BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

Duke O Smiley

E30i wrote: »

Met Duke this morning and had a good look at the Corolla. Lovely old bus accurately described if anyone is on the fence. I didn't buy due to being uncomfortable in the car. However I'm 6 3 and hadn't driven one before so totally my lack of research. Anyone else considering I got a quote of 249 with Carole Nash so it is viable

It deserves a good home

Thanks very much for the kind words and sorry to see you going back home empty handed! There is a good deal to be had on this car for anyone interested in giving it a good home, just a pity we didn't get that far this morning!

KrakityJones

Wonder if the mileage on this is geniune.. What are these like in general anyone know?




'04 Merc c180 estate with supposedly only 75K miles




https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-c180-estate-kompressor/21520350

Duke O Smiley

I was never really a fan of those C-Class' but theres something about nice examples (like the above) that I like. I'd have no problem believing that mileage from the photos alone; original overcast are a good sign, as well as the arm rest on the driver's doorcard and a few other things such as the condition of the boot and the seats. Of course, a good valet can do wonders for a tired interior but in the case of that Merc I wouldn't be overly skeptical.

Ring up the seller and see what kind of history he has. Even old NCT certs can be a good indicator.

Twat-Badger

KrakityJones wrote: »

Wonder if the mileage on this is geniune.. What are these like in general anyone know?

'04 Merc c180 estate with supposedly only 75K miles

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-c180-estate-kompressor/21520350

Don't know much about them but I always considered these to be the worst made merc from their flakiest period in recent history.

Though if it's still running 15 years on then this particular one might be allright. Does look minded. Never had much luck with green cars though so plus the photos of it are when it's wet so that'd put me off. But that's just me being picky.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95/21555142



Tested till Feb 2020 and taxed till October (worth nearly €400), 2 owners, history, and a modest 98k miles.

I don't like these enough to say that €1500 is a bargain, but its certainly not bad given the tax

Rows Grower

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95/21555142



Tested till Feb 2020 and taxed till October (worth nearly €400), 2 owners, history, and a modest 98k miles.

I don't like these enough to say that €1500 is a bargain, but its certainly not bad given the tax

That's Bangernomics personified.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-avensis-nctd-taxed-350-euro-0894557671/21551267



Tidy low mileage 1.6 Avensis with test till end of September, €350

colm_mcm

Nice Saab 93. Same owner since 2010

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-saloon-diesel-silver/21544713

€570 tax though.

punisher5112

That saab looks like it's photoshopped in....

James Bond Junior

The 9-5 looks like a car that has been driven by an elderly gentleman for years, possibly since near new, who is no longer able to drive or has decided to give it up. The large scratch on the front bumper being one clue and the man with the hat being another. I bought 2 cars from men like that and both have turned out to be great buys. Well minded and unabused bar scuff marks due to failing sight when parking.

Mad_Mike

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nice Saab 93. Same owner since 2010

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-saloon-diesel-silver/21544713

€570 tax though.

Still, at asking price, it's not bad, and ever so slightly cheaper than a pre 08 on tax too!

Mad_Mike

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I was never really a fan of those C-Class' but theres something about nice examples (like the above) that I like. I'd have no problem believing that mileage from the photos alone; original overcast are a good sign, as well as the arm rest on the driver's doorcard and a few other things such as the condition of the boot and the seats. Of course, a good valet can do wonders for a tired interior but in the case of that Merc I wouldn't be overly skeptical.

Ring up the seller and see what kind of history he has. Even old NCT certs can be a good indicator.

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class? :D

Duke O Smiley

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class? :D

The upgrade!

TommyGun2017

E60 523i M Sport with NCT to 11/19 and taxed to 07/19. Body has a few marks and it needs a hoover but this was a near 70k car new.

Worth a look at €1800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-523i-for-sale-tax-and-nct-/21546293

Mad_Mike

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

The upgrade!

Exactly. He's looking for big money for it though, although it looks very clean

oceanman

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

E60 523i M Sport with NCT to 11/19 and taxed to 07/19. Body has a few marks and it needs a hoover but this was a near 70k car new.

Worth a look at €1800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-523i-for-sale-tax-and-nct-/21546293

its the tax that will kill it...

wonski

oceanman wrote: »

its the tax that will kill it...

1k a year is not that bad tbh.

A lot of car for the money and taxed for next three months anyway.

Ian OB

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Yeah, but did you see what's parked in front of the C-Class? :D

This...

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-corrolla-liftback/21433681

TommyGun2017

oceanman wrote: »

its the tax that will kill it...

It's a lot to be fair but I suppose it depends on viewpoint as well. Personally I'd rather pay a grand's tax on a cheap car that I liked and wanted to drive everyday, As opposed to buying some nondescript hatch that I dread taking down the M50

Plus if the BMW checked out to be decent and a good deal was had, it's kinda depreciation proof for a while

Big Wex fan

johndaman66 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-opel-insignia-new-nct/21304088


2009 Insignia 1.9 CDTI;
190K KM;
NCT 02/2020;
Annual motor tax €390 p.a.
Asking €2,000 and open to offers


would rather see a service history on this one.

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

Tea drinker

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

Look and see there is often diesels going cheap in need of new engine. Known problem, like the BXE engine in the VW/Audi.

Big Wex fan

Tea drinker wrote: »

Look and see there is often diesels going cheap in need of new engine. Known problem, like the BXE engine in the VW/Audi.

So if I was interested, what years should I avoid or is problem still there?

Duke O Smiley

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Exactly. He's looking for big money for it though, although it looks very clean

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

Big Wex fan

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

If you don't try you never know what people will pay for something, easy to drop the price if no one bites.

Mad_Mike

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yeah, but old Corolla prices are mad and that one looks a smashing example.

I was only saying to E30i this morning, I'll look back on photos of mine in a few years time and think "jaysus...I sold that for €600"

Mark my words!!

Preaching to the choir!
Remember my Cinq Sporting with 14,000 miles and I even thought I did well!!
Another one with 14k miles
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1040821 :eek:

rn

On the merc, it looks very clean inside, despite it being valeted to the max. No scuf marks or broken bits on show. It's petrol, so should be economic enough to repair, if not so economic to run.

I don't like that he's photoed it wet. Can't really tell conditions of the paint as a result. It's had a lot of recent work done, with no fresh NCT. It's clock is only in MPH, so it it ex UK.

All in all I think it's a nice, genuine enough car for it's age.

grogi

Big Wex fan wrote: »

What's the story with these early insignia's? There cheap as chips for a great looking car. I've heard stuff about the early ones but talk is cheap & there's plenty around. Please remove if I've gone too much off topic!

M32 gearbox and faulty seal in oil supply system.

First is fixable with semi-resonable money if not let to collapse (1-1,5k), while the other is simple, but labour intensive fix. But it does not give symptoms (GM on purpose disabled the oil pressure warning) until it's too late bar new engine.

Toyotafanboi

The hardest thing about driving a Mk1 Insignia would be having to be an selfish, inconsiderate, roadhog 24/7.

W123-80's

'03 318Ci Convertible
NCT April '20
136k miles

Caution; The aircon is possibly not working?

An elegant looking motor for the summer.

Asking €1950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-ci-convertible/21418506

1874

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95/21555142



Tested till Feb 2020 and taxed till October (worth nearly €400), 2 owners, history, and a modest 98k miles.

I don't like these enough to say that €1500 is a bargain, but its certainly not bad given the tax

nice but I think it's overpriced, imo you don't get back the value of low miles or paid tax, there are cheaper examples out there mostly with higher mileage but some without, if be tempted though with the nct and tax though.