marko93 wrote: » In regards to both of these Diesels, is there an ideal amount of mileage a week one should be doing before considering one, or if the car was brought out on one reasonably long enough drive a week would that be enough ?
punisher5112 wrote: » Old school so no dpf so these would be less of a risk for low mileage use but still they would like to be driven as intended.
marko93 wrote: » Is that in regards to the Jag or both ? Cheers for the answer btw!
punisher5112 wrote: » Both. Obviously for short runs they will never heat up and won't be economical but shouldn't give as much hassle as anything 2008 upwards as fitted with dpf which block especially on short run use.
1874 wrote: » damn, was looking for an excuse to get it, a good long nct,offset the extra tax, looks clean and appears to have a massive boot, have an 01 octavia and can't fault it, fingers crossed, utterly reliable, very tempted by recent suggestions, the saloon mg zt is nice and an older previous estate version which is still for sale but owner doesn't look like they are shifting on the price, which I think is too high. would like something nicer looking, but its difficult to find something to replace the octavia.
W123-80's wrote: » Disclaimer; per my earlier post, this is my car. Its getting tested Thursday evening. I fully expect it to pass, so I have taken the liberty of saying tested until May '20. Any callers will be made aware of this. Asking €775 €600 to anyone quoting this thread!https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/00-skoda-octavia-nct-may-20/21486025
wonski wrote: » https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106140079&postcount=6564 Seeing few S40's showing up so feel obliged to report that mine passed another NCT today. Visual retest on low power steering fluid and advisory on pads being close to minimum. So total spent so far, apart from annual service, was faulty throttle body, wishbone bushes last year, new tires and one ballast this year. Boot non opening fixed myself so total cost of the above to date was ~300 and 250 for two Falken tires. Will replace the pads all round by the end of the month and that's it. Pretty good banger I must say
James Bond Junior wrote: » 1874 wrote: » damn, was looking for an excuse to get it, a good long nct,offset the extra tax, looks clean and appears to have a massive boot, have an 01 octavia and can't fault it, fingers crossed, utterly reliable, very tempted by recent suggestions, the saloon mg zt is nice and an older previous estate version which is still for sale but owner doesn't look like they are shifting on the price, which I think is too high. would like something nicer looking, but its difficult to find something to replace the octavia. Injectors give issues but at that price it would be worth the risk imho. They are fixable enough I think.
This is it wrote: » What is "short run use"? Is 15km at 80kmph a big enough run for dpf or are you talking 50km+ at 100kmph+, I've googled this before and have not seen any specific time/distances. I'm sure they vary between cars but an approximate would be great to know
James Bond Junior wrote: » Injectors give issues but at that price it would be worth the risk imho. They are fixable enough I think.
W123-80's wrote: » Sold to first person who looked at it! 700 notes. All good. He has a good car and I'm happy with the price. Off to cork in the morning to complete my swap!
W123-80's wrote: » '02 Civic 1.4 NCT July '19 84k Miles. Need to tread carefully with that, could be legit I suppose. Asking €575https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-nct-tested/21311471 Is there actually any point in posting the likes of this as a bangernomics option any more, considering the difficulties people seem to have insuring anything over 10/15 years old?
1874 wrote: » ok, well thats something, I think the tax is putting people off cars like that, not too much more than my own, I just began to wonder if some of that dealers cars were even priced slightly too high, maybe they have incorporated a lot of haggling room? comparing an X3 in that dealers to the one shown for sale here privately recently, there was a large difference and the private one looked better I think. Would like to change up a few years (from 01), not sure what to get, lots of options, went off the volvos after a few mentions of soft gearboxes. I dont know what to get now, so many options. Estate or large boot very much preferable, and cruise control as I already have that and I find it very convenient. edit, any opinions what that Jag might go for? Fair play, plus hope for me, Im astonished that a car that age will fetch 700, mines a year newer, lower miles and, no offence, cleaner than yours . I'll be happy if I can get 700 quid for it. There might be more of a demand down your end of the country or just an appreciation of the Octavia.
Mad_Mike wrote: » We bought our 2005 2.0D in Sep 2016 and one of the wheels was buckled, so bought a new alloy. In 2 and a half years, it got 4 new tyres, a battery, rear brake pads and disc and a rear wheel bearing and for the NCT last year, it needed a CV boot, but otherwise it just keeps on going. One of the NCT testers here in Mullingar drives one himself, and every year when it comes in, he just hands over the cert and says, ah sure they're a great auld car! :D:D Oh! We also had the boot thing after a few months, and fixed it myself too
iwillhtfu wrote: » We seem to be on a volvo buzz but this has to be worth a punt for someone. A boardsie just posted it up on herehttps://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=109837760&postcount=449https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-volvo-s40-2-0d-tax-amp-nct/21306152 I'm considering it myself
W123-80's wrote: » '02 Civic 1.4 NCT July '19 84k Miles. Need to tread carefully with that, could be legit I suppose. Asking €575https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-nct-tested/21311471 Is there actually any point in posting the likes of this as a bangernomics option any more, considering the difficulties people seem to have insuring anything over 10/15 years old? It's not a problem for me as I have driven old cars for over 10 years and I haven't switched insurer in that time, I always pay around €600 no matter what I'm driving. From a bangernomics perspective, the tax thing is subjective. Some people choose to pay high tax and it doesn't bother them. But insurance is actually stopping alot, possibly a majority, of people from driving older cars they otherwise would have bought. So with that in mind, is the likes of that Civic worth posting? Its technically bangernomics, but only for a minority of people in a position to insure it. It's arguably not practical bangernomics anymore.
W123-80's wrote: » Cheers! Ya, I was happy with the price. I genuinely think it's worth it though. €670 annual tax aside it's basically free motoring. Feck a will break on it! Didn't realise you had an Octavia! What miles on her? Is it diesel?
W123-80's wrote: » Good luck with sale Duke. That car looks immaculate. Someone's going to get a great deal.
cocoman wrote: » I have done a deal an am changing to a newer octy. As part exchange dealer is allowing me €500 for my 07 Octavia!!! Anyway I'm now thinking of paying the extra €500 and selling it myself. My Dad said he might buy it off me so I suppose I better give him first refusal. He currently has an 04 Corolla. I don't have an ad done but details are: 2007 Octavia Ambiente 1.4 petrol 280k km NCT May 2020 Taxed until end June 4 new tyres Full documented service history Well minded clean car that we have owned since 2007 (it was a demo). Bad points - needs wheel bearing (quoted €160 fitted). Timing belt last done 90k km ago. Rear wiper motor gone. What do ye think?
Odyssey 2005 wrote: » Price ?
