BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Timmaay · 08-03-2020 10:06PM

jmreire wrote: »

But in general, what are the Alfa's like ? Reliability? Costs?

I had a gt with that same engine before, I got on very well with it. Dmfs, turbo swirl flaps, and gearboxs not able for the torque are the common problems with that engine afaik, but at a grand or less its off to the scrapper obv if any of them issues happen.

Rows Grower · 08-03-2020 10:17PM

jmreire wrote: »

But in general, what are the Alfa's like ? Reliability? Costs?

A friend of mine bought a brand new one about 15 years ago, he took me for a spin in it and I thought I heard a little rattle in low gears.

He brought it back and explained the concern, rattle was sorted.

No word of a lie, upon examination the main dealer had added a plastic tie wrap to the exhaust holder.

jmreire · 08-03-2020 10:32PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

A friend of mine bought a brand new one about 15 years ago, he took me for a spin in it and I thought I heard a little rattle in low gears.

He brought it back and explained the concern, rattle was sorted.

No word of a lie, upon examination the main dealer had added a plastic tie wrap to the exhaust holder.

Where would we be without the miraculous plastic tie's ????

;);) But aside from that, how did he find it afterward's? did he keep it long?

Rows Grower · 08-03-2020 11:07PM

jmreire wrote: »

Where would we be without the miraculous plastic tie's ???? ;);) But aside from that, how did he find it afterward's? did he keep it long?

He had it for about 18 months of low mileage use in total before he gladly sold it at a massive loss.

jmreire · 08-03-2020 11:19PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

He had it for about 18 months of low mileage use in total before he gladly sold it at a massive loss.

Nuff said.....pity though, they look fine, typical Italian design, and the Italians have produced some fine cars. Pity about the Alfa mechanical engineering.

Andrew33 · 09-03-2020 08:53AM

marcos_94 wrote: »

I actually went to check this out about a month ago. Mileage is actually 196k as far as I remember. Was in grand condition but gear changes were mushy and hard to find 2nd/4th!

Mercedes were routinely criticised by Motor journalists back then for their sloppy manual gearboxes and long travel clutches.
Might have been normal!

26000 Elephants · 09-03-2020 12:08PM

jmreire wrote: »

Nuff said.....pity though, they look fine, typical Italian design, and the Italians have produced some fine cars. Pity about the Alfa mechanical engineering.

We ran a 2007 159 (1.8 mpi) for about 3 years without an issue. We bought it for near bangernomics money so we werent going to spend too much on it. We scrapped it at the end, not because it needed anything too expensive to fix but that it simply wasnt worth it. It had some corrosion to rear sills and front sub frame which seems to be an issue for them.

If I got a nice clean one I'd think I'd give it a go again - but not a petrol one. It's a heavy car that needs the torque of the diesel to make it sparkle.

Rows Grower · 09-03-2020 12:27PM

Only 50,000km with new brakes, new tyre's, 5 months tax and a long test.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-opel-tigra-1-4-petrol-test-and-taxlow-kmswap/24304902

Toyotafanboi · 09-03-2020 12:28PM

It might even be cool one day, if you keep it long enough.

SomethingElse · 09-03-2020 03:24PM

jmreire wrote: »

Nuff said.....pity though, they look fine, typical Italian design, and the Italians have produced some fine cars. Pity about the Alfa mechanical engineering.

I had the 159 1.9 jtdm - had it for about a year before the camshaft sprocket broke. They're a lovely looking car and a great drive, I'd definitely do it all over again at the right money.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 09-03-2020 06:02PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

Only 50,000km with new brakes, new tyre's, 5 months tax and a long test.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-opel-tigra-1-4-petrol-test-and-taxlow-kmswap/24304902

One for the ladies!

10-03-2020 01:44PM

Looking at a 2007 320i, how are those engines meant to be?

Midnight_EG · 10-03-2020 04:06PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Looking at a 2007 320i, how are those engines meant to be?

Slow, dull, meh

Tacitus Kilgore · 10-03-2020 04:09PM

Big consumers of coilpacks them ones aren't they?

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 10-03-2020 06:25PM

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Slow, dull, meh

320i engine is still better than 90% of what other people drive! Quick enough, reliable enough, I'd prefer the diesel.

jharr100 · 10-03-2020 08:39PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

320i engine is still better than 90% of what other people drive! Quick enough, reliable enough, I'd prefer the diesel.

Dog slow , especially when paired with an auto box.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 10-03-2020 09:24PM

jharr100 wrote: »

Dog slow , especially when paired with an auto box.

They’re not dog slow. Faster than most cars being sold today. They’re over 160bhp. I wouldn’t consider that slow.

donalh087 · 10-03-2020 09:37PM

http://https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-sport-saloon/24282253

Interested in this Mazda 6 - seems like a fair price. Any thoughts or things to look out for?
The other alternative is an Insignia, for a bit more moolah is below. A year fresher, same milage - would you go the extra?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vauxhall-insignia/24070576

Midnight_EG · 10-03-2020 10:42PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

They’re not dog slow. Faster than most cars being sold today. They’re over 160bhp. I wouldn’t consider that slow.

Horsepower doesn't mean speed.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 10-03-2020 10:51PM

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Horsepower doesn't mean speed.

The guy is looking for a bangernomics BMW 320i... it’s relative, he’s not shopping for Ferrari’s. There are a lot slower cars on this thread. The 320i is similar in performance to the 320d, neither of which I’d consider a “slow” car.

10-03-2020 11:34PM

Yeah it's reliability I'm after rather than performance, I don't see myself ever affording insurance for performance.

bazz26 · 10-03-2020 11:42PM

donalh087 wrote: »

http://https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-sport-saloon/24282253

Interested in this Mazda 6 - seems like a fair price. Any thoughts or things to look out for?
The other alternative is an Insignia, for a bit more moolah is below. A year fresher, same milage - would you go the extra?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vauxhall-insignia/24070576

You would want your head examined to entertain buying an Insignia of that vintage. Their reliability doesn't get better with age and that one is overpriced anyway imo.

Sexual Chocolate · 10-03-2020 11:59PM

bazz26 wrote: »

You would want your head examined to entertain buying an Insignia of that vintage. Their reliability doesn't get better with age and that one is overpriced anyway imo.

Think most people just see a newer big car for little money and don't look past that. Unless they do their homework of course, some do and some don't.

I'd own one for the right price but would probably need to be the facelift.

almostover · 11-03-2020 08:09AM

Few scrapes on this but it is still a 6cyl 5series for under €1k

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-5-series-2005-low-mileage/23746851

Even slower than a 320i but has leather, tax and test. A bargain if it checks out

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-bmw-318autonct-02-21/24402622

Clean saab with 6 months tax. Nice spec.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-nct-7-20-tax8-20-1-owner-from-new/24392614

Serious value for money out there!!

grogi · 11-03-2020 09:12AM

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Horsepower doesn't mean speed.

It means exactly that. They might not feel fast, but thats completely different story.

duffman3833 · 11-03-2020 10:58AM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

The guy is looking for a bangernomics BMW 320i... it’s relative, he’s not shopping for Ferrari’s. There are a lot slower cars on this thread. The 320i is similar in performance to the 320d, neither of which I’d consider a “slow” car.

I have a 320i 170hp version. Its quick once you get up on the revs but feels slower at low revs. Love the car otherwise. Getting 35mpg mixture of town, country and motorway. Have it over a year now, no issues. 08 with 179km on her

donalh087 · 11-03-2020 06:00PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-mercedes-e200-new-nct-01-21-low-miles-1-8/24249664

Quite tempted by this. Looks in good nick and a fair price. Any advice on what to look out for?

CharlieCroker · 11-03-2020 06:14PM

donalh087 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-mercedes-e200-new-nct-01-21-low-miles-1-8/24249664

Quite tempted by this. Looks in good nick and a fair price. Any advice on what to look out for?

They can be thirsty and make sure there's a timing chain replacement somewhere in that service history

Sofiztikated · 11-03-2020 06:30PM

donalh087 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-mercedes-e200-new-nct-01-21-low-miles-1-8/24249664

Quite tempted by this. Looks in good nick and a fair price. Any advice on what to look out for?

CharlieCroker wrote: »

They can be thirsty and make sure there's a timing chain replacement somewhere in that service history

Do the alloys look to be in rough shape? Or is it my eyes?

wotzgoingon · 11-03-2020 06:49PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Do the alloys look to be in rough shape? Or is it my eyes?

They are in bits. Paint/what ever they use flaking off.

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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