BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

punisher5112

newboard wrote: »

Are these 2008 models terrible?

No but most would be well used of course now at this stage.

Renault don't hold their value well but are reliable enough.

Mad_Mike

newboard wrote: »

Are these 2008 models terrible?

Not at all, in fact they have become quite popular on the Bangernomics thread here as are generally reliable, cheap to run, cheap to tax etc, but ultimately as with any Bangernomics car, it's still a 12 year old car

Mad_Mike

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2004 mercedes c 200 petrol

1200 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/21215399

At 90,000 miles, I'm guessing that will soon need the timing chain job sorted as there is no mention of it in the advert, and you can be sure they would mention it if they'd spent that kind of money on it

wonski

Mad_Mike wrote: »

At 90,000 miles, I'm guessing that will soon need the timing chain job sorted as there is no mention of it in the advert, and you can be sure they would mention it if they'd spent that kind of money on it

If I was looking at mercs in that price bracket I would rather look at clk tbh.

Much better looking car. C coupe or whatever it is called aged badly.

Bear in mind they are not insurer friendly. Tried a quote for 04 Merc last month and got refusals left and right.

kalkat2002

2006 honda civic 1.4 petrol

1350 eur

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-1-4-petrol/25607258

wonski

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2006 honda civic 1.4 petrol

1350 eur

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-1-4-petrol/25607258

I must raise this point again that this car's nct was extended, but could have easily be done in July with all centres operational. Instead the new owner has to book it now and you are really buying a car that has not been tested in at least 12 months. You have to book the test now depending on location.

From bangeromics point of view it would be out of test a month or two ago if it wasn't for covid. And some sellers are taking advantage now.

My personal view, but without new or recent enough test, these cars are not worth it.

Mad_Mike

True, especially when you try book it in for NCT in it's home town and discover that while it has 3 months NCT remaining, the first available date is the day AFTER the NCT expires in November!

[EDIT]It's sold now anyway [/EDIT]

wonski

There are cancellations etc available here and there, different centres have slots available just a week or two away, but too much hassle imo.

I want a cheap, road legal car with as little hassle as possible.

Service and the likes are easy to book and complete.

I personally put my previous car through two tests in July so any seller serious about selling could do the same.

Buying a car and having to do nct as one of the first thing to do is a no no for me, personally.

Kilboor

2011 1.5dci Fluence with NCT to next April and tax until the end of the month.

130000 kms

1850 quid

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2011-renault-fluence-1-5dci/25614714

Not sure on this once, looks a little dirty and the bonnet looks off (or in general poor build quality?) but year and mileage are nice.

wotzgoingon

wonski wrote: »

Buying a car and having to do nct as one of the first thing to do is a no no for me, personally.

Yep, never buy a car without NCT as the previous owner knows well it will fail otherwise they would have put it through themselves.

Will fly through NCT, so they say if it will put it through then.

User1998

wonski wrote: »

I must raise this point again that this car's nct was extended, but could have easily be done in July with all centres operational. Instead the new owner has to book it now and you are really buying a car that has not been tested in at least 12 months. You have to book the test now depending on location.

From bangeromics point of view it would be out of test a month or two ago if it wasn't for covid. And some sellers are taking advantage now.

My personal view, but without new or recent enough test, these cars are not worth it.

Well it’s sold already so it must have been worth it to someone

wonski

User1998 wrote: »

Well it’s sold already so it must have been worth it to someone

I am not saying it wasn't worth it.

There are nct delays in some areas and the last thing I or anyone else want to deal with is booking the nct just after buying a car.

It will only get worse in coming weeks when all the extended ones are about to expire.

User1998

wonski wrote: »

these cars are not worth it.

:rolleyes:

wonski

User1998 wrote: »

:rolleyes:

Nice. You are taking it out of context tbh.

Every car is worth something. Happy? Even if you have to book the test now.

And you end up with no nct in no time.

With a little or even tiny window to test it. Not a situation I want to be in just after buying a car.

johndaman66

wonski wrote: »

I must raise this point again that this car's nct was extended, but could have easily be done in July with all centres operational. Instead the new owner has to book it now and you are really buying a car that has not been tested in at least 12 months. You have to book the test now depending on location.

From bangeromics point of view it would be out of test a month or two ago if it wasn't for covid. And some sellers are taking advantage now.

My personal view, but without new or recent enough test, these cars are not worth it.

While I acknowledge your point you could look at that another way too. Cars from 4 years to 10 years old are only due a test every 2 years so a car in that age bracket may not have being tested in 21 months yet have up to 6 months test left on it (assuming it was tested before due date). We are all aware that something may well go amiss with a car in that age bracket too in that time frame, arguably no less likely than a car over 10 years old and remember it was not always the case that cars over 10 years old needed to be tested every year.

As I say though I acknowledge your point of view and if a someone is now selling a car with test on it only due to Covid-19 extension that would otherwise be out of test then it can be assumed something isn't right. This "didn't have the time to test it", "could not get a test", "will fly through test" blah blah blah etc. does not wash with me.

SCOOP 64

My test extended from July to November, thought id go on line and book it in earlier, next date available 15th November!

pah

Behind you Joey wrote: »

Picked this up for near the banger limit a couple of weeks back. 110,000 miles, two previous owners and a part service history. Pumped a bit of money into her including a major service (6 spark plugs, new discs & pads, new bushing, oil, oil filter, air filter and stabiliser mounting), new Pirelli's all round and an alloy refurb & paint.

Very happy with how she came out and more importantly, how it drives. It's the smoothest and most comfortable car I've owned to date.

I love my is250 bought over 2 years ago for close to banger money also. Yours looks in great nick. My allloys are in poor shape too, great job on them

kalkat2002

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

My test extended from July to November, thought id go on line and book it in earlier, next date available 15th November!

And who knows if it is extended again then due to another lockdown...

angrybeaver

I’m back on the look out for a banger after a brief stint in a 2010 Avensis.

I know I should go for something sensible Fluence/Laguna 1.5 Or similar as it would make most sense.

I do approx 80km a day to and from work mix of motorway and back roads. Nothing major.

We live down a really small Road about 2k and the surface is bad also need something with a hitch for pulling a trailer tent on occasion or another trailer.

I’m tempted by a 4X4/crewcab for the winter but know it’s madness. Oh I Need back Seats for kids. Has to be reliable. Could go higher Money for the right solution.

Any suggestions or am I looking for the impossible.

Thanks

slipperyox

angrybeaver wrote: »

I’m back on the look out for a banger after a brief stint in a 2010 Avensis.

I know I should go for something sensible Fluence/Laguna 1.5 Or similar as it would make most sense.

I do approx 80km a day to and from work mix of motorway and back roads. Nothing major.

We live down a really small Road about 2k and the surface is bad also need something with a hitch for pulling a trailer tent on occasion or another trailer.

I’m tempted by a 4X4/crewcab for the winter but know it’s madness. Oh I Need back Seats for kids. Has to be reliable. Could go higher Money for the right solution.

Any suggestions or am I looking for the impossible.

Thanks

No tax, but close option?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-skoda-octavia/24855903?campaign=14

angrybeaver

slipperyox wrote: »

No tax, but close option?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-skoda-octavia/24855903?campaign=14

That could become my very own high mileage hero

wonski

angrybeaver wrote: »

That could become my very own high mileage hero

I wouldn't have balls, but seen one recently with 950k km on one of the YouTube channels.

Is that 1.9 same as the older ones that could go forever?

Mad_Mike

angrybeaver wrote: »

I’m back on the look out for a banger after a brief stint in a 2010 Avensis.

I know I should go for something sensible Fluence/Laguna 1.5 Or similar as it would make most sense.

I do approx 80km a day to and from work mix of motorway and back roads. Nothing major.

We live down a really small Road about 2k and the surface is bad also need something with a hitch for pulling a trailer tent on occasion or another trailer.

I’m tempted by a 4X4/crewcab for the winter but know it’s madness. Oh I Need back Seats for kids. Has to be reliable. Could go higher Money for the right solution.

Any suggestions or am I looking for the impossible.

Thanks

A 2005 A6 estate with a **** load of teddy bears? 330k kms with tax until end of January next year and NCT until middle of June next year
Asking €1500

Kilboor

2008 1.8 Civic with 112k kms. NCT to February (apparently).

1,100 quid

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic/25622335

aw

Kilboor wrote: »

2008 1.8 Civic with 112k kms. NCT to February (apparently).

1,100 quid

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic/25622335

Gone in 4 hours.
Quickest I've seen in a while.

bazz26

Probably back up on donedeal later with a bit of a wash for twice the price.

kalkat2002

Dirty 2011 renault scenic diesel

1500 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/21234177

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2010-1-6-tdi/25618405



2010 Octavia 1.6 TDI with NCT til December 2021 and tax til November this year, €1995

High miles, but still a respectable looking thing for the money.

Kilboor

2006 1.4 206 with 85k miles.

NCT to February and tax until October.

675 Quid


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/06-peugeot-206-nct-02-21-amp-tax-85k-miles-from-new/25631416

California Dreamer

Merc CLS

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/345301419797980/