for a starter car? I am looking for somthing in 99 - 00 and I was thinking since it was a starter car of setting a budget of 1200.. do you think I need to up my budget or would it do me?

    I have earmarked maybe a nissan micra, fiat punto, or a polo..

    Opinions/advice please ;)


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  • #2
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    sounds like you already have it set.

    personally i wouldn't spend more than 1500 on a starter car. you want something nice, safe and reliable but you don't want to spend a fortune on it because your first car is bound to get a few scuffs etc, the micra is a particularly good choice.

    the plan you have is a gud 'un! :)


  • #3
    carzony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,835 ✭✭✭carzony


    andyseadog wrote: »
    sounds like you already have it set.

    personally i wouldn't spend more than 1500 on a starter car. you want something nice, safe and reliable but you don't want to spend a fortune on it because your first car is bound to get a few scuffs etc, the micra is a particularly good choice.

    the plan you have is a gud 'un! :)

    ye mate, i was told by a few friends to get a cheap lil run around, also it keeps the insuarnce company happy (young male driver:mad:), However i think i will have to up by budget as i have not seen any decent micras for anything less that 1400 :cool:


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,487 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Take a look at the Fiesta like below, 1.25 litre is a nice little engine and the Fiesta is a reliable car with low running costs. Last run of that model also came with lots of nice to have creature comforts such as cd player, air conditioning and alloy wheels:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201104200973949


  • #5
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Take a look at the Fiesta like below, 1.25 litre is a nice little engine and the Fiesta is a reliable car with low running costs. Last run of that model also came with lots of nice to have creature comforts such as cd player, air conditioning and alloy wheels:

    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201104200973949

    I'm actually completely gone off those 1.25. They're not as reliable as they seem. A load of them are known for burning oil and as a result the engine blowing. Also if they are low on oil for some time, they will sound perfect but once topped up they'll start knocking.

    For me, a perfect starter car would be the likes of a Micra or a Polo. So little comfort features that not a whole lot can ever go wrong. Also if you're not bother by year or body work, you should be able to pick up a facelift Micra for under a grand.


  • #6
    Raskolnikov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Raskolnikov


    99 Fiat Punto €700 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1957767
    00 Mazda 323 €790 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1932976
    00 Citroen Saxo €700 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1968486
    00 Mitsubishi Lancer €800 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1968430
    00 Ford Fiesta €900 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1968365
    00 Peugeot 106 €800 - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1968018

    All the above have at least 1 year NCT and up to date tax. Can't see how you're struggling to find a decent cheap wee banger.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,219 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Look in the Bangernomics thread.


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