BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

punisher5112 · 24-02-2019 05:10PM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Lads mazda 3 2006-2008 thoughts on the cars?

Looking for a cheap car for myself

Petrol would be grand but I would stay clear of diesels in Mazda's

Old diesel · 24-02-2019 05:21PM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Lads mazda 3 2006-2008 thoughts on the cars?

Looking for a cheap car for myself

They can rust apparently so be wary of that

DARK-KNIGHT · 24-02-2019 05:40PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Petrol would be grand but I would stay clear of diesels in Mazda's

Would you say 1.4 or 1.6

wonski · 25-02-2019 03:12AM

marko93 wrote: »

Anyone know what these are like?

2006 Volvo V50 1.8 Petrol

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/21149439

Have same engine in s40 and was troublesome. It is Ford unit and has good reputation. Chain driven as well which is always a bonus with bangeromics. Keep an eye on oil level regularlym

Check that all the electrics work. Also dont expect great fuel economy. If I was in the market I would still pick petrol one over the diesel due to their poor reputation if your mileage allows it.

Comfy car, but space inside is not great.

They aged well imo.

I would not even look at that particular example as it is overpriced for what it is. Nct almost out and need brakes. Worth 500 maybe.

emeldc · 25-02-2019 11:02AM

wonski wrote: »

Have same engine in s40 and was troublesome. It is Ford unit and has good reputation. Chain driven as well which is always a bonus with bangeromics. Keep an eye on oil level regularlym

Check that all the electrics work. Also dont expect great fuel economy. If I was in the market I would still pick petrol one over the diesel due to their poor reputation if your mileage allows it.

Comfy car, but space inside is not great.

They aged well imo.

I would not even look at that particular example as it is overpriced for what it is. Nct almost out and need brakes. Worth 500 maybe.

DeepBlue · 25-02-2019 11:59AM

emeldc wrote: »

Something that otherwise has a good reputation can still give issues in particular instances I guess.
The v50 needs a service every six months. Something you might also want to add into your calculations. The rear seats are more cramped than would be expected. A few inches more room in the back at the expense of the boot would have been my preference but otherwise a solid car.

passatman86 · 25-02-2019 12:01PM

Could be got sub €2k
https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/civic/1998-honda-civic-ek3-vti-vtec/17356915

alan partridge aha · 25-02-2019 01:20PM

http://m.billgriffinmotors.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=2226586&r=

Seems cheap, I wonder about timing chain

wonski · 25-02-2019 01:36PM

emeldc wrote: »

Sorry, I meant trouble free

coolisin · 25-02-2019 04:00PM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Lads mazda 3 2006-2008 thoughts on the cars?

Looking for a cheap car for myself

Great little cars, i would be shocked if there wasnt rust someplace on it.
If looked after, they are fairly bullet proof.
Im talking about petrol here.
1.4 is fairly thirsty all the same.
Wont set the world alight getting up to speed.

Parts can be kinda expensive for it also

DARK-KNIGHT · 25-02-2019 04:04PM

alan partridge aha wrote: »

http://m.billgriffinmotors.ie/viewanad.php?ad_id=2226586&r=

Seems cheap, I wonder about timing chain

??? Why what makes you think there is an issuewith the timing chain

bazz26 · 25-02-2019 04:10PM

VAG 1.4 tsi engines of that era can suffer from stretching timing chains.

grogi · 25-02-2019 04:47PM

bazz26 wrote: »

VAG 1.4 tsi engines of that era can suffer from stretching timing chains.

At least this one does not have the compressor

TommyGun2017 · 25-02-2019 06:36PM

Focus ST170
NCT to January 2020, been up on DD ages.
Wrong colour and too many doors but I’m still drawn to it for some reason

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20831657

Rows Grower · 25-02-2019 07:15PM

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

Focus ST170
NCT to January 2020, been up on DD ages.
Wrong colour and too many doors but I’m still drawn to it for some reason

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/20831657

Fine looking car, she must have been the dogs liathróidí in her day.

The car in the background seems to be looking for attention.

Toyotafanboi · 25-02-2019 08:52PM

I'd love that Focus!

Rows Grower · 25-02-2019 09:48PM

What's not to love? A 98 Micra, tested and taxed, in a rather fetching shade of blue, only 66k miles and 550 euro.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra-1-0-only-66k-taxtest/21137817

wotzgoingon · 25-02-2019 10:43PM

I was looking at that ST170 a while back but my current insurer would not quote me online(never rang up) for some reason and I was a couple of months into policy so could go looking for a new quote off another company.

Duke O Smiley · 25-02-2019 11:03PM

Evening gents,

I have an 05 Astra 5 door hatch, 1 owner from new (nuns!), fsh with a nice wad of invoices and brand new tyres. It drives like a brand new car, not a rattle or squeak out of it and is ready to go anywhere.

The only issue is it’s a base spec 1.8 petrol automatic. Going to offer it here first, if mods will allow, for €650 with twelve months test.

Any thoughts? Am I way off the mark?

selectamatic · 25-02-2019 11:20PM

I wouldn't say way off the mark at all especially with a full test.

The engine size will count against it but automatic hatchbacks under 1k are selling well at the minute on donedeal for some reason.

There must be an increasing number of people with auto only licences.

bazz26 · 26-02-2019 12:30AM

Cheap summer comfy commuter car, NCT until the end of August, asking 1k:

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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-1-9-tdi/21032878

DARK-KNIGHT · 26-02-2019 01:11AM

Lads im looking for advice

Cars i was looking at

Mazda 3
Nissan note
Merc a150
Corolla
Civic

Corolla and civic hard to get a bargain

Are any of the other cars decent as such

The note and a150 i am looking at are cheap enough

JohnBoy26 · 26-02-2019 01:11AM

Rows Grower wrote: »

What's not to love? A 98 Micra, tested and taxed, in a rather fetching shade of blue, only 66k miles and 550 euro.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra-1-0-only-66k-taxtest/21137817

Trying to find an insurer that will insure it for one.

JohnBoy26 · 26-02-2019 01:12AM

DARK-KNIGHT wrote: »

Lads im looking for advice

Cars i was looking at

Mazda 3
Nissan note
Merc a150
Corolla
Civic

Corolla and civic hard to get a bargain

Are any of the other cars decent as such

The note and a150 i am looking at are cheap enough

A corolla or a civic are the safest bets really

Duke O Smiley · 26-02-2019 08:35AM

selectamatic wrote: »

I wouldn't say way off the mark at all especially with a full test.

The engine size will count against it but automatic hatchbacks under 1k are selling well at the minute on donedeal for some reason.

There must be an increasing number of people with auto only licences.

Thanks; I was a bit disappointed to find they didn't have a little minter of an EP80 Starlet waiting for me at the convent gates :P

I'll throw it up here with a proper ad after I get a ticket on it anyway

RocketRaccoon · 26-02-2019 10:50AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Thanks; I was a bit disappointed to find they didn't have a little minter of an EP80 Starlet waiting for me at the convent gates :P

I'll throw it up here with a proper ad after I get a ticket on it anyway

Would you pm me the link to the ad when you have it done? May be interested in it for the wife.

bear1 · 26-02-2019 12:39PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Cheap summer comfy commuter car, NCT until the end of August, asking 1k:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-1-9-tdi/21032878

So many audis of that era with worn buttons, wonder if they are easy to do up as it would annoy me no end.

Kenny Logins · 26-02-2019 12:55PM

bear1 wrote: »

So many audis of that era with worn buttons, wonder if they are easy to do up as it would annoy me no end.

You can get stickers on eBay/Adverts for the radio and climate control. Job looks a bit too fiddly for me, I can live with them.

h3000 · 26-02-2019 03:30PM

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Mileage is a little high but these things are quite reliable. NCT till 09/19. €1450

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/subaru/legacy/used-2004-subaru-legacy-2-0-4dr-4-dublin-fpa-201807288889322

Rows Grower · 26-02-2019 03:51PM

h3000 wrote: »

Mileage is a little high but these things are quite reliable. NCT till 09/19. €1450

https://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/subaru/legacy/used-2004-subaru-legacy-2-0-4dr-4-dublin-fpa-201807288889322

Whoever did the write up is quite the salesperson, they point out it's got a rear view mirror and windscreen wipers.

Nice car.

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