cost of used cars in NL

[benz0]

I've been saving up recently and I'm thinking of buying a Dutch LHD car.

However, the sheer cost of cars here is giving me a real headache. From what I can see used motors here cost about 50-100% more than they do in the uk.

I had thought about 6000 euro would get me something decent, but apparently not.

Does anyone have any tips for car hunting here? Are there any makes/models that are unloved here and can be had for less (that aren't dreadful)?

[troc]

Cars are just stupid expensive here

[benz0]

Yeah, ridiculous eh? Even with 6k put aside I feel like I'm looking at the shed end of the market. Think I'll have to push it closer to 9 to get something that is decent.

[halfpenny43]

Like Troc said - stupid expensive yeah.

What are you looking for specifically ??

A good search engine to use is gaspedaal.nl - search on make and max price.

As good a place as any to start.

[HvdWeerden]

Unloved but good : Mitsubishi Colt

What size car are you looking for ?

http://www.gaspedaal.nl/Mitsubishi/Colt/?pmin=5000...

http://www.autoscout24.nl/Details.aspx?id=24280139...
(private sale, not mine ;-)

[benz0]

cheers both! I'm looking for something sized in between a polo and a focus most likely.

[ThomasDM]

Hi there,

When you are planning to purchase a car in the Netherlands and export it, you are likely to get a refund on the BPM (some sort of tax). Depending on the type of car, age and emission this can differ between a few hundred to a few thousand euros.

If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know.

Regards,
Thomas