BANGERNOMICS CAR OF THE WEEK/DAY

jca

Long Time Lurker wrote: »

And again ...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/9410424

Shocking ad I'd run a mile.

26000 Elephants

jca wrote: »

Shocking ad I'd run a mile.

Its a €1000 BMW big six with 10 month NCT. If thats what you are looking for, I dont see the problem.

Anyway, if less prosaic descriptions are your thing... nice little rock 'n 'rolla

26000 Elephants

Boring, but eminently practical and capable. years nct. clean looking. might be trader, though.

1100 notes, but I'd say 1000 would secure.



Hatchback, too. mmmmmmmm

RyanMGF

A lot of that sellers stock comes from Merlin Car Auctions. That 323i was in recently, ex-Windsor Direct car, he must have put a test on it because I think it was out.

Not necessarily a bad thing as the main dealer T/I stock is generally good quality but just be mindful if you're looking for a 17 year old 2.5 petrol BMW it is worth about €300 or €350 in the auctions.

26000 Elephants

RyanMGF wrote: »

A lot of that sellers stock comes from Merlin Car Auctions. That 323i was in recently, ex-Windsor Direct car, he must have put a test on it because I think it was out.

Not necessarily a bad thing as the main dealer T/I stock is generally good quality but just be mindful if you're looking for a 17 year old 2.5 petrol BMW it is worth about €300 or €350 in the auctions.

Yeah, but he took the risk, did the work for the test ( which could include brake lines on these) and cleaned it up. Which probably makes it worth the money.

The more i look at that 323i the more i like it. He has a nicer (possibly Singapore import) 2004 touring for 2K. That looks very special.

RyanMGF

It's not worth €1k to me but they're quite a nice car.

26000 Elephants

RyanMGF wrote: »

It's not worth €1k to me but they're quite a nice car.

yeah, i know what you mean.

26000 Elephants

RyanMGF wrote: »

It's not worth €1k to me but they're quite a nice car.

You're right. It went through in April - sold for €100!

RyanMGF

A massive €150 including fees so The auctions are the best place to pick up big engined old smokers.

Dia1988

Long Time Lurker wrote: »

And again ...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/9410424

Reading the sellers other adverts especially the Scenic and E Class the seller is definitely on some mind altering substances!

Duke O Smiley

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-starlet/9432463?offset=10


A bit pricey but look at those decals, and the grille, oh yeah

166man

colm_mcm wrote: »

Plenty nonsense out of the seller anyway. Would be painful dealing with him.

I dealt with him.... Was utterly hilarious though!

That BMW estate was quite clean in person though...!

Libertewhite

First time buyer with no friends who know cars! Or drive cars for that matter...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-stunning/9413403?sv=1

Yay or nah?

RyanMGF

166man wrote: »

I dealt with him.... Was utterly hilarious though!

That BMW estate was quite clean in person though...!

Bit of a character isn't he!

GvidoR

Libertewhite wrote: »

First time buyer with no friends who know cars! Or drive cars for that matter...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-stunning/9413403?sv=1

Yay or nah?

Nay.

Libertewhite

GvidoR wrote: »

Nay.

I have to watch for tax and 1.6 would insurance a lot higher? Just looking for a budget car for driving to college.

Duke O Smiley

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-starlet/9432463?offset=10


A bit pricey but look at those decals, and the grille, oh yeah

That grille itself is in high demand among the boxy starlet lads

GvidoR

Libertewhite wrote: »

I have to watch for tax and 1.6 would insurance a lot higher? Just looking for a budget car for driving to college.

Tax? It helps, but long NCT would be far better.

1.6 is a better engine than the 1.4

Shouldn't have any problems with insurance. I insured a 1.6 Bora when I was 18 and with 0 NCB (2 years ago) for €1795.

pablo128

Libertewhite wrote: »

I have to watch for tax and 1.6 would insurance a lot higher? Just looking for a budget car for driving to college.

Golfs, Boras and Passats are more expensive to insure now because of their popularity among young lads modifying them.

JJJJNR

https://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-2-5-v6-ghia/9339872

Taxed Till 05/15

NCT Till 02/16

Low mileage, Full Electric Cow, V6, Auto, Eur890

:eek:

Libertewhite

pablo128 wrote: »

Golfs, Boras and Passats are more expensive to insure now because of their popularity among young lads modifying them.

Does it matter to insurance companies if I don't want to mod or anything? Plus I'm 25.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-ghia/9421804?sv=1 ?

Dia1988

VOLVO 940 2.3
Sept Tax and NCT

900 Euro

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-940-2-3-turbo-tax-test/9384001?offset=19

GvidoR

Maybe I'm weird, but I think that Volvo looks awesome. :cool:

Duke O Smiley

Volvo's NCT...

GvidoR

I'm guessing it passed on September 2014.

Duke O Smiley

GvidoR wrote: »

I'm guessing it passed on September 2014.

Or it has a fake disc

GvidoR

If it was fake, I'm sure they would put more than 4 months on it. :P

Graham 1324

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Or it has a fake disc

Worth checking any car out these days for fake test

Hell of a lot of them out their

26000 Elephants

Graham 1324 wrote: »

Worth checking any car out these days for fake test

Hell of a lot of them out their

There's enough test on it to get it home.Once there, you can park it outside your living room and just look at it. It is lovely.

wonski

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Volvo's NCT...

Happened to me and my friends few times when looking for a car.

Ad claims 6 months nct when in fact there is a month or less left.
Some people will lie to get potential buyers in. Same with mileage, tax, condition, number of owners etc.

Not to mention "Timing belt changed last week" and all other bs (all cars sold in Ireland are "recently serviced", too).

And owned by lady owner whose name is John:D