BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

wonski wrote: »

They are just boring, the Lancers.Poorly equipped and outdated.

Any ones I ever traded in (as in the shape like the ones linked) were very high spec. They all had aircon and alloys and stuff.

That’s the newer 2008 model I’d say. I’d have an 08 one over an 08 Corolla petrol for instance.

W123-80's wrote: »

Tbh I don't think the quality has changed dramatically over the last while. Although I do think we are in the Golden era of bangernomics.
In 10 or 15 years time the landscape will have changed dramatically with electric and hybrids presumably established.
Duck knows what the sub €2k man or woman will be driving then.

You're right there.

The quality that's available for what is "no money" is scandalous.

The famous A6 for example really drove it home.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Any ones I ever traded in (as in the shape like the ones linked) were very high spec. They all had aircon and alloys and stuff.

I only drove one, but they look outdated. Suzuki Liana look imo.

I am not saying they are bad cars, but they really don't deliver. Look at the interior pictures in the ads linked and they really are poor.

colm_mcm wrote: »

They’re def outdated and feel flimsy, but they’re well equipped

Equipped with what? Those temp knobs?

Other manufacturers did better in 2007 tbh.

W123-80's wrote: »

Tbh I don't think the quality has changed dramatically over the last while. Although I do think we are in the Golden era of bangernomics.
In 10 or 15 years time the landscape will have changed dramatically with electric and hybrids presumably established.
Duck knows what the sub €2k man or woman will be driving then.

We are past the golden era - which was like 5 years ago. Same money would buy you a two-three years younger cars than today.

wonski wrote: »

Equipped with what? Those temp knobs?

Other manufacturers did better in 2007 tbh.

As said, the ones I saw had side skirts, alloys, remote locking, 4 electric windows, aircon, some had Nardi steering wheel. They were just well equipped (meaning they had lots of stuff rather than they were well finished) compared to what you’d get on a Focus/Corolla.

Motor tax system changes in 2008 have played a role in vehicles holding their value better.

alias no.9 wrote: »

W123-80's wrote: »

'07 Punto 1.2 diesel
2 door
NCT May '20
100k miles
I think its a fairly fresh and modern looking car for 12 years old

Not sure its a giveaway as claimed! Nice car all the same.

Asking €1,950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-punto-1-2tdi-new-nct/21879904

They only look like a new car because they're still sold new! Not sure who still buys them other than rental companies.

They stopped selling them I think last year.

Possibly some unsold ones in a yard somewhere.

Hard to believe the Punto was once a key part of the small car landscape with the Mk 1.

Guy:Incognito wrote:

So many refusing to put interior pics. the seats could be caked in **** for all anyone is to know. The interior is where youll be sitting. Once the outside hasnt any damage or if there is then it shown, do we really need 9 pictures of it?

Ah but that means clearing out all the rubbish and hoovering, for the outside you've just to drive through the car wash or better yet just wait for it to rain...

W123-80's wrote: »

3 x Lancers. 1.3 & 1.6 petrol's.
'05, '06 & '07!

I have a bit of a soft spot for these. Owned one a good few years back and it never let me down once. I always think they fly under the radar a little when people are looking for Jap reliability (Corolla/Civic)
Maybe I got lucky with my one and they are not that good?
A lot cheaper than a similar year Corolla anyway!

All NCT'd, respectable looking and asking in and around the €1k mark

2007 - https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-mitsubishi-lancer/21879569

2006 - https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-mitsubishi-lancer-nct-10-19-tax-08-19/21820271

2005 - https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubisi-lancer-1-3-new-nct-01-2020/21792092

They aren't that much cheaper and aren't built anywhere near as good as the others you mentioned.

The newer 08+ model is a good bit better than the 03-07 lancers though. The engine is a big improvement and it was one of the few petrol cars that had lower tax on co2 compared to cc based tax (1.5 manual).

Wouldn’t want to be paying the back tax on that

heathersonline wrote: »

Not sure if this has been posted, GS300!

https://www.adverts.ie/14329591

NCT is actually out in 2 weeks, even though they have it marked as June next year

laurpat wrote: »

That was harder than parting with one of the kids... completely to see that car go... I wish you the very best @pter

So checking in after a long while.

The 08 407 sw i bought here off another boardsie (Laurpat) is running very well. Beyond refreshing the air con in it at the first sign of hot weather last month (which a friend was able to do), it hasn't needed any work. Its going in for a service this week to keep it ticking over.

It came to me in such good condition that i've been giving it extra TLC inside and out over my previous 407.

And also we are due to hit a milestone in terms of kms - took this earlier this morning as i pulled up to work. It will tick over the 100K mark during lunch i should imagine.



So all in all, still delighted with the car!

Pter wrote: »

Just rolled over 100k. Better than GoT

Pics or it didn't happen!