You should be able to get a high spec titanium handy enough for the same money as an lx down here.
You could print out the ad and your calcs and bring them to the local delaer and see what they will do.
Even though they won't accept a trade in north they will still give some discount for no trade in and cash. So don't let local Irish dealer try anything.
There are more checks available in the uk.
HPI more lilkely to be FSH so you ring delaer to verify stamps and mileage.