Buying a 2nd hand car

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Bruce Wallis
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Buying a 2nd hand car

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Now we have been here several months, and with the increased harassment levels from the GNR over UK registered cars, we are thinking of biting the bullet and buying a Portuguese 2nd hand car.

Can anybody advise us as to the best places to look?
Is there a good website?
Where are the best used car places??

All advice welcomed!!
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Re: Buying a 2nd hand car

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Bruce, ask Sergio for some advice.....
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Hi Bruce

What kind of car were you looking for, something decent or an old banger?

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Something like a Peugeot 207 hatchback.
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Hi

Have a 3 year old Jeep Compass diesel bought from the main Jeep dealer in Faro in Sept 09 for 21500 Euro with 2.5 years warranty left. Going back to UK for 9 months so had car valued today at Motrix at Guia. Retail now 19500 Euro but will sell for 14000 Euro if you are interested!

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Have a look at www.standvirtual.com you can search the website by vehicle make, price, etc & postcode, only problem is it's in Portuguese.
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Bruce Wallis wrote:Something like a Peugeot 207 hatchback.
Bruce, thats a hairdressers car please show some style 8) 8)

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We bought my car from the place just beyond the Guia round-about (N125 going towards Algarve Shopping) on the right hand side, they were really helpful & gave us an excellent deal on our fiesta.
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Thanks Jak......

Gary.....you have let my secret out......at heart I'm just a big girl
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Bruce Wallis wrote:Thanks Jak......

Gary.....you have let my secret out......at heart I'm just a big girl
So that's why you and Rich get on so well eh! mmmm! Hang on for a month or two Brucie and I'm sure I can pick one up for you, know what I mean :wink:
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