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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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1874

Nice look to it, pictures show it in an ok light, not sure theyre great on the aul mpg, wheels look a bit rough and the car might not be so clean in person.
Mileage is 132kmiles, but it seems to have missed an NCT in 2018, I thought at first it might be a bad thing but based on the current mileage it seems to have been driven on which is probably a preferable situation.
Anyone know what the engines are like? belt etc, I know of someone who has a cleaner, possibly newer looking one in an estate, so maybe thats why Im thinking its a bit shabby, but the price? not too bad, anything to shave off that would anyone think?

grogi

1874 wrote: »

Nice look to it, pictures show it in an ok light, not sure theyre great on the aul mpg, wheels look a bit rough and the car might not be so clean in person.
Mileage is 132kmiles, but it seems to have missed an NCT in 2018, I thought at first it might be a bad thing but based on the current mileage it seems to have been driven on which is probably a preferable situation.
Anyone know what the engines are like? belt etc, I know of someone who has a cleaner, possibly newer looking one in an estate, so maybe thats why Im thinking its a bit shabby, but the price? not too bad, anything to shave off that would anyone think?

Avoid dohc. Sohc are bulletproof.

Phileas Frog

I'm looking for something cheap, cheerful & fun to tide me over for a year or so that won't cost me a fortune in running costs. Limerick area.

Any ideas?

colm_mcm

Phileas Frog wrote: »

I'm looking for something cheap, cheerful & fun to tide me over for a year or so that won't cost me a fortune in running costs. Limerick area.

Any ideas?

Just for the reg number!
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-207/21169095

Cheerful Swift
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-suzuki-swift/21168108

A3
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-audi-a3-1-6-ambition-low-kms/21166629

Twingo
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mint-2008-renault-twingo-only-80k-new-nct/19834924

Babylegs

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just for the reg number!
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/peugeot-207/21169095

Cheerful Swift
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-suzuki-swift/21168108

A3
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-audi-a3-1-6-ambition-low-kms/21166629

Twingo
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mint-2008-renault-twingo-only-80k-new-nct/19834924

I see a lot of Peugeot 207s of that age/price for sale. If you're looking for something around that price are they okay? I bought an Astra for that price recently and got badly burned by it overheating and dying almost as soon as Id bought it but I'm in desperate need of a cheap car atm. I'm in Dublin but I've seen a few of these Peugeots and hear conflicting reports.

colm_mcm

Yeah, the 207 is quite a good car overall. The big downside with them is the 1.4 tax and the fact that that they’re only 60bhp.

Rows Grower

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yeah, the 207 is quite a good car overall. The big downside with them is the 1.4 tax and the fact that that they’re only 60bhp.

So they're not really cheap, cheerful or fun so.

colm_mcm

Rows Grower wrote: »

So they're not really cheap, cheerful or fun so.

I guess it’s all relative, and subjective of course.

Rows Grower

It sure is Colm.

JJJJNR

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/seat-leon-fr-6-speed-150bhp/21109935

Cupra Tdi for 850.

chicorytip

colm_mcm wrote:

Yeah, the 207 is quite a good car overall. The big downside with them is the 1.4 tax and the fact that that theyâ€™re only 60bhp.

It depends on the spec.The basic petrol 1.4 S has the ancient 75 b.h.p. engine which is slow but reliable. The higher spec SE - ST versions have the 92 b.h.p. 16 valve unit. This engine is prone to head gasket failure if not maintained properly but gives a much smoother drive. I don't know about the diesel version.

Bahanaman

Always liked the shape of those Leons. Used to have an auld 1.4 petrol meself.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-mercedes-e320-v656-950-milesnew-nct-03-20/21168773

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Years test, two days tax, 56k miles, 1 owner, quality tyres, E320 V6, €999

The want for this is ridiculously strong!

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-mercedes-e320-v656-950-milesnew-nct-03-20/21168773

Years test, two days tax, 56k miles, 1 owner, quality tyres, E320 V6, €999

The want for this is ridiculously strong!

30k in tax paid on that since new.

What a complete shíthole country we live in.

colm_mcm

chicorytip wrote: »

It depends on the spec.The basic petrol 1.4 S has the ancient 75 b.h.p. engine which is slow but reliable. The higher spec SE - ST versions have the 92 b.h.p. 16 valve unit. This engine is prone to head gasket failure if not maintained properly but gives a much smoother drive. I don't know about the diesel version.

You’re right about that, for some reason I thought they were only 60 bhp.
We sold a few of these as ex rentals back in the day, they were available so cheap at the time but they all were the basic S model that didn’t even have rear headrests. They were very slow for a 1.4 and somehow managed to be 100kg heavier than the bigger 307. They were way better built though, but I’d imagine the mechanicals must have been the same.
For a car that’s that old, they don’t feel that much different to a present day supermini.

marketty

Hunky Monster wrote:

30k in tax paid on that since new.

50c per mile!!

I'd probably just get a taxi!

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/audi-tt-180-bhp/21175617

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Tax till May, test till Jan 2020, red leather, €1750

I'd sell the wheels for €€€ and put on something more sensible though

1874

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/audi-tt-180-bhp/21175617

Tax till May, test till Jan 2020, red leather, €1750

I'd sell the wheels for €€€ and put on something more sensible though

Will you please stop putting up these tempting offers!
Is it worth it? 150k miles seems like a fair bit, Id be tempted but Id have no where to put the dog except up front.
Doesnt look like an import plate!?, ad says just drove back from London?

Duke O Smiley

My parents have this with nearly 140k on the clock, 100% reliable. They are brilliant little cars

1874

They are nice looking cars, I prefer the newer model look, but dearer, there seems to be a bit of a range across the prices, maybe its that its a quattro?
150k miles probably isnt high (for the year), would prefer less, seen lower mileage ones for less, very tempting, Im guessing they are asking with wiggle room in as people try bargain down. Whats the timing belt interval? I like the red leather, wheels a bit meh but theyd do, better than damaged ones. Id be tempted for something a little bit less ordinary, more space overall would be nicer.

Squidgy Black

1874 wrote: »

Will you please stop putting up these tempting offers!
Is it worth it? 150k miles seems like a fair bit, Id be tempted but Id have no where to put the dog except up front.
Doesnt look like an import plate!?, ad says just drove back from London?

Don't think he meant that he imported it from London, but rather drove over on the ferry for a trip and it didn't give him any issues.

The wheels alone would fetch around 400-500 depending on the condition and offset.

Kenny Logins

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/audi-tt-180-bhp/21175617

Tax till May, test till Jan 2020, red leather, €1750

I'd sell the wheels for €€€ and put on something more sensible though

I like the red interior, but note that is lower spec with halogen lamps and probably half DIS (no trip or MPG stuff).

I still have one eye out for another one, must be a 225.

GY A1

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Don't think he meant that he imported it from London, but rather drove over on the ferry for a trip and it didn't give him any issues.

The wheels alone would fetch around 400-500 depending on the condition and offset.

What’s the 1.8 like on petrol

GaGa21

colm_mcm wrote:

A3

What would this be like to run fuelwise? Tempted but would prefer a diesel...

Kenny Logins

GY A1 wrote: »

What’s the 1.8 like on petrol

MPG is mid to high 20s.

ELM327

GY A1 wrote: »

What’s the 1.8 like on petrol

Better than it is on diesel anyway.

terrydel

GaGa21 wrote: »

What would this be like to run fuelwise? Tempted but would prefer a diesel...

1.6 petrol a3?
Ive an 04 one and you'll get 40-45 mpg tops.

dodzy

GY A1 wrote: »

What’s the 1.8 like on petrol

Heavy enough (Late 20s for non quattro). But a really great engine all the same.

Odyssey 2005

GY A1 wrote: »

What’s the 1.8 like on petrol

Lovely smooth engine. Heavy on fuel though.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-honda-civic-1-3-petrol-hybrid-new-nct/21176822?campaign=3

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Civic hybrid with nice leather, Pirelli tyres, 15 months test, €2150

Surely could be bought for €2k. Tempted myself