Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

bear1 · 14-04-2014 8:34pm

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

And another Alfa....http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156/6779268

Cheap and has test until next year.
Go over it with a fine tooth comb however.

I'd wager that that yoke hasn't had it's belts and pump done.. if not then factor in another 4/500e if the variator is bad.

JohnBoy26 · 14-04-2014 9:52pm

Quazzie wrote: »

I thought the purpose of Bangernomics was a car that you could buy, drive and then sell on, and not lose a lot of money.

That MR2 would swallow every cent ya have in constant repairs.

Definitely not bangernomics in my opnion

Ah ffs, those mr2's are one of the most reliable cars ever made. What "constant repairs" are you talking about? :rolleyes:

That mr2 is bangernomics as it meets all the criteria. Luckily your opinion isn't part of the said criteria

tbh your post and arguments are getting a bit silly now.

colm_mcm · 14-04-2014 9:59pm

E39
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-bmw-520i/6781149

colm_mcm · 14-04-2014 10:00pm

Leggy Stilo MW
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-stilo-estate-1-9-jtd/6633903

colm_mcm · 14-04-2014 10:01pm

6 for 2
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-2005-nct-2-15/6637904

colm_mcm · 14-04-2014 10:03pm

Late Punto mk 2
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-fiat-punto-1-2-nct-and-tax-only79k/6688371

ba_barabus · 14-04-2014 10:04pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Leggy Stilo MW
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-stilo-estate-1-9-jtd/6633903

There is a lot of value in that

ba_barabus · 14-04-2014 10:06pm

Quazzie wrote: »

I thought the purpose of Bangernomics was a car that you could buy, drive and then sell on, and not lose a lot of money.

Well that means all the large engined cars shouldn't be posted here with high running costs and high repair costs if something goes wrong.

road_high · 14-04-2014 10:06pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

There is a lot of value in that

Agree. I always think high miles like that too are a sign of a good car as if it was an unreliable heap it'd never have reached that in the first place

Moneymaker · 14-04-2014 10:07pm

Really like that Stilo!

ba_barabus · 14-04-2014 10:07pm

road_high wrote: »

Agree. I always think high miles like that too are a sign of a good car as if it was an unreliable heap it'd never have reached that in the first place

I reckon so with that Stilo. The Shyte ones must all be gone now. Add to that it has a very nice spec.

Old diesel · 14-04-2014 10:13pm

I wouldn't be a huge fan of that Stilo

Price looks fine for 04 diesel - the mileage is okay if its in decent order - but given their reputation plus that ones mileage - id say 800 euro would be plenty.

But im delighted that its gone on to do a big mileage - nice to see given their not so great general reputation.

ba_barabus · 14-04-2014 10:15pm

Old diesel wrote: »

id say 800 euro would be plenty

I think the ad said offers invited. I wouldn't be surprised if you got it for 800.

I really wanted one as my first car. In hindsight my father was right to stop me. He'd be going ape sh!t if he was still alive to see me in an Alfa.

bladespin · 14-04-2014 10:17pm

bear1 wrote: »

I'd wager that that yoke hasn't had it's belts and pump done.. if not then factor in another 4/500e if the variator is bad.

:rolleyes: Why spend the asking over again, just drive it until it blows up, or diy if you can.

Moneymaker · 14-04-2014 10:21pm

Old diesel wrote: »

I wouldn't be a huge fan of that Stilo

Price looks fine for 04 diesel - the mileage is okay if its in decent order - but given their reputation plus that ones mileage - id say 800 euro would be plenty.

But im delighted that its gone on to do a big mileage - nice to see given their not so great general reputation.

I really do hate the belief that Fiats are unreliable scrap heaps. My Panda was the best small car i've ever had and there's been Fiat's in my family since the 1970s and they've never given bother. They are cheap, no frills motoring.

I used to love our Fiat Tipo as a kid. The Marea estate we had a few years ago was great too.

Donadea Leo · 14-04-2014 10:22pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-volvo-v70-nct-4-15-v-clean/6751473

looks like a decent family car. Is there anything i should look out for if having a look.

ba_barabus · 14-04-2014 10:22pm

Moneymaker wrote: »

I really do hate the belief that Fiats are unreliable scrap heaps.

To be fair the Stilo was Shyte

Old diesel · 14-04-2014 10:27pm

Moneymaker wrote: »

I really do hate the belief that Fiats are unreliable scrap heaps. My Panda was the best small car i've ever had and there's been Fiat's in my family since the 1970s and they've never given bother. They are cheap, no frills motoring.

I used to love our Fiat Tipo as a kid. The Marea estate we had a few years ago was great too.

Errm - im in the camp that reckons that Fiats are nothing like as bad as what they are often made out to be.

BUT - reputation of a car DOES have a big impact on selling price 2nd hand.

that car isn't BAD value - but id expect it to be cheaper based on the Stilo reputation which isn't great - and the 232 000 miles on the clock of that particular example.

Pandas are great little cars to be fair

Moneymaker · 14-04-2014 10:30pm

ba_barabus wrote: »

To be fair the Stilo was Shyte

Never had one so i'll take your word for it. Just seems like a pointless car really, the hatchback that is.

We've had Uno's, Tipos, Panda's, Puntos and a Marea and they gave us zero problems.

And yeah the perception of Fiat(and French cars) really means you can get some bargains if you know what you're doing. It's perfectly feasible to get a lovely Fiat/Citroen/Renault, fully equipped for about half or even less then your bog standard poverty spec 1.4 VW Golf.

rizzodun · 14-04-2014 10:36pm

My friend had a 1.2 Stilo, woeful car, too heavy for the engine that was in it, wheels were much too big, the finish on it was weak (interior loosened as it got older) and loads of little nigglely little problems with it, he hated it so much that when he had to do a run from Sligo to Dublin he used to borrow my Civic, I drove it a few times and hated it too. From what I've heard on the Panda, they seem to be world's apart.

bladespin · 14-04-2014 11:00pm

rizzodun wrote: »

My friend had a 1.2 Stilo, woeful car, too heavy for the engine that was in it, wheels were much too big, the finish on it was weak (interior loosened as it got older) and loads of little nigglely little problems with it, he hated it so much that when he had to do a run from Sligo to Dublin he used to borrow my Civic, I drove it a few times and hated it too. From what I've heard on the Panda, they seem to be world's apart.

In all fairness, what did he think it would be like with a 1.2???
Blame the car when the buyer has as much to answer for.

bear1 · 14-04-2014 11:01pm

bladespin wrote: »

:rolleyes: Why spend the asking over again, just drive it until it blows up, or diy if you can.

Judging by the mileage and no mention of it then the belt could go within a few hundred km, could be wrong and it has been done.
No need for the rolleyes.

rizzodun · 14-04-2014 11:02pm

bladespin wrote: »

In all fairness, what did he think it would be like with a 1.2???
Blame the car when the buyer has as much to answer for.

Ha, told him the same. "It's just for around town" he replied. I think he would've put up with the lack of power if it wasn't for all the other issues.

roper1664 · 14-04-2014 11:11pm

'02 Black 325ci
102K miles (no mention of service history though)
nct 02/15
3 previous Owners
No tax
In Limerick
1,750e

Looks well minded and fresh. Would be well worth the money if it has a FSH (unlikely). Still priced well with the 2.5L engine.

http://photos2.donedeal.ie/cars/bmw-325ci-2002-nct-2-15/View2/28229224.jpeg
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-325ci-2002-nct-2-15/6689854

quadrifoglio verde · 14-04-2014 11:33pm

bear1 wrote: »

Judging by the mileage and no mention of it then the belt could go within a few hundred km, could be wrong and it has been done.
No need for the rolleyes.

Which was why Id said go over it with a fine tooth comb. Diesel noise on start up and the varistors gone, if its not there, it can be assumed its been done at some stage.
If it was me, id be buying and belting it unless it had specialist receipts/an owner who knew about cam locks that did it recently.

However if the belt did go, theres still your moneys worth of parts on it that can be shifted quickly.

bladespin · 15-04-2014 12:00am

bear1 wrote: »

Judging by the mileage and no mention of it then the belt could go within a few hundred km, could be wrong and it has been done.
No need for the rolleyes.

Possibly but at 475, it's hardly worth the expense, if the belt did go (no guarantee it would), then you could get your money back in the parts, hence the rolleyes.

That said, you could belt it (400 sounds very expensive) and have a car that would last another few years for around the 800 mark, not bad.