BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

GavMan · 03-06-2020 03:40PM

Cant motorcheck, cartell, etc verify the mileage? Or are you looking to avoid paying the small. As Colm said, there's no public resource

CharlieCroker · 03-06-2020 05:54PM

donalh087 wrote: »

Yes it was. With 75,000 miles I thought the chain was fine. Clearly not.

Oh dear

johndaman66 · 03-06-2020 06:19PM

CoBo55 wrote: »

Not a bad idea if you have the space....and a patient partner. Hopefully you won't end up with two cars with broken chains!!

Agreed, and sometimes the neighbors could get a bit snooty about it too, especially in a built up area. Cars being stripped like that can attract rats and other such rodents too. If you have the space though and not for an eternity though its not a bad plan.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-audi-a3-1-9-tdi-long-nct/24938992
2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI
UK import;
190k miles
NCT 09/2020 (I wouldn't agree with the seller thats a long NCT, - short I would say);
€200 p.a. motor tax;
4 new tyres and timing belt done were told;
Asking €1,999.

crasy dash · 03-06-2020 06:53PM

barry181091 wrote: »

It's a BXE alright!

Just a bit of a waffle so
I know the Bxe engine is a mare of a thing from all accounts but when it's banger money are they worth the gamble just throwing this out here for opinions.
Say if you bought a car for 1000-1200 and say got a bit of mileage out of it before it went bang.

Recently came across a car with a Bxe engine and that put me off it even though the car looked clean for a 07 it managed to last 13years that's not bad in fairness I know of a lot of recent stuff that has gone bang well before that.

Toyotafanboi · 03-06-2020 06:54PM

I know it is 12 years old but I think the inside of those A3's has dated terribly. They still feel very German but ****ing hell, dull as ditchwater, you wouldnt get it as bad in a jap car.

jmreire · 03-06-2020 07:17PM

donalh087 wrote: »

A bit of advice? Although I pretty much know the answer........

I bought a classic bangernomics car two months ago. 05 E200 Merc, 75,000 miles for €1,600. She drove beautifully and is the lap of luxury. Rock solid and feels so safe. I love it.

Yesterday she wouldn't start and had no compression. Got her to the garage and the mechanic just rang to say the timing chain had slipped. Repair will cost €2,000.

So, what to do now? Walk away from it and say it's a lesson learnt? Or take it on the chin because I will have to pay €2,00 for a replacement anyway?

Any thoughts?

The chains can be checked for wear and tear, in situ, and its well worth getting it done, but on the other hand, 75'000 Miles seems to be a bit early, but not impossible. If you are going down the road of a replacement engine, it would be something to get done first before fitting it. They are a lovely car, exactly as you describe.

Chickennuggets · 03-06-2020 07:24PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-9-tdi-linear-sport/24937196

2010 1.9 Diesel
125k miles.
Nct 09/20 and only €280 tax. Beautiful car.

Although the pictures it does look like the front bumper is slightly out of place.

jmreire · 03-06-2020 07:27PM

26000 Elephants wrote: »

I agree, it's fine putting money into a car you know will be ok. But your example of putting a grand into a €2k car is nearly the opposite of what OP will need to do. That 2 grand is most likely a secondhand engine, so you are resetting the disaster timer, not removing it. Even if that bill is for full repair of existing engine, theres a load of other issues that could arise from the damage (OP mentioned loss of compression).
That's before you factor in all the other expensive gizmos to go wrong in a 15 year merc.

It's a worthy ideal to stick with it, but it's bad bangernomics.

That applys to ALL bangernomics. After all, they are cheap for a reason, and that reason is people want to get rid of them because they are afraid that they are about to become money pits...you pays your money, and you takes your chance's was never so true.Having said that, there are lots of bangernomic owners out there with success story's. R & D has given us cars that are long lasting and relatively trouble free, compared to cars manufactured in the 60's 70's,80's etc. ( not to mention earlier years... )

cadaliac · 03-06-2020 08:35PM

26000 Elephants wrote: »

I agree, it's fine putting money into a car you know will be ok. But your example of putting a grand into a €2k car is nearly the opposite of what OP will need to do. That 2 grand is most likely a secondhand engine, so you are resetting the disaster timer, not removing it. Even if that bill is for full repair of existing engine, theres a load of other issues that could arise from the damage (OP mentioned loss of compression).
That's before you factor in all the other expensive gizmos to go wrong in a 15 year merc.

It's a worthy ideal to stick with it, but it's bad bangernomics.

This - it makes no bangernomic sense to spend 150% of the value of the car to get it back to where you were when you bought it.
As also mentioned, it's like Russian roulette with a second hand engine - and that is just teh engine repaired. That vintage of merc are not renowned for their rust free bodies or sterling electronics. Quite the opposite in fact.

Sam Russell · 03-06-2020 08:44PM

donalh087 wrote: »

A bit of advice? Although I pretty much know the answer........

I bought a classic bangernomics car two months ago. 05 E200 Merc, 75,000 miles for €1,600. She drove beautifully and is the lap of luxury. Rock solid and feels so safe. I love it.

Yesterday she wouldn't start and had no compression. Got her to the garage and the mechanic just rang to say the timing chain had slipped. Repair will cost €2,000.

So, what to do now? Walk away from it and say it's a lesson learnt? Or take it on the chin because I will have to pay €2,00 for a replacement anyway?

Any thoughts?

Is there any chance the mileage was a bit more than that on the odometer?

It would be unusual for 15 year old car to only do 5,000 miles a year. also did the service record check out?

Sounds too bad to be true. Sorry for your troubles.

jmreire · 03-06-2020 08:50PM

Chickennuggets wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-9-tdi-linear-sport/24937196

2010 1.9 Diesel
125k miles.
Nct 09/20 and only €280 tax. Beautiful car.

Although the pictures it does look like the front bumper is slightly out of place.

That's one very nice car.....the front bumper looks a bit scuffed on the N/S, but does not look too bad. Looks a very clean example, and the price is OK too.

newboard · 03-06-2020 10:15PM

Chickennuggets wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-9-tdi-linear-sport/24937196

2010 1.9 Diesel
125k miles.
Nct 09/20 and only €280 tax. Beautiful car.

Although the pictures it does look like the front bumper is slightly out of place.

Listed for €2,350 but how much dyou think this would go for realistically?

angrybeaver · 03-06-2020 11:09PM

Hope it’s ok to post a link to a car I’m selling for my father in law. Very tidy Ford Focus. He bought it recently and now wants something else ðŸ˜ after getting the timing belt Sorted. Everything works and it drives nicely.
Could get someone out of trouble for a few months or a year.

https://www.adverts.ie/20537878

marklazarcovic · 04-06-2020 04:11PM

Big bus

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/chrysler-300/24975010

SCOOP 64 · 04-06-2020 04:19PM

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Big bus

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/chrysler-300/24975010

Motor tax rates €95?

Sam Russell · 04-06-2020 04:22PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Motor tax rates €95?

Hackney

punisher5112 · 04-06-2020 04:58PM

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Big bus

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/chrysler-300/24975010

Agh the taxi fake Bentley......

PSV so has the chape tax ....

SCOOP 64 · 04-06-2020 04:58PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

Hackney

Could you continue as hackney tax ?

punisher5112 · 04-06-2020 04:58PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Could you continue as hackney tax ?

No

bazz26 · 04-06-2020 05:25PM

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

Could you continue as hackney tax ?

Remaining PSV tax becomes null and void once ownership changes over to a private owner.

younggalway · 04-06-2020 06:02PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nope.

Googling the reg can sometimes throw stuff up.
Mileage at last NCT should be on the disc. Cert should show some previous test mileages too.

Link to the ad?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-volvo-xc90-automatic/24831772

Looking at 06/07 XC90's. I have absolutely zero need for one but I've always had a soft spot for them. I'm aware of potential injector issues in the D5 engine as well as gearbox niggles if the routine maintenance hasn't been done.

This particular car looks fairly rough so I'd imagine you could put the asking price back into it to bring it up to scratch. Still seems to be priced low however so I'm imaginging it has big miles, was hoping there could be a quick way of finding out before ringing.

wonski · 04-06-2020 06:17PM

younggalway wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-volvo-xc90-automatic/24831772

Looking at 06/07 XC90's. I have absolutely zero need for one but I've always had a soft spot for them. I'm aware of potential injector issues in the D5 engine as well as gearbox niggles if the routine maintenance hasn't been done.

This particular car looks fairly rough so I'd imagine you could put the asking price back into it to bring it up to scratch. Still seems to be priced low however so I'm imaginging it has big miles, was hoping there could be a quick way of finding out before ringing.

Looking at the seats we are talking way over 400k

And there is a reason it isn't listed in the ad. I guess 500+

You can always call, but if it is rough in the photos, can only imagine what it is like in reality...

Duke O Smiley · 04-06-2020 06:34PM

wonski wrote: »

Looking at the seats we are talking way over 400k And there is a reason it isn't listed in the ad. I guess 500+

You can always call, but if it is rough in the photos, can only imagine what it is like in reality...

To be fair the leather seats terribly on those Volvos. I’ve seen yokes with 120/30k on the clock and the seats were in terrible nick.

I’d imagine the mileage is high on that car though

younggalway · 04-06-2020 06:37PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

To be fair the leather seats terribly on those Volvos. I’ve seen yokes with 120/30k on the clock and the seats were in terrible nick.

I’d imagine the mileage is high on that car though

Would you say it could be improved slighly with a good valet or is that pure wear of the leather?

punisher5112 · 04-06-2020 06:42PM

younggalway wrote: »

Would you say it could be improved slighly with a good valet or is that pure wear of the leather?

Cracks a plenty, a die may help a little but they're well past any saving.

Kilboor · 04-06-2020 06:52PM

I assume this is slow, real slow.

But for maybe 500 quid can you go too wrong? Especially as a weekend hike/dog walks etc car.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-2006-linear-sport-estate-1-8/24876782

jharr100 · 04-06-2020 07:00PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-2-4-dsl-auto/24267450

2.4 Diesel S80 .
Test out , but 3 months added.

jmreire · 04-06-2020 07:03PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Agh the taxi fake Bentley......

PSV so has the chape tax ....

But on the positive side, MB engine and transmission......:)

CoBo55 · 04-06-2020 07:04PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

Hackney

It's actually a limo, licenced until July, the plate begins with L, H for hackney T for taxi obviously. Shame it's the diesel, the V8 hemi petrol is a beautiful drive, not as thirsty as you'd think either.

Esel · 04-06-2020 07:16PM

The seller of the Chrysler 300 was using it as a wedding car. Two of them in his other ad.

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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