BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

Maybe the seller means original as in brand new not second hand? I hope anyway

Hal1 wrote: »

4 original pirelli tyres :eek::pac::o:mad

bear1 wrote: »

Maybe the seller means original as in brand new not second hand? I hope anyway

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

That's what I'd imagine... and hope for.

As crazy as it sounds I do think they mean the original tyres. It's a low mileage bog standard 316, I hate to generalise but they don't strike me as a person who would splash out on a set of new Pirellis. The tyres look very grey and old too.

alias no.9 wrote: »

I wonder if it's on the original oil too?

It wouldn't be too surprising if it was :eek:

jayo26 wrote: »

What would be going threw someone's head that they could see 13 year old tyres as a selling point???

Its dumbass logic.

"Car never needed a single part or bit of work"

This means its a great yoke, I.e. NOTHING has ever been changed, especially the fluids & filters etc.

The 316 is a horrible gutless thing. Poor engine design too
1. Overheating. This problem mainly results from polluted radiator. It requires regular cleaning. Another problem is broken thermostat which needs to be replaced every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of mileage. Valve stem seals go out of order resulting in higher motor oil consumption. Also pay attention to operation of cooling system.
2. N42 noise. Replacement of timing chain tensioner can be efficient solution to this problem. It should be changed every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of mileage. At the same time N42 has not very reliable timing chain. It starts making noise and stretches every 60,000 miles (100,000 km) of mileage.
Moreover BREMI ignition coils may get out of order while replacing spark plugs. If you have faced such problem you are recommended to change them on EPA ignition coils.
N42 establishes rather high requirements to motor oil. That is why you are supposed to use motor oil that is recommended by auto producer. If you use oil of lower quality it can lead to rebuild, Vanos replacement and many more.
Summing up N42 is rather technological and economic engine. At the same time it can be rather demanding. The level of its reliability is the same as in M40-M43 series and it calls for regular examination and control as well as high quality maintenance.

Oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz?



'07 C-class, auto, diesel. NCT 03/17. Taxed for 3 months (PSV no doubt). High miles, but still excellent value for money in my book if the car checks out. This car was made when MB were once again producing some of the most reliable cars in their markets...



Linky

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-saab-9-3-1-8-petrol-nct-06-2017-tax-11-16/12602286



12 months NCT, 6 months tax. Looks fairly clean, could do with a set of wheels a size or two bigger though! €1895

VEHICLE STATUS ENQUIRY DETAILS
VEHICLE
Vehicle Registration Number 07D64627
Vehicle Details SAAB / 9-3
Change Of Vehicle Ownership
Transferred to an Individual on :

Notified on : 11/06/2016

13/06/2016
Vehicle Registration Certificate
Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on : 14/06/2016

hope you dont mind posting my own car here. just brought a 159 so my 156 is for sale. 2004 156 2.4 jtdm 20v 175hp sportwagon

going to miss this car
thoughts on the advert?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-156-sportwagon-2-4-jtdm-20v/12650700

Esel wrote: »

€2,350 is a bit above the bangernomics budget here...

Bit puzzled how the driver's side driveshaft refurbished cost €300 but the new passenger driveshaft was €200?

Maybe a mention of tyre make/model and tread depth in mm or %?

Cat looks great though, GLWS.

passenger side one is short and just one shaft

drivers side one is made up of 2 shafts if that makes sense?:pac:

ill update the advert with tyre specs thanks for the tips!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-laguna-nct-11-17/12655117



06 1.6 petrol, won't set the world a light but a sensible family car. 17 months NCT €1250. If you got this for a grand you'd be laughing

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-laguna-nct-11-17/12655117



06 1.6 petrol, won't set the world a light but a sensible family car. 17 months NCT 1250. If you got this for a grand you'd be laughing

Did they get the electrics sorted on those (post 05) ones? If so - Great bargin indeed for a grand.
If not - grab your ankels. Tears to follow.
I can't remember when they sorted all that out.

I have a new way to search DoneDeal for bangers which in my mind finds the well minded cars. All the ads have a key word in common, there's an imaginary prize for the person who finds what it is.:)

C180 with a years test and 2.5 months tax, €1500.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-c180/12495498



4x4 Justy with very very low miles. Tested until march and €1000

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/subaru-justy/12174087



Couple of weeks tax and test until May, looks very clean.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-ford-mondeo-lx-1-8-petrol-nct-may-17-/11962320



Suzuki Swift. These things look rotten but it's not crazy old and it's cheap. Test until April and some tax.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-nct04-17-tax08-16/12278738



Very good value 406 with a years test.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-406/12451160




Cheap little yaris. I think it might even have tax until next April.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-1-0-3-doors/12379499

Correct sir!

My theory is that cars with good tyres are good cars. simples. (not sure it's entirely true... But it might be!)

unkel wrote: »

Mini Cooper NCT 11/16

€900 :eek:



Linky

Get in there quick!

Now €1100, aren't these engines notoriously soft?