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Bangernomics car of the week/day

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    #182
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    galwaytt wrote: »
    40mpg?? That's better than my diesel !!

    Sshhh...you'll never sell yours saying things like that! But ya...40mpg has to be a bit on the optimistic side...


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    #183
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,641 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    kazul wrote: »
    It is possible that the wishbones may have to be replaced depending on which bushings are worn but even if that is the case it's not a huge/expensive job.
    That's what happened to me - had to get a new wishbone because of worn bushings, had to get the rear shock mounts replaced as well as rear axle bushings and probably something else too - think it ended up being about €500 but there was a service in there somewhere as well so I forget what I paid for what exactly. This was a Fiesta though, not a Saab 900 so I dunno really (do they even have MacPherson struts, or something fancier?).


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    #184
    opeldave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭opeldave


    galwaytt wrote: »
    40mpg?? That's better than my diesel !!

    Yes honestly:cool:
    Must be a 4x4 you have?or a truck?:p
    most diesel cars eat 40 mpg for their breakfast :D


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    #185
    opeldave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭opeldave


    EPM wrote: »
    Sshhh...you'll never sell yours saying things like that! But ya...40mpg has to be a bit on the optimistic side...

    Once its warmed up & driven at a relistic pace.
    I often get it up to 6.0 Litre/100km (47mpg)
    Of course its all dependant on your driving style.
    But it goes to show when I started driving 10yrs ago I woulnt have cared about MPG-I just would have wanted to see if it would still do 140MPH:rolleyes:


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    #186
    opeldave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭opeldave


    CianRyan wrote: »
    He got to that.

    Indeed Cian thanks you must be one of the few people who actually read all my Ad description :D


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    #187
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Plain, but nice, lack of current gen electronics a ++

    http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C73684

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #188
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Plain, but nice, lack of current gen electronics

    Plain? It's spartan! I bet if you turn the radio on it'll be non-stop Spandau Ballet *shudder*

    Give me an '89 Merc any day :D


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    #189
    opeldave
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭opeldave


    ah I had one the same colour & spec!
    Didnt like traffic jams one little bit:p
    Had a factory setup the rear parcel shelf where you could plug in headphones & listen to the stereo without forcing anyone else to listen to your Spandau Ballet:cool:

    Confab wrote: »
    Plain, but nice, lack of current gen electronics[/QUOTE

    Plain? It's spartan! I bet if you turn the radio on it'll be non-stop Spandau Ballet *shudder*

    Give me an '89 Merc any day :D


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    #190
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1317169
    FTW..:D


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    #191
    eringobragh
    Registered Users Posts: 3,668 ✭✭✭eringobragh


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1317169
    FTW..:D

    Tax would be a killer on that. I suppose you could drive it until the cops sieze it! 6 months and the car owes ye nothing!


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    #192
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Drummerboy08 wrote: »
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1317169
    FTW..:D

    Great find... Yumm...


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    #193
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Very nice, they tyres alone must have cost him at least €600. Almost worth buying her to break it up...


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    #194
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    Not a banger by any means, but these things are getting cheaper by the day:

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/S-Class/320-3.2-/200840190264853/advert


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    #195
    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,082 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    ^ Does not qualify - but nice!

    Not your ornery onager



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    #196
    Rowley Birkin QC
    Registered Users Posts: 6,222 ✭✭✭Rowley Birkin QC


    That Saab could be the winner here, get any pics of your own one OpelDave??

    I'd love to take a punt on it if I had the cash handy, always been a fan of that shape Saab.


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    #197
    kazul
    Closed Accounts Posts: 645 ✭✭✭kazul


    Was lookin' at this but the power output from that 2.3 is terrible :(

    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mercedes-Benz/230/saloon/200905191629621/advert#


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    #198
    triple-M
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭triple-M


    just passed nct,could be a good buy
    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1316075


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    #199
    Volvoboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,479 ✭✭✭Volvoboy


    http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1324645

    Bit of a Bow-Wow :pac:

    CB4_1324645_1_1214257.jpg
    CB4_1324645_7_1214263.jpg

    But 350 lids??


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    #200
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Volvoboy wrote: »
    But 350 lids??

    I like it. Straight to the point, "It's a bit rough" LOl!

    If only we got a group to do a Top Gear challenge:D


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    #201
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    Once i learn to drive, i would so be up for a "TopGear callange" :p

    That merc is savage looking.
    I have a thing for yellow cars... >.<


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    #202
    ronnie3585
    Registered Users Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    That Merc is a real beauty, such low milage for a car of that age. I would seriously consider buying it...if it wasn't yellow!


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    #203
    iseethelight
    Closed Accounts Posts: 547 ✭✭✭iseethelight


    €350 on uk plates
    looks v clean


    http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/48/34794648.html


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    #204
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,641 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    "4 speed" in a '93 Golf? Is it an auto?


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    #205
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    "4 speed" in a '93 Golf? Is it an auto?

    Probably, but there's no info in the ad anyway.

    (Am beginning to realise that Bangernomics is the way to go for a first car.)


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    #206
    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Golf is a "Ryder" spec too according to cartell... I've always had a thing againts Mk3's, lol...


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    #207
    CianRyan
    Registered Users Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9000/2.0-CSE-/200848191010865/advert
    For €500?
    If i wasn't so young and unexperienced...


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    #208
    SAABMAN
    Closed Accounts Posts: 173 ✭✭SAABMAN


    CianRyan wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Saab/9000/2.0-CSE-/200848191010865/advert
    For €500?
    If i wasn't so young and unexperienced...
    Ok, now stop it!:eek: She will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine :D. Had a look at her last week, if it is still there I think I'll make an offer.
    I did Bangernomics for years, never paid more than 1K for a car and never had any trouble. Then I bought a couple of newer types and had nothing but trouble. Gone back to bangers. Current drive cost €600 2.5 years ago.
    I used to tell my mates that when cars get to that age, everything that breaks has been replaced so that it's like getting a new car :eek:


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    #209
    Voodoomelon
    Registered Users Posts: 9,662 ✭✭✭Voodoomelon


    eringobragh wrote: »
    Tax would be a killer on that. I suppose you could drive it until the cops sieze it! 6 months and the car owes ye nothing!

    What the... The car is now sold, but look at the price, €9000?! Perhaps he dropped it to €900 and it was a typo? :confused:


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    #210
    modm3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭modm3


    Looking for a banger estate or small van - not as easy to find as I thought ! Best so far was Mitsubishi Spacewagon, 2 yrs NCT, slipping clutch - €300. A Citreon C15 has popped up and I might get that over the weekend - will post photo's of what I get.


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    #211
    Saab Ed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭Saab Ed


    http://cars.motornet.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1339188

    Its awful but for 950 like what do you want....


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