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A good ole fashioned "pick me a car" thread.

  • 12-04-2012 10:21PM
    #1
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭


    Contemplating selling the DC5 later on in the year. (Under certain circumstances but may not happen.)

    If I do decide to sell, I want something different. TBH I really want to be back in an Impreza but I'm open to all suggestions.

    Budget of 10k. Either all on a car or some and then the rest for petrol.

    Current mileage will be cut in half btw if I sell.

    GO!


Comments

  • #2
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    E46 M3, what a beautiful car with good German build quality. You can pick up cheap ones for about 7k and then you have a spare three grand for repairs and petrol:p

    That straight six is the nicest sound of any non-super car sound in my opinion.


  • #3
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Why sell? Is your DC5 worth 10k? If you want to upgrade spend some money on your DC5 if it is a good quality example.

    I can't see the point in spending money to get away from a fine vehicle if you are doing half the mileage (I am assuming you are doing low enough mileage as it is).

    Depends what you are looking for. More comfort? Power? Engine type?


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,488 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    I know I have linked this car here a few times but I really think that if it is the genuine thing that is some car for the money. Well within budget, a real sleeper and would frighten a Scooby or two.

    Mazda 6 MPS:
    Full-10543144.jpeg
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3126451


  • #5
    ShaneMc2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 128 ✭✭ShaneMc2012


    These aren't exactly Impreza territory but they are different!

    Maybe something like this? You'll get your 50 for petrol aswell ;) :P
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Lotus/Elise/201204206751761/advert?channel=CARS
    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300

    That Lotus is a bit old so something newer again?
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/MX-5/petrol/813267113460230/advert?channel=CARS
    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300

    Or throw caution to the wind!
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Chrysler/Crossfire/ROADSTER/201215207696525/advert?channel=CARS
    no-image-large.gif&width=400&height=300


  • #6
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    IMO get an E46 m3, csl if possible.

    ** disclaimer druNkness may have influenced this post but what an epic chassis and refined engine.


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  • #7
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    You won't get next or near a CSL for €10k, even double that won't get you a CSL.
    While e46 M3 is a nice car there's a lot of dog rough ones out there sub-€10k. There's a few guys over on BMW-Druver.net that literally spent months looking for a good M3. They found it tough to find a good one, never mind sun-€10k.


  • #8
    ongarite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭ongarite


    rebel.ranter wrote: »
    You won't get next or near a CSL for €10k, even double that won't get you a CSL.
    While e46 M3 is a nice car there's a lot of dog rough ones out there sub-€10k. There's a few guys over on BMW-Druver.net that literally spent months looking for a good M3. They found it tough to find a good one, never mind sun-€10k.

    Was going to post the exact same thing. Lots of poorly maintained M3 for cheap money these days & the bills are huge if they are not looked after.


  • #9
    Matthewjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭Matthewjohn


    I'm fairly sure someone posted this before but here go's!
    BMW 535d
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2962386

    With change for the tax!


  • #10
    ongarite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,453 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Found this M3 on bmw-driver forum. First impressions are good, would need to be checked over by current/former owner of an M3 to be sure its decent and had proper servicing.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3162640


  • #11
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Matthewjohn wrote: »
    I'm fairly sure someone posted this before but here go's!
    BMW 535d
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2962386

    With change for the tax!

    The, what looks like a panel beaters, in the background, combined with a really clean looking car would put me off big time.


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  • #12
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Are you bored of dc5? Is the change bug is bitting?

    Well, theres a good value to be gotten on scoobies out there. With 10k you can get a lovely wrx.

    Are you looking for another performance car? Or maybe have a luxo barge for a change? You can get a lovely lovely gs300 or 740i for 2-3k and them buy 3 years tax in advance ;)


  • #13
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    MuppetCheck wrote: »
    Why sell? Is your DC5 worth 10k? If you want to upgrade spend some money on your DC5 if it is a good quality example.

    I can't see the point in spending money to get away from a fine vehicle if you are doing half the mileage (I am assuming you are doing low enough mileage as it is).

    Depends what you are looking for. More comfort? Power? Engine type?

    Doing silly mileage in it at the min. Must be about 800km a week. It's already got a couple of upgrades.
    bazz26 wrote: »
    I know I have linked this car here a few times but I really think that if it is the genuine thing that is some car for the money. Well within budget, a real sleeper and would frighten a Scooby or two.

    Mazda 6 MPS:

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3126451
    VRT is a low low €3600. :pac:
    ShadowHearth wrote: »
    Are you bored of dc5? Is the change bug is bitting?

    Well, theres a good value to be gotten on scoobies out there. With 10k you can get a lovely wrx.

    Are you looking for another performance car? Or maybe have a luxo barge for a change? You can get a lovely lovely gs300 or 740i for 2-3k and them buy 3 years tax in advance ;)

    Just an itch tbh. Not bored of the DC5 anyway. Never fails to give me a smile. I'll definitely want a luxobarge in the future. For now strung out performance cars will do. :pac:

    Then again, a modern big power diesel could be an option if I can make it sound non-diesel :D


  • #14
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,488 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Johntegr wrote: »
    VRT is a low low €3600. :pac:

    You would still buy it and clear it for around €7.5k. It probably cost it's original owner €40k+ 6 years ago.


  • #15
    Jemmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,385 ✭✭✭Jemmy


    If the Dc5 is crippling you're pocket on fuel the MPS will be worse!!


  • #16
    username?!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭username?!


    Full-10749632.jpeg
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3169270

    I know it's sold but if your looking for a Scooby and you can't forget about these!


  • #17
    ShadowHearth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,924 ✭✭✭✭ShadowHearth


    Okay one more try: BMW m5! :D


  • #18
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    If you're doing that kind of mileage and a DC5 is crippling you, any form of fast Skooby, Evo, MPS, or otherwise performance car isn't going to be any better....

    It's a diesel you need if you want to change unfortunately. Any other decision and your DC5 is the best option there.


  • #19
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    Jemmy wrote: »
    If the Dc5 is crippling you're pocket on fuel the MPS will be worse!!
    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    If you're doing that kind of mileage and a DC5 is crippling you, any form of fast Skooby, Evo, MPS, or otherwise performance car isn't going to be any better....

    It's a diesel you need if you want to change unfortunately. Any other decision and your DC5 is the best option there.


    No I can afford the petrol bill at the minute. Just the roads I drive on are shíte so it's a pain in the face.

    This is why it's all a maybe. If I start doing less miles maybe I'll get to enjoy it more.

    I can't put my finger on it but it just feels like there's something missing.


  • #20
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    How the hell can you afford 500 miles a week in a Dc5?


  • #21
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    Johntegr wrote: »
    No I can afford the petrol bill at the minute. Just the roads I drive on are shíte so it's a pain in the face.

    This is why it's all a maybe. If I start doing less miles maybe I'll get to enjoy it more.

    I can't put my finger on it but it just feels like there's something missing.

    Take out the coilovers then and go back standard!! Problem solved.

    Not only that, but the ride quality in most of the other cars above isn't gonna be any better.....


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  • #22
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    Limerick man wrote: »
    How the hell can you afford 500 miles a week in a Dc5?
    Partly because I've an easy foot and partly because it can be quite easy on the juice sometimes. It's possible to get 360 miles out of a full tank.
    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    Take out the coilovers then and go back standard!! Problem solved.

    Not only that, but the ride quality in most of the other cars above isn't gonna be any better.....

    Could be the coilovers, only one way to find out!


  • #23
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    Alas, I'll be selling the DC5 sooner than I thought. Criteria has changed though. Something frugal(ish) will be needed. If it's a diesel, it can't sound like a diesel. :pac:

    If nothing I like comes up, I'm going to get a motorbike.


  • #24
    E39MSport
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,721 ✭✭✭E39MSport


    The only diesels that sound like diesels in my experience are the larger ones, the M57 in the 530d, jag/ford 2.7 in the disco, rrs, jag etc

    Actually, the 530d is a great car to drive and ours used to give 45ish rural.


  • #25
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    E39MSport wrote: »
    The only diesels that sound like diesels in my experience are the larger ones, the M57 in the 530d, jag/ford 2.7 in the disco, rrs, jag etc

    Actually, the 530d is a great car to drive and ours used to give 45ish rural.
    Marlow's 525d touring sounds epic. Nothing like a diesel unless you saw the rev counter. :D

    Preferably want to stay petrol though. Never like diesel. Smelly, noisy. Blegh.


  • #26
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    Theres not really an in between though. You should get a petrol and forget about MPG or get a nice powerful diesel.

    A very clean E46 330d could be gotten for half your budget or a really nice E60 530d for your full budget. Both will be cheaper to run than the DC5 even when taking the big tax increase into account.


  • #27
    Johntegr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 326 ✭✭Johntegr


    conzymaher wrote: »
    Theres not really an in between though. You should get a petrol and forget about MPG or get a nice powerful diesel.

    A very clean E46 330d could be gotten for half your budget or a really nice E60 530d for your full budget. Both will be cheaper to run than the DC5 even when taking the big tax increase into account.
    I think some test drives are in order.


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