BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Mad_Mike · 26-05-2020 05:37PM

bazz26 wrote: »

Saab started tweaking the Fiat 1.9 litre engine differently themselves towards the end of the 9-3's life. The bhp and emissions were different to the likes of Opel, Alfa Romeo, etc. They were around 160bhp by 2010 in the 9-3 and also offered a twin turbo version of that engine with 180/190bhp badged TTiD while Alfa Romeo switched to the newer 2.0 variant in the 159.

Haha. Posted mine below and then saw your post. Makes sense alright

kalkat2002 · 26-05-2020 05:37PM

Ford focus 07 diesel

http://www.adverts.ie/20467654

Duke O Smiley · 27-05-2020 04:12PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-t5-se-6-speed-w-cruise-control/24911934

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2.5 manual S40 T5, NCT til September, same owner since 2006, €1150

This is a bit of a curiosity; 2004 is very early for one of these. I didn't realise they were available in this trim/engine either. Looks like it could be a very nice buy for the money

high horse · 27-05-2020 04:28PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-t5-se-6-speed-w-cruise-control/24911934

2.5 manual S40 T5, NCT til September, same owner since 2006, €1150

This is a bit of a curiosity; 2004 is very early for one of these. I didn't realise they were available in this trim/engine either. Looks like it could be a very nice buy for the money

At 220bhp, 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds combined with the looks of a 1.6 diesel, I'd say you would surprise quite a few people with that car.

TychoCaine · 27-05-2020 04:49PM

high horse wrote: »

At 220bhp, 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds combined with the looks of a 1.6 diesel, I'd say you would surprise quite a few people with that car.

I hd that engine in a S80 a few years back. I still miss it. Very smooth and plenty of torque

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 27-05-2020 07:05PM

high horse wrote: »

At 220bhp, 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds combined with the looks of a 1.6 diesel, I'd say you would surprise quite a few people with that car.

It’s almost a shame it’s manual. It’s a lovely car. Oh and those 1.6 diesels are by far the slowest thing I’ve ever driven. Absolutely horrific cars.

Sexual Chocolate · 27-05-2020 08:06PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

It’s almost a shame it’s manual. It’s a lovely car. Oh and those 1.6 diesels are by far the slowest thing I’ve ever driven. Absolutely horrific cars.

Id well prefer it in manual.

If I hadn't the Mondeo id be all over it.

Mad_Mike · 27-05-2020 09:08PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-t5-se-6-speed-w-cruise-control/24911934

2.5 manual S40 T5, NCT til September, same owner since 2006, €1150

This is a bit of a curiosity; 2004 is very early for one of these. I didn't realise they were available in this trim/engine either. Looks like it could be a very nice buy for the money

And the fun begins with it over on Adverts!

Duke O Smiley · 27-05-2020 09:39PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

And the fun begins with it over on Adverts!

Muppets the lot of them. If any of them were actually interested in the car they would ring about it. I never really understood the hate adverts used to get on here, but it’s instances like that where it shines through.

Rows Grower · 27-05-2020 09:57PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Muppets the lot of them. If any of them were actually interested in the car they would ring about it. I never really understood the hate adverts used to get on here, but it’s instances like that where it shines through.

I'd say they're not really interested Duke to be honest, they probably think for a 16 year old car that costs 1300 euro a year to tax it's overpriced.

Truckermal · 27-05-2020 09:59PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Muppets the lot of them. If any of them were actually interested in the car they would ring about it. I never really understood the hate adverts used to get on here, but it’s instances like that where it shines through.

I found Donedeal way worse, I told one guy to fcuk off and he told me fcuk off back to Romania....:pac:

Duke O Smiley · 27-05-2020 10:05PM

Truckermal wrote: »

I found Donedeal way worse, I told one guy to fcuk off and he told me fcuk off back to Romania....:pac:

I absolutely hate selling anything now, Donedeal, adverts - and don’t get me started on market place - they’re all full of absolute cretins.

If I can’t sell it on here or to someone I know, it’ll sit there.

Duke O Smiley · 27-05-2020 10:14PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

I'd say they're not really interested Duke to be honest, they probably think for a 16 year old car that costs 1300 euro a year to tax it's overpriced.

One of the fellas commenting on that ad, I know him, he thinks he’s Mike Brewer and has tried to buy cars from me before. To be fair to him, he’d probably pay 2500 for the car, then advertise it the next day on the classic section of Donedeal for €5k, and sell it 6 months later for 1500.

Nice and all as the car is, it’s only worth about what the seller is currently asking.

Rows Grower · 27-05-2020 10:24PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

One of the fellas commenting on that ad, I know him, he thinks he’s Mike Brewer and has tried to buy cars from me before. To be fair to him, he’d probably pay 2500 for the car, then advertise it the next day on the classic section of Donedeal for €5k, and sell it 6 months later for 1500.

Nice and all as the car is, it’s only worth about what the seller is currently asking.

No ones going to be paying one and a half grand for that in six months time or any months time.

Sexual Chocolate · 27-05-2020 10:27PM

That comments section is an absolute train wreck.

carzony · 27-05-2020 10:45PM

2009 Opel Insignia
2.0CDTi Elite Automatic
€1,950
Nice Spec and looks clean.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/insignia/2009-opel-insignia-2-0cdti-elite-automatic/20478624

EDIT: Just noticed the NCT is expired since March 2020..

Mad_Mike · 27-05-2020 11:03PM

You couldn't give Insignias away!
It's actually funny
I did a search on Donedeal for 2009 minimum year, value from 500 quid to 2k (to weed out the 1 euro spare parts ads etc), must be 1.9 litre diesel or larger and must have NCT and I'd say 60 or 70% of them are Insignias!!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars?fuelType=Diesel&verifications=nct&year_from=2009&price_to=2000&engine_from=1.9&price_from=500

BonnieSituation · 27-05-2020 11:05PM

carzony wrote: »

2009 Opel Insignia
2.0CDTi Elite Automatic
€1,950
Nice Spec and looks clean.

https://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/insignia/2009-opel-insignia-2-0cdti-elite-automatic/20478624

EDIT: Just noticed the NCT is expired since March 2020..

Yeah, second of March, so it doesn't even get the schnakey extra 4 months.

carzony · 28-05-2020 12:52AM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

You couldn't give Insignias away!
It's actually funny
I did a search on Donedeal for 2009 minimum year, value from 500 quid to 2k (to weed out the 1 euro spare parts ads etc), must be 1.9 litre diesel or larger and must have NCT and I'd say 60 or 70% of them are Insignias!!

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars?fuelType=Diesel&verifications=nct&year_from=2009&price_to=2000&engine_from=1.9&price_from=500

Extremely bad cars so everyone tells me......

snoopboggybog · 28-05-2020 04:46AM

Wouldn't touch an Opel, some horror stories about them, not sure how the newer ones are.

California Dreamer · 28-05-2020 06:03AM

snoopboggybog wrote: »

Wouldn't touch an Opel, some horror stories about them, not sure how the newer ones are.

Such a sweeping statement!

wonski · 28-05-2020 07:45AM

carzony wrote: »

Extremely bad cars so everyone tells me......

Some post 08 diesels are on relatively high tax bracket, too which doesn't help.

26000 Elephants · 28-05-2020 09:04AM

carzony wrote: »

Extremely bad cars so everyone tells me......

Warren buffet used to say that the best time to buy stocks is "when theres blood on the strrets"

With the Insignia, it's well and truly a river by now. I might start keeping an eye out for a clean ecoflex diesel, should be able to pick up 2012 ones for peanuts soon.

Anyone who's been burnt by them should have moved on by now.

Kilboor · 28-05-2020 10:28AM

snoopboggybog wrote: »

Wouldn't touch an Opel, some horror stories about them, not sure how the newer ones are.

My second car was a 2004 1.4 Opel Astra. Was a good car to learn the basics of maintenance and repairs.

Only cost me a refurbished alternator (my own fault accelerating around in first gear) and a new wheel bearing (to replace a snapped abs sensor). Did about 30000 kms and sold it on. Still see it driving around :P

I've heard absolute horror stories about those Insignias though

TommyGun2017 · 28-05-2020 10:37AM

Tired looking 2003 Passat comfortline 1.9 - NCT until mid October. No interior pics, no word of mileage. Asking 400 quid

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-passat-1-9-tdi/24907021

iwillhtfu · 28-05-2020 10:41AM

A smart looking car for small money, I've always liked the look of them. No idea whether they're troublesome or not.

€1495, NCT 03/21, low tax bracket and new clutch.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/10-subaru-legacy-all-wheel-drive-diesel-nct-3-21/24517025

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grogi · 28-05-2020 10:43AM

iwillhtfu wrote: »

A smart looking car for small money, I've always liked the look of them. No idea whether they're troublesome or not.

€1495, NCT 03/21, low tax bracket and new clutch.

Back in 2010 Subaru and diesel didn't get along. They still rather don't speak to each other.

Kilboor · 28-05-2020 10:52AM

Was going to post that Legacy as it's something different but not sure about Subaru and Diesels

wonski · 28-05-2020 11:02AM

I would say it's still worth posting anyway.

The whole post 08 diesel thing is killing me, apologies for ot:

Was looking at cars in range of 5-7k in case mine dies to go up in years good bit and its all diesel world or kia Picantos, corsas and the likes. No nice saloons or hatchbacks with petrol engine out there.

Will probably stick to bangeromics again if the worst happens. Driving 05 with over 320k on the clock I must be ready for this

punisher5112 · 28-05-2020 11:57AM

wonski wrote: »

I would say it's still worth posting anyway.

The whole post 08 diesel thing is killing me, apologies for ot:

Was looking at cars in range of 5-7k in case mine dies to go up in years good bit and its all diesel world or kia Picantos, corsas and the likes. No nice saloons or hatchbacks with petrol engine out there.

Will probably stick to bangeromics again if the worst happens. Driving 05 with over 320k on the clock I must be ready for this

UK is your friend for variety.... Nox max on petrol€600

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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