BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

kaizersoze · 14-09-2020 02:42PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Yeah. I had spotted that in the last pic alright. Always easy to spot an Alfa enthusiast!

I spotted it in this one....:cool::D

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Mad_Mike · 14-09-2020 02:47PM

Hahahaha! I had MISSED that one!

hoodie6029 · 14-09-2020 02:52PM

The 1.9TDI gets a lot of of love on this thread. How about it in A4 cabriolet form? Tested to Jan, €1700.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-cabriolet-s-line-1-9-tdi-diesel/24915837

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 14-09-2020 02:53PM

I’m an ignoramus when it comes to Alfa’s. That thing is gorgeous. What’s the performance like on that 1.6 twin spark? ie would it make a good weekend car?

Sam Russell · 14-09-2020 02:55PM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

The 1.9TDI gets a lot of of love on this thread. How about it in A4 cabriolet form? Tested to Jan, €1700.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-cabriolet-s-line-1-9-tdi-diesel/24915837

With 13 previous owners.

kalkat2002 · 14-09-2020 03:05PM

2001 yaris

550 euros

http://www.adverts.ie/21542952

Mad_Mike · 14-09-2020 03:08PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I’m an ignoramus when it comes to Alfa’s. That thing is gorgeous. What’s the performance like on that 1.6 twin spark? ie would it make a good weekend car?

I owned one years ago while in my Alfa phase. While it was one of the smallest cars I owned, I loved it. The 1.6 isn't particularly powerful with only 120bhp, but just a nice car to drive. Mine had aircon and cruise control and from memory, I used to get somewhere around 35mpg. Always reckoned I'd buy another one again, even just as a weekend car like you say.

Mad_Mike · 14-09-2020 03:10PM

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2001 yaris

550 euros

http://www.adverts.ie/21542952

Looks tidy. Most of them end up battered as they are driven by learner drivers. Same owner since 2004 too!

CharlieCroker · 14-09-2020 03:31PM

Mad_Mike wrote: »

I owned one years ago while in my Alfa phase. While it was one of the smallest cars I owned, I loved it. The 1.6 isn't particularly powerful with only 120bhp, but just a nice car to drive. Mine had aircon and cruise control and from memory, I used to get somewhere around 35mpg. Always reckoned I'd buy another one again, even just as a weekend car like you say.

I had that engine in my 156. The thing adored revs. Would do 75mph in 2nd gear.

One of the best cars I had and surprisingly reliable when maintained properly. I had over 180k miles when I got rid

hoodie6029 · 14-09-2020 04:42PM

Sam Russell wrote: »

With 13 previous owners.

It is nearly 20 years old...

Working class heroes · 14-09-2020 05:03PM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

It is nearly 20 years old...

It’s as near 16 yrs old as 20.

colm_mcm · 14-09-2020 05:07PM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

It is nearly 20 years old...

I would wager that 10 of the 13 owners were in the last 3 years.

Mad_Mike · 14-09-2020 05:12PM

I'd say so too, especially with a convertible. Forget to declare it off road and play musical chairs with the re-reg lark

Sam Russell · 14-09-2020 05:12PM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

It is nearly 20 years old...

It has had a new owner EVERY sixteen months. Did all of those 13 owners not like it? Did they maintain it in their short ownership?

I would consider this a red flag, but each to their own. Eyes wide open.

kalkat2002 · 14-09-2020 06:18PM

2004 audi a4 tdi

695 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/21545967

punisher5112 · 14-09-2020 06:33PM

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2004 audi a4 tdi

695 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/21545967

Hard life it's had I'd say.... Saying that they still look very fresh and I would.

BOBIDGE · 14-09-2020 07:23PM

www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-grand-vitara/25935253

Suzuki Vitara - any thoughts on these as a 2nd car runaround/dog carrier? Looks like a clean example.

humberklog · 14-09-2020 08:26PM

BOBIDGE wrote: »

www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-grand-vitara/25935253

Suzuki Vitara - any thoughts on these as a 2nd car runaround/dog carrier? Looks like a clean example.

Buy that. You can't go wrong. Looks in great nick. I've an '05 (older shape) and hasn't given an ounce of bother. When servicing the mechanic has a smile on her face as their so handy to work on.

I'd splash out on a timing belt if it hadn't already been done.

Duke O Smiley · 14-09-2020 08:29PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-fabia-combi-1-4-d-270tax-nct-11-21-tax10-20/25946759

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Cheap tax 1.4 TDI Fabia with 14 months test and a bit of tax, €1250

1 owner until a few weeks ago. Very frugal motoring for a shade over a grand

highdef · 14-09-2020 08:45PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

45 litre tank in the Mk2, and I think I paid just under 60 to fill it last week. Just gone to around half a tank tonight and I’ve done 480 km.

So 45 litres is around about 10 imperial gallons. If you average 47 miles per 1 gallon, you should be able to do about 470 miles if you drive to the point that it's running on fumes or you actually run out of petrol. That equates to just over 750km so how do you manage a claimed 900km with an average of 47mpg (6 litres per 100km in modern day, non British Imperial Measurement speak).

littlevillage · 14-09-2020 08:52PM

hoodie6029 wrote: »

The 1.9TDI gets a lot of of love on this thread. How about it in A4 cabriolet form? Tested to Jan, €1700.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-cabriolet-s-line-1-9-tdi-diesel/24915837

Frankenstein car....Or Franken-car, if you will.

Engine swap like that, almost certainly problematic. Nothing but trouble....IMHO. Even like for like engine swaps can be problematic.

Also where would you stand insurance wise etc. ?

Duke O Smiley · 14-09-2020 09:08PM

highdef wrote: »

So 45 litres is around about 10 imperial gallons. If you average 47 miles per 1 gallon, you should be able to do about 470 miles if you drive to the point that it's running on fumes or you actually run out of petrol. That equates to just over 750km so how do you manage a claimed 900km with an average of 47mpg (6 litres per 100km in modern day, non British Imperial Measurement speak).

I said close to 900 km, I suppose a brimmed tank will realistically do about 850 to empty. The figures I quoted in the last post were just what it averaged on that day according to the trip computer. 50+ mpg is very achievable.

Mad_Mike · 14-09-2020 09:30PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-fabia-combi-1-4-d-270tax-nct-11-21-tax10-20/25946759

Cheap tax 1.4 TDI Fabia with 14 months test and a bit of tax, €1250

1 owner until a few weeks ago. Very frugal motoring for a shade over a grand

I have a funny feeling I saved that yesterday to post here, forgot about it, and it was sold today, so I deleted the ad, but it was in Wexford with a trade dealer who had taken it as trade-in and it was listed at 850

[EDIT]NOPE. Just checked my browser history. Was a 08 and same colour, but it was a 1.2[/EDIT]

Kilboor · 15-09-2020 08:07AM

Is this the same dodgy 1.8 in the Mondeo?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2009-ford-focus-02-21-nct-amptax/25948540

tinofapples · 15-09-2020 08:46AM

Kilboor wrote: »

Is this the same dodgy 1.8 in the Mondeo?

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2009-ford-focus-02-21-nct-amptax/25948540

I wouldn't necessarily say it was "dodgy", the 1.8 has 2 belts to change, a wet and dry one which is an expensive job but I'd class the 1.8 a more reliable engine than the PSA one in the 1.6 diesel Focus/Mondeo.

Kilboor · 15-09-2020 08:52AM

tinofapples wrote: »

I wouldn't necessarily say it was "dodgy", the 1.8 has 2 belts to change, a wet and dry one which is an expensive job but I'd class the 1.8 a more reliable engine than the PSA one in the 1.6 diesel Focus/Mondeo.

Fair enough I may take a look...

CharlieCroker · 15-09-2020 10:22AM

I had a 1.8 mondeo and my sister in law still has a 1.8 Focus.

Both were/are incredibly reliable. Once the 2 belts are done, they'll go for ever

Kilboor · 15-09-2020 10:23AM

CharlieCroker wrote: »

I had a 1.8 mondeo and my sister in law still has a 1.8 Focus.

Both were/are incredibly reliable. Once the 2 belts are done, they'll go for ever

Gave the seller a shout asking about belts and he doesn't know when they were done. Think I'll avoid to be honest

CharlieCroker · 15-09-2020 10:25AM

Kilboor wrote: »

Gave the seller a shout asking about belts and he doesn't know when they're done. Think I'll avoid to be honest

Due every 160k km

punisher5112 · 15-09-2020 10:25AM

Kilboor wrote: »

Gave the seller a shout asking about belts and he doesn't know when they're done. Think I'll avoid to be honest

Means they're needed, you could hand over the cash drive up the road and boom.

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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