BANGERNOMICS CAR OF THE WEEK/DAY

Toyotafanboi

nothing too special about this, just a nice looking car for not much money if you need a good diesel.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/03-ford-focus-1-8-tdci-lx-nct-07-15-93k/8138899

considering it's priced to compete with this, i know where i'd be.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/daihatsu-charade-1-litre-turbo-diesel-new-nct/8214825

26000 Elephants

If you have a clatter of kids to haul around, this aint bad.

NCT till end of june 2015, 3 months warranty and not a bad colour. €900 should do it.

alan partridge aha

26000 Elephants wrote: »

If you have a clatter of kids to haul around, this aint bad.

NCT till end of june 2015, 3 months warranty and not a bad colour. €900 should do it.

Horrendous to drive, jittery as f**k on the road.

colm_mcm

Text for pics!
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-escort-2000/8221674

CharlieCroker

I can think of no better contraceptive!

johndaman66

26000 Elephants wrote: »

NCT till end of june 2015...

Ad would seem to suggest the NCT is out since June 2012 though

colm_mcm

johndaman66 wrote: »

Ad would seem to suggest the NCT is out since June 2012 though

Nct site says 29th June 15

johndaman66

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nct site says 29th June 15

I was kinda thinking that may have being the case but wasn't too bothered to find out for the sake of the car were talking about:pac:. Unlikely a 3 month warranty would be provided on a car without a NCT also

Silly typo error especially considering its a dealer thats selling...

W123-80's

'98 Imreza
Test Oct '15
Bit of test
Claim of one "mature" owner and full service..
Mature owner is such a daft statement.. kind of annoys me.. they were hardly irresponsible when they bought it 16 years ago.. so at what point did they become a mature owner..?
Anyway.. rant over..
Asking €1,250

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/subaru-impreza-newnct-low-mls-tax-31-12-14/8187752

Honey Monster

I recognise the wheels on that JDM Corolla. Off a Mazda mx-3.

toyotaavensis

W123-80's wrote: »

'98 Imreza
Test Oct '15
Bit of test
Claim of one "mature" owner and full service..
Mature owner is such a daft statement.. kind of annoys me.. they were hardly irresponsible when they bought it 16 years ago.. so at what point did they become a mature owner..?
Anyway.. rant over..
Asking €1,250

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/subaru-impreza-newnct-low-mls-tax-31-12-14/8187752

I think it is a good ad. The mature stuff wouldn't bother me - tis obviously important to highlight it hasnt been wrecked for the seller.

Toyotafanboi

W123-80's wrote: »

Claim of one "mature" owner and full service..
Mature owner is such a daft statement.. kind of annoys me.. they were hardly irresponsible when they bought it 16 years ago.. so at what point did they become a mature owner..?
Anyway.. rant over..

http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/subaru-impreza-newnct-low-mls-tax-31-12-14/8187752

he's talking like it's a WRX or STi model, it's a ****ing stock 1.6.

don't get me wrong, it looks clean and tidy and could be a sound purchase all the same.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Text for pics!
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-escort-2000/8221674

i wonder will they ever be as cult as the mk1 and 2? will a day come in 30-40 years time where we wish we filled our back yards with these.

i know the mk1 focus is a far better car, but in the mid 90's the escort was probably a reasonably good looking car even if the interior is a bit dire, i mean it probably looks no more/ less dated, even now than a 98/99 corolla.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/00-ford-escort-1-6-petrol/8196910

not bangernomics

unkel

The Impreza sure looks like a decent well kept car. Nice long NCT. That said, it's only 2WD, innit? And the 1.6 is very slow. Not that good a bargain for a 17 year old car with little to say for itself.

Special Circumstances

Well minded and reliable I'd say but - slowish, thirsty and probably difficult to insure. At that price he needs to be hoping for some ice and snow I think. Assuming it's AWD, although 1.6 could be FWD and the seller has completely neglected to specify. (Why would you buy a FWD impreza???)


EDIT - NCT details suggest FWD. OR yet again the NCT hoonigans have been putting AWDs on the rollers for the lolz.

Toyotafanboi

if it was an AWD model, i'm sure that particular seller would have thrown it in.

Special Circumstances

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

if it was an AWD model, i'm sure that particular seller would have thrown it in.

For me, it would be like saying "includes steering wheel".
You kinda assume some things, unless someone specifically says otherwise!

Honey Monster

I owned one of those 1.6 Imprezas and I wouldn't call them "slow"...they're a a 1.6 and behave like one if not the quicker end of one. They're not bad. It's not a bargain though.

Toyotafanboi

Special Circumstances wrote: »

For me, it would be like saying "includes steering wheel".
You kinda assume some things, unless someone specifically says otherwise!

i see your point, but it's a very basic looking car overall. clean, but basic. i doubt they went for hub caps but ticked yes for 4wd. i could well be wrong though.

Special Circumstances

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

i see your point, but it's a very basic looking car overall. clean, but basic. i doubt they went for hub caps but ticked yes for 4wd. i could well be wrong though.

True.

Following some lightning research, I think that model was 1.6 fwd only, but later models you had a choice.

Next banger!

Toyotafanboi

longitudinal mounted 6 cylinder
RWD
plenty of kit
premium badge
timeless design
not a BMW :pac:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/luxus-is200-nct/8190392

unkel

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

not a BMW :pac:

Obviously not. A BMW would never make it to 1,450,000 miles

26000 Elephants

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

longitudinal mounted 6 cylinder
RWD
plenty of kit
premium badge
timeless design
not a BMW :pac:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/luxus-is200-nct/8190392

Too much of an association with skangermobiles round here to consider one.

W123-80's

Test July '15
Tax May '15
Not too glamorous but ya won't lose your hat on this retro run around.!
Asking €700

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1990-peugeot-205-junior-sale/8160410

unkel

Buy it for €600, sell it next May for €400

Almost a free car - spend €100 on insurance (classic) and a bit on petrol

And these are nice to drive too

26000 Elephants

unkel wrote: »

Buy it for €600, sell it next May for €400

Or a summer 205 GTI reshell project... :cool: (if its clean)

littlevillage

Special Circumstances wrote: »

True.

Following some lightning research, I think that model was 1.6 fwd only, but later models you had a choice.

Next banger!

Yep, that 1.6 Subaru Impreza is FWD only. Not a bad car .. and looks very straight and because its only FWD its actually a bit quicker than you might imagine. AWD requires more engine power and makes the car heavier, which probably explains why that 1.6 model was FWD only. All Impreza's are pretty decent to drive because the center of gravity of the Subaru boxer engine is lower to the ground than conventional engines, which means the whole car handles a bit better.. better handling gives you more confidence to it give more 'beans' .. or so the theory goes :-)

littlevillage

This is a sweet motor for €1,500

1.4 K-series Honda-Rover engine was very quick and very reliable. 105bhp I think .. I owned an old Rover 214-16v myself back in the 90's and it was a hoot.

Looks good as a Saloon and I love the 'fish gills' on the front fenders, beautiful interior too for such pitiful money.


http://www.adverts.ie/car/mg/zs/2005-mg-zs-for-sale/6811399






Car : MG Zs
Year : 2005
Body Type: Saloon
Fuel Type: Petrol
Engine Size: 1.4L
Colour: Black
Mileage: 102,680 Kms
Transmission: Manual
Tax: No
NCT: Until Dec 2015



Only downside I can see .. is you would want to see a Service history to validate that mileage and I'd carefully inspect the back bumper as it does not appear to be on 100% correctly and he mentions exhaust repairs... definitely worth having a closer look at.

Toyotafanboi

i don't think Honda had any input on the K-Series, it is a nice engine though and that's a nice car, probably one of the nicest small family cars for that kind of money.

i believe head gaskets were upgraded for facelifted cars, so it may not need attention. if they are anything like ZR's, they are fond of exhaust back boxes, thankfully they are cheap to replace. you are right on saying the back bumper looks to be hanging off a bit but any MG's of that area i've seen, the panel gaps have been pretty inconsistent on.

unfortunately from reading between the sellers lines, it has no test, but he will put it through for an extra €250, so one for the fixer-upper thread for the time being?

ba_barabus

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

i don't think Honda had any input on the K-Series, it is a nice engine though and that's a nice car, probably one of the nicest small family cars for that kind of money.

None that I know of. I know BL started work on variable valve technology in the 70's in the Sprite but abandoned it due to complexity.

26000 Elephants

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

unfortunately from reading between the sellers lines, it has no test, but he will put it through for an extra €250, so one for the fixer-upper thread for the time being?

An example of talking one's self out of a sale. Sounds like he reckons the car needs more than €400 worth of work for a new test and is chancing his arm by 'splitting' the cost. I dont understand. Just get the car tested and then take it from there.

Hertz rented me one of those a few years ago out of Dublin Airport. Had it for a week and I loved it. Interior is a bit cheap though, but it went well and was fun to drive. Should be cheap enough to run.