BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Discodog · 04-12-2020 09:25PM

3d4life wrote: »

Honda Fit / Jazz has a lot of space in the back if 'magic seats' are positioned in the horizontal

( bit of a come down from a Merc tho' )

I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.

Andrew33 · 04-12-2020 09:32PM

3d4life wrote: »

Honda Fit / Jazz has a lot of space in the back if 'magic seats' are positioned in the horizontal

( bit of a come down from a Merc tho' )

But a hell of a lot more reliable and useable.

Akrasia · 04-12-2020 09:46PM

Discodog wrote: »

I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.

Watch out for any engine warning lights and If you have access to an OBD2 reader (ask your friends if they have one that they could lend you) its a good idea to bring one along and check for any fault codes

The electrics are the weak point with this generation of Citroens, as well as water ingress, so check the carpets and footwells and boot (check spare wheel well for water too) for any damp or wet carpets, easy enough to check and definitely worth doing because water getting into the cabin could cause electrical shorts and all kinds of nasty surprises that are very expensive to repair (and not really worth it at this price range)

the_syco · 04-12-2020 09:51PM

Discodog wrote: »

I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.

If it's the one for €650 in Galway, ignore the bit that says that it has 0 previous owners; it has 2 previous owners.
Also, be aware it could be a possible lemon.

Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 05/11/2020

If they're trying to flip it after a month, I'd wonder on why.

Duke O Smiley · 04-12-2020 09:56PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-ignis-4x4-nct-tax/26702554

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4x4 Suzuki Ignis with NCT til August 2021 and a bit of recent work done, €850

Interesting little car for the money.

Discodog · 04-12-2020 10:02PM

the_syco wrote: »

If it's the one for €650 in Galway, ignore the bit that says that it has 0 previous owners; it has 2 previous owners.
Also, be aware it could be a possible lemon.

Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 05/11/2020

If they're trying to flip it after a month, I'd wonder on why.

That's interesting because they imply that it's a car that they have owned. Thanks for letting me know.

boombang · 04-12-2020 10:05PM

Discodog wrote: »

A friend is looking for a cheap small engine runaround with lots of interior space - she has a big dog

What are your thoughts regarding Mercedes A class. Seem to be a few around that look value for money but are they a nightmare if they go wrong ?

She would consider a van but they seem poorer value.

My folks had an A Class and I never liked it. It was expensive to fix and it did present problems. That said it lasted something like 16 years before being hit by a passing Pole.

CharlieCroker · 04-12-2020 10:06PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-ignis-4x4-nct-tax/26702554

4x4 Suzuki Ignis with NCT til August 2021 and a bit of recent work done, €850

Interesting little car for the money.

Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow

CiDeRmAn · 04-12-2020 10:07PM

CharlieCroker wrote: »

Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow

My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

CharlieCroker · 04-12-2020 10:12PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

That sounds horrific but as a second car to use as a winter hack, it'd be fine. Much like a Panda 4x4

Discodog · 04-12-2020 10:14PM

How about this as an option

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-opel-meriva/26033232

punisher5112 · 04-12-2020 10:27PM

I had 5 people in a Micra and 2 grown labs in the boot many times, the Octavia suited much better though as boot was huge.

the_syco · 04-12-2020 11:12PM

Discodog wrote: »

How about this as an option

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-opel-meriva/26033232

NCT is out in December, and they've only had it a month. Tax is out in January.

Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 29/10/2020

Throw the reg into https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/changeOwnership.do to see if it was transferred in the last 3 months.

Discodog · 05-12-2020 08:56AM

Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?

https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085

kaizersoze · 05-12-2020 09:55AM

Discodog wrote: »

Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?

https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085

"SOLD AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR OR EXPORT" Definately something major wrong with it. It's not being sold as a driver.

Toyotafanboi · 05-12-2020 10:17AM

I dont know, the arse has really fallen out of stuff like that. Would it be worth €950 with a new NCT? Hardly worth the bother considering it'd take an eternity to sell either way.

17 years old, 2.0 petrol on the old tax system and a dreery yoke all round, there's really nothing going for it other than the badge on the bonnet.

iwillhtfu · 05-12-2020 10:26AM

Discodog wrote: »

Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?

https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085

They would've made their money on the sale of another car and accepted the trade in to complete said sale.

Export cars are usually rust buckets where they can be shipped off to countries without any road testing. Probably still drives but would be an economical write off.

Akrasia · 05-12-2020 12:15PM

CharlieCroker wrote: »

Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow

Useful in a country that sees proper snowfall about once a decade

26000 Elephants · 05-12-2020 12:18PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

Totally agree, France really is the pits.

That Suzuki Ignis 4x4 is a cracker, though.

E36Ross · 05-12-2020 12:30PM

Easier sell it as is with no NCT as a parts/export car for a dealer, Hassle of getting it NCT'd and then someone coming along expecting a bumper to bumper warranty on a €800/€900 car.

Discodog · 05-12-2020 04:05PM

the_syco wrote: »

If it's the one for €650 in Galway, ignore the bit that says that it has 0 previous owners; it has 2 previous owners.
Also, be aware it could be a possible lemon.

Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 05/11/2020

If they're trying to flip it after a month, I'd wonder on why.

Now sitting in my drive

Hopefully a good little car. Really open, honest & helpful seller.

Odyssey 2005 · 05-12-2020 06:05PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

Masochist

Duke O Smiley · 05-12-2020 08:18PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-starlet/26707319

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Very tidy looking (from the one provided photo) 5 door Starlet with NCT til September 2021, €700

Needs to be a tiny bit cheaper, but still - definitely would

Duke O Smiley · 05-12-2020 08:19PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/rover-25/26705686

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Short test (March next year) but I do love a Streetwise

Yours for €650

kaizersoze · 05-12-2020 09:18PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/rover-25/26705686

Short test (March next year) but I do love a Streetwise

Yours for €650

Ohh I like that. I had a standard 3dr 25 for a couple of years...zero bother. Ran like a clock. Also had its predecessor the 315. Cracker too.

the_syco · 05-12-2020 09:22PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/rover-25/26705686

Short test (March next year) but I do love a Streetwise

Yours for €650

Although only a short NCT, it's worth noting that the NCT was only done 4 months ago, so may be in half decent condition.

Duke O Smiley · 05-12-2020 09:27PM

kaizersoze wrote: »

Ohh I like that. I had a standard 3dr 25 for a couple of years...zero bother. Ran like a clock. Also had its predecessor the 315. Cracker too.

I am no Rover apologist, but they are a nice little car. I'd absolutely love a first gen MG ZR. They were plentiful and cheap until a few years ago

kaizersoze · 05-12-2020 09:32PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I am no Rover apologist, but they are a nice little car. I'd absolutely love a first gen MG ZR. They were plentiful and cheap until a few years ago

I was close to buying a ZR but my daughter arrived and a 3 door wasn't suitable....pesky kids!:D:D

Akrasia · 05-12-2020 10:01PM

kaizersoze wrote: »

"SOLD AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR OR EXPORT" Definately something major wrong with it. It's not being sold as a driver.

It's worth 50 quid to a scrap metal dealer

Akrasia · 05-12-2020 10:02PM

Discodog wrote: »

Now sitting in my drive Hopefully a good little car. Really open, honest & helpful seller.

Best of luck to your friend. Hope they have a few years of happy motoring in it

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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