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BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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  • #4172
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 20,614 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    KB22 wrote: »
    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!

    I missed the post, but I did follow the advice to check gov.ie and through a very tortuous path came across the extension. It is not obvious on the gov.ie site.

    I frequently let cars out in traffic in the hope others will let me out. If more did this, traffic would flow more freely. I also tend to drive in the 'slow' lane on the N7 as it is usually empty.


  • #4173
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,463 ✭✭✭✭CoBo55


    Sam Russell wrote: »
    I missed the post, but I did follow the advice to check gov.ie and through a very tortuous path came across the extension. It is not obvious on the gov.ie site.

    I frequently let cars out in traffic in the hope others will let me out. If more did this, traffic would flow more freely. I also tend to drive in the 'slow' lane on the N7 as it is usually empty.

    Oh Jesus, catch those worms quick..


  • #4174
    TheW1zard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,349 ✭✭✭TheW1zard


    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/87-daihatsu-charade/22609409

    Cant go wrong sure!


  • #4175
    marklazarcovic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,223 ✭✭✭marklazarcovic


    New NCT ?


  • #4176
    Nil_fhios_agam
    Site Banned Posts: 5 ✭Nil_fhios_agam


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    New NCT ?

    Weirdly, it's actually a 1986 car! Is this to do with the chage of old to new registration formats?

    Registration : 87MH940
    Make : DAIHATSU
    Model : CHARADE
    Year : 1986
    Colour : BLUE
    NCT Due Date : 28/04/2021
    Service Type : Periodic Inspection


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  • #4177
    Peter T
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 569 ✭✭✭Peter T


    marklazarcovic wrote: »
    New NCT ?

    2 years on stuff over 30 so could have been tested last year

    Edit: Just read the "new nct" part in the add. Seems strange alright


  • #4178
    Nil_fhios_agam
    Site Banned Posts: 5 ✭Nil_fhios_agam


    Peter T wrote: »
    2 years on stuff over 30 so could have been tested last year

    Edit: Just read the "new nct" part in the add. Seems strange alright

    Could have been tested 90 days in advance and just before nct test centres closed in a centre with a new lift


  • #4179
    Peter T
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 569 ✭✭✭Peter T


    Wouldn't it have a test till 2022 then if that was the case ?


  • #4180
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    That Charade is up for sale a good while now.
    They probably listed it with fresh NCT originally and never changed the ad
    It came up here a couple of months ago


  • #4181
    angrybeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 82 ✭✭angrybeaver


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-saloon-2005-1-4-d4d-nct/24603892?campaign=6

    Father in law on the look out for a banger to last a year or 2. He’s 65 and wants a yoke just to do 3-5k a year. The runs he does are long when he goes. Back to his home place Limerick to Longford. So the car would get a regular clear out of diesel.

    Thoughts on the above car? It’s local which is key in current climate.

    I’d prob prefer him to have petrol but not much about as local.


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  • #4182
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Personally I think would be better off with a 02/03 era Audi A4 or A6 TDI. You’ll pick one up with NCT for a grand, and he can put the savings towards the tax.

    Obviously in these trying times it might be as easy to go out and buy something though.


  • #4183
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,575 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    angrybeaver wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-saloon-2005-1-4-d4d-nct/24603892?campaign=6

    Father in law on the look out for a banger to last a year or 2. He’s 65 and wants a yoke just to do 3-5k a year. The runs he does are long when he goes. Back to his home place Limerick to Longford. So the car would get a regular clear out of diesel.

    Thoughts on the above car? It’s local which is key in current climate.

    I’d prob prefer him to have petrol but not much about as local.

    Might be tempting at half the price but no way is that worth near what the seller is asking.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • #4184
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    The Corolla looks in bits, the two drivers side doors are badly damaged and it looks like the drivers side rear quarter panel has been repaired badly before.

    Mileage is very high which wouldn't put me off in itself as they are well capable of it, that coupled with the damage and only 3 months NCT on it though, IMO it's really worth €6-800, €1480 is way too much for it, even €1k would be too much for it.

    I wouldnt rush into that car.


  • #4185
    johndaman66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-2006-nct-october-2020-/24506838

    How about the above Corolla? Looks to be a neater example, a year newer, lower mileage, over €500 cheaper, longer test and the proper fuel. Given the mileage he is doing any savings he makes on fuel with the diesel version will be absolutely negligible. I limited my search to Munster and to saloon versions as guessing he may rather the shape of the saloon if he is of the older generation.

    There are actually a few nicer hatchbacks out there too for under €1,500 and they are more practical at the end of the day.


  • #4186
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    1.6 Avensis really. Comfier, massively safer than a Corolla of the same vintage, better equipped.


  • #4187
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,826 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You would get a Renault Fluence for a little bit more money, it's a much fresher and safer design than that model Corolla. They are also very reliable and comfortable.

    This one has been on sale for a while and the seller's name seem to change with each advert but it could still be a decent enough car and looks tidier than that Corolla:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2011-renault-fluence-1-5-dci-saloon/24564566


  • #4188
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,072 ✭✭✭gooner99


    bazz26 wrote: »
    You would get a Renault Fluence for a little bit more money, it's a much fresher and safer design than that model Corolla. They are also very reliable and comfortable.

    This one has been on sale for a while and the seller's name seem to change with each advert but it could still be a decent enough car and looks tidier than that Corolla:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2011-renault-fluence-1-5-dci-saloon/24564566

    Are they expensive to maintain, service, parts, timing belt, etc?


  • #4189
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,826 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Are they expensive to maintain, service, parts, timing belt, etc?

    No more than any other similar car.


  • #4190
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Lads I know I mentioned these in here before but I have to do it again :pac: it'll be a miracle if I dont buy one of these soon. Early BMW Mini, all important BRG with a white roof, pepperpot alloys, claimed 6 months NCT and some degree of road tax, driving ok, bodywork looks good, pan roof. Asking €450!

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-mini-cooper-nct-and-tax/24662825

    What could possibly go wrong?


  • #4191
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    You will be lucky owner #10!

    If I was buying one to keep, it would be this (for the interior alone)

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/beautiful-05-mini-cooper-look/24079654

    MDdkYjMxODRiY2U3M2YxNzYyZTY3ZWFlZGIxNzhhMmILfwfTWQuiNJF78cjSr8XbaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDA4ODIyNjN8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    MDM2ODVkMGQ5ZjZjOWI2NDdhNzQyZmIwMWQ5YTNkMzRpOY2yJzs2RFiX9prSU6mQaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDA4ODIyNjV8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    Wood dash! I think it looks very smart


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  • #4192
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    That needs a few "Vanden Plas" badges randomly stuck around it for the authentic '70s BMC look.


  • #4193
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    You will be lucky owner #10!

    If I was buying one to keep, it would be this (for the interior alone)

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/beautiful-05-mini-cooper-look/24079654

    Wood dash! I think it looks very smart

    It's thrice the price though! You wouldnt get a good remote control car for the price of my one.

    The interior of that one does look smart though!


  • #4194
    jharr100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭jharr100


    Toyotafanboi wrote: »
    Lads I know I mentioned these in here before but I have to do it again :pac: it'll be a miracle if I dont buy one of these soon. Early BMW Mini, all important BRG with a white roof, pepperpot alloys, claimed 6 months NCT and some degree of road tax, driving ok, bodywork looks good, pan roof. Asking €450!

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-mini-cooper-nct-and-tax/24662825

    What could possibly go wrong?




    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-mini-hatch/24586778?campaign=8


    Thermostat ?


  • #4195
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Well found!


  • #4196
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Yeah, very well spotted! HGF so, best avoided I'd say.


  • #4197
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    You have me looking at early Minis too now.

    There is something very appealing about the look of early examples.


  • #4198
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-2-0-tdi-three-door/24497290?campaign=3

    NWE4YTE3MmQ5OTE0YzBiMjg3MmUxMTk0MDU5YWNkOTnlfS1NjZH6T8cx3S5xSqFcaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDU3MDM1MTh8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    This is a bit dear but looks quite well. 6 speed, 140 bhp, 3 door. NCT til November, €1750

    Same owner since 2016 and only 1 previous. Premium tyres, reasonable miles, warranty (apparently)

    This dealers stock always tends to be quite good, and well presented


  • #4199
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Are they expensive to maintain, service, parts, timing belt, etc?

    Got belt and pump fitted for €240...


  • #4200
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    You have me looking at early Minis too now.

    There is something very appealing about the look of early examples.

    Yeah the early models are almost a classic in themselves now because there's been eleven million spin off models since.


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  • #4201
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,903 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-2-0-tdi-three-door/24497290?campaign=3

    This is a bit dear but looks quite well. 6 speed, 140 bhp, 3 door. NCT til November, €1750

    Same owner since 2016 and only 1 previous. Premium tyres, reasonable miles, warranty (apparently)

    This dealers stock always tends to be quite good, and well presented

    Those are wheels from a Golf Mk7 and the Pirelli was the OE supply tyre on them.

    The fact that it's not on it's original wheels, the calipers painted red, the German font plates (and the fact it's a Church of England three door Golf) makes me think a fortnight ago it was fitted a set of yellow speed coilovers, MB Alphard reps and one hoor of a tint visor.

    That said she scrubs up well, body looks clean and the spec is good with auto dimming rear view, auto lights, dual climate. Still worth a view IMO.


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