BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

elperello

That's a nice looking BMW.
Last price drop he says.
You don't get to decide that unilaterally.
You either make a deal or keep the car.

high horse

selectamatic wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-bmw-320d-m-sport-individual-final-price-drop/22039161

2004 Estoril blue msport e46 320d
Test till the end of February 2020
Supposedly 169k miles on the clock
Looks very clean and well minded
I can't see any visable rust either
Asking €1550
Last change of ownership was this time last year.

Well looked after car always got what it needed turbo, gear box, timing chain , and clutch all in perfect condition . /quote wrote:

Has he changed all those items in his year of ownership? I've had an E46 320d for 10 years and I've never changed any of them. Either I've been lucky or he's been very unlucky!

terrydel

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sorry if I'm going a bit off topic but am I right in thinking it's near impossible/prohibitively expensive to insure a second car? There's been a few posted here than would be reasonable to buy and run and I'd love to have 2 cars, one for the dog to wreck and another one that wouldn't feel like a complete waste of time keeping clean. :P

Know that feeling, we've two cars, one mine and one the missus car, we generally get a good valet on one every few months and use the other as the dog mobile for that time. After a few months they have it as a health hazard and so we get it cleaned and the other one switches to the dog mobile. However one of them doesn't like my three door and being in the back of it, he needs air and open windows. Been looking for an estate or jeep type thing as a permanent dogmobile for ages but just haven't got round to getting one. The things we do for our furry family!

cruizer101

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sorry if I'm going a bit off topic but am I right in thinking it's near impossible/prohibitively expensive to insure a second car? There's been a few posted here than would be reasonable to buy and run and I'd love to have 2 cars, one for the dog to wreck and another one that wouldn't feel like a complete waste of time keeping clean. :P

You can only use your no claims bonus on one policy if you take another you are considered to be starting from scratch. Which is the most bizarre logic by the insurance company but their way of riding you a bit more.
AFAIK classic insurance would be an exception to that, it kinda has to be a second policy.

KevRossi

I like these, it's a bit rough in spots, but cheap to run. No idea what the insurance would be like, could be got as classic insurance as a 2nd car?

1998 Mitsu Pajero Junior,

NCT 02/20 €1,250, 2 months tax as a bonus.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mitsubishi-pajero-junior-nct-and-tax/22211746

KevRossi

If the blurb checks out then it seems to be a very well looked after car, nice place to sit, strong colours and an excellent cruiser too. Not many will fancy the €1,000 tax, so could be got for €1250.

Might be from a dealer?

2004 220 diesel estate, auto box. NCT to Jan 2020, €1495

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e-class-220cdi-estste-automaticavantgarde/21677008

selectamatic

high horse wrote: »

Has he changed all those items in his year of ownership? I've had an E46 320d for 10 years and I've never changed any of them. Either I've been lucky or he's been very unlucky!

No I'd imagine it's a punctuation error. He should have a full stop after needed.

He most likely means it's got everything it has needed and that those other major components are all in good order.

high horse

selectamatic wrote: »

No I'd imagine it's a punctuation error. He should have a full stop after needed.

He most likely means it's got everything it has needed and that those other major components are all in good order.

That would make more sense. The way I read it, it sounded like Triggers brush!

CoBo55

Old diesel wrote: »

I think Cadaliacs point is that the 1.6 isn't a Mazda unit - yes it has its own issues - but I wouldnt be overly inclined to link the 1.6 PSA unit to the wider Mazda diesel crapshow.

It isn't a great engine but if it's a well maintained car then it can be trouble free.

They are VERY sensitive to servicing - need to be done on time.

Dropping the sump and making sure the oil pick up is okay (not blocked etc) is a good idea.

Sludging of the oil can be an issue - has presented as having the turbo faile and then the replacement failing again not long after as the sludging that caused the turbo failure wasn't fixed.

In an ideal world you wouldnt buy the 1.6 unless the servicing was top notch and the car well cared and driven etc.

But now the car is bought - id keep it well serviced, get the sump cleaned etc and see how it goes.

1500 euro cars always present an element of risk - especially diesels.

100% agree with you but on a 10 year old car is it too late? Hopefully not.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-2003-nct-01-20/22222080



T Sport Yaris, NCT till Jan, €1250

Want!

at9qu5vp0wcix7

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-2003-nct-01-20/22222080




T Sport Yaris, NCT till Jan, €1250

Want!

Lovely little car, 100bhp in something the size of a go kart!

punisher5112

I'd lose my licence, I just can't drive a small car slow and for some reason I drive them like I stole them...

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

That Yaris is deadly.

Mad_Mike

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-picanto-1-0-petrol-2008/22200479



This is cheap. 08 Picanto, NCT till May 2020, tax till July and its €1k

Considering the one you listed is gone, and this matches the NCT and tax dates and age etc, I'm assuming this is it again, except it's now listed at €1650

Mad_Mike

Tom is looking for not a cent under €1700 for this 2005 Yaris, but it really does look like new and only 77,000 miles on it
Going on the pictures and description, it's one of the best examples out there with low mileage and tons of service history too

jharr100

Tom is looking for not a cent under €1700 for this 2005 Yaris, but it really does look like new and only 77,000 miles on it
Going on the pictures and description, it's one of the best examples out there with low mileage and tons of service history too[/quote]

I don't think I've ever seen a Yaris of that vintage with its headlights looking so clear, looks like a genuine minter .

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime

That Yaris is not worth 1,700

He would want to be knocking 500 off it , too many other ones out there a bargain too !

I'd nearly put that in the dreamer section, despite it's pristine condition.

colm_mcm

jharr100 wrote: »

I don't think I've ever seen a Yaris of that vintage with its headlights looking so clear, looks like a genuine minter .

The facelift ones don’t tend to suffer from cataracts.

Duke O Smiley

That is a lovely clean example alright, but a bit pricey. I’m not sure the Mk1 Yaris is as desirable today as it was a few years ago.

I could get a 05 5 door, with full history etc, and 24k miles, for a good bit less than that tomorrow if I wanted.

Duke O Smiley

Also that ad is a bit weird. I am 99% sure your man is a trader. He uses the same weirdly verbose try-hard ad layout for all of his cars. It’s very familiar

Mad_Mike

Yeah. To be fair, it's overpriced for in here and really does belong elsewhere, but just threw it in here as we were doing Toyota Yaris yesterday :D

Duke O Smiley

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Considering the one you listed is gone, and this matches the NCT and tax dates and age etc, I'm assuming this is it again, except it's now listed at €1650

Good spot, although this ding on the wing in the new ad doesn't look like it was present in the last one

Hal1

Tis mine, taxed and nct'd. Just have use of van so no time to drive her .
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-focus-3dr/22230926

cadaliac

CoBo55 wrote: »

100% agree with you but on a 10 year old car is it too late? Hopefully not.

Really does depend on the service history, I cannot emphasise this enough. They are super sensitive to the wrong/lack of oil

cadaliac

Old diesel wrote: »

I think Cadaliacs point is that the 1.6 isn't a Mazda unit - yes it has its own issues - but I wouldnt be overly inclined to link the 1.6 PSA unit to the wider Mazda diesel crapshow.

It isn't a great engine but if it's a well maintained car then it can be trouble free.

They are VERY sensitive to servicing - need to be done on time.

Dropping the sump and making sure the oil pick up is okay (not blocked etc) is a good idea.

Sludging of the oil can be an issue - has presented as having the turbo faile and then the replacement failing again not long after as the sludging that caused the turbo failure wasn't fixed.

In an ideal world you wouldnt buy the 1.6 unless the servicing was top notch and the car well cared and driven etc.

But now the car is bought - id keep it well serviced, get the sump cleaned etc and see how it goes.

1500 euro cars always present an element of risk - especially diesels.

Couldn’t have said it better myself

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-volvo-c30-1-8s-new-nct-08-20-only-59-000km/22229507



14 months NCT, tiny miles, claimed full history, looks very clean.

€1650, could be a nice buy for 15

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/10-opel-insignia-2-0-cdti-bargain/22221121?campaign=3



NCT till May 2020, claimed low miles, 1 previous owner, "needs nothing" - €1999

If it was a Vauxhall, with 7 previous owners and mad miles I wouldn't post it, but this seems like it might be worth a look at the very least, even if it is from a "trade sale" outlet

elperello

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-citroen-c4/22238783

I always liked these.
Low mileage.
Motor tax won't break the bank.
Probably go for closer to €500.

cadaliac

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/10-opel-insignia-2-0-cdti-bargain/22221121?campaign=3



NCT till May 2020, claimed low miles, 1 previous owner, "needs nothing" -

If it was a Vauxhall, with 7 previous owners and mad miles I wouldn't post it, but this seems like it might be worth a look at the very least, even if it is from a "trade sale" outlet

Eyes open here, usual mileage for cluch/flywheel replacement, which is fine but as a trade sale? Tread carefully

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-convertible-2000/22242960



NCT till March 2020, tax till September, looks reasonable enough, €850