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    #32
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    BBA by any chance? had great finding with them and that particular module when nobody in Ireland could help, or at least not for anything near the BBA price.

    Not sure tbh as it's a while since I was talking to him about it.
    dgt wrote: »
    475

    Those seats!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool:
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    It is nice but looks very well worn unfortunately.


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    #33
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Alfas always have really nice interiors!
    Too bad the rest of the car often doesn't stand up to it.
    I don't find them that good looking either like some do. The GT was good looking and the Brera is probably the best looking hatchbacks ever made. Not that fond of their newer models neither did the older 90s and 00s models appeal much to me.


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    #34
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    It is nice but looks very well worn unfortunately.

    Tis just dirt! Have 2 3 sets in which I can verify this :D


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    #35
    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,416 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    Passat diesel
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    Cui bono?



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    #36
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    A one owner 850 T5 that needs an alternator.

    I just love these cars:cool:

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4686309

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    #37
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    At the very top of the budget at €775. Has an NCT fail sheet and looks quite nice :)

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772467

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    #38
    Matthewjohn
    Registered Users Posts: 478 ✭✭Matthewjohn


    Cheap 7 seater
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    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4781112


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    #39
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    dgt wrote: »
    Yes, a brilliant idea, don't know why it wasn't created sooner! :cool:

    My 406 (and the rest of my daily hacks I've had over the years) fall into this category so there is potential for a cracking car with far less work :)

    I will advise that if one was to take on such a car (bought mine with a blown turbo and general wear and tear) that an in-depth knowledge of the vehicle is a must. No point buying such a vehicle only to find out there are 101 other problems you didn't account for or potentially account for (replacement engine etc)
    each make and model has a fourm in the u.k. google will find it for you, the ones that i have looked up have a step by step guide to most jobs, if not just ask them, the only one that trys to catch you that i have come across is the primera one, but then google probably find it for you, a lot of american ones on utube, i find its best to download them, then edit out the trash, also read the reviews underneath, these will give a good guide as to the worth of the video.


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    #40
    00833827
    Closed Accounts Posts: 405 ✭✭00833827


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    At the very top of the budget at €775. Has an NCT fail sheet and looks quite nice :)

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772467

    Great shout - if only she was leather!


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    #41
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    pred racer wrote: »
    That vectra is a nightmare (i had one exactly the same, absolute shed)

    406 is prob anti roll bar bushing, fuel tank needs to be removed;)

    Puma, how far wrong can ya go for 200?

    Bmw, its silver............:pac:
    Minor mechanical on those normally means the control module for the abs, speedo and revs, about 250 to repair.

    your local perhaps friendly east european charge €70 to repair that, well that what i was charged for a primera that was not starting, he reset all the electrics, then re gigged the lot, three local garage guys had told me to scrap it as it was unrepairable, he also done the same to a megan diesel belonging to a family member, so it is advisable to check him out before buying, as one can take it straight to him before bringing it home.


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    #42
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    dgt wrote: »
    406 could be the main hub bushes shot, a right arse to replace..... Drop links could be gone too, still a pig to change

    you are right, i had a 405 which required them, if the 406 is the same it is a money drain, the bushens are made of brass, they have to be done by an engineering works, they have to be put in with a sledge, work for someone strong.


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    #43
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    The link for the Civic is for a Primera, but it fits the thread too :)

    the primera is value, one could prob get the price of the tyre knocked off the asking price, the nct is a visual, stick a bit of tax on it. these do 40 to the gallon.


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    #44
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    hoodie6029 wrote: »
    Passat diesel
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    again a visit to the east european tech head, 50-70 lids and your away for slates.


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    #45
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Carina E 2.0, Ad doesn't say what's wrong but for €300 it looks clean :)

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4813411

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    #46
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    af_thefragile wrote: »
    Wow Puma's sold already...
    Looks like I shouldn't have much trouble when it comes to getting rid of mine soon!

    have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do :)


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    #47
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do :)

    *cough Fiesta 1.7 conversion *cough :pac::pac::pac:


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    #48
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    dgt wrote: »
    *cough Fiesta 1.7 conversion *cough :pac::pac::pac:

    Puma modified rally car :) or maybe a 1.7 Ka.


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    #49
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Three - Fiddy

    Darkness forever!!!
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    475

    Dayyysel
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    500

    Didn't think these had a TD... Either way, TD :cool:
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    400

    Needs some assembly
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    450

    Needs a HG, shes a cav lad
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    400

    5 pot, needs VRT
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    425

    Needs engine hg
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    Or instead of a HG, transplant.....
    375

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    #50
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do :)

    Its just a 1.4l. Its my first car so couldn't get insurance on the 1.7 or it was a ridiculous quote...

    Got the NCT today! So based on that I'll be deciding the future on my Puma soon!!


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    #51
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    af_thefragile wrote: »
    Its just a 1.4l. Its my first car so couldn't get insurance on the 1.7 or it was a ridiculous quote...

    Got the NCT today! So based on that I'll be deciding the future on my Puma soon!!

    Hmmm let me know.


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    #52
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    Hmmm let me know.

    Right back from the NCT.
    The Puma failed, which was expected. BUT good news is it failed only where I was expecting it to fail, which is its useless handbrake. The emissions has in fact gone down since last year! Looks like the supercharge engine oil treatment did the trick. Its not burning through as much oil as it used to either. Previously it needed oil top up every 500miles, now I've driven about 1000miles since the oil treatment and top up and its still got plenty of oil!

    So yeah, as it seems to be only a small fix which shouldn't cost too much, I guess the best thing is that I'll stick with the car for another year. No point giving it away supercheap while its still running strong. Would be cool if I can make it to the 100K miles mark on it, which I should probably be able to by the end of this year if I keep it going!


    Also how is it that a 1.2l Fiesta with a blown head gasket is more expensive than a working 1.7l Puma???
    Imo the Puma is much better looking, more powerful and more fun to drive than the Fiesta.


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    #53
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,667 ✭✭✭flutered


    that fiesta is a money drain, the cost of the hg added on to the car price makes it a crusher imo


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    #54
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4859223


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    #55
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    flutered wrote: »
    that fiesta is a money drain, the cost of the hg added on to the car price makes it a crusher imo

    Hence the optional Puma 1.7 instead ;)

    Oblig car

    300

    I don't think we got the non turbo here... Unless it means the turbo's gone :p

    Pictures are arseways so won't host


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    #56
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    This is my contribution for the day :D

    A Xantia that needs a wheel bearing and probably a bit more. Small bit of tax and test.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4861633

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    Laguna with a bit of tax and a long test. The damage doesn't look too extensive but only a close look will tell.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4863733

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    And a Seat toledo that probably needs a turbo.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4794091

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    #57
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4863649

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    But you'd have to wonder whats really wrong with it !


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    #58
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4844039

    was tempted to bangernomics it, but it just didn't feel right :P

    the good : 4 months NCT, cheap for a starlet
    the bad : glanza alloys, glanza spoiler would be concerning
    the funny : "clutch only 2 years old"

    be worth a hack for €500 if it drives ok :)


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    #59
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Saab Ed wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4863649

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    But you'd have to wonder whats really wrong with it !

    A bit over budget but very nice looking. You really would wander what could be wrong with it :)


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    #60
    barura
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,505 ✭✭✭barura


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4852298

    Mx5 for 325? Need battery but if it runs, a great start. :)


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    #61
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    dgt wrote: »

    400

    Needs some assembly

    Jesus , I've a 00 reg Xantia with Leather and only 70k miles , albeit its a 1.8 petrol, that only needs a pinhole in the exhaust fixed (nissandoctor has seen it and can vouch for it being a little hole :@-) ) that I was going to try sell for €500ish. Might be an easier sell than I thought. Especially with the extras bits and pieces I have and having a complete history.


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