Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

Jimdagym · 28-03-2013 10:07pm

RoverJames wrote: »

After 12 months and 11k miles of service she's off to a new home..

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4779666

Should be used as a template on how to write an ad.

alias no.9 · 28-03-2013 10:10pm

00833827 wrote: »

Only saw one of these at lunch time - not many knocking around now - ment to be very decent on juice. A lot of lads in the UK that run on chip oil like these old Citreon's

Not in a hdi, the old school 1.9td will run a treat on it.

28-03-2013 10:11pm

Jimdagym wrote: »

Should be used as a template on how to write an ad.

Thanks very much.

Nice couple bought it, came up from Mallow this evening so was fairly sure they'd take it as the pictures showed the worst of it.

They were giving me the full asking price, told them that most Irish folk build in a little haggling room and that €450 would be fine. Sister would have been happy with €400 so €450 suits all

pred racer · 28-03-2013 10:35pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Thanks very much.

Nice couple bought it, came up from Mallow this evening so was fairly sure they'd take it as the pictures showed the worst of it.

They were giving me the full asking price, told them that most Irish folk build in a little haggling room and that €450 would be fine. Sister would have been happy with €400 so €450 suits all

Nice to see everyone selling a car isnt a thieving wanker:)

I would have taken full asking and given them something back for luck, different method same result, nice one RJ.

28-03-2013 11:01pm

pred racer wrote: »

........... nice one RJ.

Sister's money :pac:

They were really nice folk though to be fair.

unkel · 28-03-2013 11:05pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Thanks very much.

Nice couple bought it, came up from Mallow this evening so was fairly sure they'd take it as the pictures showed the worst of it.

They were giving me the full asking price, told them that most Irish folk build in a little haggling room and that €450 would be fine. Sister would have been happy with €400 so €450 suits all

Honest decent banger, taxed, maintained and NCTd. Well worth the full €500!

Things have changed so much over the last few years, some of us are forgetting that a similar car would have made €2k 10 years ago. In fact a similar car would still make that kinda money in most countries on the continent...

Alanstrainor · 28-03-2013 11:10pm

Fair play RJ, I bet that was one happy couple. Grand old bus, she'd probably go another 10 years without much effort.

28-03-2013 11:13pm

unkel wrote: »

...... some of us are forgetting that a similar car would have made €2k 10 years ago.................

Yep, back in 1999 I paid IR£1500 for my first car, was just over half what similar aged Corolla etc were going for.

Apologies for the off topic but sure a pic always helps...

Actually 20 ish months later in 2001 I sold that for about IR£700 when it was 11, jap stuff obviously was again almost double at that time too

dgt · 28-03-2013 11:16pm

I actually saw one of those Rovers today in estate guise and thought I couldn't remember when the last time I saw one was....

28-03-2013 11:19pm

dgt wrote: »

..... one of those Rovers today in estate guise ..........

They're quite nice imo, I'd buy one if I saw one for sale, 416s had a Honda engine, 420s the t series rover and the diesel were XUD powered

A nice Volvo...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4725845

unkel · 28-03-2013 11:26pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Yep, back in 1999 I paid IR£1500 for my first car, was just over half what similar aged Corolla etc were going for.

9 years old? Sounds about right. Housemates girlfriend bought an '87 Starlet in '95 (8 years old) for £3k.

colm_mcm · 28-03-2013 11:35pm

unkel wrote: »

9 years old? Sounds about right. Housemates girlfriend bought an '87 Starlet in '95 (8 years old) for £3k.

You'd be doing well to get an 05 yaris for that to be fair

unkel · 28-03-2013 11:48pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

You'd be doing well to get an 05 yaris for that to be fair

For nearly €4k?

You're probably right. The Toyota Yaris is the only second hand car in Ireland that has completely dodged the recession

(and people buying them paying silly money are fools, just don't tell them)

JohnBoy26 · 29-03-2013 1:03am

unkel wrote: »

For nearly €4k?

You're probably right. The Toyota Yaris is the only second hand car in Ireland that has completely dodged the recession

(and people buying them paying silly money are fools, just don't tell them)

Really? I think people who buy these are quiet sensible. Yes they will pay a high purchase price but come resale time they will have no problem selling it on and usually for a good chunk of what they paid for it. On top of all that they are the best supermini money can buy with top notch build quality and reliability and cheap and easy maintenance.:)

carzony · 29-03-2013 2:06am

unkel wrote: »

You're probably right. The Toyota Yaris is the only second hand car in Ireland that has completely dodged the recession

I couldnt believe the price of the yaris when I went looking for a car for a friend of mine but she insisted she wanted a yaris and nothing else.. We looked at lots of 99 ones and the price was unreal, Some were 1600 others 1200 we found a nice one thought for 950, only cause the fella needed it gone quick though he had it adversited for 1450 :eek:

corcaigh07 · 29-03-2013 4:52am

RoverJames wrote: »

You're imaginings and thoughts are off the mark

good to hear. Always liked how it looks and have heard that it's an absolute ripper for a 1.4

29-03-2013 10:21am

alias no.9 wrote: »

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Not in a hdi, the old school 1.9td will run a treat on it.

Anyone on here running on chip fat? Seems to be a bit of a science from what i read on the bio-fuel forums - i.e. preping the stuff, mixing, blending and what not- i suppose the biggest issue would be sourcing the stuff.

BrendanD · 29-03-2013 11:09am

Volkswagen Bora 2000 looks really clean 950 no nct

had one of these before reliable car

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4789510

Melion · 29-03-2013 11:15am

What's the general consensus on the mg zr? Girlfriend loves the look of them but her father has her very scared to buy one.

Vicxas · 29-03-2013 11:19am

BrendanD wrote: »

Volkswagen Bora 2000 looks really clean 950 no nct

had one of these before reliable car

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4789510

That looks unmolested and well maintained

barura · 29-03-2013 1:43pm

dgt wrote: »

NCT till May, 750

Worth a punt? Diesel, 03, high spec.... Wonder what's wrong with it? I'd tear those f*cks of plates off it too

It's turned into a clio??

dgt · 29-03-2013 1:51pm

00833827 wrote: »

Anyone on here running on chip fat? Seems to be a bit of a science from what i read on the bio-fuel forums - i.e. preping the stuff, mixing, blending and what not- i suppose the biggest issue would be sourcing the stuff.

Needs a lot of work to clean fully

barura wrote: »

It's turned into a clio??

HungryJoey · 29-03-2013 2:00pm

BrendanD wrote: »

Volkswagen Bora 2000 looks really clean 950 no nct

had one of these before reliable car

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4789510

The engines are sh!te in them. At 150,000 Miles I would probably say by now its seen the best of its days. They have a tendancy to eat oil with high millage and suffer emission problems.

Obviously, open to correction.

barura · 29-03-2013 2:01pm

dgt wrote: »

Needs a lot of work to clean fully

Same advert?

BrendanD · 29-03-2013 4:41pm

i have no idea if these are any good but 04, tax until 09 and nct Feb 2014

1950 asking ;-)

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4793185

JimmyChew · 29-03-2013 5:55pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4653945

Check this add out.. it'll give you a bit of a chuckle.

And if you get 300 off the asking price you could be onto a winner.

BrendanD · 29-03-2013 6:37pm

Girl living near me has that and she is right that cat is a nutter

JimmyChew wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4653945

Check this add out.. it'll give you a bit of a chuckle.

And if you get 300 off the asking price you could be onto a winner.

ba_barabus · 29-03-2013 6:39pm

BrendanD wrote: »

Girl living near me has that and she is right that cat is a nutter

Does she have legs?

BrendanD · 29-03-2013 7:05pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

Does she have legs?

LOL yes

L-M · 29-03-2013 7:18pm

HungryJoey wrote: »

The engines are sh!te in them. At 150,000 Miles I would probably say by now its seen the best of its days. They have a tendancy to eat oil with high millage and suffer emission problems.

Obviously, open to correction.

There are plenty of good ones about, and plenty of bad ones (Obviously the bad ones are going to get more of a review than the good).

You would quickly establish whether it's a good or a bad one. I got my brother in law a 00 one with 120,000 miles on it nearly two years ago, 150,000 and counting and bar a spark plug that failed (not the cars fault) it's absolutely perfect.

Esel · 29-03-2013 8:53pm

whizbang wrote: »

Found these while checking up on the oh

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4675466

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4650606

can't be much work needed...?

ek motor · 29-03-2013 10:00pm

Mercedes 190E

asking 900

nearly a year NCT and two months tax

BorneTobyWilde · 29-03-2013 10:20pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4795090

Heating not working , is there a heater solenoid on these that sticks
Not sure, long nct,

BorneTobyWilde · 29-03-2013 10:24pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4794811

lowish miles
Long nct
Very good tyres
Air con
Serviced and valeted
Plus timing belt and water pump done recently

all for 1250

ek motor · 29-03-2013 10:27pm

91 Civic

very clean looking for its age

2 months tax

1 year NCT

asking a grand

colm_mcm · 29-03-2013 10:48pm

If that was manual would be wrecked by now

unkel · 29-03-2013 11:19pm

@BorneTobyWilde - an overpriced E39 with cooling problems?

A Freelander with the K-series engine?

You some kind of masochist?

(you are aware that any car you post up here must be a car that you actually would buy yourself?)

Alanstrainor · 29-03-2013 11:23pm

unkel wrote: »

@BorneTobyWilde - an overpriced E39 with cooling problems?

A Freelander with the K-series engine?

You some kind of masochist?

(you are aware that any car you post up here must be a car that you actually would buy yourself?)

Yup.

That e39 is an over priced heap. Most likely cooked if it's been driven at all with those heating issues. Avoid like the plague.

Red Kev · 29-03-2013 11:47pm

ek motor wrote: »

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Mercedes 190E

asking 900
nearly a year NCT and two months tax

Seats out of an Alfa 156 in that, wonder if it's much of a job to fit them?

ek motor wrote: »

91 Civic

very clean looking for its age

2 months tax

1 year NCT

asking a grand

Always liked that Civic since they came out, pity they got such a bad name from the boy racers. If I was in the market for a small car I'd be straight round to look at that. A little bit of retro cool with a lot of reliability, cheap insurance too!

Here's a nice looking 190E with the 1.8 and Auto, a nice cruiser for those not in a rush, buy it for little over a grand, drive for two years and sell it for the same money. Cars as clean as this will never go below €1000, I reckon they've reached the bottom of the market and the only other way they'll go is up.

ek motor · 30-03-2013 12:12am

Red Kev wrote: »

Seats out of an Alfa 156 in that, wonder if it's much of a job to fit them?

well spotted, wouldn't have a clue tbh not too handy with that stuff

That 190E is a good find, looks better in black and a lot cleaner than the one I posted. Have always liked the look of those cars, would be nice as a weekend car with classic insurance, or even as a daily driver.

faral · 30-03-2013 1:42am

Red Kev wrote: »

Here's a nice looking 190E with the 1.8 and Auto, a nice cruiser for those not in a rush, buy it for little over a grand, drive for two years and sell it for the same money. Cars as clean as this will never go below €1000, I reckon they've reached the bottom of the market and the only other way they'll go is up.

This is a garage offer or guy has few 90ties cars for sale.I wouldn't give a 100 euro for that-its automatic that means troubles on the way.Probably good few owners and who knows car might be clocked

Supergurrier · 30-03-2013 1:59am

Old mercs are bulletproof and make the best auto boxes tbh

Jimdagym · 30-03-2013 2:13am

faral wrote: »

This is a garage offer or guy has few 90ties cars for sale.I wouldn't give a 100 euro for that-its automatic that means troubles on the way.Probably good few owners and who knows car might be clocked

4 owners on a 21 year old car, hardly excessive now is it?

faral · 30-03-2013 3:08am

Jimdagym wrote: »

4 owners on a 21 year old car, hardly excessive now is it?

How do you know it has 4 owners?

Esel · 30-03-2013 3:11am

faral wrote: »

This is a garage offer or guy has few 90ties cars for sale.I wouldn't give a 100 euro for that-its automatic that means troubles on the way.Probably good few owners and who knows car might be clocked

Auto box = trouble... OK, you've nailed your colours to the mast, and we know where you're coming from.

faral · 30-03-2013 3:25am

Esel wrote: »

Auto box = trouble... OK, you've nailed your colours to the mast, and we know where you're coming from.

fair enough

Seweryn · 30-03-2013 9:20am

faral wrote: »

its automatic that means troubles on the way.

Are you for real? That automatic transmission can outlive the bodywork of the car, if properly maintained.

Anyway, back to nomics with a surprisingly original example:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4612164

Best engine in these, most economical and with a bit of poke.

Alanstrainor · 30-03-2013 12:41pm

Seweryn wrote: »

Are you for real? That automatic transmission can outlive the bodywork of the car, if properly maintained.

Anyway, back to nomics with a surprisingly original example:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4612164

Best engine in these, most economical and with a bit of poke.

That wont hang around long. I'd drive it myself if I wanted a run around :cool:

dgt · 30-03-2013 4:03pm

NCT till May 14, 850

Sore tax, what a odd coleur....
Full?id=18684336

NCT till June, 250

1.6 and I don't give a toss what others think

NCT till May, 900

Diesel, private tax till Feb

colm_mcm wrote: »

If that was manual would be wrecked by now

Here's another one, manual. Needs a good tidy.....

Jimdagym · 30-03-2013 5:32pm

faral wrote: »

How do you know it has 4 owners?

http://carsireland.ie/add.php

Check car registration info on that. Doesn't always have everything, but what's in it tends to be up to date. Good for checking tax and nct.

Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

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