BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

punisher5112 · 28-04-2021 09:08PM

dobman88 wrote: »

Nobody said they were cheap to run tbf.

I said tax isn't outrageous, it isnt. And its "economical enough" which it was for us. Aul lad driving to and from work and to the shop on a Saturday. 50 or 60 quid petrol every 2 weeks and it was driven handy.

At the end of the day it's a 07 car for about 7/800 quid. It's up to the new owner to drive it as easy or as hard as they want.

Nut you said they're economical, they're far from it.

dobman88 · 28-04-2021 09:09PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

Nut you said they're economical, they're far from it.

I said "economical enough" and explained why above if you'd like to read the post again.

I'm not sure what issue you have so I'll leave you to it.

punisher5112 · 28-04-2021 09:11PM

dobman88 wrote: »

I said "economical enough" and explained why above if you'd like to read the post again.

I'm not sure what issue you have so I'll leave you to it.

They're a horrible car, drove many, gearbox issues and clutch issues, drank petrol.

AMKC · 28-04-2021 09:11PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

We had one from new, a 2007 1.6l LX. It was almost a nice car but that spec was miserable in ways. And the engine just revved, drank petrol and never did anything but else.

I always hated it however as when my dad brought me along to look it over we test drove a 2l liter diesel Ghia and he loved it. Felt like a roacket ship compare with our '99 Avensis. Arrived home a few weeks later with the LX...........

I know exactly how you felt. That is exactly what my old lad did when he went from a top spec Skoda Octavia to a big standard crappy LX 2004 Mondeo worst time to buy that car. No fogs, no rear electric windows, no electric mirrors, no alloys and he thought it was better lol. Hell I was surprised that it had power steering the spec was so bad and not long after the Platnium special edition came out with more spec for not much more not that I would have liked it any better. I hated that Mondeo. The next gen the one your Dad bought was a much nicer car altogether.

wonski · 28-04-2021 09:17PM

punisher5112 wrote: »

They're a horrible car, drove many, gearbox issues and clutch issues, drank petrol.

It's 800 euro car tested for almost a year and taxed until July.

Not a fancy car, but reliability wise not the worst option. Sure you can buy a Merc or a Beemer for that money, too...

It's cheap and road legal. Could keep someone on the road for a while.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000 · 28-04-2021 09:24PM

Jesus lads what do ye expect for 800 asking... They're grand and if it's minded well which it looks to be it's worth a punt for sure.

McCrack · 29-04-2021 06:37AM

wonski wrote: »

It's 800 euro car tested for almost a year and taxed until July.

Not a fancy car, but reliability wise not the worst option. Sure you can buy a Merc or a Beemer for that money, too...

It's cheap and road legal. Could keep someone on the road for a while.

But but but they are horrible, gearbox and clutch issues, drinks petrol yet despite all that I've driven many :rolleyes:

29-04-2021 08:30AM

dobman88 wrote: »

This is my brother selling our Dads car. He only had it for a short time while he was between his previous car that failed NCT and him getting a new car that he had to wait on due to covid.

Might get someone out of a bit of bother. Tax isn't outrageous and its economical enough. I've driven it and it was a better experience than I expected tbh.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-almera-long-nct-tax-only122k-km-/27950048

Yeah, I know the photos are brutal, I told him to change them but he wont.

I'd be all over that once the pandemic ends

wonski · 29-04-2021 03:01PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mini-one-1-6-nct/27973662?campaign=3

Fresh NCT valid until December.
Seller claims new brakes all round and good tires.

What not to like?

€1150 asking price.

Oops! · 29-04-2021 04:12PM

Dirt....

wonski · 29-04-2021 05:52PM

Oops! wrote: »

Dirt....

Looks clean enough for just a little over 1k

dobman88 · 29-04-2021 07:35PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'd be all over that once the pandemic ends

Sold this evening.

Doublebusy · 29-04-2021 09:27PM

dobman88 wrote: »

Sold this evening.

Apart from not being very encouraging while trying to overtake - i couldn't fault the almera i had for about 2 years . Grand bangernomics car. And like your father's my one sold quickly once advertised

CoBo55 · 29-04-2021 10:23PM

Doublebusy wrote: »

Apart from not being very encouraging while trying to overtake - i couldn't fault the almera i had for about 2 years . Grand bangernomics car. And like your father's my one sold quickly once advertised

Having a realistic price plus a bit of tax and decent nct helps a lot.

yamaha4life · 30-04-2021 12:17AM

Cant fault a decent almera very little maintenance required, I sold my 2 yrs ago to an American living/working here wanted it for commuting. tested no tax for €750.

it popped up on donedeal a month ago for €200 test just out and one of the really nice alloys (that i bought for it) was damaged beyond repair and car absolutely filthy in pics.

thewintermute · 30-04-2021 06:53AM

http://www.adverts.ie/23589911
Fresh, if short, test, reasonable mileage and looks very clean. Engine isn't exciting, but overall looks like respectable motoring for the money.
Can be tested early next month for another year I think.

Cheensbo · 30-04-2021 08:09AM

wonski wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mini-one-1-6-nct/27973662?campaign=3

Fresh NCT valid until December.
Seller claims new brakes all round and good tires.

What not to like?

€1150 asking price.

How good/bad are these - the mk1?

I bought an 08 1.4 petrol mk2 one last year for my partner and it's hands down the worst car I've ever had in terms of stuff breaking and general reliability, feckin lovely car to drive though.

wonski · 30-04-2021 09:27AM

Don't think they are known for their reliability, but it did last 15 years and had nct done last months so could be OK.

I am not looking at reliability stats for 15 years old cars. I bought 06 Alfa GT last summer and still driving it

Sirtoyou · 30-04-2021 04:33PM

After buying the Yaris Verso posted here a few weeks ago, my Yaris is for sale. Full Valet & Tank of Petrol (about 6 weeks worth) €600 spent prior to NCT in March.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris/27989389

Any advert improvement advice welcome.

Duke O Smiley · 30-04-2021 06:06PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/golf-tdi-2002-highline-130-bhp-nct-march-2022/27991242

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1 lady owner Irish-from-new 130 bhp Highline Golf with NCT til next year and a few days tax, €1400

Is it too expensive? Are people still buying these?

selectamatic · 30-04-2021 06:15PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Is it too expensive? Are people still buying these?

No its priced right maybe even cheap if it's very clean.

They've risen in price and demand the last while. Plenty of dreamer prices alright but still they bottomed out about 2 years ago.

A very clean 3dr in a nice colour can fetch a right good price.

The raft of sh1te that was produced in the 2008 to 2012 era has also really added to the rose tinted glasses effect when looking at how things once were.

tibia · 30-04-2021 08:28PM

selectamatic wrote: »

The raft of sh1te that was produced in the 2008 to 2012 era

Do you mean the Mk6 Golf? Was it really that bad?

kil · 30-04-2021 08:33PM

Sirtoyou wrote: »

After buying the Yaris Verso posted here a few weeks ago, my Yaris is for sale. Full Valet & Tank of Petrol (about 6 weeks worth) €600 spent prior to NCT in March.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris/27989389

Any advert improvement advice welcome.

Take your photos from ground level, the angle makes them look odd. No need for a pic of the roof or engine bay. Looks good otherwise ðŸ˜‚

An Ri rua · 30-04-2021 10:03PM

Just picked up, as a backup car, a 2006 P12 Primera 1.6. 80k miles, 2 owners, NCT Sept and tax May.
Everything works. Including reversing camera. 4 matching good tyres. Lots of recent main dealer service.
€700. Ah lads, feel like I won the 3 numbers on Boyle sports.
Score!

colm_mcm · 30-04-2021 10:29PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/golf-tdi-2002-highline-130-bhp-nct-march-2022/27991242

1 lady owner Irish-from-new 130 bhp Highline Golf with NCT til next year and a few days tax, €1400

Is it too expensive? Are people still buying these?

An unmolested example is so rare, that’s easily worth the asking. They were a great yoke!

selectamatic · 30-04-2021 10:40PM

tibia wrote: »

Do you mean the Mk6 Golf? Was it really that bad?

No more so the many diesel cars on offer during the first few years of the cheap tax era which experience so many reliability issues.

2.0pd tdi head, oil pump and injector problems, bmw n47 timing chain, vauxhall engine and gearbox problems, psa 1.6hdi blowing turbos, Toyota head gasket failure, Honda timing chain and manifold and Mazda in general :pac: etc.

The first 1.6tdi mk6 golfs are a risky enough bet imo too.

26000 Elephants · 01-05-2021 11:24AM

Tidy looking Nissan Cube with NCT in the right colour for bangernomics money. If the CVT is working ok, this would be a darling. If it was in Munster, I'd be on it....

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0lddog · 01-05-2021 11:47AM

colm_mcm wrote: »

An unmolested example is so rare, that’s easily worth the asking. They were a great yoke!

Gone!

Didnt get to see the ad.

1.9TDI 130 ?

What year ?

26000 Elephants · 01-05-2021 11:59AM

0lddog wrote: »

Gone!

Didnt get to see the ad.

1.9TDI 130 ?

What year ?

2002 I think. Only 3 photos, none of the interior. Over 200k miles though, so it wasnt going to be a minter.

0lddog · 01-05-2021 12:17PM

26000 Elephants wrote: »

2002 I think. Only 3 photos, none of the interior. Over 200k miles though, so it wasnt going to be a minter.

Thanks !

( Have something not disimilar in the collection, thus interest )

BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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