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Post by northerner on Jun 19, 2009 21:12:08 GMT 1
I know this is a dumb question but when it comes to cars I am....dumb.
We are trying to get hold of a decent 2nd hand car in Zagreb area, something small, safe and averagely priced.
Anyone got any suggestions where there are any good places. I know oglasnik is like an exchange and mart but I would prefer to go and look around one place with a bit of choice, but is it dramatically more expensive that way as 2nd hand prices seem to be more than in England
Help would be much appreciated, thanks
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Post by justapixel on Jun 19, 2009 22:03:41 GMT 1
Try Hrelić on Sunday for a genuine Balkans atmosphere.  As usual, prices in Croatia are higher than anywhere else.  . |
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Post by ray51 on Jun 19, 2009 23:15:35 GMT 1
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Post by 123456 on Jun 20, 2009 22:18:58 GMT 1
Sent you a pm.
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Post by gobrea on Jun 23, 2009 8:03:11 GMT 1
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Post by Madgolfer on Jun 29, 2009 9:35:50 GMT 1
The car auction in Zagreb on Sundays can indeed be.......interesting, but don't expect to see too many prices displayed on windscreens, you will often need to ask the price and go from there.
Take a Cro friend with you to do the negotiations if you can.
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Post by mambo on Jun 29, 2009 10:45:36 GMT 1
If you are willing to pay a bit more you can look at the website of the leasing companies. They always have cars which have been taken back because of failure to pay by the previous owner. These cars are normally in good condition and are well priced.
If you have a company it is not a bad idea to go for a new car. Many car dealers now have very good deals on small cars and at least you are driving a new car. When you take away the pdv they really become cheap.
My experience with 'cheap' used cars is that most people only sell their car when the car is beyond repair or is looking at extensive repairs for which they don't have the money. In other words, be careful with what you buy. Guarantee is still until the front door and turning back the total mileage is still a national sport in this country.
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Post by Carol on Jun 29, 2009 14:34:40 GMT 1
My experience with 'cheap' used cars is that most people only sell their car when the car is beyond repair or is looking at extensive repairs for which they don't have the money. Maybe most, but definitely not all. We are about to sell our car because we are moving abroad and there are no hidden surprises with it: just a legitimate reason for needing to sell! |
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Post by mambo on Jun 29, 2009 19:03:21 GMT 1
Sorry Carol, you are right, there are exceptions and in your case it is a valid exception.
B.t.w. what are you selling ?
The mechanics in Istria seem unable to repair my car and now I am forced to sell it again. This is already the second car I have to sell because they cannot repair it.
Sometimes I have the idea I am in Africa.
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Post by cropal on Jun 30, 2009 11:20:32 GMT 1
My experience with 'cheap' used cars is that most people only sell their car when the car is beyond repair or is looking at extensive repairs for which they don't have the money. Maybe most, but definitely not all. We are about to sell our car because we are moving abroad and there are no hidden surprises with it: just a legitimate reason for needing to sell! I think Mambo's point was missed here .... unless Carol is selling a 'cheap' used car .... his point (by my reading) appeared to be specifically about the cheap used cars and not the newer, and therefore higher priced, used cars. |
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Post by galant on Jun 30, 2009 13:16:47 GMT 1
mitsubishi proton, 1.3 gl. red. 130000 kms aprox. not reg. but like new, was always garaged and the guy that owns it had free servicing. hes asking 1.200 euros. any ideas? worth buying?
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Post by happy on Jun 30, 2009 14:06:08 GMT 1
mitsubishi proton, 1.3 gl. red. 130000 kms aprox. not reg. but like new, was always garaged and the guy that owns it had free servicing. hes asking 1.200 euros. any ideas? worth buying? I suppose one should always be careful if someone can describe a car with 130,000 kms on the clock as 'like new'. |
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Post by Carol on Jun 30, 2009 14:35:10 GMT 1
BMW X5 3.0 2001 Black 140.000km
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Post by ray51 on Jun 30, 2009 15:08:11 GMT 1
Is that the one that Becks claimed had been stolen from him ?
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Post by Carol on Jun 30, 2009 16:56:55 GMT 1
Is that the one that Becks claimed had been stolen from him ? I don't think so. But just in case, maybe I should ask more and add "one famous ex-owner" |
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