Good value out there or will prices fall further?

[soc]

Was having a look on carzone to get a feel for where the market is at right now. Looking at getting something a bit bigger while maybe keeping the TT. The search criteria I used was sub 25k, >=3lt, petrol and milage under 60k.

You can definitely get some great cars for sub 25k now..... the question is, will prices fall further or is now a good time to buy?

Here's some examples of varying cars that would be nice to own:

Audi S4 Avant
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Audi/S4/Av ... 315/advert

BMW 735
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/7-Seri ... 828/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/7-Seri ... 177/advert

BMW M3
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/COU ... 999/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/3.2 ... 852/advert

Merc S Class
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-B ... 856/advert


The following wouldn't be an option for me because they're 2 seaters but interesting to see the prices all the same

Porsche Boxster S
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/Bo ... 247/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Porsche/Bo ... 364/advert

Nissan 350z convertible
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/350 ... 489/advert

Nissan 350z coupe
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/350 ... 836/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/350 ... 364/advert
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Nissan/350 ... 395/advert

TVR Tuscan
http://www.carzone.ie/search/TVR/Tuscan ... 793/advert

[gfalls]

That TVR is just pure s3x...

[Bernard]

That TVR is just pure s3x...

Hmmm, tough decision for €25K... TVR or a new Focus

[Kace]

TVR or Focus - the decision will also boil down to whether you want to spend a lot of time at the shop

[Sebastian]

IMO , carzone is not the ''trend setter '' when it comes to car prices

[mcgon1979]

I wish I had 25 to drop on a new car.... *sigh* I must be the only person feeling the bite of the recession. I reckon if I won 100k tomorrow, I still would not spend 25k on a car.

[Wildhound]

If you're buying one come in with a really low offer. People are struggling so much to sell anything over 10k at the moment that they'll take crazy money. Look for somebody who's emigrating and has been advertising a while. You'll be surprised how much they'll come down.

Even better if you're willing to do the legwork, find out from a dealer what they'd offer on a trade for the car. Everyone prefers cash in hand so if you use that as a baseline you can get a really good deal.

Of course this only applies to private sales.

[d_dan]

i dbuy an evo x in the uk for £18k

[colm_mcm]

i dbuy an evo x in the uk for £18k

Great, except the VRT on a late 07 model is €21k

Also, where can you get an Evo X for that sort of price?

[d_dan]

PISTONHEADS!

[colm_mcm]

You got a link for that?

I did find this rather fetching diesel Evo.

you'll get evo 9's for that money alright

[d_dan]

there does be a few fetching between 18-25k

[colm_mcm]

You'd be doing well getting one for 18k imo.

[Muad_dib77]

I cant believe that you can pick up a 05 350z for 20k..thats just crazy!

[Kace]

I cant believe that you can pick up a 05 350z for 20k..thats just crazy!

It's also crazy that you could probably buy a fleet of 12 FTOs for that

[kevinod]

That TVR is just pure s3x...

She's a tasty motor alright... that steering wheel looks a bit out of place though!

[Dragonheart]

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/COUPE-(2/200911192125999/advert

Is this even an M3? The exhaust isnt right, and maybe its the angle but I cant see M3 written by the vents on the wings. It looks more like an M-pack than an actual M3.

[mcgon1979]

my friend picked up a 06 BMW 325 for 9k recently at the Naas road auctions...
There is some ridiculous deals on reclaimed cars...

[gary d]

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/M3/COUPE-(2/200911192125999/advert

Is this even an M3? The exhaust isnt right, and maybe its the angle but I cant see M3 written by the vents on the wings. It looks more like an M-pack than an actual M3.

nothing wrong with the exhast on either car both have quads?? Defo both m3's check out the rear arches, M3's have a wider track than standard 3series. M sport badge is even on the speedo.
Seen an 07 M3 for £28,000 in Bavarian BMW in belfast 17,000 miles white with carbon roof.

[Dragonheart]

Does the first one have quads?? Cant see it in the light of the pic, thats why i said it doesnt look like an m3 to me, arches can be made easily to fit so wouldnt take them as being the thing that gives it away. But if it has quads then fair enough.

[Dave]

Both have the bonnet bulge......both definitely M3's....

[gary d]

Does the first one have quads?? Cant see it in the light of the pic, thats why i said it doesnt look like an m3 to me, arches can be made easily to fit so wouldnt take them as being the thing that gives it away. But if it has quads then fair enough.

You can enlarge the pictures on that site, when you do it's clear to see the silver car has quads. Though you can't confirm from looking at a picture the rear track i.e distance between the wheels is wider. ultimately the proof is in the drive there's no fakin that

[soc]

Does the first one have quads?? Cant see it in the light of the pic, thats why i said it doesnt look like an m3 to me, arches can be made easily to fit so wouldnt take them as being the thing that gives it away. But if it has quads then fair enough.

I can confirm that both cars are M3's - I've driven both

[Dragonheart]

Good enough for me then.

[soc]

Good enough for me then.