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BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

BorneTobyWilde

Modnote - Thread moved to new thread because the other one was near 10k posts.

Bangernomics part 5 here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057493741

Bangernomics rules:
Under €2000
Valid NCT
Something you'd actually drive yourself
VRT paid
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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-bmw-520i-nct-05-18/15133222

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nct 5/18
2005

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jcon1913

bear1 wrote: »

Never heard of Aeolus tyres.
But looking at a review of the tyre it scored 57% overall grip

Maybe its a halloween thing but the Saab Aero posted below your post has a picture with an Aeolus tyre. Spooky

LollipopJimmy

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Clear indicators do nothing for the E34 in my opinion!

I'd also be very dubious about that mileage claim

The wear on the driver seat agrees with you.

Duke O Smiley

Clear indicators do nothing for the E34 in my opinion!

I'd also be very dubious about that mileage claim

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-525-tds-only-86000mil-swap/17095006

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Would be worth 5k in another 7 year.
Bit of an appreciating classic

26000 Elephants

commited wrote: »

If I was in the market for an estate, this would be top of my bangernomics list..

2006 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon

Looks great, but a bit tight on NCT

Esel

6 weeks NCT.

ohnonotgmail

Markcheese

TÃs nuts all right, but TÃs a grand a year in tax as well...

commited

If I was in the market for an estate, this would be top of my bangernomics list..

2006 Saab 9-5 Aero wagon
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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-2-3-ts-aero-5dr-auto-nct-low-miles/16990095

The amount of car you can get for <€2k these days is nuts.

commited

This is getting silly now....

2005 XJ6 for €1500:
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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-xj6/16428886

A ridiculous amount of car for the money.

bear1

Never heard of Aeolus tyres.
But looking at a review of the tyre it scored 57% overall grip

marklazarcovic

Cheap ,could do someone a few months

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/nct-2-2018-1-4-01-seat-ibiza-vario-estate-golf/17049458

W123-80's

unkel wrote: »

W201 190E 2.6

Put a pic up in the classic car forum

Lovely. Well wear.
It really is time to start minding the last of the W201s and the W124s. I just hope there is one left for me when I eventually get to buy one.
Enjoy it.!

unkel

W201 190E 2.6

Put a pic up in the classic car forum

W123-80's

unkel wrote: »

That's not too bad for the work done. But it goes to show that you buy a car with a short NCT (or none) at your own peril

I got stung myself this week. I brought in a '87 Mercedes last month that had a brand new MOT. Only advisory was brake pipes. Not a fail. NCT tested it last week and it failed on the solid brake pipes and structural corrosion on one end of one sill. The car has got all new brake pipes and needed 19 hours of welding. Just booked it in for the re-test next week.

What you buy Unkel? Sounds like a W124!

JohnBoy26

unkel wrote: »

It kinda proves the point that the NCT is a far more rigorous inspection than the hit & miss an MOT by your local friendly garage can be. And great value at €55 too. But I suspect you don't agree with me there

Maybe it is more rigorous but the nct can miss some glaring faults too and rust has gotten by the nct also. It can come down to the tester on the day really.

unkel

It kinda proves the point that the NCT is a far more rigorous inspection than the hit & miss an MOT by your local friendly garage can be. And great value at €55 too. But I suspect you don't agree with me there

JohnBoy26

unkel wrote: »

Bought the car on eBay, JohnBoy26, so inspection was a bit difficult over the internet

No mention in the MOT history of the corrosion. Did my homework and was fully aware of the risks obviously. A lot of the welding was done to prevent future further rot, not just to get the car to pass the test. Still, the car is worth more here than what I paid for it, all my expenses included. The car is in excellent condition with a huge service history.

Ah right, I didn't realize you bought it off ebay. It's unusual that the mot didn't pick up on it down through the years but at least you have it sorted now and it should give you many years of happy motoring.

Brian Scan

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

A bit of an inspection and a bit of homework would of steered you clear of that. An mot(neither is an nct) is not and indication of a good car but in the mot's case that corrosion was probably flagged at some stage and is probably up on the system.

Even if it's not, a good inspection of the bodywork is an absolute must on a car of that age no matter what the test says or doesn't say.

Anyway I know the above is no good to you now but I hope it works out for you with that car and that the welding has sorted every bit of rust on the car.

unkel wrote: »

Bought the car on eBay, JohnBoy26, so inspection was a bit difficult over the internet

No mention in the MOT history of the corrosion. Did my homework and was fully aware of the risks obviously. A lot of the welding was done to prevent future further rot, not just to get the car to pass the test. Still, the car is worth more here than what I paid for it, all my expenses included. The car is in excellent condition with a huge service history.

Don't try to teach your Unkel to suck eggs.

unkel

Bought the car on eBay, JohnBoy26, so inspection was a bit difficult over the internet

No mention in the MOT history of the corrosion. Did my homework and was fully aware of the risks obviously. A lot of the welding was done to prevent future further rot, not just to get the car to pass the test. Still, the car is worth more here than what I paid for it, all my expenses included. The car is in excellent condition with a huge service history.

JohnBoy26

unkel wrote: »

That's not too bad for the work done. But it goes to show that you buy a car with a short NCT (or none) at your own peril

I got stung myself this week. I brought in a '87 Mercedes last month that had a brand new MOT. Only advisory was brake pipes. Not a fail. NCT tested it last week and it failed on the solid brake pipes and structural corrosion on one end of one sill. The car has got all new brake pipes and needed 19 hours of welding. Just booked it in for the re-test next week.

A bit of an inspection and a bit of homework would of steered you clear of that. An mot(neither is an nct) is not and indication of a good car but in the mot's case that corrosion was probably flagged at some stage and is probably up on the system.

Even if it's not, a good inspection of the bodywork is an absolute must on a car of that age no matter what the test says or doesn't say.

Anyway I know the above is no good to you now but I hope it works out for you with that car and that the welding has sorted every bit of rust on the car.

Nekarsulm

19 hours of welding ....... sucks in breath through teeth ...

In my case the garage man said that the breaker lifted 4 Avensis before they found one with those links still there.

In the case of your MOT , does that highlight the difference between an independent garage doing the testing, and a Govt. sanctioned operation?

unkel

That's not too bad for the work done. But it goes to show that you buy a car with a short NCT (or none) at your own peril

I got stung myself this week. I brought in a '87 Mercedes last month that had a brand new MOT. Only advisory was brake pipes. Not a fail. NCT tested it last week and it failed on the solid brake pipes and structural corrosion on one end of one sill. The car has got all new brake pipes and needed 19 hours of welding. Just booked it in for the re-test next week.

Nekarsulm

unkel wrote: »

"any test welcome"

So how about the NCT test? Seller could have put it through already for a 2019 NCT. Same as my '99 car passed the re-test last week, NCT 01/19.

The cynic in me is saying that car will need money spending for it to pass the NCT...

Bought an 06 one a few months ago. 1 months test, taxed till end of year. 950 Euro.
Tested it in Sept. and it needed 2 rear flexible brake pipes, two rear steel pipes replaced (well, part of them) and the tested insisted that the two adjustable links for toe in/out on the rear suspension be changed, as the flats on the adjuster nut were rusty.
280 Euro, and that was with s/h rear adjustable links.
Tester said to me "every one of those Avensis are failing for that reason" :mad:

unkel

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

To be fair, it looks clean and presentable but I agree fully with unkel's sentiments

It's good value for what it is and some people aren't aware that they can test a car early. But I would go in eyes wide open for a car like this. Just in case.

Duke O Smiley

To be fair, it looks clean and presentable but I agree fully with unkel's sentiments

oldsmokey

Top Dog wrote: »

Ok smokey - I'll bite.

Why?

Just me i suppose, but the seat is something that when its shagged looks so.....flaccid...woild drive me nuts...cars wear so well now that a really worn looking seat kinda screams out a bit..decent enough looking motor otherwise, well wear .

unkel

"any test welcome"

So how about the NCT test? Seller could have put it through already for a 2019 NCT. Same as my '99 car passed the re-test last week, NCT 01/19.

The cynic in me is saying that car will need money spending for it to pass the NCT...

jharr100

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-d4d-avensis-n-c-t-01-18/17057769

07 Avensis... Shortish test..
Worth a look thought .

emeldc

Greybottle wrote: »

Petrol Audi A2 with 7 months NCT for €600. Bargain if it checks out.

Poor photos, poor ad, it's outside Cork and has been for sale for 5 weeks which means it could be got for €4-500

Yea, poxy ad. One single picture of half the car. Is it any wonder it’s not sold.