BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

colm_mcm wrote: »

Can you explain to him what a multifunction steering wheel is

It’s a her.... so probably thinks it means left and right

He's looking for enough for it!
I see he is also selling a set of Audi Sports wheels and I wouldn't be mad on the ones he has on the Avant
Wonder did it come with a set of sports wheels on it and he's trying to maximise profit

Mad_Mike wrote: »

He's looking for enough for it!
I see he is also selling a set of Audi Sports wheels and I wouldn't be mad on the ones he has on the Avant
Wonder did it come with a set of sports wheels on it and he's trying to maximise profit

Yeah, its pricey enough - but if its clean I'd say its worth a look. IMO the sport wheels alone would transform it altogether. I think the wheels on it now are off a new-ish A3, they do it no justice. Rear spoiler and trim pieces for the bottom of the doors would be easily and cheap enough additions too, if you were so inclined.

So hard to find a clean sport these days, for any amount of money! At least the above car has the right engine anyway.

newboard wrote: »

I'd definitely be interested in this if the tax wasn't so high. Pity.

What would the fuel economy bee like?

Not as good as the older 1.9's
I drove a 2 litre for 2 years after having 4 of the older model
I averaged 45mpg (about 6.3 l/100kms) with mine no matter how easy I drove it
Also, normally an automatic car will be slightly harder on fuel than a manual

That one is very expensive at that price
I sold my 2006 model last year and really struggled to get 1000 euros for it and 2007 models were selling for maybe 1500 at the time, so you'll probably pick them up for around 1000 - 1200 Euros this year

2006 opel astra 450 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/20632565

wonski wrote: »

Nearly If he drops the price to 1k maybe

Because that's what they are worth.

Maybe a little more than that, but no more than 1.5k asking

I'd be interested in this, they are well equipped things. The big issue is that the DPF has to be changed, yes replaced, in about 9k miles according to the official service intervals :eek:

EDIT: Not to mention the clutch will be needed soon, along with the timing belt/water pump.

barry181091 wrote: »

I'd be interested in this, they are well equipped things. The big issue is that the DPF has to be changed, yes replaced, in about 9k miles according to the official service intervals :eek:

EDIT: Not to mention the clutch will be needed soon, along with the timing belt/water pump.

Have you seen the car, or just assumed things need to be changed based on the mileage?

Why would the clutch need to be changed?

At bangeromics end of market you don't really buy to spend. You buy to drive.

wonski wrote: »

You have no clue of the clutch condition until you drive the car, and even then it is hard to tell.

Clutch is not replaced at intervals. When it's gone it's gone.

You don't worry about those with bangeromics.

Never had to replace clutch meself and drove quite a few bangers

Absolutely, but we can agree it wouldn't be at 100% unless it was one constant 140k journey

The issue isn't changing the parts, its factoring it into the price a bit so its advantageous

Posted this a week or so ago.

Father in laws. Could suit someone for a run around

Price drop. €650

Honest car, Full years test. Definitely drivable. Sorry about the wheels. :-)

https://www.adverts.ie/20537878

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I remember being “in between” cars before and I picked up a 1.4 bora at the time for €300 with a clutch that was I’d say 90% knackered. Nursed it for the guts of a year and sold it for the same amount without doing the clutch. My god it was a miserable year.

Currently driving a 1.6 passat with a funky clutch. Paid 800 for it 4 months ago and still going strong :P NCT to Jan so hope to sell before then

crasy dash wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/xsara-2004-hdi-1-4-new-nct-03-2021-drives-perfect/25035629


Looks clean has a fresh nct if you could get a few quid off it wouldnt be the worse bit of motoring

That’s a great find. Looks very tidy

Mad_Mike wrote: »

They're actually one car that used to be everywhere and it seems like overnight, they all disappeared, PLUS, any remaining ones are normally in bits!
That one looks great and definitely well worth a look for anybody wanting something a bit different, plus I have heard they can return up to 60mpg on long runs :eek:

Car from my youth always have a soft spot for them wanted to have a Xsara Van when I was an apprentice bought a Corolla van instead.
That one looks to be in great shape and a lovely colour as well.