Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

Ded_Zebra · 29-06-2013 07:42PM

Bigus wrote: »

Great cars for the money are Puntos,

what year is it ?

I presume you assisted in the acquisition of this, it's very clean and straight for the money, and they have a strong shell in the event of an accident.

Well done DZ

It's a 2001. 118000 miles.

Bigus · 29-06-2013 07:44PM

Nice photography BTW dz

dgt · 29-06-2013 08:02PM

Sweet

Are the pedal rubbers a bit worn? Can be slippery when wet! Otherwise a set from a 156 Punto should cost the lint of your pocket

It's very nice to see one that clean :cool:

Ded_Zebra · 29-06-2013 08:51PM

dgt wrote: »

Sweet

Are the pedal rubbers a bit worn? Can be slippery when wet! Otherwise a set from a 156 Punto should cost the lint of your pocket

It's very nice to see one that clean :cool:

Not sure if they're worn, don't look it in the picture but the might be. Lint is about the only thing in my pockets:pac:

Ded_Zebra · 30-06-2013 12:15AM

Pandas, Pandas everywhere

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-panda/5270023

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/panda-04/5261943

blastman · 30-06-2013 01:18PM

Looks like I'm replacing my banger, the previous one will be for sale soon

unkel · 30-06-2013 05:55PM

What's your previous current banger, blastman?

blastman · 30-06-2013 06:04PM

Honda Civic 1.4 (the five-door hatch version)

JohnBoy26 · 30-06-2013 07:15PM

blastman wrote: »

Honda Civic 1.4 (the five-door hatch version)

If it's the 95-01 model you have, they are one of the most reliable cars out there and are very well built.

joegriffinjnr · 30-06-2013 08:30PM

Sold the mondeo, got 300 for it. Bought this for 550

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-1999-low-mileage/5269402

Ded_Zebra · 01-07-2013 12:09AM

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/huyndai-santa-fee-quick-sale-/5274689

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-2000-1-8-new-tax-nct-08-2014/5272216

colm_mcm · 01-07-2013 08:30AM

Santa Fe is a bit pricey?

blastman · 01-07-2013 11:38AM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

If it's the 95-01 model you have, they are one of the most reliable cars out there and are very well built.

It is indeed, a '98.

Anyone know what a realistic ballpark price for this might be with a couple of months tax and an NCT to March next year??

unkel · 01-07-2013 01:50PM

€850? These cars are popular and have a reputation of reliability!

joegriffinjnr · 01-07-2013 05:13PM

02 Ford Mondeo with NCT until Feb, 600 nicker.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-mondeo-n-c-t-02-14/5279909

Guy:Incognito · 01-07-2013 06:33PM

joegriffinjnr wrote: »

02 Ford Mondeo with NCT until Feb, 600 nicker.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-mondeo-n-c-t-02-14/5279909

Hes being coy with the mileage. Probably safe to say its colossal.

Ded_Zebra · 01-07-2013 06:36PM

Looks clean even if it's not a nice looking car (I hate the back:()

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/car/5209098

166man · 01-07-2013 06:49PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Looks clean even if it's not a nice looking car (I hate the back:()

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/car/5209098

Has the right engine in it too...:) I prefer the Bravo personally.. I have a need to own/drive one or a MK1 Punto these days...:D

danwhite88 · 01-07-2013 08:39PM

Hi just a quick question, What would a Volvo S40 be like reliability wise? Year 2001 1.8 petrol.. Any feedback would be great thanks.

joegriffinjnr · 01-07-2013 08:47PM

Hi just a quick question, What would a Volvo S40 be like reliability wise? Year 2001 1.8 petrol.. Any feedback would be great thanks.

I bought a 99 one yesterday, full service history, 68000 miles, 2 owners. Got it for 550. Ill let you know in a few weeks lol. I dont hold on to Cars longer than 2 months.

danwhite88 · 01-07-2013 11:45PM

Challange for anyone? Looking for a car for €1000 (if lower great) or possibly up to €1500. Would be lookin for 4 door car, preferably saloon with atleast 6 months nct, anything up to 1.8 but if lower be great. Would be looking for a petrol also. Thanks for any help.

dgt · 01-07-2013 11:48PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Looks clean even if it's not a nice looking car (I hate the back:()

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/car/5209098

http://photos2.donedeal.ie/Full-20812707.jpeg

Tis a HSX so those wheels, leather wheel + gearknob, heated elec mirrors, fogs and nicer seats

It's also blue, not black

Ded_Zebra · 01-07-2013 11:53PM

dgt wrote: »

Tis a HSX so those wheels, leather wheel + gearknob, heated elec mirrors, fogs and nicer seats

It's also blue, not black

I don't like the back of the car as in the design! nothing to do with the colour:pac:

Ded_Zebra · 02-07-2013 12:01AM

One owner car with a nice spec, new nct and recent-ish work done:)
Not sure what colour the leather is though, is some pics it looks light and dark in others...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-omega-new-nct/4736363

MidlandsM · 02-07-2013 12:02AM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

I don't like the back of the car as in the design! nothing to do with the colour:pac:

yeah, the back of them,a poorly designed sh!tbox is the brava.......the back of them leaked water like a sieve into the boot........:pac:

Ded_Zebra · 02-07-2013 12:04AM

MidlandsM wrote: »

yeah, the back of them,a poorly designed sh!tbox is the brava.......the back of them leaked water like a sieve into the boot........:pac:

Just in terms of looks I'm talking about, I find it strange because they got the Bravo so right.

dgt · 02-07-2013 12:08AM

MidlandsM wrote: »

yeah, the back of them,a poorly designed sh!tbox is the brava.......the back of them leaked water like a sieve into the boot........:pac:

Yeah.... Lets not start this again

MidlandsM · 02-07-2013 12:09AM

dgt wrote: »

Yeah.... Lets not start this again

I'm just pulling yer leg DGT.....:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

bear1 · 02-07-2013 09:01AM

Hi just a quick question, What would a Volvo S40 be like reliability wise? Year 2001 1.8 petrol.. Any feedback would be great thanks.

I bought one a few months back, 750e 2001 1.9D sport so 115bhp. Now with the price I knew there would be some niggles but she still had tax on her but the NCT was out for a month before I got it.
In the time I've had I've had the clutch/DMF/tracking/driveshaft and it is now having its AC reinstalled (not its fault) and it also still has a problem with the heated seats where they wont work but being summer I couldnt give a ****e.
As a car generally it has never left me at the side of the road except when an eejit put 30 litres of petrol in the car and it was 200km in before it gave up - flushed it, put some diesel in and away she went.
What I would suggest is check the driveshafts (vibrations etc when driving) and also they seem to have an issue with the AC compressor so check to see its still there.
Apart from that they are not so bad - are you looking at a GDI engine? I think thats what they are called

Old diesel · 02-07-2013 10:51AM

bear1 wrote: »

I bought one a few months back, 750e 2001 1.9D sport so 115bhp. Now with the price I knew there would be some niggles but she still had tax on her but the NCT was out for a month before I got it.
In the time I've had I've had the clutch/DMF/tracking/driveshaft and it is now having its AC reinstalled (not its fault) and it also still has a problem with the heated seats where they wont work but being summer I couldnt give a ****e.
As a car generally it has never left me at the side of the road except when an eejit put 30 litres of petrol in the car and it was 200km in before it gave up - flushed it, put some diesel in and away she went.
What I would suggest is check the driveshafts (vibrations etc when driving) and also they seem to have an issue with the AC compressor so check to see its still there.
Apart from that they are not so bad - are you looking at a GDI engine? I think thats what they are called

The GDI isn't supposed to be a great engine - a lot of them have needed decokes after about 60,000 miles. Best avoided imo

Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

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