BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Duke O Smiley · 22-04-2020 05:26PM

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.

Rows Grower · 22-04-2020 05:52PM

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.

Toyotafanboi · 22-04-2020 05:52PM

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.

johndaman66 · 22-04-2020 08:36PM

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.

colm_mcm · 22-04-2020 09:52PM

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

bazz26 · 22-04-2020 10:17PM

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

gooner99 · 23-04-2020 07:28AM

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?

bazz26 · 23-04-2020 09:25AM

gooner99 wrote: »

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

No more than any other similar car.

Toyotafanboi · 23-04-2020 09:24PM

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?

Duke O Smiley · 23-04-2020 09:46PM

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

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Wood dash! I think it looks very smart

26000 Elephants · 24-04-2020 09:51AM

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

Toyotafanboi · 24-04-2020 09:58AM

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!

jharr100 · 24-04-2020 05:17PM

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 ?

Duke O Smiley · 24-04-2020 05:35PM

Well found!

Toyotafanboi · 24-04-2020 05:57PM

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

Duke O Smiley · 24-04-2020 06:05PM

You have me looking at early Minis too now.

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

Duke O Smiley · 24-04-2020 06:08PM

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

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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

punisher5112 · 24-04-2020 06:08PM

gooner99 wrote: »

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

Got belt and pump fitted for €240...

Toyotafanboi · 24-04-2020 06:09PM

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.

Toyotafanboi · 24-04-2020 06:20PM

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.

Duke O Smiley · 24-04-2020 06:49PM

Haha, your man paints the callipers on everything he has - and adds those plates.

To my mind it looks like a rare example of a 3 door mk5 that has actually escaped the clutches of the felt brigade in the first place!

Toyotafanboi · 24-04-2020 06:53PM

Must keep an eye for that in future, I'm familiar with those ads with the pics taken in The Curragh but not his subtle mods

Duke O Smiley · 24-04-2020 08:36PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mini-one-tax-and-test/24674504

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180k and 12 owners, but NCT til October and its only 500 quid

I would

TheW1zard · 24-04-2020 10:49PM

I had an 06 1.6,fun to drive.
They have a problem with rads as their position up front is prone to rot or stones. Also the thermostat housing. Bmw prices to fix.
Wouldnt put me off but id be looking at a john cooper works one these days :-)

dailysea · 24-04-2020 11:49PM

Bought myself an R53 Cooper S recently. In my mind the best fun you can get from any car under 5k.

Everything is direct and raw. The whine of the supercharger all the way to redline is fantastic as well.

If you haven't driven an R53 before you should, and if you have you should buy one. Fantastic cars. And not even nearly as problematic as the later R56's.

wonski · 25-04-2020 01:41AM

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?

Starting and driving main selling point here. As per the seller and they tend to be very optimistic when describing the car.

You can't even consider this car not to be fixer upper.

jharr100 · 25-04-2020 10:29PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mini-one-tax-and-test/24674504

180k and 12 owners, but NCT til October and its only 500 quid

I would

I would too,
and its within 2km of me ..

tabby aspreme · 25-04-2020 10:45PM

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

Have a few people on here had issues with this seller?

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy · 26-04-2020 09:58AM

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Have a few people on here had issues with this seller?

One lad bought a Lexus off them and had endless trouble, and I tried to get an appointment to view the very same car and found him hard to reach. I figured if he was that difficult to deal with before I paid, how would he be after, so I legged it. That was nowhere near bangernomics money either!

kalkat2002 · 26-04-2020 10:38AM

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Have a few people on here had issues with this seller?

More easy catching him on that woods than ....

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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