Decent second hand cars

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:33 am

Someone asks a question on this forum and someone else or several other people will post a response, if they know the answer (of course in between the usual banter).

In this case it seems no one, who is currently using the forum, has an answer. If I knew the answer I for one would post but unfortunately having never bought a second hand car here, I don't. It looks like tbbr will just have to ask around when he is next in the Algarve.

I know what Cowboy wrote wasn't exactly what tbbr was looking for but it was a very useful aside and well worth posting such valuable advice.

Maybe all the users on this forum are driving around in brand new Jags.

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:35 am

Whilst I am flattered by your faith in me Nightrider, I wish you wouldn't keep finding me jobs to do...I have enough on my plate thanks.

Matriculating a car here...Noooooooooooo...please I need some valium. Please see my previous posting on a day in Faro!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:42 am

Try the buy, sell or exchange section on this site - there have been second hand cars for sale on there - maybe sellers can help you?

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:44 am

That's a good idea plus what about that "123" paper (I think it is called) or The Resident or The News etc?? Just another (trying to be helpful) thought.

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 10:56 am

Bruxinha wrote:That's a good idea plus what about that "123" paper (I think it is called) or The Resident or The News etc?? Just another (trying to be helpful) thought.

But Bruxy, if the purchaser does not know about what makes a car run etc etc etc

A bit like purchasing land which your unaware has been spilt up illegally, until after the purchase if you get my drift

Nightrider

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:03 am

Thats for tbbr to worry about Nightrider............stick to the point.......he doesn't want to know how......... he wants to know........where

A bit like a sex lesson maybe

Guest2 · Post by **Guest2** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:18 am

The contribution of Guests has been dismissed earlier. I posted the www.standpt.com web site for several reasons. By searching you get an idea of the asking prices of used cars here. By using the advanced search you can check to see what is available in the Algarve. Currently 217 used cars. It gives links to dealers which should be useful. Whatever dealer is suggested in this forum you will only know a good car when you have driven it.

Bruxinha · Post by **Bruxinha** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:32 am

Just remembered a guy, who got my mate's jeep through the inspection after all sorts of problems and hassles. He has a small workshop near Portimão and from time to time he picks up second hand cars, which he makes sure are roadworthy and reliable enough to get through the inpsection etc. PM me tbbr if you want a number to chat with him. He might also be able to give you dealer recommendations. See we are trying (very trying).

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:38 am

REF: GUEST'S SOUND ADVICE TO TBBR "ASK AROUND"

I would never recommend with regard any purchase....unless I was a qualified person in that field and therefore, registered with the correct authorities and with the correct PI Cover.....obviously guest you have both
So TBBR follow anoymous Guest's precise advice.....and ignor those of us who reside here in the Algarve and Cowboy and other's advice on checking the goods out prior to your purchase.

TBBR, so you have not looked on the internet, Portuguese telephone book, media rags, along the sides of roads etc for car lots and then checked if the seller(s) are legal etc etc..

Guest in so far as your statement on "sticking to the point" I would suggest you view your own posting. Better still put your money where your mouth is and registered as a member.

Like Cowboy says don't waste peoples time.

Night Rider

nightrider · Post by **nightrider** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:43 am

Bruxinha wrote:Just remembered a guy, who got my mate's jeep through the inspection after all sorts of problems and hassles. He has a small workshop near Portimão and from time to time he picks up second hand cars, which he makes sure are roadworthy and reliable enough to get through the inpsection etc. PM me tbbr if you want a number to chat with him. He might also be able to give you dealer recommendations. See we are trying (very trying).

Agreed Bruxy.
Nightrider

Migas · Post by **Migas** » Wed Nov 09, 2005 7:51 pm

i have a freelander for sale good condition diesel 95000Km 5yrs

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:34 pm

He gives me an English MOT as well

I'm sorry if I sound a bit thick, but what's a English MOT? A car is a car surely an MOT is the same excpet for the name!!

Sharen Crane · Post by **Sharen Crane** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 5:41 pm

Perhaps its a more intense test guest?

Homme Poco · Post by **Homme Poco** » Thu Nov 10, 2005 9:05 pm

Havn't read this all the way thro',but bought a truck from "Portiusa".
They are on the way to the old Portimao bridge,about a mile from the 125,onthe left hand side.
Nice people,ask for Sergio,his English is very good.
HP
PS They sell cars too.

pm · Post by pm » Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:23 pm

Anonymous wrote:
He gives me an English MOT as well

I'm sorry if I sound a bit thick, but what's a English MOT? A car is a car surely an MOT is the same excpet for the name!!

He is almost certainly breaking the law I would think. I can't imagine that any Portuguese garages are certified for MOT's. Also these are now entered directly into the DVLA? database by the garage, so possession of a dodgy certificate won't do any good at all.