BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Here's a before & after.

Very tidy Tiida , freshly NCTed asking 800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-tiida-brand-nct-test/25348059

johndaman66 wrote: »

Looks to be spotless in the snaps. Out of curiosity how much did the alloy refurb and paint set you back?

Prentice alloy clinic up north £55 a corner for alloy wheel refurb (powder coated)
can beat that

bear1 wrote: »

Still too expensive

Ah probably ok for the money in fairness. Probably suit the likes of an older guy who might have reason to ferry the grandchildren around from time to time and who has stopped caring about image a while back.

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Its not THAT long ago, that the post 2008 Laguna & Fluence diesels started arriving in this thread
Already we are reaching the point where the 2008 models are nearly half the Bangernomics limit!

2008 1.5 DCi Laguna (270 yearly tax)
NCT until January 2021
Asking €1299

Are these 2008 models terrible?

newboard wrote: »

Are these 2008 models terrible?

No but most would be well used of course now at this stage.

Renault don't hold their value well but are reliable enough.

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2004 mercedes c 200 petrol

1200 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/21215399

At 90,000 miles, I'm guessing that will soon need the timing chain job sorted as there is no mention of it in the advert, and you can be sure they would mention it if they'd spent that kind of money on it

2006 honda civic 1.4 petrol

1350 eur

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-1-4-petrol/25607258

True, especially when you try book it in for NCT in it's home town and discover that while it has 3 months NCT remaining, the first available date is the day AFTER the NCT expires in November!

[EDIT]It's sold now anyway [/EDIT]

2011 1.5dci Fluence with NCT to next April and tax until the end of the month.

130000 kms

1850 quid

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2011-renault-fluence-1-5dci/25614714

Not sure on this once, looks a little dirty and the bonnet looks off (or in general poor build quality?) but year and mileage are nice.

wonski wrote: »

I must raise this point again that this car's nct was extended, but could have easily be done in July with all centres operational. Instead the new owner has to book it now and you are really buying a car that has not been tested in at least 12 months. You have to book the test now depending on location.

From bangeromics point of view it would be out of test a month or two ago if it wasn't for covid. And some sellers are taking advantage now.

My personal view, but without new or recent enough test, these cars are not worth it.

Well it’s sold already so it must have been worth it to someone

wonski wrote: »

these cars are not worth it.

:rolleyes:

wonski wrote: »

I must raise this point again that this car's nct was extended, but could have easily be done in July with all centres operational. Instead the new owner has to book it now and you are really buying a car that has not been tested in at least 12 months. You have to book the test now depending on location.

From bangeromics point of view it would be out of test a month or two ago if it wasn't for covid. And some sellers are taking advantage now.

My personal view, but without new or recent enough test, these cars are not worth it.

While I acknowledge your point you could look at that another way too. Cars from 4 years to 10 years old are only due a test every 2 years so a car in that age bracket may not have being tested in 21 months yet have up to 6 months test left on it (assuming it was tested before due date). We are all aware that something may well go amiss with a car in that age bracket too in that time frame, arguably no less likely than a car over 10 years old and remember it was not always the case that cars over 10 years old needed to be tested every year.

As I say though I acknowledge your point of view and if a someone is now selling a car with test on it only due to Covid-19 extension that would otherwise be out of test then it can be assumed something isn't right. This "didn't have the time to test it", "could not get a test", "will fly through test" blah blah blah etc. does not wash with me.

SCOOP 64 wrote: »

My test extended from July to November, thought id go on line and book it in earlier, next date available 15th November!

And who knows if it is extended again then due to another lockdown...

angrybeaver wrote: »

I’m back on the look out for a banger after a brief stint in a 2010 Avensis.

I know I should go for something sensible Fluence/Laguna 1.5 Or similar as it would make most sense.

I do approx 80km a day to and from work mix of motorway and back roads. Nothing major.

We live down a really small Road about 2k and the surface is bad also need something with a hitch for pulling a trailer tent on occasion or another trailer.

I’m tempted by a 4X4/crewcab for the winter but know it’s madness. Oh I Need back Seats for kids. Has to be reliable. Could go higher Money for the right solution.

Any suggestions or am I looking for the impossible.

Thanks

No tax, but close option?
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-skoda-octavia/24855903?campaign=14