BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

jharr100 · 18-04-2020 06:15PM

Is200 looks mint, I would too.
But I know I'd regret it in a few weeks with poor performance and sub 20 mpg .

Duke O Smiley · 18-04-2020 06:48PM

Yeah, there is plenty better out there - but I keep saying it, there's something very appealing about a nice example of one.

selectamatic · 18-04-2020 07:17PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Yeah, there is plenty better out there - but I keep saying it, there's something very appealing about a nice example of one.

They're just a lovely design of a car. Sleek yet angular design that has aged well and a nice driver orientated layout with good handling characteristics as long as the suspension isn't overly tired.

The engine isn't really all bad either they're absolute alcoholics yes and under powered compared to other straight sixes but they rev freely enough and make a decent sound as long as they're not straight piped and they can handle an unmerciful amount of abuse.

In a similar vein I know they get a bad rap but for their era a well sorted altezza is a very very good car from a jack of all trades perspective.

colm_mcm · 18-04-2020 10:02PM

The autobox makes them slower and harder on juice.
I must say that a Sport Design in auto is quite pleasant though.

Being an auto, it hasn’t got 27 owners and a square rear plate.

bazz26 · 18-04-2020 10:43PM

Honda Accord diesel with NCT until next March and cheap tax:

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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/best-car-in-the-world-accord-gt-sport-fresh-nct/24492844

steirishrover · 18-04-2020 10:44PM

Bazz what was that all about ?? Haha

I Was VB · 19-04-2020 02:27AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Honda Accord diesel with NCT until next March and cheap tax:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/best-car-in-the-world-accord-gt-sport-fresh-nct/24492844

The cc based tax on that is over €900, €390 is some saving.

E30i · 19-04-2020 07:30AM

bazz26 wrote: »

Honda Accord diesel with NCT until next March and cheap tax:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/best-car-in-the-world-accord-gt-sport-fresh-nct/24492844

Mikey isn't too pushed about the Female Car buyer it seems.

jharr100 · 19-04-2020 07:55AM

E30i wrote: »

Mikey isn't too pushed about the Female Car buyer it seems.

Is it me or do those Tyres / wheels looks small under those arches?

Kilboor · 19-04-2020 09:12AM

After reading descriptions like that on Done deal you realise maybe we aren't all the same...

kalkat2002 · 20-04-2020 12:16PM

Volvo s60 with nct just out
http://www.adverts.ie/20178252

punisher5112 · 20-04-2020 12:21PM

kalkat2002 wrote: »

Volvo s60 with nct just out
http://www.adverts.ie/20178252

Needs valid NCT though to be in here

Sam Russell · 20-04-2020 01:17PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Needs valid NCT though to be in here

How does that work if all the NCT centres are locked down?

My NCT is out the beginning of next month and I do not know what the position is.

punisher5112 · 20-04-2020 01:20PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

How does that work if all the NCT centres are locked down?

My NCT is out the beginning of next month and I do not know what the position is.

I wouldn't be purchasing without unless one has a trailer or tow truck as it's illegal to use on the road, was just stating thems the rules on this thread......

They will reopen as they will have to as it's a major safety issue.

kalkat2002 · 20-04-2020 03:47PM

My fault!!!
Being fair on the volvo nct expiry date ( 13th march ) the nct centres were still open

KB22 · 20-04-2020 03:50PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

How does that work if all the NCT centres are locked down?

My NCT is out the beginning of next month and I do not know what the position is.

Check gov.ie . A 4 month ext. on driver licences, nct , etc.

cruizer101 · 20-04-2020 04:18PM

NCT were officially suspended on the 28th of March, link below to one source I could find, so anything with an NCT after then is ok to drive.
If the NCT was up before then, officially probably not ok, hard to know what guards will do and will depend on how far gone it was, given there was already a backlog on the NCT there may be some leniency.

In terms of insurance, was just looking at buying car with NCT out on 29th Mar and insurance said yeah no problem transferring over you would be insured.

https://www.rsa.ie/en/Utility/News/2020/Statement-from-the-Minister-of-Transport-Tourism-and-Sport-Shane-Ross-and-the-Road-Safety-Authority-RSA-in-relation-to-the-National-Driver-Licence-Service-NDLS-the-National-Car-Testing-Service-NCT/

Odyssey 2005 · 20-04-2020 07:14PM

cruizer101 wrote: »

NCT were officially suspended on the 28th of March, link below to one source I could find, so anything with an NCT after then is ok to drive.
If the NCT was up before then, officially probably not ok, hard to know what guards will do and will depend on how far gone it was, given there was already a backlog on the NCT there may be some leniency.

In terms of insurance, was just looking at buying car with NCT out on 29th Mar and insurance said yeah no problem transferring over you would be insured.

https://www.rsa.ie/en/Utility/News/2020/Statement-from-the-Minister-of-Transport-Tourism-and-Sport-Shane-Ross-and-the-Road-Safety-Authority-RSA-in-relation-to-the-National-Driver-Licence-Service-NDLS-the-National-Car-Testing-Service-NCT/

This information is incorrect. My car hasn't got a valid cert.It was tested before march 28, passed but they couldn't do the lift test,yet it's still legal to drive. It's a complete clusterfuk.

cruizer101 · 20-04-2020 07:21PM

Sorry I really meant cars with NCT's expiring before the 28th that were last tested around a year ago and didn't have the opportunity to get a new NCT. The lift-less tests complicates matters even further, but yeah I assume would be ok to drive one you have your partial cert.

selectamatic · 20-04-2020 11:05PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-1-9-diesel/24649950

105bhp 1.9tdi mk5 golf
2 owner car, Current lady has it since September 2008
Test till August
Nice colour
Interior looks clean and the seats aren't showing much wear
Terrible ad
Poor pictures
I'd say this could be a very honest car
Asking €650

W123-80's · 20-04-2020 11:31PM

'98 A6
1.9 diesel
Squeezes in on NCT requirement

Looks legit and very clean

Asking €895

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a6-tax-amp-tested/24651445

W123-80's · 21-04-2020 07:03AM

'00 Corolla
NCT July '20
Tax December '20
137k miles

Looks legit, despite the discrepancy between his claimed owners am the actual amount of owners.

Asking €550

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-1-4-terra-saloon-2000/24650350

26000 Elephants · 21-04-2020 09:39AM

cruizer101 wrote: »

Sorry I really meant cars with NCT's expiring before the 28th that were last tested around a year ago and didn't have the opportunity to get a new NCT. The lift-less tests complicates matters even further, but yeah I assume would be ok to drive one you have your partial cert.

I've been through 3 check points with my partial test cert and not a problem.

Dravokivich · 21-04-2020 10:14AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

How does that work if all the NCT centres are locked down?

My NCT is out the beginning of next month and I do not know what the position is.

This thread was meant to be about posting up a car that you'd use, that's road worthy for under 2k.

The NCT exemption, should really just help people who already owned the car, to get through the next couple of months. It's a bit stupid to focus on cars without an NCT now, knowing you can't get it tested, regardless of that exemption.

Sam Russell · 21-04-2020 10:44AM

Dravokivich wrote: »

This thread was meant to be about posting up a car that you'd use, that's road worthy for under 2k.

The NCT exemption, should really just help people who already owned the car, to get through the next couple of months. It's a bit stupid to focus on cars without an NCT now, knowing you can't get it tested, regardless of that exemption.

That is fair enough but most cars in this thread will be due a test every year, and a test due soon is likely to be common. A car due a test in this month or just out will have its cert extended by four months. How can that be valued?

Difficult to buy a car just now.

Dravokivich · 21-04-2020 11:04AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

That is fair enough but most cars in this thread will be due a test every year, and a test due soon is likely to be common. A car due a test in this month or just out will have its cert extended by four months. How can that be valued?

Difficult to buy a car just now.

Most people here wouldn't look at a car with sub 3 months NCT, as a genuine seller would have most likely put it through. So unless you're able to get your hands greasy, just walk on. There's still cars you can get, with plenty of NCT on them. So just move on.

cruizer101 · 21-04-2020 11:10AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

That is fair enough but most cars in this thread will be due a test every year, and a test due soon is likely to be common.

Especially given the previous backlog from lift issues.

In terms of Bangernomics OH just bought a Citroen C1 2012 for 2k, 1 owner from new, service history, 30,000km, NCT just out on 29th Mar.
It is very basic spec, windy windows and all, but grand little yoke.
Her own car had broke and mine is giving trouble and we had temporarily borrowed a car but it was kind of necessary to get one ourselves, otherwise wouldn't be looking currently given the circumstances.
Sourced from a friends granny who is no longer driving.

KB22 · 21-04-2020 11:46AM

Sam Russell wrote: »

That is fair enough but most cars in this thread will be due a test every year, and a test due soon is likely to be common. A car due a test in this month or just out will have its cert extended by four months. How can that be valued?

Difficult to buy a car just now.

Great news about this extension of four month's! Where did you hear about it ?

bazz26 · 21-04-2020 11:47AM

Shane Ross announced it yesterday, it was also on the news.

KB22 · 21-04-2020 12:31PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Shane Ross announced it yesterday, it was also on the news.

bazz26, My post was tongue in cheek. If you look at post's 4189/4192 you will know what I mean. I consider a poster who won't give a thumb's up, to someone who bothered to reply to a query, the same as letting a car out in traffic. The driver has their nose so far up their ass they would not lower themselves to acknowledge the fact you helped them!

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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