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    #5402
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    job seeker wrote: »
    Which of these are better.. (just looking for a mk2 sporting, it has to be a sporting)

    Neither mentions timing belt. Needs to be done 60K or 4 years. Just make sure you have evidence of when, or factor 250e for the job.

    Unlike the 8v 1.2, they are not a free wheeling engine, so no tb roulette!!

    Other than than, I agree with bear1, black one all the way. Age and mileage are less important than condition and history at this age. Black will be a far easier colour to shift on in 6 months, when you get tired of the 80hp and want a 1.8 hgt :D:D:D


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    #5403
    job seeker
    Registered Users Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭job seeker


    bear1 wrote: »
    I'd personally go for the black Punto. Looks much nicer and has a longer NCT and a bit of tax left. Also 250e cheaper.
    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    Neither mentions timing belt. Needs to be done 60K or 4 years. Just make sure you have evidence of when, or factor 250e for the job.

    Unlike the 8v 1.2, they are not a free wheeling engine, so no tb roulette!!

    Other than than, I agree with bear1, black one all the way. Age and mileage are less important than condition and history at this age. Black will be a far easier colour to shift on in 6 months, when you get tired of the 80hp and want a 1.8 hgt :D:D:D

    I see what ye both are saying. food for thought.

    still better than cycling/walking everywhere..


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    #5404
    bear1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Or dare I say it... a Mark I Punto GT :D


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    #5405
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    job seeker wrote: »
    I see what ye both are saying. food for thought.

    still better than cycling/walking everywhere..


    Tongue in cheek comment!! The punto sporting is a cracking car, and the 1.2 16v is all you want really. Economic necessity has brought me back to a 2000 punto (8v) and I havent had as much fun driving a car in years.

    Make sure you get a copy of the last NCT report from the seller, and check that it passed with everything well within the limits, especially emissions. Ensure the engine ticks over quietly without excessive noise from tappets.

    Change the oil as regularly as you can afford with the right spec (5w40 , NOT what it says in the manual!!) and it should give you good service. Keep an eye out for any misfires, as they can indicate failing coils.

    Enjoy.


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    #5406
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    bear1 wrote: »
    Or dare I say it... a Mark I Punto GT :D

    Dude, find me one that hasn't been skangerified for the right money, and I will be first in line. Love 'em, god bless their mental little socks.


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    #5407
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    Little weight, but also very little power. Herself has good tires on hers (Michelin), roundabout, go in fast enough, stick in in 2nd, floor it....nothing.
    You'd want crap tires and a wet road or try and boost that engine.

    What year and engine has she got?


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    #5408
    bear1
    Registered Users Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    Dude, find me one that hasn't been skangerified for the right money, and I will be first in line. Love 'em, god bless their mental little socks.

    Near impossible to find one which has been kept original. Just checked at some EU car sites and even there they are rare, expensive and pimped to the balls.


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    #5409
    Red Kev
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,795 ✭✭✭Red Kev


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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1992-mercedes-190-e-for-sale/7774888

    1.8 Petrol, Auto, NCT till 04/15 and change from a grand. Worth a buy IMO, usually seriously reliable and as it's a later model the rust isn't as bad as the earlier ones.


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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1995-mercedes-e220-estate-7-seats/8154514
    E220 Auto, NCT 09/15 , €1850, classy way to get around.



    Or chance this one.....

    3 months NCT for €750. Might be worth a punt if it'll go through the NCT in February, should be easy to shift for €500 if it doesn't.
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-200e-estate/7954550

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    #5410
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    That E30 looks like a good buy. They look fantastic in black over grey.


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    #5411
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    looks great at first. Auto, with brand new nct and low mileage. Heart rending story of family being torn apart by emigration.... All very honest sounding.

    Auto Astra

    Until you learn that the car was bought about 2 days before its NCT, and is for sale the day after the new cert arrives. Makes you wonder what else you can believe in the ad...

    Probably fine, just someone flipping a car. But why the back story worthy of a Joseph OConnor novel?


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    #5412
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    No such drama here. 99 Polo with 185K, over a years NCT and nearly half a years tax. Looks a bit RAF, but honest with it!! 550 yoyo's

    Velly Tough as Old Boots!


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    #5413
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    job seeker wrote: »
    I see what ye both are saying. food for thought.

    still better than cycling/walking everywhere..

    I love driving my Punto ELX. 79bhp of fun, cheap, plasticy Italian pride. 400 notes, two rear brake discs later, NCTd for a year. Not given any bother in 6 months so far.

    Also, get the Black one.


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    #5414
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    Clean, but high mileage VAGmobile.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-tdi-price-drop/8109157

    If he has receipts and they can be verified, and the car hasn't been ragged, 1500 is decent enough value imo. Nice chunk of tax too.

    Some laddddddddd will snap that up sharpish I reckon.


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    #5415
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    CianRyan wrote: »
    What year and engine has she got?

    '00, mk2, 1.6, 140k miles, getting a bit tired now.


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    #5416
    dr.fuzzenstein
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,635 ✭✭✭✭dr.fuzzenstein


    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    looks great at first. Auto, with brand new nct and low mileage. Heart rending story of family being torn apart by emigration.... All very honest sounding.

    Auto Astra

    Until you learn that the car was bought about 2 days before its NCT, and is for sale the day after the new cert arrives. Makes you wonder what else you can believe in the ad...

    Probably fine, just someone flipping a car. But why the back story worthy of a Joseph OConnor novel?

    Apart from reg hiding and sh*tty attitude, cock and bull stories just immediately ring alarm bells.
    But that Astra is a serious shed, wouldn't take that if you paid me.


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    #5417
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »
    '00, mk2, 1.6, 140k miles, getting a bit tired now.

    130bhp, more than mine so theoreticly it should be able to kick out. Heavier car though and I presume it's Irish/UK? So probably no LSD which certainly wouldn't help its case.

    I still say no one should waste time with the NB when the NA is cheaper and better. :D


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    #5418
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-alfa-romeo-147-1-6-lusso-5dr/8124848

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    Tested til March, claim of low mileage and timing belt changed. Looks lovely.


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    #5419
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 64,775 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Nice car, but why would seller have had suspension work / belt done this week before selling? Makes no sense economically (unless he did it himself maybe). He's not gonna get anywhere near €2,350 for it either.


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    #5420
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-1-2-hatchback/8127216

    If the sellers claims are valid then that seems like a nice little motor.


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    #5421
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta/8109752

    If it has no rust issues it should be a nice find.


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    #5422
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    the alfa is fugly and rather ungainly looking imo.

    the pre face lift 147 was a much more stylish car i think. toyed with the idea of one several times... couldn't be dealing with one though :pac:


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    #5423
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    the alfa is fugly and rather ungainly looking imo.

    the pre face lift 147 was a much more stylish car i think. toyed with the idea of one several times... couldn't be dealing with one though :pac:

    I hate the preface lift but love the facelift.
    I'm Disappointed in you. We usually tend to agree on these things. :p


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    #5424
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    35101871.jpeg

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta/8109752

    If it has no rust issues it should be a nice find.

    Looking at where it's parked I wouldn't be so optimistic :pac:


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    #5425
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    the alfa is fugly and rather ungainly looking imo.

    the pre face lift 147 was a much more stylish car i think. toyed with the idea of one several times... couldn't be dealing with one though :pac:

    The front is a bit finnicky alright, but it's still a lot more striking then any other car in it's class imo. And it's an Alfa.

    I'd rather have a 156 though.


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    #5426
    anticonscience
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 24 ✭anticonscience


    toyotaavensis wrote: »
    Is that not the same 1.9 in all nissans?

    YES. it should be


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    #5427
    flazio
    Registered Users Posts: 12,810 ✭✭✭✭flazio


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta/8109752

    If it has no rust issues it should be a nice find.
    "Well looked after by lady owner " "Seller - Kenneth"


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    #5428
    Moneymaker
    Registered Users Posts: 9,846 ✭✭✭Moneymaker


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-leon-1-8-turbo-2000-reduced-to-sell/8175346

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    #5429
    Hal1
    Registered Users Posts: 8,720 ✭✭✭Hal1


    flazio wrote: »
    "Well looked after by lady owner " "Seller - Kenneth"

    Maybe it's a weekend car :pac:.


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    #5430
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-1-2-hatchback/8127216

    If the sellers claims are valid then that seems like a nice little motor.

    ... right up until i read about all the head work done. Even a snapped tb wouldnt result in head work on that engine, but no servicing or oil certainly would (at that mileage)
    Personally, I would walk away from it.


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    #5431
    toyotaavensis
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭toyotaavensis


    What probably happened was that the head was skimmed after she blew a headgasket rather than an overhaul of the head


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