BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

terrydel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/09-alfa-romeo-mito/23301585



15 months NCT, nice looking leather, low miles, €1500

Is it too cheap? Front bumper looks a bit off to me, and 4 owners doesn't look good

Donegal reg and donegal based. Probably been rallied to within an inch of its life.
Lovely little car tho, and those seats are fantastic.

km79

NCT until July 2020
Selling as I recently upgraded due to relocation and much longer commute

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-ford-focus-zetec-nct-july-2020/23300721

terrydel

km79 wrote: »

NCT until July 2020
Selling as I recently upgraded due to relocation and much longer commute

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-ford-focus-zetec-nct-july-2020/23300721

Looks very tidy. You'll sell that no problem.

johndaman66

Re the Alfa Romeo MiTo out of all the potential flags listed the recent owner change is the one which would have me most weary. If there was a recent owner change on a car being sold by a private seller chances are I wouldn't bother viewing. The usual need a van, want to change to a diesel, am emigrating just don't was with me.

km79

terrydel wrote: »

Looks very tidy. You'll sell that no problem.

Thanks. Ive been dreading it tbh as I have never done it before. ALso a little sad to be letting it go after 12 years of hassle free driving . A loyal servant!

boombang

I know it's been said many times before, but the aspect ratio of those Mito photos is so wrong. What can't people adjust their phones?! It's not hard.

terrydel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-c1-2009/23000989?campaign=3



09 C1, NCT till August 2020, good bit of recent work done, €1700

Grand car for someone starting off or just looking for something up in years/cheap to run.

Just sent this to a guy in work looking for his first car.
Seems perfect for him to me.

Peter T

Toyota engine too. Friend had the first gen one, was a trouble free car. Drive shaft seal on the gearbox needed to be changed. Cant remember if it was something common to go. Replacement was cheap from toyota

terrydel

Peter T wrote: »

Toyota engine too. Friend had the first gen one, was a trouble free car. Drive shaft seal on the gearbox needed to be changed. Cant remember if it was something common to go. Replacement was cheap from toyota

The citroen above has a toyota engine?

bazz26

The Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo are all the same car build in the same factory in the Czech Republic.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/94-toyota-starlet-s-nct-31-08-20-castlebar-/23327775



I know I'm in a minority with my grá for these yokes, but I can't not post this here!

NCT till the end of August 2020, 1.3 16V Efi, 5 speed, and 3 spokes!! All for €895. Would love this

selectamatic

I'm very tempted...

Same owner since 09 too!

I really don't need yet another car though

Duke O Smiley

Only 3 owners too, I'd say it hasn't had much abuse.

For my own sake I'm glad its on the other side of the country!

wotzgoingon

It's not far from me but I doubt it's a very quick car like the ad says.

punisher5112

wotzgoingon wrote: »

It's not far from me but I doubt it's a very quick car like the ad says.

If it had a turbo....

selectamatic

wotzgoingon wrote: »

It's not far from me but I doubt it's a very quick car like the ad says.

100bhp and weighs circa 800kg it'd be nippy enough in a quick for what it is type of way.

There is/was a red lightened/partially stripped starlet in Scotland running that same jap engine mated to a six speed box and 4.5 final drive and by all accounts it's a surprising package, it weighs closer to 700kg though so that'd help.

thomasthomas19

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris/23097991

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-toyota-yaris/23295548



Which one to buy and how much

Interslice

thomasthomas19 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris/23097991

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-toyota-yaris/23295548


Which one to buy

Not much between them. Can only answer that by driving them and giving them a good look over.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864

Dravokivich

thomasthomas19 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris/23097991

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-toyota-yaris/23295548



Which one to buy and how much

I know it might be a bit superficial, but I wouldnt be keen on dealing with someone whose going to put the wrong reg plate on a car.

Overall they tend to be decent enough cars, with plenty of room in the cabin if that's a concern.

FionnK86

Interslice wrote: »

Not much between them. Can only answer that by driving them and giving them a good look over.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056198864

I’ve 2 at home. I’d go for the one with the aftermarket stereo fitted.

Check boot lock as both of mine have issues locking, look for high revs when changing gear (sign of clutch starting to slip).

thomasthomas19

Have offered him 600 . He says 700 lowest .
But think I'll stick with 600.

colm_mcm

Have you gone to see the car?

thomasthomas19

colm_mcm wrote: »

Have you gone to see the car?

No . Not yet but if he's not willing to come down abit more I won't be ,

punisher5112

thomasthomas19 wrote: »

No . Not yet but if he's not willing to come down abit more I won't be ,

Over the phone you won't get anyone down. It annoys many as they end up never coming anyway.

trixiebust

thomasthomas19 wrote: »

No . Not yet but if he's not willing to come down abit more I won't be ,

If it checks out thought it would be madness to lose a car over such a small amount. Especially at that price point.

colm_mcm

thomasthomas19 wrote: »

No . Not yet but if he's not willing to come down abit more I won't be ,

Don’t ask for discounts over the phone. Show him €500 in cold hard cash, see what happens
Sellers hate people who look for a discount without even showing up.

mugsymugsy

I'm not a regular seller or buyer but I wanted a quick sale no messing. I priced car keenly for sale and agreed price over phone and said no messing. Guy was true to his word and car was described so he was happy.

I guess it depends on the situation but that haggling situation for me I wouldn't be a fan of.

Rows Grower

You gotta have a haggle man.

thomasthomas19

trixiebust wrote: »

If it checks out thought it would be madness to lose a car over such a small amount. Especially at that price point.

Yeah I know but only need it for a couple of weeks. As my 93 corolla is in for bit of maintenance

blindside88

Have to agree with other posters, anyone that tried to to haggle over the phone without seeing the car would be told to PFO. If you’re interested, have a look at the car and make an offer