Can anyone recommend a good car dealer in TRNC

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 00:18

I will be in TRNC for 3 months later in the year and will be looking at buying a car, at the moment it's costing me a fortune in rentals, and with the intention of spending 6 months a year over there want a good second hand vehicle (preferably Japanese) that won't cost an arm and a leg to run.

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 00:39

I've heard these mentioned a few times - http://www.northcyprus.biz/north_cyprus_adv_det.asp?CID=717



Cooper

schnib


Joined: 24/05/2008
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 17:26

hi,we purchased a car from Pana motors ,who were recommended by a friend ..got a good deal.They are based in Lefkosa,tel.no.03922240130.Please note we have no connection with this company other than customers. Hope you get your transport sorted.

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 17:40

would recommend Tasas, and after sales service is excellent

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 17:47

Thanks guys, I always feel that word of mouth and recommendations are a good starting point. I'll let you know how I get on.

Andrew

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 18:14

the dealers here work on HUGE margins (typical £3,000 profit on a £15,000 car).



do yourself a favour and find a cash strapped Brit who is going back to blighty and needs to sell his pride and joy - then HAGGLE !





Nick

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 18:41

Nick:

Thanks for the advice, I did sell cars for a short span in my career and know what profits can be made!

I suppose that I am looking for the easy option of buying through a dealer who may be able to sort the paperwork an registration of the vehicle. But with the help of 44, am sure it wouldn't be too difficult to get advice on what to do.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 18:44

Are there any cash strapped Brits reading this thread that want to give their car to a loving home?

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
25/05/2009 20:40

suntanman

Be careful what you buy in the way of Jap cars. When it comes to servicing you may have problems. Choose a make of car that is used by the car rental companies and you will then able to get cheap and efficient serving/repairs locally.

AJ

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
25/05/2009 21:04

Thanks AJ, it's little things like that which are really helpful, and I never thought about.

I'm open to suggestions. Having owned and traded jap cars, I know their reliability. So far in TRNC I have hired Ford/Seat and Hyundai, all good vehicles, but I have a personal reason for disliking Ford, know nothing much about Seat, but loved the Hyundai (and they're usually a lot cheaper than Toyota). I'm slowly narrowing my search.

Is there a strapped cash Brit wanting to sell a Hyundai over there? Cash available!!!