Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

Hal1

I'd say the rover would be the easiest sale post apocalyptic budget. It would be the safest choice imo.

ba_barabus

Hal1 wrote: »

I'd say the rover would be the easiest sale post apocalyptic budget. It would be the safest choice imo.

I'd say the Rover is best avoided and I like them. Horrible leather, bland interior, 1.8K series is the worst of the lot for blowing head gaskets btw.

I'd say avoid the earlier Mercs too and the Omegas can be mega bucks to even put small things right on.

I'm not a fan of any of them. Sorry

Esel

Hal1 wrote: »

I'd say the rover would be the easiest sale post apocalyptic budget. It would be the safest choice imo.

From wikipedia page, and referring to the Rover 45 (1999–2005):

The 45 was available with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) supplied by the German manufacturer ZF Sachs AG which had previously been used in the MGF. This particular design of CVT consists of an oil-cooled laminated steel belt (with external oil cooler) running on variable pulleys. MG Rover had many CVT failures returned to the supplier. Rover's own manual gearbox factory had been retained by BMW during the sale which created MG Rover. After buying its own gearbox designs from BMW for a time MG Rover eventually sourced an alternative supplier and later Rover 25/45 models up to 1.6-litre were fitted with Ford gearboxes.

So check it has the Ford autobox.

Also, head gasket issues blah blah blah.

ba_barabus

Esel wrote: »

So check it has the Ford autobox.

If I'm not mistaken it was only a manual gearbox that was supplied by Ford.

Esel

ba_barabus wrote: »

If I'm not mistaken it was only a manual gearbox that was supplied by Ford.

Yeah, looks like I read that paragraph wrong.

Ded_Zebra

ba_barabus wrote: »

I'd say the Rover is best avoided and I like them. Horrible leather, bland interior, 1.8K series is the worst of the lot for blowing head gaskets btw.

I'd say avoid the earlier Mercs too and the Omegas can be mega bucks to even put small things right on.

I'm not a fan of any of them. Sorry

Don't be sorry just post something better :P:)

Hal1

So that rover could fall to shíte in the short time you could own it? Never know, it might be the best of a bad bunch .

ba_barabus

Hal1 wrote: »

So that rover could fall to shíte in the short time you could own it? Never know, it might be the best of a bad bunch .

Would this blow your skirt up?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-maxima-2l-auto-v-6/5659813

Red Kev

E240 is the pick of the bunch there as it's taxed till Jan 1st so no extra running costs It will be hard to sell, though you'd get a few bob for the wheels if you sold them extra. Smooth engine, 8.5 l/100km on an open road, going up to 11.5 in town so work that out for yourself.

If you're prepared to take a financial hit I'd take the Merc for a nice bit of comfy driving over a few months, it's a nicer car to climb into in the morning than the Rover or Vauxhall and seems to be the nicest of the Mercs shown. The W210 had some gremlins in the first year or two but a decent test drive will let you know if anything major is due in the next 3-4 months.

Thought of a SAAB ? 9-3 or 9-5 will get 8-9 l/100 km on an open road, both are very comfortable reliable cars with a smooth auto in my experience.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-auto-estate/5698585



http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-2-0t-2002-low-mileage/5348978

ba_barabus

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-1-8-diesel/5687182

Bigus

The taxed e240 is the best out of your first lot especially if it was got for less than asking price.

ba_barabus

Does that E240 not scream taxi to anyone else?

Ded_Zebra

Red Kev wrote: »

E240 is the pick of the bunch there as it's taxed till Jan 1st so no extra running costs It will be hard to sell, though you'd get a few bob for the wheels if you sold them extra. Smooth engine, 8.5 l/100km on an open road, going up to 11.5 in town so work that out for yourself.

If you're prepared to take a financial hit I'd take the Merc for a nice bit of comfy driving over a few months, it's a nicer car to climb into in the morning than the Rover or Vauxhall and seems to be the nicest of the Mercs shown. The W210 had some gremlins in the first year or two but a decent test drive will let you know if anything major is due in the next 3-4 months.

Thought of a SAAB ? 9-3 or 9-5 will get 8-9 l/100 km on an open road, both are very comfortable reliable cars with a smooth auto in my experience.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-auto-estate/5698585



http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-2-0t-2002-low-mileage/5348978

I would be a bit worried about sludge in a Saab tbh.

ba_barabus wrote: »

Does that E240 not scream taxi to anyone else?

Yeah a bit alright.

JohnBoy26

Cocoon wrote: »

Anybody remember the 1L Diesel version of these? A great car from the last recession.

Yes indeed but the cylinder head had a tendency to crack in them, especially on the turbo variants. A super economical car on fuel tough:D

JohnBoy26

CianRyan wrote: »

It might be small and Japanese but that's where it ends.

They also have better road holding than the glanza imo.

Hal1

Just been watching strike back and seen a 190e on it. They look pretty savage yolks in fairness it was an auto too.

Oblig bangernomics motors: some 190's, just look at the stance on the sliver yolk.

Deep dish borbets and riding at 40mm: http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-190e-nct-and-taxed/5625662

A 2.6 but taxed until end of october: http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/merc-190e-2-6-nct-aug-14-81miles-taxed/5535103

:cool:.

v240gltse

hi

having owned a 190 (2.0) i can highly recommend them for their solid build comfort and drive. Petrol consumption is a bit high but then again i have a heavy right foot :D:D. apart from the w124 they are probably the last of the great built Merc's, so catch one while you can.

agree with previous comments about the 240 merc, really miss mine that i sold recently, that V6 is soooooooo smooth and while rust around the wings could be an issue the sheer driving pleasure as you waft along the roads more than makes up for it.

brendan

unkel

v240gltse wrote: »

having owned a 190 (2.0) i can highly recommend them for their solid build comfort and drive. Petrol consumption is a bit high

It's a very solid car. Built like a tank! The base model weighs 1.5 tonne, which is about the same as a much bigger base E-class / 5-series 20 years younger...

W123-80's

8 months test
Leather
Garage, so I assume some sort of warranty?
Asking €750

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-1-8-sport-leather-nc/5702500

W123-80's

Test May '14
Looks decent
Asking €775

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-saxo-only-60k-miles-nct-5-14/5700402

deaglan169

there isnt a matching panel on it looks like took a hit to front and near side

Saab Ed

W123-80's wrote: »

Garage, so I assume some sort of warranty?


http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-1-8-sport-leather-nc/5702500

Hell of an assumption. I'd say the phone number disappears soon as you've handed over your money.

MidlandsM

lol .........yeah, warranty on a cheap banger on that money?........good luck with that.

W123-80's

Pricey for a 23 year old banger, but it'll prob still be going in another 23 years if the mileage checks out!

Test 10/14
Asking €950

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-starlet-new-nct-41000miles/5620083

carzony

W123-80's wrote: »

Pricey for a 23 year old banger, but it'll prob still be going in another 23 years if the mileage checks out!

Test 10/14
Asking €950

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-starlet-new-nct-41000miles/5620083

Pricey? I'd wanna be getting that for free to be honest.

CianRyan

carzony wrote: »

Pricey? I'd wanna be getting that for free to be honest.

Other than the exhaust there's not a lot to go wrong on those cars. I'd have it at about €750.

carzony

CianRyan wrote: »

Other than the exhaust there's not a lot to go wrong on those cars. I'd have it at about €750.

Really? they are a great little car but just look very shabby now..

CianRyan

carzony wrote: »

Really? they are a great little car but just look very shabby now..

The pictures are ****e and the car is still wet/not waxed or anything so it makes it look seriously dull.
The green looks really well when it's polished up, a mate if mine as a Gi and a GT in that colour.

For something with that much test that I know won't set me wrong, I'd have it.
Only issue is my insurance won't cover anything over 20 years old and I'm stuck with them for another month and a half. :mad:

carzony

Only thing Cian is i'd say that'd be robbed in seconds. You'd have to have that in you garden/garage with a chain and lock..

CianRyan

Yeah that's true, a good alarm can be bought and installed for €150, not exactly the banger nomics mind set but it would make it safer.
I can fit 4 cars in my garden, fortunately, so I'd definitely have space for it.