BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

Kenny Logins · 08-05-2019 10:34PM

W123-80's wrote: »

christy02 wrote: »

What year is the A6. Is it the 2.0 tdi engine?
Lovely car in fairness.

'03
It's a 1.9.
Not sure what code, I never checked. I am led to believe some are better than others?

AWX is the 130hp PD job.

Duke O Smiley · 08-05-2019 10:35PM

6 speed is AVF isn't it?

Mine was AWX, 5 speed 130 bhp

W123-80's · 08-05-2019 10:36PM

Kenny Logins wrote: »

AWX is the 130hp PD job.

Mine is a 130hp, so presumably AWX?
Is that good or bad?!

Duke O Smiley · 08-05-2019 10:55PM

W123-80's wrote: »

Mine is a 130hp, so presumably AWX?
Is that good or bad?!

Its very good, AVF and AWX are basically the same thing with a few differences (namely 5 v 6 speed)

christy02 · 08-05-2019 10:58PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Its very good, AVF and AWX are basically the same thing with a few differences (namely 5 v 6 speed)

The 2.0 is the engine that had issue with oil pump balancing shaft right?
Apparently best to be avoided, however lots out there with mega mileage so can’t be too bad. Only hear about the ones that go wrong I suppose.
Looking at a 05 2.0 tdi. Super looking car.

Duke O Smiley · 08-05-2019 11:17PM

christy02 wrote: »

The 2.0 is the engine that had issue with oil pump balancing shaft right?
Apparently best to be avoided, however lots out there with mega mileage so can’t be too bad. Only hear about the ones that go wrong I suppose.
Looking at a 05 2.0 tdi. Super looking car.

I had two of them and they were fantastic cars. I did near enough 20k miles in the gold one alone in the space of 12 months and never had an issue, never even had to lift the bonnet on it actually. The black one would have done the same again I'd say but I didn't keep it as long. They were great cars. I was literally in every corner of the country in the gold one and could always step out of it feeling fresh as a daily no matter how long I'd been on the road. By this stage most of them have been sorted I'd say. I'd recommend one to anybody and just advise checking the history for preventative maintenance re. the oil pump or just pay to have it done, you'll have a great car then.

christy02 · 08-05-2019 11:28PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I had two of them and they were fantastic cars. I did near enough 20k miles in the gold one alone in the space of 12 months and never had an issue, never even had to lift the bonnet on it actually. The black one would have done the same again I'd say but I didn't keep it as long. They were great cars. I was literally in every corner of the country in the gold one and could always step out of it feeling fresh as a daily no matter how long I'd been on the road. By this stage most of them have been sorted I'd say. I'd recommend one to anybody and just advise checking the history for preventative maintenance re. the oil pump or just pay to have it done, you'll have a great car then.

They look unreal and great value. Do you reckon if they have done 180k miles they would have gone wrong by now if they were going to?

Might try and get up to see that Octavia VRS later in week also. Probably be snapped up quickly though.

Duke O Smiley · 08-05-2019 11:41PM

To be fair neither were exactly bangernomics money when I had them. I paid €2500 for the gold one and sold it for about 17 I think, but I had well gotten my money’s worth by the time I was done with it.

The black one was €3000 and I ended up trading it for an 06 CLS after a few months.

But they are well in bangernomics territory now. Look for the best example you can afford (a well put together is the first good sign IMO) and go from there. Ring and ask about history, go and check for yourself but to be honest at this stage in their lives I wouldn’t really be worried about one issue that has been around and recorded for the last what, 12-13 years?

christy02 · 08-05-2019 11:59PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

To be fair neither were exactly bangernomics money when I had them. I paid €2500 for the gold one and sold it for about 17 I think, but I had well gotten my money’s worth by the time I was done with it.

The black one was €3000 and I ended up trading it for an 06 CLS after a few months.

But they are well in bangernomics territory now. Look for the best example you can afford (a well put together is the first good sign IMO) and go from there. Ring and ask about history, go and check for yourself but to be honest at this stage in their lives I wouldn’t really be worried about one issue that has been around and recorded for the last what, 12-13 years?

Yeah plenty around so can be picky. Mind me asking were they auto or manual? I saw a nice auto one but unsure would it be a lot heavier on diesel than manual.

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 12:06AM

They were both manual. I’d stick with a manual if I was buying another personally, and I say that as someone who usually prefers an auto box. They are a car that is not exactly better suited to one of the other IMO, but generally the Audi multitronic box isn’t brilliant.

christy02 · 09-05-2019 12:26AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

They were both manual. I’d stick with a manual if I was buying another personally, and I say that as someone who usually prefers an auto box. They are a car that is not exactly better suited to one of the other IMO, but generally the Audi multitronic box isn’t brilliant.

Yeah thought as much. Will give auto one a miss. Any issues with the electronic hand brake?

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 12:36AM

No issues. They used to creak like mad when engaged, but still worked and never was trouble

KevRossi · 09-05-2019 06:51AM

Short NCT, might be a bit low but it's a LWB V8 for less than €2K. Only for the brave/foolish. €600 of tax left on it males it tempting and drops the real price down to below €1,400.

2001 S430L, 07/19, €1,995

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-s430l-nct-tax-1-995/21796555

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KevRossi · 09-05-2019 06:56AM

I'll give this a mention, it's €2,500, I doubt the seller will let it go for €2K, but it's possibly the last year you will see one of these for sale for near this price.
Roof looks good, which is a bonus.

1992 MX-5, 09/19, €2,500

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W123-80's · 09-05-2019 01:31PM

'03 Civic 1.6
NCT July '20
84k miles

Bit of a shouty advert, but looks like a nice car if it checks out.

Asking €1,000

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/honda-civic-new-july-2020-nct-only-84000-miles-/21729388

BonnieSituation · 09-05-2019 02:09PM

Looks lovely and all. Also an import eh?

Tacitus Kilgore · 09-05-2019 02:14PM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Looks lovely and all. Also an import eh?

Could be UK import? but definitely not japanese import.

BonnieSituation · 09-05-2019 02:20PM

Tacitus Kilgore wrote: »

Could be UK import? but definitely not japanese import.

More likely a UK import. But it's still an import

JohnBoy26 · 09-05-2019 04:09PM

W123-80's wrote: »

'03 Civic 1.6
NCT July '20
84k miles

Bit of a shouty advert, but looks like a nice car if it checks out.

Asking €1,000

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/honda-civic-new-july-2020-nct-only-84000-miles-/21729388

It's over priced and possibly the worst variant of the civic that honda has produced.

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 04:40PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/just-nct-2020/21810519

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Nice looking diesel A6 estate with a years test for €1800. Miles are a tad high and the photos don't inspire much confidence but its cheap for an avant

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 04:47PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-black/21810650

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Test till January and tax till October - €400

BonnieSituation · 09-05-2019 06:25PM

That's almost risk free for that money. Seriously tempting.

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 07:06PM

I was gonna post it in the cheap-o thread but thought it was too good for that. I would wager that car is a lot better in person than the ad let’s on, will have proper history etc

selectamatic · 09-05-2019 07:30PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I was gonna post it in the cheap-o thread but thought it was too good for that. I would wager that car is a lot better in person than the ad let’s on, will have proper history etc

Nice gated gravel driveway in south city Dublin and the AA sticker are good hallmarks for sure.

KevRossi · 09-05-2019 07:57PM

€1,500 gets you a years test and a car that won't lose value, claimed very low mileage, cheap to run and fix, rising in price and a future classic.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-cinquecento-sporting/21811684

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09-05-2019 08:52PM

KevRossi wrote: »

€1,500 gets you a years test and a car that won't lose value, claimed very low mileage, cheap to run and fix, rising in price and a future classic.

A backroadser made a 5 hour roundtrip to view that car and didn't buy it.

gooner99 · 09-05-2019 09:06PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-black/21810650

Test till January and tax till October - €400

That looks a nice genuine one. No risk at that price. If I were close to Dublin I'd seriously consider.

W123-80's · 09-05-2019 09:24PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-black/21810650

Test till January and tax till October - €400

Buy it quick and you'll get half a tank of juice, that's worth another €25!!

With the tax and new tyres that's a free car essentially.

Duke O Smiley · 09-05-2019 09:29PM

W123-80's wrote: »

Buy it quick and you'll get half a tank of juice, that's worth another €25!!

With the tax and new tyres that's a free car essentially.

Bet the tyres aren’t Chinese ditch finders either!

humberklog · 09-05-2019 10:27PM

KevRossi wrote: »

€1,500 gets you a years test and a car that won't lose value, claimed very low mileage, cheap to run and fix, rising in price and a future classic.

And you get to shout Bus Wanker! out the window.

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