FIXERUPPER of the week/day

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 12:04am #1

This thread is for the cars that have been creeping into the Bangernomics thread recently. Basically anything that has a short or no NCT, or looks like a clean well maintained example for cheap with no test.

Basically anything that could be put right for little money and become a daily driver.

Something like this

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4353076

Shall we set the rough budget at €1000?

flutered · 08-04-2013 12:08am

you budget is too high, 650-750 max, as they will require a cash injection.

dgt · 08-04-2013 12:11am

Oooooh excellent

Something like this boyo?

450, NCT till June

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 12:13am

that's spot on the kind of thing laaaad

:D

dgt · 08-04-2013 12:16am

Woot!

Budget €800 max?
NCT is a bonus?

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 12:21am

dgt wrote: »

Woot!
Budget €800 max?
NCT is a bonus?

Sounds good.

I would also add that an NCT fail sheet would be a plus too.

dgt · 08-04-2013 12:21am

450

Needs clutch

450

Injectors prob knackered at this stage

350

Cheap but not cheap enough....

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 12:40am

Another one that needs a clutch. NCT 8/13 €250

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4751031

af_thefragile · 08-04-2013 9:31am

Great idea for a thread! Been watching plenty of Wheeler Dealer episodes lately and I'ld love to buy something like this and have a go fixing it up. Now if only I can find a decent garage space and a nice tool kit......

Mick ah · 08-04-2013 10:27am

I agree, savage idea for a thread, I'll follow with a keen interest.

That volvo looks doable even.

Sorry I've no fixerupper this time, but I promise one soon.

dgt · 08-04-2013 10:35am

Yes, a brilliant idea, don't know why it wasn't created sooner! :cool:

My 406 (and the rest of my daily hacks I've had over the years) fall into this category so there is potential for a cracking car with far less work

I will advise that if one was to take on such a car (bought mine with a blown turbo and general wear and tear) that an in-depth knowledge of the vehicle is a must. No point buying such a vehicle only to find out there are 101 other problems you didn't account for or potentially account for (replacement engine etc)

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 10:52am

306 1.4 requiring little work apparently

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4834623

Yaris with lots of tax and test, or so the ad says

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4831658

This one might be too expensive to repair... But it looks nice

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4576077

This could take very little to put right

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4792890

recyclebin · 08-04-2013 10:54am

Fixerupper car of the week/day + menssheds = Profit???

mullingar · 08-04-2013 11:25am

recyclebin wrote: »

Fixerupper car of the week/day + menssheds = Profit???

The idea of this thread is for people to buy a suggested car here, fix it up, tax it, NCT it, report back of how much work it needed to get it right as a keeper.

As the seller has to transfer the car into your name, you are another registered owner (unless you are a dealer where you can use a TAN number), if you do this several times a year, rumour has it that your name is flagged in the Revenue system so they will do a search to see if you need to pay any tax on any profits for the sales as dealers do. I dont know if there is any truth to it or not, but it does sound plausible.

af_thefragile · 08-04-2013 1:24pm

mullingar wrote: »

The idea of this thread is for people to buy a suggested car here, fix it up, tax it, NCT it, report back of how much work it needed to get it right as a keeper.

As the seller has to transfer the car into your name, you are another registered owner (unless you are a dealer where you can use a TAN number), if you do this several times a year, rumour has it that your name is flagged in the Revenue system so they will do a search to see if you need to pay any tax on any profits for the sales as dealers do. I dont know if there is any truth to it or not, but it does sound plausible.

How would the Revenue know how much profit you make?
Unless you are running a dealership the deals will be all unofficial, face-to-face kind of stuff and its not like you'll have account books that they can check to see if you're running a hobby or a business...

JohnBoy26 · 08-04-2013 1:44pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/damagedcars/4787323

dgt · 08-04-2013 2:13pm

400

NCT-less

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 3:56pm

Clean looking Vectra that needs a mid section and new tyres, low miles and looked after

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4805480

1.7 Puma that needs a bit of work €200

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4838653

406 that needs rear axle work, any idea what would need to be done/ cost?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4836256

and a 520i

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4833249

pred racer · 08-04-2013 5:42pm

That vectra is a nightmare (i had one exactly the same, absolute shed)

406 is prob anti roll bar bushing, fuel tank needs to be removed;)

Puma, how far wrong can ya go for 200?

Bmw, its silver............:pac:
Minor mechanical on those normally means the control module for the abs, speedo and revs, about 250 to repair.

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 5:56pm

pred racer wrote: »

That vectra is a nightmare (i had one exactly the same, absolute shed)

406 is prob anti roll bar bushing, fuel tank needs to be removed;)

Puma, how far wrong can ya go for 200?

Bmw, its silver............:pac:
Minor mechanical on those normally means the control module for the abs, speedo and revs, about 250 to repair.

the puma is the best of that lot and in your favorite colour

.

If the 5 needs control modules I know of a place in the UK that recondition them cheap

(my uncle uses them)

dgt · 08-04-2013 6:38pm

406 could be the main hub bushes shot, a right arse to replace..... Drop links could be gone too, still a pig to change

af_thefragile · 08-04-2013 7:28pm

Wow Puma's sold already...
Looks like I shouldn't have much trouble when it comes to getting rid of mine soon!

Celly Smunt · 08-04-2013 8:20pm

af_thefragile wrote: »

Wow Puma's sold already...
Looks like I shouldn't have much trouble when it comes to getting rid of mine soon!

i'll give you 200 quid so

dgt · 08-04-2013 8:28pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4841450

I'm guessing swirl flaps or the engine is knackered

eringobragh · 08-04-2013 8:41pm

...no mentions of work needed on both of these.

Civic Coupe - No tax/NCT €500

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/4658410

Celica - No tax/NCT €600

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/4687149

Primera - NCT failed but needs tyre - €550

http://cars.donedeal.co.uk/for-sale/cars/4798605

Ded_Zebra · 08-04-2013 8:45pm

The link for the Civic is for a Primera, but it fits the thread too

eringobragh · 08-04-2013 8:51pm

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

The link for the Civic is for a Primera, but it fits the thread too

fixed

sogood · 08-04-2013 9:08pm

af_thefragile wrote: »

How would the Revenue know how much profit you make?
Unless you are running a dealership the deals will be all unofficial, face-to-face kind of stuff and its not like you'll have account books that they can check to see if you're running a hobby or a business...

That's the problem with Revenue. They don't have to know what profit you make, they just pick a number out of the air and then it's up to you to prove that you don't owe that much, whereupon, hopefully, eventually, an agreed figure is reached. So, even if you were only doing this as a bit of a sideline, it's in your interest to keep records, invoices, receipts etc. etc. Just in case!

Toyotafanboi · 08-04-2013 11:57pm

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

the puma is the best of that lot and in your favorite colour .

If the 5 needs control modules I know of a place in the UK that recondition them cheap (my uncle uses them)

BBA by any chance? had great finding with them and that particular module when nobody in Ireland could help, or at least not for anything near the BBA price.

dgt · 09-04-2013 12:13am

475

Those seats!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool:

Toyotafanboi · 09-04-2013 12:38am

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4792672

i optomistically posted this is bangernomics last week, it was up for €1100 and subsequently got my arse reddened :P

now up for 750 with an ABS fault, so you guys were right

Ded_Zebra · 09-04-2013 12:41am

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

BBA by any chance? had great finding with them and that particular module when nobody in Ireland could help, or at least not for anything near the BBA price.

Not sure tbh as it's a while since I was talking to him about it.

dgt wrote: »

475

Those seats!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool:

It is nice but looks very well worn unfortunately.

af_thefragile · 09-04-2013 12:49am

Alfas always have really nice interiors!
Too bad the rest of the car often doesn't stand up to it.
I don't find them that good looking either like some do. The GT was good looking and the Brera is probably the best looking hatchbacks ever made. Not that fond of their newer models neither did the older 90s and 00s models appeal much to me.

dgt · 09-04-2013 12:55am

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

It is nice but looks very well worn unfortunately.

Tis just dirt! Have 2 3 sets in which I can verify this

hoodie6029 · 10-04-2013 12:22pm

Passat diesel

Ded_Zebra · 10-04-2013 2:11pm

A one owner 850 T5 that needs an alternator.

I just love these cars:cool:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4686309

Ded_Zebra · 10-04-2013 2:19pm

At the very top of the budget at €775. Has an NCT fail sheet and looks quite nice

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772467

Matthewjohn · 10-04-2013 2:47pm

Cheap 7 seater

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4781112

flutered · 10-04-2013 3:58pm

dgt wrote: »

Yes, a brilliant idea, don't know why it wasn't created sooner! :cool:

My 406 (and the rest of my daily hacks I've had over the years) fall into this category so there is potential for a cracking car with far less work

I will advise that if one was to take on such a car (bought mine with a blown turbo and general wear and tear) that an in-depth knowledge of the vehicle is a must. No point buying such a vehicle only to find out there are 101 other problems you didn't account for or potentially account for (replacement engine etc)

each make and model has a fourm in the u.k. google will find it for you, the ones that i have looked up have a step by step guide to most jobs, if not just ask them, the only one that trys to catch you that i have come across is the primera one, but then google probably find it for you, a lot of american ones on utube, i find its best to download them, then edit out the trash, also read the reviews underneath, these will give a good guide as to the worth of the video.

10-04-2013 4:01pm

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

At the very top of the budget at €775. Has an NCT fail sheet and looks quite nice

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4772467

Great shout - if only she was leather!

flutered · 10-04-2013 4:07pm

pred racer wrote: »

That vectra is a nightmare (i had one exactly the same, absolute shed)

406 is prob anti roll bar bushing, fuel tank needs to be removed;)

Puma, how far wrong can ya go for 200?

Bmw, its silver............:pac:
Minor mechanical on those normally means the control module for the abs, speedo and revs, about 250 to repair.

your local perhaps friendly east european charge €70 to repair that, well that what i was charged for a primera that was not starting, he reset all the electrics, then re gigged the lot, three local garage guys had told me to scrap it as it was unrepairable, he also done the same to a megan diesel belonging to a family member, so it is advisable to check him out before buying, as one can take it straight to him before bringing it home.

flutered · 10-04-2013 4:11pm

dgt wrote: »

406 could be the main hub bushes shot, a right arse to replace..... Drop links could be gone too, still a pig to change

you are right, i had a 405 which required them, if the 406 is the same it is a money drain, the bushens are made of brass, they have to be done by an engineering works, they have to be put in with a sledge, work for someone strong.

flutered · 10-04-2013 4:16pm

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

The link for the Civic is for a Primera, but it fits the thread too

the primera is value, one could prob get the price of the tyre knocked off the asking price, the nct is a visual, stick a bit of tax on it. these do 40 to the gallon.

flutered · 10-04-2013 4:19pm

hoodie6029 wrote: »

Passat diesel

again a visit to the east european tech head, 50-70 lids and your away for slates.

Ded_Zebra · 10-04-2013 4:35pm

Carina E 2.0, Ad doesn't say what's wrong but for €300 it looks clean

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4813411

darragh o meara · 10-04-2013 4:42pm

af_thefragile wrote: »

Wow Puma's sold already...
Looks like I shouldn't have much trouble when it comes to getting rid of mine soon!

have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do

dgt · 10-04-2013 7:37pm

darragh o meara wrote: »

have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do

*cough Fiesta 1.7 conversion *cough :pac::pac::pac:

darragh o meara · 10-04-2013 8:11pm

dgt wrote: »

*cough Fiesta 1.7 conversion *cough :pac::pac::pac:

Puma modified rally car

or maybe a 1.7 Ka.

dgt · 11-04-2013 12:53am

Three - Fiddy

Darkness forever!!!

475

Dayyysel

500

Didn't think these had a TD... Either way, TD :cool:

400

Needs some assembly

450

Needs a HG, shes a cav lad

400

5 pot, needs VRT

425

Needs engine hg

Or instead of a HG, transplant.....
375

af_thefragile · 11-04-2013 2:44am

darragh o meara wrote: »

have you got a 1.7 puma for 200? Contact me if you do

Its just a 1.4l. Its my first car so couldn't get insurance on the 1.7 or it was a ridiculous quote...

Got the NCT today! So based on that I'll be deciding the future on my Puma soon!!

darragh o meara · 11-04-2013 9:38am

af_thefragile wrote: »

Its just a 1.4l. Its my first car so couldn't get insurance on the 1.7 or it was a ridiculous quote...

Got the NCT today! So based on that I'll be deciding the future on my Puma soon!!

Hmmm let me know.

FIXERUPPER of the week/day

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