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Used 2005 Opel Tigra for sale
2005 Opel Tigra 1.4 16V Convertible Nct 12/26
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€1,250
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 2 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- Many journeys are local or relatively short: petrol can fit that use without choosing diesel just for occasional long trips.
- You want practical access for everyday shopping and bags: the hatchback opening may suit your routine. Check actual boot space.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 2 people together: the advert records 2 seats, including the driver.
- You need predictable ownership costs: at around 21 years old and 145,000 km, check maintenance records and upcoming work. Mileage alone does not tell you the car's condition.
- You regularly help children or passengers into the rear: fewer doors can make access awkward. Try your child seats and usual passenger routine before deciding.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2005 Tigra (often sold as the TwinTop) is a small two-door convertible derived from the Corsa platform; petrol/manual combos are simple and cheap to run but the electrically folding hardtop and its hydraulics/electrics are the usual weak spot. There’s no diesel-specific hardware (DPF/AdBlue) to worry about, but expect potential roof-seal leaks, some corrosion around sills/boot, and clutch/timing belt work typical of a 21-year-old petrol car.
- Full operation of the folding hardtop: open/close cycles, hydraulic/electric noises, roof latches, and any signs of water ingress in the boot or around rear seats.
- Rust check around sills, wheelarches, boot floor and the underside of the rear bumper — TwinTops commonly show corrosion where the roof stows.
- Clutch engagement and gearbox feeling: test for slipping, judder or noisy synchromesh which are common on older manuals.
- Timing belt/chain history (timing belt replacement interval if fitted) and recent major service items — confirm date/mileage of belt change where applicable.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Sale now on — only €1,250. Great value Opel Tigra 1.4 16V convertible. NCT until 12/2027. Road tax paid until 10/2026 (€385 per year). Irish car with genuine low mileage: 90,000 miles (approx. 145,000 km). Nice economical car driving well. Roof reportedly works only intermittently; the car is sold with the roof closed. Two keys supplied. Car history check available.