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JohnBoy26 · 05-10-2013 02:15PM

barura wrote: »

Okay, it says 1.9 on the advert. I figured him saying HDI was because he's a spoon. 50mpg is a realistic figure in that car, I know this as I'm good friends with dgt and have seen its economy first hand.

Try and read in between the lines, I know this is a forum so everyone can have their own opinion, but the science behind me saying 50mpg is solid.

Also, that Polo is in such rag order. 250 is a stupid price, especially for the 1.4l one. You can pick up a running one with NCT for 450 due to the perceived higher tax.

The thing is though it's not a perception as the tax is in fact nearly double what it would cost on a 1.0 version.

barura · 06-10-2013 08:50AM

johndaman66 wrote: »

Oh don't get me wrong barura, there is no doubt in my mind it will return 50 miles to the gallon, be it the hdi engine or the xud engine. What I was taking a pop at was the sellers comment - a tenner will get ye a night spinning....thats hardly a scientific comment is what I meant.

I really put the polo in for the novelty factor more than anything...theres a challenge for ye is what I sort of meant by it.

Still though if the rest of it was in half decent order it might be a better project for a chancer like myself (if I had more than 10 minutes to spare these days) than one with with engine problems for example.

I agree, but I think a better example is out there for fixing up.

Also, apologies, was crabby the other day.

Try this one on, has been up for three weeks. I think an honest 320 cash and it could be a nice project.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/polo-estate-1-4/5679042

Personally, if I had cash lying around I'd be all over it...

barura · 06-10-2013 08:51AM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

The thing is though it's not a perception as the tax is in fact nearly double what it would cost on a 1.0 version.

D'oh! You're right! Was having an off day. :P

jharr100 · 09-10-2013 05:44PM

2004 IS200 AUTO

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/is200-lexus/5766650

no nct , no tax ..
no info..

no offers!

dgt · 09-10-2013 05:47PM

Belongs in the dreamers thread methinks

Toyotafanboi · 09-10-2013 09:55PM

i think its fair. one of the latest reg's of that model and looks to be an original Irish/ UK car that hasn't been skangerised yet. auto, leather, climate control and the correct drivetrain. seems ok for 2k imo, probably pass the NCT like

bit of a slow alcoholic but sure...

Ded_Zebra · 09-10-2013 10:02PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

i think its fair. one of the latest reg's of that model and looks to be an original Irish/ UK car that hasn't been skangerised yet. auto, leather, climate control and the correct drivetrain. seems ok for 2k imo, probably pass the NCT like bit of a slow alcoholic but sure...

There is one in bangernomics that passed the NCT today for €1700 though. It has got the boggo seats but still...

Toyotafanboi · 09-10-2013 10:20PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

There is one in bangernomics that passed the NCT today for €1700 though. It has got the boggo seats but still...

04 reg? too lazy to look it up myself :P

JohnBoy26 · 09-10-2013 10:24PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

04 reg? too lazy to look it up myself :P

2003, one owner car with nct until sometime next year. It's a manual though and it's got higher mileage than the one above(not that it matters)

Toyotafanboi · 09-10-2013 10:29PM

fair points i suppose lads

if i had too much money i'd love an is200... particularly with the leather/ auto combo, must have let my fantasy jade my judgement.

colm_mcm · 09-10-2013 10:30PM

Those SportDesign models are pleasant enough. Woeful gearbox though.

JohnBoy26 · 09-10-2013 10:50PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Those SportDesign models are pleasant enough. Woeful gearbox though.

It's a bit worrying that that particular car went around for at least a year without nct. It smacks of a car that got no maintenance Imo. Still though it looks surprisingly fresh in the pics.

Cantona's Collars · 10-10-2013 05:10PM

00 Impreza, €400

http://www.adverts.ie/car/subaru/impreza/impreza/3929590

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jharr100 · 10-10-2013 08:08PM

colm_mcm wrote: »

Those SportDesign models are pleasant enough. Woeful gearbox though.

The auto is woeful?
I've driven a 6 speed manual and thought it was smooth.. if a little underpowered. .

dbrunson · 10-10-2013 10:19PM

jharr100 wrote: »

The auto is woeful?
I've driven a 6 speed manual and thought it was smooth.. if a little underpowered. .

Yeah, a 4 sp if memory serves, worst auto ive ever driven.

dgt · 11-10-2013 10:39PM

850

Not yer usual pissed hat...

Ded_Zebra · 11-10-2013 10:44PM

dgt wrote: »

850

Not yer usual pissed hat...

You're right, that's a high capacity piss hat :pac:

Toyotafanboi · 11-10-2013 11:27PM

has to be wroth 850 for the sheer amount of buttons on the dash. i'd love it.

Ded_Zebra · 11-10-2013 11:50PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

has to be wroth 850 for the sheer amount of buttons on the dash. i'd love it.

LOL lots of buttons alright. It's even worse than a Jag xk and that's saying something!

Even though it's a v6 it's still only 168bhp

mullingar · 11-10-2013 11:59PM

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

LOL lots of buttons alright. It's even worse than a Jag xk and that's saying something!

Even though it's a v6 it's still only 168bhp

No, It's a V5

Toyotafanboi · 12-10-2013 12:02AM

i think its an I5 not a V6, the whole thing is very confusing... still not packing much of a punch for a 2.4 anything :P i'd say the levin would school it.

Ded_Zebra · 12-10-2013 12:04AM

mullingar wrote: »

No, It's a V5

My bad, on further research it is a staggered straight 5 derived from the VR6 which had me confused:)

EDIT: No matter what the configuration it doesn't produce enough power

Toyotafanboi · 12-10-2013 12:07AM

sounds **** whatever is it, wouldn't be gone on it when the 1.8t could probably produce similar stats without much work (that said i'm speaking from a non VAG educated background

)

still wouldn't mind swanning around, surrounded by all those gadgets and cow.

Ded_Zebra · 12-10-2013 12:10AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

sounds **** whatever is it, wouldn't be gone on it when the 1.8t could probably produce similar stats without much work (that said i'm speaking from a non VAG educated background )

still wouldn't mind swanning around, surrounded by all those gadgets and cow.

The 1.8t came from factory with 150 or 180bhp. Nice interior but you would never find the button you wanted :P There is something nice about it though:)

Toyotafanboi · 12-10-2013 12:21AM

possibly a little dear? but definitely a future classic imo.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/renault-5gt-turbo/5813439

barura · 12-10-2013 10:18AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

possibly a little dear? but definitely a future classic imo.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/renault-5gt-turbo/5813439

Really steep price. Pity, awesome cars all the same.

knipex · 12-10-2013 12:36PM

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

It's a bit worrying that that particular car went around for at least a year without nct. It smacks of a car that got no maintenance Imo. Still though it looks surprisingly fresh in the pics.

Going by the pictures it has not had tax for two years, insurance for 2 years or an NCT for 3 years...

I assume its been parked for at least 2 years which is of its self a worry... Depending on how it was stored you could be looking at tyres, battery, hoses and lord knows what else..

JohnBoy26 · 12-10-2013 01:10PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

possibly a little dear? but definitely a future classic imo.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/renault-5gt-turbo/5813439

A future classic for sure but at that price it will still be owned by the current owner when it turns a classic.

kupus · 12-10-2013 01:36PM

dgt wrote: »

850

Not yer usual pissed hat...

Is there anything really wrong with this car, bar the nct and tax, Id be v interested in this car.... I dont mind the tax/nct issue as it would be for export.

Can I get insurance to cover me while I drive around continent and then sell for spares/parts.

Im sure there is a lot of cars going for spares to other countries so if I can do without losing any money....Im willing to give it a go.

Cantona's Collars · 13-10-2013 07:54PM

http://www.adverts.ie/car/saab/93/2003-saab-93-turbo/3948471

€999 or "make an offer" for a 03 Saab 93 Turbo.

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