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Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

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    #1592
    patrickc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,875 ✭✭✭patrickc


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    The roofs knackered and the clock is big but if you got it for 300 Deutchmarks ......

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3132021

    View2?id=10570196

    that was mine at one stage, loved that car.


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    #1593
    alias no.9
    Registered Users Posts: 6,264 ✭✭✭alias no.9


    166man wrote: »
    Well if compared to the 1.9jtdm then the difference is nearly €470 a year. That's significant. On top of that there is the mental block of paying that much cash to tax the car.

    I have heard that the reliability is good though so that's a positive but those miles has to scare people off.

    I think you're on the money with the last two sentences. It would be bought by an enthusiast who knows quite how good it is. It's still a small market out there.

    The 1.9 is 1910cc so tax is €660 v's €962 for the 5 pot. You're overstating the difference by nearly 60% :eek:.


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    #1594
    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,260 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    cadaliac wrote: »
    mickdw wrote: »
    Worth a gamble?
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3126907

    Nope.


    €300 wasted if the "Needs some small electrics work" turns out to be why there is no NCT.

    Also, pics at night....WTF?

    I did say gamble and tbh how far wrong could you go at about 250 quid if the engine is good. Of course the electrical issues are the reason for no test but if the engine is good, you would more than get your cash back on that and scrap value of the chassis never mind the leather


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    #1595
    pcardin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭pcardin


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    The roofs knackered and the clock is big but if you got it for 300 Deutchmarks ......

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3132021

    View2?id=10570196

    knackered? at this age if the roof can be folded down manually then you can be only happy. Motor on my e36 convertible have died and I gave up fixing. Too expensive and unnecessary. I've no problem to fold it down myself before drive and put back on after. :rolleyes:


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    #1596
    keithsfleet
    Registered Users Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭keithsfleet


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    The roofs knackered and the clock is big but if you got it for 300 Deutchmarks ......

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3132021

    View2?id=10570196

    Think a few big things are being missed here.

    "Has a 2L turbo engine, which is VERY fast." Screams abused!

    "The car looks very well with grey leather interior" And no pictures?

    "Nokia car phone kit." Installed the same year the car was manufactured.

    "Bushings etc creak away" Granted not the end of the world but it's work needed.

    "Grinds going into second gear...perfect in all other gears." Pffft Second gear is over rated anyway.


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    #1597
    Remmy
    Registered Users Posts: 2,921 ✭✭✭Remmy


    1997 Renault Clio, 3 months NCT, with no tax for 275 euros.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3121264


    Can someone give me the lowdown on these model clio's? Anything that is prone to go wrong with them?Reliable engine? My Dad had two Renault lagunas in the past where the gearbox went so he has me warned off french cars. :D


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    #1598
    keithsfleet
    Registered Users Posts: 1,072 ✭✭✭keithsfleet


    Remmy wrote: »
    1997 Renault Clio, 3 months NCT, with no tax for 275 euros.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3121264


    Can someone give me the lowdown on these model clio's? Anything that is prone to go wrong with them?Reliable engine? My Dad had two Renault lagunas in the past where the gearbox went so he has me warned off french cars. :D

    Pretty bullet proof mechanically.
    Electrics are not renaults friend but this won't be winning any awards for its electricity wizardness.


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    #1599
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    The roofs knackered and the clock is big but if you got it for 300 Deutchmarks ......

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3132021

    Ya plus the price of a new gearbox and all that goes with it.


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    #1600
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    Full-10391007.jpeg
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3094365

    38k on the clock :confused:

    No mention of an NCT either.

    BA Cars, are they reputable?


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    #1601
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    Full-10574717.jpeg
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3133030

    This won't last long.
    €375 with a good NCT


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    #1602
    JJJJNR
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,791 ✭✭✭JJJJNR


    aggghh my eyes!!!!


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    #1603
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    JJJJNR wrote: »
    aggghh my eyes!!!!

    indeed, mine feel insulted.


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    #1604
    Quazzie
    Registered Users Posts: 28,812 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    Nothing wrong with them Micras really. They will go forever, and they're real popular as first cars for learner drivers.


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    #1605
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,774 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Indeed. Cheap means of transport. Nothing to go wrong in them, even has a cam chain, good for 150k miles. This one is a 3 door, 10 times less ugly than the 5 door too :D

    There is no cheaper motoring than this...


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    #1606
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,616 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    keithsfleet wrote: »
    Still prefer a 99/00 m3 that wouldn't cost much more than 330ci.
    Tax is the same on both.
    Fuel consumption isn't too different.
    But there is a huge difference in power, not shy of 100bhp and the noise difference is in a different chapter altogether.

    Tax on a 330Ci is 1390 for the year

    Tax on M3 is 1683. considerable difference.

    Consumption would be relatively similar.

    330Ci would be much cheaper to repair and maintain, As M parts command a premium as does labour cost and associated inspections.
    It costs alot to maintain an M3 correctly plenty of idiots have tried and failed leaving alot of abused M3's on the market in this country.


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    #1607
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users Posts: 2,752 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    Full-10471478.jpeg

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3111281

    Poor ad but the car might have some promise. €1450

    NCT 10 / 2013 and tax until April.


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    #1608
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    unkel wrote: »
    Indeed. Cheap means of transport. Nothing to go wrong in them, even has a cam chain, good for 150k miles. This one is a 3 door, 10 times less ugly than the 5 door too :D

    There is no cheaper motoring than this...

    Doesn't seem to be tested or taxed. That's 105 euro more before you even change a bulb :P


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    #1609
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Doesn't seem to be tested or taxed. That's 105 euro more before you even change a bulb :P

    Check the ad again.


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    #1610
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Check the ad again.

    Grr... Putting things in the title and not in the main text.


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    #1611
    pappyodaniel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,717 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    :p
    Limerick man wrote: »
    Grr... Putting things in the title and not in the main text.


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    #1612
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Remmy wrote: »
    1997 Renault Clio, 3 months NCT, with no tax for 275 euros.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3121264


    Can someone give me the lowdown on these model clio's? Anything that is prone to go wrong with them?Reliable engine? My Dad had two Renault lagunas in the past where the gearbox went so he has me warned off french cars. :D


    The sunroof leaks in all of them. I've not seen one without a leaky sunroof. Prepare the silicone sealant if you get it. Apart from that, there grand, tidy handling car with a surprising amount of space.


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    #1613
    osheen
    Registered Users Posts: 318 ✭✭osheen


    Did over 200k miles in my 95 clio no probs apart from a clutch and usual belts and wheel bearings


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    #1614
    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Sold my car today, this thread has just become pertinent to my interests :pac:


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    #1615
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Owen wrote: »
    Sold my car today, this thread has just become pertinent to my interests :pac:


    The smart with the backpack? I liked that car, quirky looking :D


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    #1616
    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Yup! Someone spotted it, said they've been in the market for a Smart for a while and made a decent offer on it. Not thrilled about being without it as it was hilarious to drive. Only car I've actually laughed in every time I drove it, it was insane to be able to get the back out at 30mph and control it. So most of the money'll clear off a credit card, and then I'll get a banger with tax/test.


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    #1617
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,382 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Anything in mind Owen?


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    #1618
    -Corkie-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,025 ✭✭✭✭-Corkie-


    There was a nice 75 diesel a few pages back for a grand..


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    #1619
    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    Really undecided. Half of me says get something manageable, I'm closing up the painting business due to Ireland being a damp sponge permenantly, so I could get something 1 litrery that sips fuel. Other half of me says get something interesting to drive and tax it for a year and just enjoy it. Had looked into Preludes, always had a soft spot for those, and there's a nice one Cork, the final model shape, seems in decent nick and has a test until December.

    Was also thinking T Bar MR2, but I gig at weekends, so I can't get gear into one of those.

    I'm actually going to go tyre kicking this weekend. Only requirement I have is that the dash must be double-din for my satnav head unit. Will be weird to go around looking at cars rather than fixing them.


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    #1620
    Owen
    Registered Users Posts: 12,683 ✭✭✭✭Owen


    -Corkie- wrote: »
    There was a nice 75 diesel a few pages back for a grand..

    It'd kill me to get into one which didn't have all the toys mine had again.


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    #1621
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    Owen wrote: »
    Really undecided. Half of me says get something manageable, I'm closing up the painting business due to Ireland being a damp sponge permenantly, so I could get something 1 litrery that sips fuel. Other half of me says get something interesting to drive and tax it for a year and just enjoy it. Had looked into Preludes, always had a soft spot for those, and there's a nice one Cork, the final model shape, seems in decent nick and has a test until December.

    Was also thinking T Bar MR2, but I gig at weekends, so I can't get gear into one of those.

    I'm actually going to go tyre kicking this weekend. Only requirement I have is that the dash must be double-din for my satnav head unit. Will be weird to go around looking at cars rather than fixing them.


    V8 - check
    Tax - check
    NCT - check

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3107946

    I have no idea what a double DIN thing is :D


    EDIT:

    205Gti?

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3107571

    A nicer looking 1.6 205

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2791089


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