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BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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  • #5672
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Taken from the boards member car for sale thread: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=114073747#post114073747

    Motoring doesn't get any cheaper than this:

    1999 Almera with only just under 90k miles with NCT until next July and in the same family for years, going for €350:

    NzU0YjVkNDFkOTVkZmZlZDI3YWVlYjg5MzIxZjE1ZGQmq4KfgBoaCp6gFJkPoUJXaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTE3NjA3MTl8fHwxMjAweDEyMDB8fHx8fHx8fA==.jpeg

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1999-nissan-almera-1-4-low-mileage-nct-july-21/25407159

    Biggest challenge will be insurance I'd imagine.

    One for Duke perhaps?

    I absolutely hate them, could never take to them ...

    Drove so many I felt and now feel the depression coming back....


  • #5673
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,575 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I absolutely hate them, could never take to them ...

    Drove so many I felt and now feel the depression coming back....

    That's it kid, don't bottle it up, let it all out.

    A problem shared is a problem halved.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • #5674
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,657 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I absolutely hate them, could never take to them ...

    Drove so many I felt and now feel the depression coming back....

    Hated them with a passion....

    A dealer I deal with tried for years to sell them to me, swore by them I brought one for a drive and hated it once, didn't like it, and for years afterwards, when I'd go shopping, I'd have to tell yer man to **** off with his Almeras :)


  • #5675
    elperello
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 18,882 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I absolutely hate them, could never take to them ...

    Drove so many I felt and now feel the depression coming back....
    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    Hated them with a passion....

    A dealer I deal with tried for years to sell them to me, swore by them I brought one for a drive and hated it once, didn't like it, and for years afterwards, when I'd go shopping, I'd have to tell yer man to **** off with his Almeras :)

    Folks, I feel your pain but at €350 such niceties as liking a car don't apply.

    If it starts and gets from A to B job done


  • #5676
    accensi0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭accensi0n


    I promise whoever buys the car that if it doesn't go from A to B, I will give you back €700 and then eat the car. :pac:


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  • #5677
    80s Child
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,059 ✭✭✭80s Child


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    You'll find Qashqai's in Bangernomics money alright

    A quick search of Donedeal throws up 8 models today under €2,200 with NCT
    I set my minimum as 401 euros to rule out random ads which appeared below that figure
    I went 200 euro over as most of the time, you'll buy for 2k or less

    The 1.5 diesel on those is supposed to be a very reliable engine and maybe somebody can throw more light on it, but I also believe the 1.5 around that era doesn't have a DPF.


    Have a look through these for starters, but they will probably want to raise budget slightly to get a few more decent examples

    Cheers Mike. Appreciate it


  • #5678
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,519 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    I'll set up a gocrashme page .... I'll buy it and crash it into a bus for the laugh....


    Oh I have form... I tend to be in a crash every so often


  • #5679
    LV-426
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33 ✭LV-426


    Almera great car. Had one for 8 years and spent nothing. Decent space, chassis ok and engine bulletproof. A bit shiny plastic inside alright.


  • #5680
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,088 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Taken from the boards member car for sale thread: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=114073747#post114073747

    Motoring doesn't get any cheaper than this:

    1999 Almera with only just under 90k miles with NCT until next July and in the same family for years, going for €350:

    NzU0YjVkNDFkOTVkZmZlZDI3YWVlYjg5MzIxZjE1ZGQmq4KfgBoaCp6gFJkPoUJXaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTE3NjA3MTl8fHwxMjAweDEyMDB8fHx8fHx8fA==.jpeg

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1999-nissan-almera-1-4-low-mileage-nct-july-21/25407159

    Biggest challenge will be insurance I'd imagine.

    One for Duke perhaps?

    That's bloody lovely.


  • #5681
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,088 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    I'll set up a gocrashme page .... I'll buy it and crash it into a bus for the laugh....


    Oh I have form... I tend to be in a crash every so often

    Eh... What garage are you in?

    Asking for a friend.


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  • #5682
    HelmsDeep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭HelmsDeep


    Just checking in to say I ended up getting a Bangernomics Skoda, the one I posted a good few pages back. Pretty happy with it so far.

    Thanks for the all the advice + posting, hopefully I won't need this forum for at least another year!


  • #5683
    Chickennuggets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66 ✭✭Chickennuggets


    Hi guys, Currently looking at a Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel in the bangereconomics price range. Anything to look out for in these. How is the automatic transmission on them?

    Currently looking at ones with 130-160k miles on them.


  • #5684
    horseofstone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 244 ✭✭horseofstone


    LV-426 wrote: »
    Almera great car. Had one for 8 years and spent nothing. Decent space, chassis ok and engine bulletproof. A bit shiny plastic inside alright.

    I concur, almera's are bulletproof engine wise, comfortable and spacious. Corrosion can be a issue but a great vehicle.


  • #5685
    Behind you Joey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 289 ✭✭Behind you Joey


    Low miles check out. Change of owner in the last month however. Seems to be good value.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-325i-automatic-ph-083-0535858/25395051


  • #5686
    kalkat2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 790 ✭✭✭kalkat2002


    Nearly banger one...

    2010 mondeo diesel

    2400 eur

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium/25412600


  • #5687
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    Chickennuggets wrote: »
    Hi guys, Currently looking at a Saab 9-3 1.9 diesel in the bangereconomics price range. Anything to look out for in these. How is the automatic transmission on them?

    Currently looking at ones with 130-160k miles on them.

    As with most diesels, there is the EGR and DPF, so make sure you're giving it decent long drives to prevent blockages.

    Main things to look out for on buying would be the front coolant pipe across the engine. Its made from steel and can rust badly and is an awful job to change. Some of them will have been done already.

    The diesels can be sluggish sometimes to start. Normally it's either the starter needs changing or can be an issue with the negative lead connections corroding. A lot of people change alternator and battery thinking it will solve it, but its usually the starter or just a bad connection.

    Some of the 9-3's can feel a little bit sloppy in the steering wheel. This isn't a huge job to sort and actually feels worse than it is, but the universal joint at the bottom of the steering column can wear and allow a mm or 2 movement.

    Make sure the windscreen washer is working. The pump can burn out on them. Costs about £10 sterling and very simple to fit, but it can be a common failure.

    Sometimes the electric window will not go up fully without the anti-pinch mechanism cutting in numerous times. Again, this is an easy fix with a reset procedure, but something to look for.

    Rear shock bump stops tend to go on them. Only cost around a tenner, but if you hear any slight thump in the rear, it's probably the rubber bump stops.

    To be fair, most of the items mentioned are very cheap simple fixes, but just putting them here to ease any worries if you come across them.

    I have never had one with auto transmission, so couldn't tell you on that front, but I believe the auto box is supposed to be quite reliable in them


  • #5688
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    Behind you Joey wrote: »
    Low miles check out. Change of owner in the last month however. Seems to be good value.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-325i-automatic-ph-083-0535858/25395051
    kalkat2002 wrote: »
    Nearly banger one...

    2010 mondeo diesel

    2400 eur

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium/25412600

    Is Donedeal working ok for everyone at the moment?
    Doesn't seem to be working here for me
    donedealerror.jpg


  • #5689
    accensi0n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,062 ✭✭✭accensi0n


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    Is Donedeal working ok for everyone at the moment?
    Doesn't seem to be working here for me

    Wasn't working on mobile for me. Grand on laptop.


  • #5690
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    Just cleared cookies on my PC and it's working again


  • #5691
    Local_Chap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 578 ✭✭✭Local_Chap


    Mad_Mike wrote: »
    As with most diesels, there is the EGR and DPF, so make sure you're giving it decent long drives to prevent blockages.

    What sort of distance is considered to be a long drive and how often would you need to be doing it?


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  • #5692
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,308 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Local_Chap wrote: »
    What sort of distance is considered to be a long drive and how often would you need to be doing it?

    If you live in Dublin don't get a diesel but if you live in the country side and drive a fair distance a lot of the time you should not get blockages.

    You can drive short distances in the countryside too though so it's up to your driving which should dictate if you buy petrol or diesel but if you commute at least 40-70 kms one way you would be fine.

    Driving to a local town a neighbour or a relative just down the road you would have issues.


  • #5693
    Mad_Mike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭Mad_Mike


    Exactly as @wotzgoingon says.
    I'm in Mullingar and most of my drives are maybe an hour long on motorway up to Dublin and same back.


  • #5694
    newboard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 222 ✭✭newboard


    What's the catch with this one? Seems a very low price for what it is?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium/25412600


  • #5695
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    newboard wrote: »
    What's the catch with this one? Seems a very low price for what it is?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium/25412600

    They go cheap these days. Mentioned them earlier few days ago as I was surprised, too.

    Not sure 90k is believeable in 10 years.

    I would be careful with that one when it comes to mileage anyway.


  • #5696
    gussieg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭gussieg


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-colt-2008-convertible-nct-amp-tax/25415229
    what about this yoke?
    perfect for the summer we're havin/not havin
    i had a 2007 diesel regular style one but the blind spot freaked me out. surely not an issue wth this?


  • #5697
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    gussieg wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-colt-2008-convertible-nct-amp-tax/25415229
    what about this yoke?
    perfect for the summer we're havin/not havin
    i had a 2007 diesel regular style one but the blind spot freaked me out. surely not an issue wth this?

    Blind spot freaked you our?

    This one has even bigger with one of the mirrors completely fold ;)


  • #5698
    TommyGun2017
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 274 ✭✭TommyGun2017


    gussieg wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-colt-2008-convertible-nct-amp-tax/25415229
    what about this yoke?
    perfect for the summer we're havin/not havin
    i had a 2007 diesel regular style one but the blind spot freaked me out. surely not an issue wth this?

    B segment hatches with their roof cut off are never going to hold their value in a place like Ireland (and are likely to be shaky as f**k over a bad road). The equivalent hatch of that era is a good, solid, if unremarkable motor. I'm sure that convertible would serve someone well if they want some wind in the hair. But as a petrol head i'd wince if i seen one coming down the road ha! I'd rule it out under the "something you'd actually drive yourself" criteria set out on page 1". Get a Suzuki Swift Sport or something of its ilk. Each to their own obviously ha


  • #5699
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    Great engine in them mitsubishis. I collected one in Manchester as a company car (yeah I know) and was running very late for the ferry back. I thrashed it at all the way to Holyhead to make the boat.

    When I got home I discovered that it was very low on oil. It needed 1.5 litres to top it up. How it did not explode i still don't know.

    Car ran like a champ for the next 60,000 km before I moved job. Its still on the road too.


  • #5700
    TychoCaine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 671 ✭✭✭TychoCaine


    newboard wrote: »
    What's the catch with this one? Seems a very low price for what it is?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-mondeo-titanium/25412600

    They're cheap because they're common as muck. They're a good car though, especially with that 2.0l engine. The 1.8l needs 2 timing belts changed each time, with 1 being a wet belt that is often skipped. They can be a ticking time bomb if you don't have the receipts for both.


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  • #5701
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,682 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Tzardine wrote: »
    Great engine in them mitsubishis. I collected one in Manchester as a company car (yeah I know) and was running very late for the ferry back. I thrashed it at all the way to Holyhead to make the boat.

    When I got home I discovered that it was very low on oil. It needed 1.5 litres to top it up. How it did not explode i still don't know.

    Car ran like a champ for the next 60,000 km before I moved job. Its still on the road too.

    I have a bangernomics mirsubishi outlander with nearly 300k kms on the clock. It's purring like a baby to the point I'm nervous its so trouble free...
    Seem to be very well built engines in them.


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