Ireland?

[ts743]

I have noticed that z prices vary, wildly, for what seems to be no particular reason.

 

I've been looking at a few Irish classifieds sites today, it seems that there are quite substantial savings to be had buying in Ireland and jumping on a ferry, with low mileage, late models going for thousands less than the UK. Does anybody have any experience or other knowledge regarding this? I'm trying to figure out why they are so much cheaper? Perhaps the €1800/year road tax makes them un-desirable?

 

My understanding is that the NCT test is also incredibly thorough, so a car with a fresh ticket should be a good sign.

 

I'd like to hear people's experience / opinion

[KyleR]

I do think the tax has something to do with it. Rather than wait for top dollar and have to cough up another 1800, it's better to sell a little cheaper. Also don't forget that there is no super unleaded in Ireland, so these cars have been run on 95 ron for a good bit of their life.

[WhackyWill]

Welcome to The Forum ts743

 

Agree with KyleR, but would you buy a Zed only run on 95 ron

[ts743]

It's a good point, I wasn't aware that Ireland was limited to 95.

[WhackyWill]

It's a good point, I wasn't aware that Ireland was limited to 95.

 

Check out the many threads on here about engine damage to Zed run on 95 ron.

[ts743]

So whilst you can be sure, if you source your car from Ireland, that it will have lived its life on 95 - Who's to say any used car has received the 97/99 treatment? I can see this being more of a problem as used examples get older

Edited June 26, 2014 by ts743

[WhackyWill]

So whilst you can be sure, if you source your car from Ireland, that it will have lived its life on 95 - Who's to say any used car has received the 97/99 treatment? I can see this being more of a problem as used examples get older

 

That's why you should always keep your petrol receipts, or buy from a Member on here

 

who has looked after their pride and joy...

[ts743]

A good call! I am dialed in to the 'For Sale' section

[delz0r]

There's 10 year old zeds in Ireland that would have only ever been run on standard unleaded. Yet on this forum it's regarded that after a few months the engine will be blown to 1000 pieces.

 

So either that is not true or it's due to the ethanol content of Irish fuel.

 

"The BOS Scheme places an obligation on suppliers of mineral oil to ensure that 6.383% (by volume) of the motor fuels (generally Gasoline and Motor Diesel) they place on the market in Ireland is produced from renewable sources, e.g. Ethanol and Biodiesel. The obligation was increased from the 1st January, 2013. It was previously 4.166%"

 

Supposedly this equates to our standard Irish unleaded being higher than 95 RON.

[JetSet]

Perhaps the €1800/year road tax makes them un-desirable?

 

 

 

That's just ridiculous .

 

Pete

[WhackyWill]

Here is the cheapest Zed I have ever seem. (in Ireland)

 

£3,600 for a 2004...!!!

 

Tax is only 333 Euros a year.

 

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/nissan-350z-cheap-tax/7155729

[KyleR]

Here is the cheapest Zed I have ever seem. (in Ireland)

 

£3,600 for a 2004...!!!

 

Tax is only 333 Euros a year.

 

http://cars.donedeal...eap-tax/7155729

 

It's that cheap for a reason…

 

Also it's registered as a commercial vehicle, hence the lower tax, but I think only a tradesman can continue to tax it at that rate.

[Kev]

I put a wanted ad up for a e92 M3.

 

Most replies came from Irish sellers. It's hard to sell a car like that in Ireland now. Most get sent over here.