Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

colm_mcm · 21-09-2012 09:26PM

I just love these

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3811097

Magown3 · 21-09-2012 09:30PM

I had no clue these things were in Bangernomics territory!!! Came as a real surprise to me.

Here's a nice example with tax and test.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3907264

21-09-2012 09:45PM

Magown3 wrote: »

I had no clue these things were in Bangernomics territory!!! Came as a real surprise to me..........

That's the recession for you, in April 2007 I bought a 1995 Celica for €4200 and that was a bargain at the time.

166man · 21-09-2012 10:49PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Quite likely been above 90 degs more than once imo, he wouldn't know "possibly requires a new radiator fan resistor" otherwise me thinks. Asking price is ambitious if it was issue free.

€950 asking for an ok looking 156 with fresh NCT seems alright to me. Chances of finding a car asking less than €1k without any issues is unlikely anyway.

21-09-2012 10:54PM

166man wrote: »

€950 asking for an ok looking 156 with fresh NCT seems alright to me. Chances of finding a car asking less than €1k without any issues is unlikely anyway.

The increased possibility of the car been treated to some overheating would put most people off, a cooling issue is a potential biggy and it's nigh on impossible to ascertain has it been in the red, slightly more than the normal issues one would be willing to risk with a 14 year old car asking €950 imo.

Take off the Alfa blinkers and have a think about it.

Although in fairness there's a very decent chance you don't appreciate the gravity of the fan not coming on

Potentially a much better proposition...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3866625

Asking €150 more, less miles, new NCt of unknown duration, admittedly 1.8 not 2.0 but had leather interior and looks better externally.

Ded_Zebra · 21-09-2012 11:17PM

RoverJames wrote: »

Potentially a much better proposition...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3866625

Asking €150 more, less miles, new NCt of unknown duration, admittedly 1.8 not 2.0 but had leather interior and looks better externally.

I do love a tan leather interior!!!!

Just thinking out loud here but if I regester for collage for half a year I could afford this

Somebody stop me :pac::pac::pac:

166man · 21-09-2012 11:29PM

RoverJames wrote: »

The increased possibility of the car been treated to some overheating would put most people off, a cooling issue is a potential biggy and it's nigh on impossible to ascertain has it been in the red, slightly more than the normal issues one would be willing to risk with a 14 year old car asking €950 imo.

Take off the Alfa blinkers and have a think about it.

Although in fairness there's a very decent chance you don't appreciate the gravity of the fan not coming on

Potentially a much better proposition...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3866625

Asking €150 more, less miles, new NCt of unknown duration, admittedly 1.8 not 2.0 but had leather interior and looks better externally.

There's no "Alfa blinkers" actually. On paper it's a large enough saloon with a brand new NCT. It has the decent 2.0 engine and if I had the means I would have a look and maybe hope to get it for €800.

Looking at your condescending comment above I may not be very mechanically minded but stupid I'm not. I very much understand the seriousness of te fan coming on thanks.

21-09-2012 11:59PM

You'd pay 800 for a possibly cooked 1998 156 :eek: unreal.
There was nothing condescending either by the way, I do remember you speaking favourably of a v6 mondeo that needed a stat housing, again, quite likely cooked. I do think you're placing too much value on the nct though, many do. If you understand the seriousness why risk 800 when you could find similar without obvious risks?

Toyotafanboi · 22-09-2012 12:30AM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3932690

a years test, 6 disc changer, half leather, front fogs, air con i'm sure, smart enough looking car imo. probably not the most reliable/ efficient engine but if its straight you could do worse for the money.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3932225

horrible colour, very flawed car, "needs it gone" for suspicious reasons i'd say, but god help me i'd love it. love ZR's and they're becoming scarce.

166man · 22-09-2012 12:55AM

RoverJames wrote: »

You'd pay 800 for a possibly cooked 1998 156 :eek: unreal.
There was nothing condescending either by the way, I do remember you speaking favourably of a v6 mondeo that needed a stat housing, again, quite likely cooked. I do think you're placing too much value on the nct though, many do. If you understand the seriousness why risk 800 when you could find similar without obvious risks?

It's not unreal. I like the car, it looks like an honest seller and the fresh NCT regardless of what you think, makes it roadworthy for me.

It was condescending and you know it, you made it out that I was an idiot and wouldn't be able to understand the seriousness of the fan not working properly.

Can you find me another 2.0 156 out there with brand new NCT for €800? I'd be doubtful if you could tbh..

22-09-2012 01:14AM

.... Hardly roadworthy without the fan operating

Over the next 2 to 3 months I have no doubt a 2.0 freshly nctd 156 will crop up with an asking price of similar to that one, theres not too many for sale at any one time as most of them are in scrapyards. You pulled 800 from your own head as anyone reading can see. The 1.8 one I put up would be potentially a far better buy would you not agree ?

166man · 22-09-2012 01:27AM

RoverJames wrote: »

.... Hardly roadworthy without the fan operating
Over the next 2 to 3 months I have no doubt a 2.0 freshly nctd 156 will crop up with an asking price of similar to that one, theres not too many for sale at any one time as most of them are in scrapyards. You pulled 800 from your own head as anyone reading can see. The 1.8 one I put up would be potentially a far better buy would you not agree ?

Yep, you are right, I 100&% agree.

Back to bangers, this looks decent I reckon

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3889188

L-M · 22-09-2012 09:39AM

One of the lads bought a mint 02 2.0 156 for 400quid and it failed the nct on a bulb.

CantGetNoSleep · 22-09-2012 03:20PM

Still looking for a LHD bangernomic!

rugbyman · 22-09-2012 10:55PM

cant get no sleep

would you like a left hooker v40 estate, 1997

Rugbyman

asking 800, I know the seller

fl4pj4ck · 22-09-2012 11:14PM

engine? ^^^

166man · 22-09-2012 11:24PM

Limerick man wrote: »

One of the lads bought a mint 02 2.0 156 for 400quid and it failed the nct on a bulb.

Lucky him.

barura · 23-09-2012 09:56AM

so how do you bangernomic again? Oh yeah.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3937729

250eur, long NCT and tax. And nearest offer? Aces.

And for nipping around the place. Seciento for 300.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3937863

L-M · 23-09-2012 10:04AM

Those Vectra's were known to be troublesome in their first two year!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3921637

Irish car, unworn gear gator and not a bad colour, just into the bracket.

Redisle · 23-09-2012 11:08AM

Proper Bangernomics:

Choice of two NCT'd fiestas for €650 each:

Another 406 for €750

I would be pretty dubious of that mileage though and I'm not sure what that warning light is!

1.6 Focus Saloon for €1000

colm_mcm · 23-09-2012 12:06PM

I'd say the ignition on that 406 is on without the engine started, hense the warning lights,

Looks like ESP or something

dgt · 23-09-2012 12:16PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd say the ignition on that 406 is on without the engine started, hense the warning lights,

Looks like ESP or something

Spot on. He also doesn't have the handbrake on.... :pac:

After 1998 they had abs as standard. Traction control was part of that methinks

eringobragh · 23-09-2012 03:37PM

mk3 MR2 - €1650

Looks clean, although I prefer the mk2 in every way this might suit somebody. if theres a VVTI in it it'll probably consume oil ...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3903327

a_v525 · 23-09-2012 03:47PM

If ever there was a car designed for a hairdresser, that model MR2 is it

colm_mcm · 23-09-2012 04:31PM

Whys that now?

eringobragh · 23-09-2012 04:47PM

a_v525 wrote: »

If ever there was a car designed for a hairdresser, that model MR2 is it

Theres always one :rolleyes:...wouldn't buy one myself but there meant to be a great fun drive....

Ive had someone remark the same on my mk2 to me...couldn't give a fcuk what other people think I like it and thats all that matters :cool:

eringobragh · 23-09-2012 04:55PM

Honda Accord 1999 - €600

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3941812

Esel · 23-09-2012 04:58PM

Limerick man wrote: »

Those Vectra's were known to be troublesome in their first two year!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3921637

Irish car, unworn gear gator and not a bad colour, just into the bracket.

Fresh gaiter is a sure sign of a clocked car....

I'll get me coat.

L-M · 23-09-2012 05:46PM

Esel wrote: »

Fresh gaiter is a sure si

gn of a clocked car.... I'll get me

Touche ;-)

Jellicoe · 23-09-2012 05:57PM

a_v525 wrote: »

If ever there was a car designed for a hairdresser, that model MR2 is it

If ever there was an example of a thinly veiled jealous Irish begrudgers style comment, there’s one.

Thankfully most petrol heads will drive what they personally like despite begrudgers.
In fact the more it annoys the begrudgers, the more reason to drive one.

Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

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