BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

punisher5112 · 28-02-2020 08:20AM

Rows Grower wrote: »

From the same purveyor, one for the ladies, taxed, tested, low miles Merc, under 500 bucks.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2004-mercedez-a-calss-taxed-and-nctd/24118530

Awful yoke

Rows Grower · 28-02-2020 08:33AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Awful yoke

Better than taking the bus.

jharr100 · 28-02-2020 08:49AM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-jaguar-x-type-2-0-diesel/24203968

Price drop Mondaguar

punisher5112 · 28-02-2020 09:42AM

Rows Grower wrote: »

Better than taking the bus.

Have you seen it in the moose test, bus would be safer.

Nemeses2050 · 28-02-2020 09:53AM

Idbatterim wrote: »

Have you gotten insurance quotes ? It’s a two litre petrol ...

I did and my insurance was going up by E 400...

Rows Grower · 28-02-2020 10:08AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Have you seen it in the moose test, bus would be safer.

Why bother with the negativity?

If you don't like it don't buy it.

It might suit someone looking for a cheap car that's taxed and tested.

Furzy · 28-02-2020 01:21PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

Taxed, tested, all leather, low mileage estate with nice alloys for under 500 bucks, get a fella out of a jam, proper bangernomics....

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v50-1-8-petrol-taxed-and-nctd/24281060

Airbag light on so technically unroadworthy - would fail NCT and insurance company would refuse to insure. If you fail to declare when getting a quote they will potentially refuse any future claims, even if totally unrelated. The car may even be an insurance write-off.

Sofiztikated · 28-02-2020 01:30PM

Furzy wrote: »

Airbag light on so technically unroadworthy - would fail NCT and insurance company would refuse to insure. If you fail to declare when getting a quote they will potentially refuse any future claims, even if totally unrelated. The car may even be an insurance write-off.

Could also just be a faulty connector.

punisher5112 · 28-02-2020 02:01PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

Why bother with the negativity?

If you don't like it don't buy it.

It might suit someone looking for a cheap car that's taxed and tested.

I won't....

Was just chatting, wasn't aware that wasn't allowed.

If I had something positive to say about I would but obviously price wise it could of course get someone around cheaply if works out.

CoBo55 · 28-02-2020 06:43PM

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/24195555

07 golf tsi with 170bhp, looks a decent example. Good blend of performance and running costs

Definitely the worst version of that engine, money pit written all over it.

CoBo55 · 28-02-2020 07:25PM

Furzy wrote: »

Airbag light on so technically unroadworthy - would fail NCT and insurance company would refuse to insure. If you fail to declare when getting a quote they will potentially refuse any future claims, even if totally unrelated. The car may even be an insurance write-off.

AHH will ya stop.. I'm driving cars in my own name for the last 30 years and was never asked was the airbag light lit.

crystalbrite · 28-02-2020 07:44PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Could also just be a faulty connector.

Ya for me I've a faulty sensor under the seat. I just get my mechanic to reset the fault before NCT.
It then stays off for 2/3 weeks until I adjust the seat for whatever reason.
Passed the NCT the last few years doing this.

wonski · 28-02-2020 07:50PM

Furzy wrote: »

Airbag light on so technically unroadworthy - would fail NCT and insurance company would refuse to insure. If you fail to declare when getting a quote they will potentially refuse any future claims, even if totally unrelated. The car may even be an insurance write-off.

Yeah. Right.

Given the current situation with cars not tested as they should be your post is just comedy.

wonski · 28-02-2020 07:52PM

crystalbrite wrote: »

Ya for me I've a faulty sensor under the seat. I just get my mechanic to reset the fault before NCT.
It then stays off for 2/3 weeks until I adjust the seat for whatever reason.
Passed the NCT the last few years doing this.

Would be easier to just change the connector tbh.

Unless your mechanic is not capable of it and is just error read/delete type.

crystalbrite · 28-02-2020 08:03PM

wonski wrote: »

Would be easier to just change the connector tbh.

Unless your mechanic is not capable of it and is just error read/delete type.

This way is cheaper and just do it once a year. Takes 2min. Call into him on the way to test.
If it was a newer car I would but getting rid of it this year. Nearly 20 years old.

BonnieSituation · 29-02-2020 02:24AM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Have you seen it in the moose test, bus would be safer.

Ah the famous elk test. Over 20 years ago and still seared into the memory.

jharr100 · 29-02-2020 03:13AM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-laguna-1-5dci-2008nct-02-21-amp-tax-03-20/24327774

Laguna , nice spec

jfh · 29-02-2020 07:30AM

I'm on the look out for an estate to pull a small trailer now and again. The daily commute is under 30 miles round trip but don't want to be paying crazy tax, as in over 700. Any suggestions much appreciated

Nekarsulm · 29-02-2020 08:02AM

jfh wrote: »

I'm on the look out for an estate to pull a small trailer now and again. The daily commute is under 30 miles round trip but don't want to be paying crazy tax, as in over 700. Any suggestions much appreciated

These are very good at towing.
I've brought 800kg of lambs in a 12x6 cattle box behind mine, and it hardly knew it was there. 1st gear a bit high if such loads were to be a regular feature, however.
No tow bar fitted, so you'd have to find one and get the socket wired up

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-avensis-2-0-d4d/24302924

almostover · 29-02-2020 08:08AM

jfh wrote: »

I'm on the look out for an estate to pull a small trailer now and again. The daily commute is under 30 miles round trip but don't want to be paying crazy tax, as in over 700. Any suggestions much appreciated

Won't be the most fuel efficient but simple car with loads of space. Short NCT counts against it but you could get a further discount if you pushed for it.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2008-combi-estate-1-6-petrol-/24185314

Nice clean audi a4 with long nct:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-1-8t-estate-for-sale/24320482

Clean volvo with long NCT:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v50-2008/24298709

cruizer101 · 29-02-2020 08:51AM

Not specifically for jfh just came across and thought was bargain but it might fit the bill.

Auto 2002 passat estate with nice spec and only 144k miles (low for age) for 650, nearly tempted myself.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/for-sale-passat-estate-petrol-1-8t150hp-automati/24336726

29-02-2020 09:00AM

almostover wrote: »

Won't be the most fuel efficient but simple car with loads of space. Short NCT counts against it but you could get a further discount if you pushed for it.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2008-combi-estate-1-6-petrol-/24185314

Nice clean audi a4 with long nct:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-1-8t-estate-for-sale/24320482

Clean volvo with long NCT:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v50-2008/24298709

The Skoda seems ok, but on the Audi, For what it is, mileage, year, price etc, why take a picture with a tree in the way? makes it look like they are hiding something, the rear bumper doesnt seem perfectly matched, but its a 2005!

W123-80's · 29-02-2020 11:10AM

'07 A6 2.7 diesel V6 Quattro
NCT August '20

Lovely car.

€1,850

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-audi-a6-2-7tdi-v6-quattro/24337969

kalkat2002 · 29-02-2020 12:18PM

Cheap accent
http://www.adverts.ie/19914866

jfh · 29-02-2020 12:37PM

almostover wrote: »

Won't be the most fuel efficient but simple car with loads of space. Short NCT counts against it but you could get a further discount if you pushed for it.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2008-combi-estate-1-6-petrol-/24185314

Nice clean audi a4 with long nct:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-1-8t-estate-for-sale/24320482

Clean volvo with long NCT:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v50-2008/24298709

I like the look of the volvo, 1 owner & long nct. Don't know much about them, had a octavia & it was bullet proof until the turbo finally gave up.
I'm going to check out the volvo

jfh · 29-02-2020 01:03PM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

These are very good at towing.
I've brought 800kg of lambs in a 12x6 cattle box behind mine, and it hardly knew it was there. 1st gear a bit high if such loads were to be a regular feature, however.
No tow bar fitted, so you'd have to find one and get the socket wired up

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-avensis-2-0-d4d/24302924

That's the kind of thing I'd be doing except probably not as much weight, but rarely. Those cars are popular alright, just not keen on them myself, for no good reason!
Going to think about it..
Thanks

punisher5112 · 29-02-2020 01:07PM

jfh wrote: »

I like the look of the volvo, 1 owner & long nct. Don't know much about them, had a octavia & it was bullet proof until the turbo finally gave up.
I'm going to check out the volvo

How much mileage when it blew?
Would it not be worth getting a reconditioned one?
At least you know the car and as you said reliable

jfh · 29-02-2020 01:26PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

How much mileage when it blew?
Would it not be worth getting a reconditioned one?
At least you know the car and as you said reliable

the turbo was going for about 2 years but actually didn't fail, in the end, i traded it in for my wife's car & took her old car, a ford focus, which was economically the right thing to do but cant wait to get it rid of it, need something with a towbar which is my excuse to get rid.

punisher5112 · 29-02-2020 01:34PM

jfh wrote: »

the turbo was going for about 2 years but actually didn't fail, in the end, i traded it in for my wife's car & took her old car, a ford focus, which was economically the right thing to do but cant wait to get it rid of it, need something with a towbar which is my excuse to get rid.

Ah right get ya....

almostover · 29-02-2020 01:50PM

jfh wrote: »

I like the look of the volvo, 1 owner & long nct. Don't know much about them, had a octavia & it was bullet proof until the turbo finally gave up.
I'm going to check out the volvo

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=129702

Good info here on the 1.8 engine. Seems like a decent lump. Fuel efficiency won't be great but that shouldn't trouble you with your mileage. Seems as if it's a Mazda derived petrol engine so should be very reliable.

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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