QUOTE (oisin gt tdi @ Apr 19 2011, 03:22 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>500 to 800 is my budget after i buy the car. from what ye are saying id probably be better off looking for one with a solid body nd work to do on the engine, rather than the other way around?
if i had to re-think my budget how much would i be talking about? im not looking for showroom finish just enough to pass nct.
maybe starting off with something like this
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/2015884
It's impossible to say without car being examined hence the suggestion to go look at a number of cars to see price v condition. Yes, the body may need attention, and engine and these can be pricey to do but you then have to consider a raft of other items - tyres, brakes, exhaust, suspension, service, belts etc etc and I don't mean putting on all performance items either but it very quickly racks up and 500 or even 800 can disappear rapidly. I'm just referring to bringing it to a suitable safe and presentable standard.
As said you may be lucky and get a car that is tidy with some minor items needed (very doubtful at 1500 euros though) or a cancelled project car or you may having looked at a few be better off spending a bigger budget and get one that is already done.....how long is a piece of string.....I would suggest do your homework, price up some common parts and then work out a budget. Buying first then budgeting later is not a great approach to be honest.