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BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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  • #4532
    snoopboggybog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 454 ✭✭snoopboggybog


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


  • #4533
    California Dreamer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,761 ✭✭✭California Dreamer


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

    Such a sweeping statement! :confused::confused:


  • #4534
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    carzony wrote: »
    Extremely bad cars so everyone tells me......

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


  • #4535
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    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.


  • #4536
    Kilboor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    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


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  • #4537
    TommyGun2017
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭TommyGun2017


    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


  • #4538
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    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

    OWFmOWMwMjMxYzZkNDkzYzlhNWNkNWRkMjhmY2IwMTG10xhMnHhcYl-8oIVI3O3xaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDQ2NjE2MjZ8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg


  • #4539
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,890 ✭✭✭grogi


    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.


  • #4540
    Kilboor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Kilboor


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


  • #4541
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    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 ;)


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  • #4542
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    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


  • #4543
    kalkat2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 790 ✭✭✭kalkat2002


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    UK is your friend for variety.... Nox max on petrol€600

    Any website or recomended place to look for ?
    Rgds


  • #4544
    Kilboor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,210 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    kalkat2002 wrote: »
    Any website or recomended place to look for it?
    Rgds

    Autotrader.co.uk with postcode address as Buckingham Palace


  • #4545
    kalkat2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 790 ✭✭✭kalkat2002


    Kilboor wrote: »
    Autotrader.co.uk with postcode address as Buckingham Palace

    Is that palace a trustful dealer there?


  • #4546
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I think Windsor have a Nissan garage there.


  • #4547
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=109859351&postcount=8299

    Another year, no nct report, but bangeromics are the business :D

    514569.jpg


  • #4548
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    wonski wrote: »
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=109859351&postcount=8299

    Another year, no nct report, but bangeromics are the business :D

    So what's that now? 3 years since you bought it for €900? :eek:


  • #4549
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    So what's that now? 3 years since you bought it for €900? :eek:

    26 May 2017 it was :) Just checked.

    Still going strong.

    40k km of happy motoring with minor expenses on the way :)


  • #4550
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    So what's that now? 3 years since you bought it for €900? :eek:

    Flash git! ;-)


  • #4551
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    Flash git! ;-)

    Fill me in... What is this and why do I feel old?

    No idea what flash git is, I googled it, but it got mixed reviews ;)


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  • #4552
    dobman88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,656 ✭✭✭dobman88


    Since we're being all nostalgic like. I'll throw my hat in the ring.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin//showpost.php?p=106404260&postcount=4280

    Got this tank from posting here over 2 years ago. Still going strong. Has cost me nothing apart from a new battery and tyres, failed the NCT on some pipe being rusted and fixed it but NCT closed down the day of my retest so no cert. Will pass when they reopen.

    Ended up getting it for 650 I think and couldnt be happier with it. Mighty stuff for a 03.


  • #4553
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    wonski wrote: »
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=109859351&postcount=8299

    Another year, no nct report, but bangeromics are the business :D

    Serious mileage for a 1.8. What it like on oil ?


  • #4554
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Sexual Chocolate wrote: »
    Serious mileage for a 1.8. What it like on oil ?

    It's good on oil.

    Thirsty :)


  • #4555
    kalkat2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 790 ✭✭✭kalkat2002


    2004 volvo s60
    695 eur
    http://www.adverts.ie/20489013


  • #4556
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    kalkat2002 wrote: »
    2004 volvo s60
    695 eur
    http://www.adverts.ie/20489013

    Perfect Bangernomics example right there!
    Couple of months tax on it (worth about 120 Euros)
    A years NCT now with the 4 month extension
    Looks well minded, relatively low mileage too and even has 2 keys!
    Aircon, leather, etc and all for €695


  • #4557
    jmreire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,208 ✭✭✭jmreire


    Nice to read a few Bangernomics success story's, as above. How did the insurance work out for you all???


  • #4558
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    jmreire wrote: »
    Nice to read a few Bangernomics success story's, as above. How did the insurance work out for you all???

    Dont want to derail the thread any more, but 350 this year.

    Last few years were more expensive, closer to 600 due to penalty points, but that's based on perfect no claims history/full license 10years+.


  • #4559
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    jmreire wrote: »
    Nice to read a few Bangernomics success story's, as above. How did the insurance work out for you all???

    Well I got the A4 Avant here last August and 2 weeks later I was due for renewal. Its a 2004 1.9tdi 130bhp and I got my cheapest insurance I've had in years. 490 euros for fully comp. I'm 51 and full NCB


  • #4560
    Sexual Chocolate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,060 ✭✭✭Sexual Chocolate


    wonski wrote: »
    It's good on oil.

    Thirsty :)

    Mine was the opposite I thought, **** on oil but not the worst on juice until you hit the motorway.


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  • #4561
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,086 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-3-2l-turbo/24927086

    NWQxNGM5ZjQ3Yzk2NGNjY2RlOWFjNzk1ZDc2ZGQyNjmXKgcqmTTKskvPPXizUZFyaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNDc2OTcwOTN8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    Nice looking 9-3 auto with NCT til September (by extension) and tax til July, €600

    Seems a very genuine looking car/ad. What is the bangernomics stance on cars that have had their test extended though, can they be considered bangernomics?


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