Diesel bangernomics

howardmarks

What, if any cars are within the realms of bangernomics but also diesel.(1-2k budget) Preferably 2litre or lower but definately no higher than 2.5.
Tia

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2451874



Hope no one is upset by my recommending one of them :pac:

Re that particular one, auto is a plus but if it's on the original trany fluid at 145k miles that's the first thing I'd be getting done, that along with a breather filter for the turbo.

I would consider these too.........

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2454636

shawnee

Interesting thread. The citroen looks clean, they are really outstanding second hand value . I had a bx and a xantia , both very comfortable , most people like or hate Citroens , me I think they are alright At around 1500 that 02 one looks a bargain

Nforce

A couple of weeks ago I missed out on a Northie '01 R75 Connoisseur SE Tourer CDTi (all extras inc.tv and heated leather) with 88k miles and 1 previous owner for £1500 plus €480 to clear.:(


I'd also suggest looking at the Omega diesels eg..This one though it'll be a bit outside your budget

I Was VB

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2444342

Best bangernomic one!

I Was VB

I Was VB wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2444342

Best bangernomic one!

Diesel ?

I Was VB

RoverJames wrote: »

Diesel ?

Nah, but this is bangernomics it can be what ever you want it to be, apparently.

dr.fuzzenstein

I Was VB wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2444342

Best bangernomic one!

It's an incredibly cheap car, until you start driving it.:D

I Was VB

I Was VB wrote: »

Nah, but this is bangernomics it can be what ever you want it to be, apparently.

Very good, I see now :cool: chuckle chuckle

CharlieCroker

Good thread idea. That Rover is nice, already spotted it on donedeal. Check the C5 very carefully. Suspension spheres can be a pain in the stones to replace

bazz26

Old school turbo diesel ie reliable:
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2302384

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2282886

L-M

I Was VB wrote: »

Nah, but this is bangernomics it can be what ever you want it to be, apparently.

Stop being silly, just because noone is posting Carina's... It clearly says diesel

I Was VB

Limerick man wrote: »

Stop being silly, just because noone is posting Carina's... It clearly says diesel

Yep, just like the other thread says bangernomics and very seldom people post bangernomic cars in it, so i'm just keeping with the trend. Anyway back on topic,

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2433523

VolvoMan

RoverJames wrote: »

You really can't lose with those diesel 75's.

Allow the idiots to proclaim them an old man's car while you drive around in something with probably the best interior ever in its class for peanuts.

L-M

I Was VB wrote: »

Yep, just like the other thread says bangernomics and very seldom people post bangernomic cars in it, so i'm just keeping with the trend. Anyway back on topic,

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2433523

Yet again, the thread title clearly states diesel...

JJJJNR

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2442194?cid=2442194&

Ahem.. Modern Turbo Diesel.. With test.. Seriously what more could you ask for.

VolvoMan

VolvoMan wrote: »

You really can't lose with those diesel 75's.

Allow the idiots to proclaim them an old man's car while you drive around in something with probably the best interior ever in its class for peanuts.

Yeah, that one with 145k though and the €1950 asking price isn't the best you'd do though, I reckon it has a manky fabric interior too. Well worth waiting 'till a nicely specced one comes along.

I think I'll go diesel ZT this time next year.

_Kaiser_

ok.. how about..

- Diesel
- Automatic
- €2.5-3k
- Saloon

Any thoughts?

JJJJNR

Giving up the passat?

_Kaiser_

JJJJNR wrote: »

Giving up the passat?

Actually it'd be to replace a 1.3L petrol auto Honda Fit/Jazz that's doing far too much mileage at speeds it was never really designed to do and costing a fortune in the process.

If I was giving up my own I'd like something like an Audi A6 or maybe a late E39 5-series. Would have to be comfy, able for the miles and preferably with toys like cruise control etc

L-M

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

Actually it'd be to replace a 1.3L petrol auto Honda Fit/Jazz that's doing far too much mileage at speeds it was never really designed to do and costing a fortune in the process.

If I was giving up my own I'd like something like an Audi A6 or maybe a late E39 5-series. Would have to be comfy, able for the miles and preferably with toys like cruise control etc

LOL! That made me laugh haha...

_Kaiser_

Limerick man wrote: »

LOL! That made me laugh haha...

I'm half afraid to ask why but it's true.. as a small city car it's great, but not so much doing 5/600km a week at motorway speeds.

Oh, add a nice 03-era E-class to my wishlist too though I gather I'd probably be mad taking that on, and probably not old enough yet?

L-M

A nice 03 in silver with a nice set of wheels, I'd have one in heartbeat.

_Kaiser_

Limerick man wrote: »

A nice 03 in silver with a nice set of wheels, I'd have one in heartbeat.

yea but is that generation not subject to a whole list of nasty, expensive issues? I think I asked about it here before and was told best avoided?

Pity, cause "old man" car or not I like them! I had a 06 E320 diesel as a loan one time and it was driving a very comfy, highly specced sofa but with plenty of power and more of a cruiser which would suit my motorway runs perfectly

cadaliac

You should be able to pick up a late '02 (old model) E220 CDI for that kind of cash.
The newer ones (03 onward) had front wishbones made of chocolate and there has been issues around the center console electrics, but I'm not too sure what the issue was.
I will be getting one myself mid to late next year. I have a Petrol (Bangennomics job) one at the moment and love it.

L-M

I've driven a 05 320cdi Avantgarde, red with cream leather, probably the nicest Merc I've been in/driven.

Every car is subject to issue's to be fair, there are plenty of peope still driving them :P

_Kaiser_

cadaliac wrote: »

The newer ones (03 onward) had front wishbones made of chocolate and there has been issues around the center console electrics, but I'm not too sure what the issue was.

Shame... Wonder would he trade for a 06 Passat

I Was VB

Limerick man wrote: »

Yet again, the thread title clearly states diesel...

Yet again, its bangernomics and it can be what ever it wants to be.

L-M

I Was VB wrote: »

Yet again, its bangernomics and it can be what ever it wants to be.

But it cleary says Diesel, we have another general bangernomics. Don't get snotty because you're the only one who has a ghra for ****ty old Corollas.

I Was VB

Limerick man wrote: »

But it cleary says Diesel, we have another general bangernomics. Don't get snotty because you're the only one who has a ghra for ****ty old Corollas.

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Fishtits

JJJJNR wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2442194?cid=2442194&

Ahem.. Modern Turbo Diesel.. With test.. Seriously what more could you ask for.

Let me guess, you're taking the p1ss...

JJJJNR

Thats a bargain right there, would do 50mpg all day, means to an end etc.

That car would pay for itself if you were doing the mileage..FFS

cadaliac

JJJJNR wrote: »

Thats a bargain right there, would do 50mpg all day, means to an end etc.

That car would pay for itself if you were doing the mileage..FFS

For what it is, it is overpriced by about €200 imo.
You are correct though. Good economy from Diesel so cheap to run. But tax is for a 2ltr so near €600 (as against a 1.6 petrol car) and mileage is over 130k.
You could do better for €1k I think.

JJJJNR

Diesel bangernomics does not get any better, for the year its low mileage. My 05 has 10k up on that.

cadaliac

JJJJNR wrote: »

Diesel bangernomics does not get any better, for the year its low mileage. My 05 has 10k up on that.

True, I suppose it would be hard to get a Diesel of the same vintage for cheaper.

JJJJNR

It would be a very hard choice! but at least you wouldn't have a guzzler sitting outside your house waiting to be taxed! and filled with expensive petol.. evil

Mr Benevolent

I Was VB wrote: »

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I think it's Limerickonian for 'unseemly fetish'.

Confab

Confab wrote: »

I think it's Limerickonian for 'unseemly fetish'.

I'ts Irish for love iirc correctly from my school days, not spelt correctly though

Jackeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens :rolleyes: :P