Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

Toyotafanboi · 08-05-2013 02:09PM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4960244

honest looking starlet, not the best colour. 11 months test, 2 months tax, asking 700.

furtzy · 08-05-2013 02:23PM

00833827 wrote: »

I always liked these, im sure they are probably a pig on juice and latter ones tend to be two-tone which i wouldn't be a fan of, but might suit the right person. This one looks clean

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4966059

Anyone know much about these?

Comes up as purchased by a dealer on 25/03/2013.

king size mars bar · 08-05-2013 04:15PM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5000029 going to ring about this one anything i should know about these cars?

dark crystal · 08-05-2013 04:15PM

What do ye think about this one:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4723496

Only thing putting me off is no mention of mileage...

Max Power1 · 08-05-2013 04:16PM

king size mars bar wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5000029 going to ring about this one anything i should know about these cars?

What is the money back guarantee about would be my first question!

king size mars bar · 08-05-2013 04:18PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

What is the money back guarantee about would be my first question!

he says this in all his adds i've seen on dondeal

johndaman66 · 08-05-2013 06:21PM

Max Power1 wrote: »

What is the money back guarantee about would be my first question!

king size mars bar wrote: »

he says this in all his adds i've seen on dondeal

It is a rather strange comment in fairness. Dealers putting a few months guarantee on a used car is quite normal, not that they always honour them but a money back guarantee on a used car is a first for me to see anyway.

Alanstrainor · 08-05-2013 06:43PM

johndaman66 wrote: »

It is a rather strange comment in fairness. Dealers putting a few months guarantee on a used car is quite normal, not that they always honour them but a money back guarantee on a used car is a first for me to see anyway.

Very strange comment to put on a 950 euro car. I'd eat my left shoe if someone did get a cent back from them.

johndaman66 · 08-05-2013 06:51PM

king size mars bar wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5000029 going to ring about this one anything i should know about these cars?

Back to your question king size mars bar. I drove a pre facelift 96 1043cc Polo for a spell. Being honest it didn't have a lot going for it. Was dreadfully sluggish even for a 1.0 litre and despite its low power fuel economy was by no means extraordinary.

It felt incredibly unstable and unsafe at motor way speeds but that could have being down to the narrow tyres that was on it or the somewhat worn rear shocks. I have drove a 1.1 litre Fiesta from the same year and it felt a lot more solid and surefooted on the road by comparison.

I think build quality was only moderate at best. By no means very bad for a tiny 1996 low cost hatch but nothing near as top notch as some VW nuts would have you believe.

The later 999cc fuel injected engine in the model you have linked to is an improvement over the 1043cc I believe. In fairness the one you have linked to is on for pretty good money, especially as it has almost a year NCT on it and if seller will stand over it. If you intend to do quite a bit of motorway driving I would suggest you might be best to look elsewhere though.

johndaman66 · 08-05-2013 07:02PM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4985570

Ok on the face of it its by no means bargain buy of the week or even day. But putting this in on the basis that it was just NCT'd within the last few days, has over 3 months motor tax on the windscreen, mileage ain't severe and also on the basis that the owner is actually emigrating and might be inclined to settle for quite a few quid less for a quick clinical hassle free sale. (I know I'm making quite a few assumptions there:P)

king size mars bar · 08-05-2013 07:12PM

johndaman66 wrote: »

Back to your question king size mars bar. I drove a pre facelift 96 1043cc Polo for a spell. Being honest it didn't have a lot going for it. Was dreadfully sluggish even for a 1.0 litre and despite its low power fuel economy was by no means extraordinary.

It felt incredibly unstable and unsafe at motor way speeds but that could have being down to the narrow tyres that was on it or the somewhat worn rear shocks. I have drove a 1.1 litre Fiesta from the same year and it felt a lot more solid and surefooted on the road by comparison.

I think build quality was only moderate at best. By no means very bad for a tiny 1996 low cost hatch but nothing near as top notch as some VW nuts would have you believe.

The later 999cc fuel injected engine in the model you have linked to is an improvement over the 1043cc I believe. In fairness the one you have linked to is on for pretty good money, especially as it has almost a year NCT on it and if seller will stand over it. If you intend to do quite a bit of motorway driving I would suggest you might be best to look elsewhere though.

thanks for the feedback, to be honest i,d prefer the Fiesta, had 3 of them yrs back and found them to be a solid little car, i,ll stay looking for the time been. have to say this thread is great for help and advice.

Ded_Zebra · 08-05-2013 09:44PM

Not something that ends up in here much but at that price with that much test and work done it is a steal!!! If only I got such a good deal on mine

:o

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4574128

unkel · 08-05-2013 10:24PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

at that price with that much test

There's only 3 months left on the NCT?

Cheensbo · 08-05-2013 10:42PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Not something that ends up in here much but at that price with that much test and work done it is a steal!!! If only I got such a good deal on mine :o

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4574128

Id be all over that if i wasn't outta here in a month

What annoys me is the wheels make the car look well in the ad, then the bottom line says he's selling it with those 100+ alloys or whatever they are..,

Bargain though despite the shortish test, once the ss bars are good there's nothing else expensive to replace, the rest of the suspension is basically "bangernomics e10" parts.

Small money for a quick fun car..

Plus its a Trueno too, easier to insure

*paging fanboi :pac:

Heres a rale banger, probably has driven to the sun and back, looks dog rough, but,
get him down under 400 and you have:

Tax till august, test till either june or august........ then 100e for scrap "cashback"

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4809361

Top Dog · 08-05-2013 10:56PM

Saab 9-5 Vector for €400 or less? :eek:

Granted the test expires at the end of the month (but technically still valid so fits in this thread

)- but some amount of car for the money!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5002602

Ded_Zebra · 08-05-2013 11:07PM

unkel wrote: »

There's only 3 months left on the NCT?

Oops thought it said 8/14:o:o. Turns out it's just ok value not amazing. Moving on

discombobulate · 08-05-2013 11:46PM

What would peoples opinions be on this: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4959617

Looks clean although pics aren't great. A friend is looking to view it but hasn't arranged a viewing as yet.

colm_mcm · 08-05-2013 11:49PM

The A3 changed owners 3 weeks ago

discombobulate · 08-05-2013 11:55PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

The A3 changed owners 3 weeks ago

Thanks. I'll pass on the info. How do you know that?

colm_mcm · 08-05-2013 11:56PM

Motortax.ie

Reason its relevant is it could be a ball of scrap and your man took a few weeks to realise.

discombobulate · 09-05-2013 12:04AM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Motortax.ie

Reason its relevant is it could be a ball of scrap and your man took a few weeks to realise.

More than likely. Thanks again. Didn't realise you could check there.

JohnBoy26 · 09-05-2013 12:16AM

The interior could do with a clean and the background on the pics look like a breakers yard, still good value motoring though IMO. http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4796915

unkel · 09-05-2013 12:33AM

Top Dog wrote: »

Saab 9-5 Vector for €400 or less? :eek:

It's a steal and I love those wheels, but the turbo just gone means the engine is probably next

That said, you'd probably get it for €300. Worth more than half of that in scrappage if worst comes to worst, so not much risk here

wonski · 09-05-2013 12:35AM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5003342

96 reg with new nct for 700 euro. Worth a look for those who like them.

dgt · 09-05-2013 12:51AM

Take your pick:

NCT till Feb, 2000

04

Or

NCT till Jan, 800

dgt · 09-05-2013 12:57AM

NCT till Jan, 1800

Tax till July, HDi.... Can't be screwed...

Or....

NCT till March, 900

XUD, not HDi, D8.5 had exec trim on the outside..... Turn that pump up

And that should conclude 406's for a while

discombobulate · 09-05-2013 02:37PM

Anyone any thoughts on this Legacy?

I'd be worried about it being clocked at that mileage. NCT until March. Friend is viewing today.

dgt · 09-05-2013 02:42PM

No pictures of it either, on adverts, excessive use of exclamation marks!!!

I'd have doubts....

discombobulate · 09-05-2013 02:55PM

dgt wrote: »

No pictures of it either, on adverts, excessive use of exclamation marks!!!

I'd have doubts....

He went to look at it. Took a couple of pics and sent them on. Didn't look bad. Had NCT certs for the last 5 years showing only a couple of thousand miles being done a year. I suppose anything could have been done in the 10 years before that although he said it didn't look worn inside.

Dodgy part though was he said he took it as part exchange on something himself to sell on. Has the log book etc. Told my friend to see if he can contact the previous owner before buying.

Can't really go too wrong though if its driving fine and has a years test from a couple of months ago though can he?

He also said the wife put it up for him on Adverts as he doesn't have a clue about computers. Also asked for 100 more than he advertised it for!

bijou · 09-05-2013 02:59PM

I know I've asked previously about Chevrolet's but anyone have any thoughts on this one??

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4981432

Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

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