Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

tc20 · 10-05-2013 04:58PM

Rover 600 auto with long test 'n' tax, leather, asking €1100

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5010372

i'm quite tempted by this myself...

rugbyman · 10-05-2013 05:19PM

bijou wrote: »

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

I had two Matiz s for over six years , brilliant wee cars.
Would buy this but not keen on silver and am allergic to spoilers.

Regards

johndaman66 · 10-05-2013 06:49PM

tc20 wrote: »

Rover 600 auto with long test 'n' tax, leather, asking €1100

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5010372

i'm quite tempted by this myself...

Nice spot tc20. Around the engine bay in particular looks immaculate. Heres another one

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4982175

Apparently this one has has some light scratches on the body but hey very few 15 year old cars don't and if thats the biggest complaint. The manual might have more universal appeal in this country but you might be seeking out an auto yourself. Again honda engine and relatively low mileage up on it. My understanding is that the seller is going to put a years test on it for current asking. Nothing near as much tax on it but it is asking smaller money

Some might say they're bland but I think they're quite smart and elegant for their year..

dh0011 · 10-05-2013 08:18PM

http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/323/2000-mazda-323-for-sale/3061824
i like the look of this

Seweryn · 10-05-2013 10:24PM

Looks clean:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/5012069

bijou · 10-05-2013 10:34PM

rugbyman wrote: »

I had two Matiz s for over six years , brilliant wee cars.
Would buy this but not keen on silver and am allergic to spoilers.

Regards

Thanks rugbyman........ I can't make my mind up (maybe that's a sign

). Been looking at a few reviews both on here and elsewhere.

I've just seen 2 others now and I'm completely confused:

Fabia 1.4 2001 with 105k €1350 vs Golf 1.4 2001 with 115k €1500. Both have NCT running till early 2014.

Thoughts anyone?

tc20 · 10-05-2013 11:15PM

johndaman66 wrote: »

Nice spot tc20. Around the engine bay in particular looks immaculate. Heres another one

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4982175

The manual might have more universal appeal in this country but you might be seeking out an auto yourself. Again honda engine and relatively low mileage up on it.

yeah, i'm in the market for an auto. i had a 00 Accord previously and it was faultless over the couple of years i had it. I'm kinda holding out for a nice W201, but they're few and far between (i'm being choosy) and i'm not in a panic to buy. If something else that ticks the boxes pops up, then we'll see.

wonski · 10-05-2013 11:26PM

dh0011 wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/323/2000-mazda-323-for-sale/3061824
i like the look of this

There are only 2 pictures, and none of the interior... What exactly do you like there? The wheels???
Hate ads like this personally, even if the car itself is ok...

cabb8ge · 10-05-2013 11:49PM

166man wrote: »

NCT until 04/07/13. Well inside the three month gap to be retested again.

Admittedly the Saab would of course cost more to maintain but I'm questioning why a Toyota with no NCT* is acceptable but a Saab isn't. Would it not be fair to assume that the seller of that Corolla has no intentions of putting it through the NCT possibly because it has issues?

I just think that this idea that because it's a Toyota it deserves to be in here with/without and NCT is fairly ridiculous but you very quickly slam down the possibility of the Saab being entitled to be here.

where rest of post? NCT*, what * for?

dh0011 · 11-05-2013 12:04AM

wonski wrote: »

There are only 2 pictures, and none of the interior... What exactly do you like there? The wheels???
Hate ads like this personally, even if the car itself is ok...

when i see an ad like this i always get the feeling that it is kinda honest. It has no hub caps since it is just after the nct. It is an ad for a basic solid looking 13 or so year old car for not much money. They havent gone and polished the plastics under the bonnet and taken a photo they havent taken a photo of tyres showing thread depth etc.

It is how strongbow would do a car ad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_vVU-g-EE

i can see why someone would disagree.

I have a buddy who is moving back to ireland for 4 months. I have a few cars picked out to have a look at with him for when he is here. That mazda is on my list.

cabb8ge · 11-05-2013 12:07AM

cabb8ge wrote: »

I have primera series II, am changing soon, no more Nissan for me, not like post 90s versions. Can only think of Accord in budget but might be other options? Under €2000, happy if less than €1500. Notions for me?

I think I look at this http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4966605 look ok in add, price look not high, €750.

Esel · 11-05-2013 04:08AM

dgt wrote: »

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

The ad dis not use exclamation marks excessively, but you did....

Esel · 11-05-2013 04:09AM

tc20 wrote: »

Yeah, I'm in the market for an auto. I had a '00 Accord previously and it was faultless over the couple of years i had it. I'm kinda holding out for a nice W201, but they're few and far between (I'm being choosy) and I'm not in a panic to buy. If something else that ticks the boxes pops up, then we'll see.

Personally, I'd buy that Rover instead of holding out for a 'nice' W201 - which, as you said, are rare these days...

Seriously, if the Rover is as good in the flesh as it reads in the ad, go for it. Long NCT, 9 months tax.

Bargain hard, get it for €900, and you're laughing.

dh0011 · 11-05-2013 11:21AM

Esel wrote: »

The ad dis not use exclamation marks excessively, but you did....

i think you didnt get what he meant

Ded_Zebra · 11-05-2013 12:15PM

Very long test but unfortunately very low and has a stupid sun strip. But at €875 it looks like good value to me.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4945712

johndaman66 · 11-05-2013 12:24PM

Esel wrote: »

The ad dis not use exclamation marks excessively, but you did....

dh0011 wrote: »

i think you didnt get what he meant

I think you may have missed dgt's point also Esel but maybe the reason for that is that the seller has since edited the ad and there is not one exclamation mark in it as far as I can see!!! It would seem that dgt has since deleted his comment also, I would assume that is in account of the seller editing their ad!!! Hmm, guessing the seller keeps an eye on this thread perhaps!!!

Anyway the Mazda seems to be good for the money its on at considering there is about €300 worth of motor tax on it. Colour wont appeal to everyone although its far from the most offensive colour and mileage getting a bit on the high side. But they are pretty robust machines and if minded reasonably well the mileage should not be a serious issue. 1.3 engine probably has that bit more appeal with the general population than the 1.5 due to motor tax* and the 1.5 is noted as being harsh enough on fuel for what it is.

*Don't want to get into a debate about motor tax. The point I am trying to make is, call a spade a spade, the general population will find the 1.3 that bit more appealing than the 1.5 primarily in account of the motor tax rates.

johndaman66 · 11-05-2013 12:34PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Very long test but unfortunately very low and has a stupid sun strip. But at €875 it looks like good value to me.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4945712

Pity the mileage wasn't nearly as low! Still though these can do 190k and many more not a bother. Pretty lazy ad in fairness. They could at least have rotated the snap of the NCT disc and at least one interior snap would have being nice to get.

Notice that only the drivers door has a colour coded door handle and I could be wrong but I think the shade of silver on it is a fraction different to the surrounding panels. Not entirely sure if I'd place too much trust a man that calls himself m3 either

HiKite · 11-05-2013 01:13PM

Hi folks,

I bought this Volvo S70 2.5L (Posted on this thread), to have as a spare car for 3 months so it is very soon surplus to my requirements. I thought I'd post it on here before listing it on donedeal. The POs details on it are below. All I've added are Xenon bulbs for the heads, dimmers and fogs and new sparks.

It's a very comfy car, packed with modern features. The PO spent a lot of money on the leather seats (from a 100K mile car) and I'm tempted to keep the front seats and make them into armchairs

There were 194,626 miles on it when I got and now there are 198,231 on it. There is loads of life left on the engine.

I'm looking for €350 for it and will list it on Dondeal for €450 in about a week. Tax runs out at the end of May. PM me if you're interested! Cheers, Enda.

"Comes with Fsh, sunroof, air conditioning Electric windows front and rear

Boot spoiler

front seats are Heated Leather

Replacement PCV fitted

New engine Top Mount fitted

New oil filter and change

Almost new tyres

Timing Belt & Clutch replaced

Clean alloys

Car has been flash code read and has no error codes and showing the normal 1-1-1 Flash code stipulating no errors

Each bumper corner has scrapes

NCT until 13-07-13

Fitted 6 stack boot CD player

Gear changes are smooth and fuel economy is actually very good. Get 31.6-32.4 mpg Urban and 38.9 - 40.6 mpg Extra Urban due to 10valve set up (I'm averaging 29.9 on mostly short journeys)

This car needs nothing done to it I'm a volvo enthusiast so look after my cars"

And some pics:

colm_mcm · 11-05-2013 01:14PM

You just know that avensis had 19 inch wheels last week

johndaman66 · 11-05-2013 02:29PM

^^ Its so obvious that Volvo was well minded. Is it a 2.0 litre HiKite? Pity our silly motor tax system has made these kind of cars all but unsellable. Ah well...

dgt · 11-05-2013 02:46PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Very long test but unfortunately very low and has a stupid sun strip. But at €875 it looks like good value to me.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4945712

http://photos2.donedeal.ie/Full-19452360.jpeg

Felted mk1 Avensis...... Turbo Dayyyysel and all! :eek::eek::pac:

NCT till Sept, 1650

Poss needs a DMF....

HiKite · 11-05-2013 02:52PM

It's a 2.5, I just edited the post, thanks. Tax is a bit much alright but at least the car isn't a guzzler.

johndaman66 wrote: »

^^ Its so obvious that Volvo was well minded. Is it a 2.0 litre HiKite? Pity our silly motor tax system has made these kind of cars all but unsellable. Ah well...

squod · 11-05-2013 03:17PM

dgt wrote: »

Poss needs a DMF....

'03 130 BHP 6 speed TDCI one breaking/€900 last week all it needed was a Clutch and flywheel. Think its gone now.

dgt · 11-05-2013 05:53PM

Esel wrote: »

The ad dis not use exclamation marks excessively, but you did....

To make a point....!!!

But an exclamation mark at the end of almost every sentence.....

Is the seller shifty! Or serious! The car was well minded! It was serviced when needed! Just 1 key! Needs a timing belt! Sorry for the lack of pictures! Some service history!

Doesn't inspire confidence and doesn't look like the seller cares too much now does it....

Edit: Having said that the car was checked out and seemed to check out. But would you go to view a car with an ad like I've depicted?

I have my doubts....!!!!!!!!!

dgt · 11-05-2013 06:11PM

NCT till March! 999!

Nice clean looking car!

NCT till Aug 14! 1700!!

Petril! Looks well minded!!!

NCT till Jan! 900!

Taxed till July! Diesel! Looks clean!

JohnBoy26 · 11-05-2013 06:21PM

dgt wrote: »

To make a point....!!!

But an exclamation mark at the end of almost every sentence.....

Is the seller shifty! Or serious! The car was well minded! It was serviced when needed! Just 1 key! Needs a timing belt! Sorry for the lack of pictures! Some service history!

Doesn't inspire confidence and doesn't look like the seller cares too much now does it....

Edit: Having said that the car was checked out and seemed to check out. But would you go to view a car with an ad like I've depicted?

I have my doubts....!!!!!!!!!

A few exclamation marks wouldn't put me off a fe*king car :-) It's the car you are buying and not the seller ;-)

dgt · 11-05-2013 06:24PM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

A few exclamation marks wouldn't put me off a fe*king car :-) It's the car you are buying and not the seller ;-)

Fair enough. I don't go ramming my opinions down people's necks so why should I care, whatever suits the individual.....

As for buying a person, well, that's quite illegal now isn't it....