BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Oops! · 23-01-2021 08:25PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

1.6 PSA unit. Wouldn't waste my time unless full service history and minded like a baby.

1.8 would definitely be better but don't forget they changed to wet belt so 2 belts changing needed, can't think what year it changed have completely forgot.

Early 2007 built 1.8 TDCI's were the last of the lower chain driven, after that they changed to the wet belt set up...

2ndcoming · 23-01-2021 08:46PM

It was always clutches and gearboxes you want to watch out for more in the Fords. Well, watch out as much as you can, they were always junk.

RandomViewer · 23-01-2021 09:10PM

2ndcoming wrote: »

It was always clutches and gearboxes you want to watch out for more in the Fords. Well, watch out as much as you can, they were always junk.

Wouldnt be afraid if a Focus, straightforward and parts are cheap and easily sourced

Midnight_EG · 23-01-2021 09:11PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Where are you getting that figure from?

He clearly always like to be contrary

Duke O Smiley · 23-01-2021 09:50PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-1-4tdi-dune/27054807

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1.4 TDI Polo Dune, 115k miles, NCT til August, €950

This is a cool looking yoke. If I was in Ireland I'd be working out a way to go and see it!

punisher5112 · 23-01-2021 10:18PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-1-4tdi-dune/27054807

1.4 TDI Polo Dune, 115k miles, NCT til August, €950

This is a cool looking yoke. If I was in Ireland I'd be working out a way to go and see it!

In all my years never seen one, have to say cool looking.
Love something different. Size is the only downside.... Well for me as really need something bigger.

User1998 · 23-01-2021 10:57PM

Much nicer than the hideous Cross Polo that replaced it

Interslice · 24-01-2021 11:00AM

Is the dune 4x4?

CoBo55 · 24-01-2021 11:08AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-1-4tdi-dune/27054807

1.4 TDI Polo Dune, 115k miles, NCT til August, €950

This is a cool looking yoke. If I was in Ireland I'd be working out a way to go and see it!

Nice to see he hasn't applied the "rare as hen's teeth, find another one" Tax. That 1.4 can be ropey enough but for 950 it's worth the gamble.

bazz26 · 24-01-2021 11:56AM

Interslice wrote: »

Is the dune 4x4?

No, it's just visual attire over a standard Polo. Think Rover Streetwise.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 24-01-2021 02:15PM

Manual or auto??

kalkat2002 · 24-01-2021 05:01PM

2011 fluence diesel

1850 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/22720152

CoBo55 · 24-01-2021 07:10PM

kalkat2002 wrote: »

2011 fluence diesel

1850 eur

http://www.adverts.ie/22720152

There's going to be a glut of them on the market as they hit their 10th anniversary and shed their door stickers;)

I Was VB · 24-01-2021 07:31PM

CoBo55 wrote: »

There's going to be a glut of them on the market as they hit their 10th anniversary and shed their door stickers;)

They’ve been a mixed bag as a taxi, I’ve heard horror stories about them and I’ve heard lads who swear by them, only thing I’ve heard consistently is the autobox are very unreliable.

punisher5112 · 24-01-2021 07:39PM

I Was VB wrote: »

They’ve been a mixed bag as a taxi, I’ve heard horror stories about them and I’ve heard lads who swear by them, only thing I’ve heard consistently is the autobox are very unreliable.

Most are around this age as taxi, worked hard and are reliable to be fair.

I've given mine dogs abuse, serviced 3 times myself, 80k km done in under 2 years starts every time. As mentioned before it's been crashed twice with me also. Car and a van hit on both front sides.

kalkat2002 · 24-01-2021 07:46PM

I got myself a megane III recently
I brought it to my mechanic in dublin where he works with loads of taxis
He told me first day he saw in fluence as taxi he started to sweat...but after so many years he had to change his mind and consider them reliable ones if propered maintained with few common issues as any other car model

nsnoefc1878 · 24-01-2021 08:03PM

Rows Grower wrote: »

1 previous owner taxed and tested 05 Focus 600 euro.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-ford-focus-1-4-l-petrol-tax-and-nct/27028607

Hopefully he closes the bonnet before he sells it.

Akrasia · 24-01-2021 08:06PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-automatic-only-168km/27009363

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€650 asking price for a petrol Saab 9-5 estate Auto

Needs a replacement window at the back but if you have windshield cover on your insurance you should be able to get this done for free

NCT up in March but seller says barely any miles done since last NCT and was serviced within a few thousand kilometers also

For the money if it's any good at all, it's worth a punt

For these cars, one of the most common big failures is the Direct ignition cartridge so make sure there aren't any warning lights and maybe bring a torx screw kit with you and take it off and inspect it for cracks or damage.

If it is bad, the price of a new OEM one is under 300 and anyone could fit it themselves in 10 minutes

nsnoefc1878 · 24-01-2021 08:14PM

Akrasia wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-automatic-only-168km/27009363

€650 asking price for a petrol Saab 9-5 estate Auto

Needs a replacement window at the back but if you have windshield cover on your insurance you should be able to get this done for free

NCT up in March but seller says barely any miles done since last NCT and was serviced within a few thousand kilometers also

For the money if it's any good at all, it's worth a punt

For these cars, one of the most common big failures is the Direct ignition cartridge so make sure there aren't any warning lights and maybe bring a torx screw kit with you and take it off and inspect it for cracks or damage.

If it is bad, the price of a new OEM one is under 300 and anyone could fit it themselves in 10 minutes

At that price thats well worth a gamble. Handy yoke with loads of space.
Gordon Kellett is a well known independent Saab mechanic (not sure if he's still in business?) my brother used him for years with a Saab he had.
I bought a car of Ray Crofton myself (seems this yoke was last serviced there) and found him great to deal with.
Both good signs I'd say.

johndaman66 · 24-01-2021 08:45PM

Akrasia wrote: »

Needs a replacement window at the back but if you have windshield cover on your insurance you should be able to get this done for free

Just make sure the window cover does cover all glass and not just the windscreen as some policies cover windscreen only. Could be very wrong but something tells me that window could be saucy enough to replace.
It is fairly light on test with it being out on the 5th of March (date the four month extension runs out).

Akrasia · 24-01-2021 09:33PM

johndaman66 wrote: »

Just make sure the window cover does cover all glass and not just the windscreen as some policies cover windscreen only. Could be very wrong but something tells me that window could be saucy enough to replace.
It is fairly light on test with it being out on the 5th of March (date the four month extension runs out).

Thats why it's a bit of a gamble, 2 months NCT isn't much, but given the low miles from the last NCT, that's unlikely to have caused any serious issues other than maybe rust or corrosion which could get worse just sitting in the driveway

I'd definitely be heading to look at it if it was anywhere near my 5km lockdown zone. The usual inspections apply but assuming you have windscreen cover that would cover the replacement back window, this car is about a grand under priced, which goes a long way to pay for minor work to get the NCT or replace the scratched bumper if you're worried about that

It's so hard to get a decent petrol Saab these days, I think they'll keep their value as long they're in roadworthy condition and the bodywork is good.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 24-01-2021 10:09PM

Polo Dune is gone, I'm a bit gutted, it was just too far to go for a car considering all the restrictions on travel.

CoBo55 · 24-01-2021 10:16PM

I Was VB wrote: »

They’ve been a mixed bag as a taxi, I’ve heard horror stories about them and I’ve heard lads who swear by them, only thing I’ve heard consistently is the autobox are very unreliable.

I've never seen an auto, anyone who'd taxi in an auto version deserves anything they get:pac:

johndaman66 · 24-01-2021 10:17PM

Akrasia wrote: »

Thats why it's a bit of a gamble, 2 months NCT isn't much, but given the low miles from the last NCT, that's unlikely to have caused any serious issues other than maybe rust or corrosion which could get worse just sitting in the driveway

I'd definitely be heading to look at it if it was anywhere near my 5km lockdown zone. The usual inspections apply but assuming you have windscreen cover that would cover the replacement back window, this car is about a grand under priced, which goes a long way to pay for minor work to get the NCT or replace the scratched bumper if you're worried about that

It's so hard to get a decent petrol Saab these days, I think they'll keep their value as long they're in roadworthy condition and the bodywork is good.

No, certain policies cover windscreen only and not any of the other glass in the car and that's for certain. I know that from getting umpteen quotes year in year out. That is likely the exception to the rule though and most will cover all glass. All I'm saying is you would want to double check beforehand if your buying it on that basis.

As you mention though a good once over before buying would be a must, as with any used car, just to make sure it is only minor work to get the NCT.

Duke O Smiley · 24-01-2021 10:29PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Polo Dune is gone, I'm a bit gutted, it was just too far to go for a car considering all the restrictions on travel.

Not surprised, it was a bargain.

CoBo55 · 24-01-2021 10:31PM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Polo Dune is gone, I'm a bit gutted, it was just too far to go for a car considering all the restrictions on travel.

Not to worry it'll be back up plus rarity tax;)

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 25-01-2021 10:04AM

CoBo55 wrote: »

Not to worry it'll be back up plus rarity tax;)

Oh 100%... Bit of tyre shine and she'll be ready to go.

CoBo55 · 25-01-2021 10:06AM

Hunky Monster wrote: »

Oh 100%... Bit of tyre shine and she'll be ready to go.

Just serviced!!

Rows Grower · 26-01-2021 08:36AM

7 seater with a few scrapes and bumps but only warm up mileage...

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-auto-2006-7-seater-nct-03-21/26747935

punisher5112 · 26-01-2021 08:38AM

Rows Grower wrote: »

7 seater with a few scrapes and bumps but only warm up mileage...

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-corolla-auto-2006-7-seater-nct-03-21/26747935

Pics of 2 different cars inside twice

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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