Kellford wrote: » i must be lucky, coming up on 13 years with an '01 6 speed 130bhp, 284mls on clock,
ELM327 wrote: » I've had my fair share of mk4 golfs and one b5.5 passat The early 6 speed 'boxes on both the mk4 golf and b5 passat gave a lot of bother, as did the ARL engines in the golf. I'd presume though anything still on the road 15+ years later is going to be one of the problem free examples.
Glen_Quagmire wrote: » Do you find it noisy when you accelerate quickly in it?
AudiAvant wrote: » Ye I agree with you The bearings usually go in them My 5 speed is still smooth at nearly 400kms but always is temperamental when cold 1st to 2nd is always notchy if you don't do it slowly Like foreplay with the woman haha
Tea drinker wrote: » I drive a 1.8T b5.5, the things which made the most difference to gear change with the best first 1. slick 50 gearbox additive 2. Gear oil change 3. PTFE grease on the gearstick pivot.
RandomUsername wrote: » My own car , I'm open to advise & criticism.https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/a4-avant-1-9tdi-se-130hp-6-speed/20970211https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106696348&postcount=4642
kqcregg wrote: » Defintlitely interested. I'm in Galway too. Doing more mileage with work so thinking of changing my accord for a diesel. What sort of mpg were you getting? Any history on the clutch / dmf?
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-1-9-tdi-avant-estate-car/20966895 04 A6 avant, tested till October and taxed till April according to carsireland, €1900 Think this is a 7 seater. Ad has a very genuine air to it. A bit price but these are such good cars, miss mine dearly
keyboard_cat wrote: » Decided to go take a look at this did a cartell report and it was imported from the uk in 2016 but looking at the milage history from the UK its a bit strange 1 year only 79 miles (started off doing nearly 20,000 miles a year and towards the end less then 10k) UK reg is is DA54NLO if anyone cares to take a look here https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/ and share their thoughts (also by the looks of it one owner for all its time in the UK)
terrydel wrote: » Well that would tally with what the advert says in that the owner has had it coming up 3 years, if it was imported early 2016. Maybe it was off the road for a year for some reason? I actually messaged the owner too, and he seems straight up, in so much as you can ascertain in a few emails.
keyboard_cat wrote: » Had a look at it there no real service history except tippex on the engine saying the oil was changed ect asked about the timing belt he said it was done at 90k miles and it’s not due for another 100k miles I thought they were due ever 60k miles so I reckon it’s over due (also it was at 90k in 2011-2012 so it must be over due on age alone) Anyways I didn’t buy it if anyone is interested and wants the cartell report feel free to pm me
Duke O Smiley wrote: » Ah lads, the tone of the ad alone says its a good one. Might be a bit expensive for sure but I highly doubt the seller is trying to pull the wool over anyone's eyes. Did you drive it keyboard_car? What was it like for rust too? If you don't mine me asking
keyboard_cat wrote: » Yeah I took it for a spin drive fine the gear stick felt a bit vague but the clutch was engaging nicely and the pedal was light The engine sounded fine and felt smooth A bit of a wobble when braking but nothing too bad The body was fine for rust nothing too bad just a small bit in the edges of the doors. but each panel had obvious marks of touch up paint (but that doesn’t really bother me) The passenger door had to be closed not to hard and also not to softly otherwise the center console would alert you the door was still open The center console also reported 50mpg over the last 57 hours of driving He said his lowest price was 1600 so I didn’t go for it because I’d have to put a timing belt into it Also it has a parrot Bluetooth thing hooked into the radio so someone might like that
Duke O Smiley wrote: » https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/classic-bmw-523i/21002898 Not exactly a bargain but IMO this has all the hallmarks of an investment buy 523i manual, test till Dec 19, €895. Nice and original, when did you last see an E34 this clean and this cheap? E39 will only go the same way
Duke O Smiley wrote: » I think you have single handedly ruined a past time for many petrolheads. Have the enjoyment is seeking out a great find by yourself!
jimjom wrote: » Duke O Smiley wrote: » I think you have single handedly ruined a past time for many petrolheads. Have the enjoyment is seeking out a great find by yourself! This thread is heroin for petrol heads (and diesel, lpg and God willing electric soon enough). James Ruppert doesn't hide behind the bush in pointing out the key cars to go for? And he coined the bloody phrase! https://www.bangernomics.com/ All users are doing here is ensuring (most times, though it's got sloppy lately) that what's posted is pure Drive n Go. ie NCT.
An Ri rua wrote: » Lad's, this Boards Android app is awful muck
biko wrote: » Moar car adverts, less handbags please This thread is meant as information, not squabbling
