Bangernomics car of the week/day

Max Power1

Tragedy wrote: »

A mid 90's s-class that went into production in 1991 is as safe and modern as a 01 Citroen C5?

I don't get the irrational hatred of the C5 just because it's a "C5". It has a fantastic suspension, comfortable interior, decent engine and plenty of toys. I'm not sure I'd pay that much for one, but I don't see why people dismiss it instantly either. Same with the 607

Possibly not, but I wouldnt say it was far off.

Perhaps i'm biased considering I have an intense dislike for most french cars (bar the citroen XM), but I cant see how anyone would pick a citroen costing almots 1300E p/a in tax over an S-Class for similar money. Be it an 01 or a 98, its a car your buying not a registration plate.

Eoin

Max Power1 wrote: »

Perhaps i'm biased considering I have an intense dislike for most french cars (bar the citroen XM), but I cant see how anyone would pick a citroen costing almots 1300E p/a in tax over an S-Class for similar money. Be it an 01 or a 98, its a car your buying not a registration plate.

And similarly it's a car you're buying, not a badge.

Mr.David

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/1972184

Nice car, looks mint. Interesting colour too. And a V8.

Pity about the lack of NCT, the tow bar and the price being high.

homer90

Mr.David wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/1972184

Nice car, looks mint. Interesting colour too. And a V8.

Pity about the lack of NCT, the tow bar and the price being high.

Its a well minded car - A member on BMW-Drivers

homer90

E300

NCT 11/11

TAX 03/11

€450

VolvoMan

Mr.David wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/1972184

Nice car, looks mint. Interesting colour too. And a V8.

Pity about the lack of NCT, the tow bar and the price being high.

A nice car, but that's more than twice what it's worth.

Seweryn

homer90 wrote: »

E300

It is a 300E, not an E300 and has the front headlamps, rear lamps, bumpers and the engine bonnet replaced from a newer model.
Good price, though.

homer90

Seweryn wrote: »

It is a 300E, not an E300 and has the front headlamps, rear lamps, bumpers and the engine bonnet replaced from a newer model.
Good price, though.

Sold

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> "On its way to Africa for parts", by all accounts.

dr.fuzzenstein

Mr.Boots wrote: »

Id prefer one of these http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1941105 Sombody Jizzed on the back seat of this one though.

You put me right off it now!:eek:

Max Power1

Eoin wrote: »

And similarly it's a car you're buying, not a badge.

But you are buying a marque, a certain manufacturer etc.

kermitpwee

Cheap estate can be had for 700 euro, I was interested in it myself as a run around but its too far to look at for me. Always worried abot cars that have had a waterpump and thermostat replaced, stinks of overheating maybe. What do yee think?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1985651

Eoin

kermitpwee wrote: »

Cheap estate can be had for 700 euro, I was interested in it myself as a run around but its too far to look at for me. Always worried abot cars that have had a waterpump and thermostat replaced, stinks of overheating maybe. What do yee think?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1985651

I would consider those parts to be consumables, especially given the average mileage and age of the cars in this price range. Actually, with certain cars, I'd be more confident to see that some of the coolant system has been overhauled.

kermitpwee

Eoin wrote: »

I would consider those parts to be consumables, especially given the average mileage and age of the cars in this price range. Actually, with certain cars, I'd be more confident to see the some of the coolant system has been overhauled.

Ya maybe your right, I personally never changed a healthy waterpump unless I was changing the timing belt and thats a push rod engine in that skoda.

langdang

kermitpwee wrote: »

thats a push rod engine in that skoda.

I did not know that! Not that I'd be paying much attention to small engined skodas but...

kermitpwee

langdang wrote: »

I did not know that! Not that I'd be paying much attention to small engined skodas but...

Ya they are a very reliable and simple, they must have regular service or serious sludge will take hold. Headgaskets are another area of concern. On the whole totally reliable but bargain basement transport. It says in the add its a Mpi but I dont think they came that early. The MPi has an uprated head on it but still simple. The reason Vw kept the pushrod engine was that they hadn't anything better at the time. To survive skoda had to be reliable and this engine was capable of that.

I Was VB

http://www.gumtree.ie/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/lexus-ls400/76301833

:eek:

peasant

17 months NCT for 375 Euro

http://www.adverts.ie/car/saxo/saxo/bargain-citroen-saxo-with-17-months-nct/508223

Needs a front indicator lens and a bit of kurust on the back and that'll do it until you throw it away in 17 months

scoobymunster

peasant wrote: »

17 months NCT for 375 Euro

http://www.adverts.ie/car/saxo/saxo/bargain-citroen-saxo-with-17-months-nct/508223

Needs a front indicator lens and a bit of kurust on the back and that'll do it until you throw it away in 17 months

A month ago that car was up for E950, then advertised it twice for E500, then E450. Give it a week and you might get it even cheaper!

Atlantic Dawn

I Was VB wrote: »

http://www.gumtree.ie/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/lexus-ls400/76301833

:eek:

Fresh NCT but road tax disc looks like it's been out over a year from the 2008 on the top. It would nearly be worth buying just for the comfort of putting the seats in your living room

argosy2006

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1782833

wonder would he take a grand, I want one of these

Atlantic Dawn

argosy2006 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1782833

wonder would he take a grand, I want one of these

He might let you sit in it for a grand

unkel

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

road tax disc looks like it's been out over a year from the 2008 on the top.

Doesn't matter. New owner only owes tax from when he buys it. That's a lot of luxobarge for €800 with 25 months NCT :eek:

Atlantic Dawn

unkel wrote: »

Doesn't matter. New owner only owes tax from when he buys it. That's a lot of luxobarge for €800 with 25 months NCT :eek:

Yes it's the sitting around for a year or more not being on the road that bothers me.

YouTookMyName

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2001826



Anyone an hour from him surely worth a look.

mickdw

I Was VB wrote: »

http://www.gumtree.ie/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/lexus-ls400/76301833

:eek:

Surely a bargain.

andyseadog

here's a thinking outside the box bangernomics option

if you could get this baby down on commercial tax it would be a winner :pac:

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/2001982

bulletproof

george67

YouTookMyName wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2001826



Anyone an hour from him surely worth a look.

Looks like the front wing was replaced at some time slighty different colour silver

Eoin

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes it's the sitting around for a year or more not being on the road that bothers me.

I'd hazard a guess that it was driven during that time, just not taxed.

unkel

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Yes it's the sitting around for a year or more not being on the road that bothers me.

On a €800 car that has just passed an NCT? Really? It's not ceased up, the brakes and tyres are fine and the battery and alternator must be ok. Even if the engine had not been run for two years, it's running now. Maybe it has some electrical issues, but who cares?

And as Eoin said, chances are it's been driving around, just without tax. You'd be surprised how poor motor tax compliance is in Ireland, especially outside the Dublin area. Last time I was in Mayo, I had a quick look around a few car parks and half the cars weren't taxed. If I were Mr Kenny, I know where I should start gathering revenue

jimmyw

This is the one to bait em all:D. one euro Ha?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1842253