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Bangernomics car of the week/day part III
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Those almera's are cheap ....up the budget to just circa 2k, and you'd get nearly an 07 one.
They can be cheap - but tell me how bad exactly is the chain stretching issue on the 1.5 Almeras - what I mean is - is it bad enough to say - don't touch one of those like Mazda 6 diesels - or is it something that's less relevant now they are at this money - if the car drives well etc, EML light comes on at start up and goes out (I know its not unknown for sellers of these to take the bulb out when theres an issue
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And is it only the crossmember under the radiator (I think) that rusts on the N16 or is the rest of the car a problem area for rust as well.
I know the gearboxes are trouble on them - but assuming it changes gear nicely from cold, gearbox is quiet - and it all works well right through to warming up - should the gearbox still be okay then????.
I know the timing chain issue would be a deal breaker a few years back at say 6 grand.
But is that still the case now at a grand - ie are they still a no go.
Not knocking the car by any means - but keen to hear views.
I know some don't class them as the nicest things in the world to actually drive - but in this case - it only needs to be better then a 2.0 diesel non turbo Corolla of 99 vintage to "be perfectly okay"0 -
Old diesel wrote: »They can be cheap - but tell me how bad exactly is the chain stretching issue on the 1.5 Almeras - what I mean is - is it bad enough to say - don't touch one of those like Mazda 6 diesels - or is it something that's less relevant now they are at this money - if the car drives well etc, EML light comes on at start up and goes out (I know its not unknown for sellers of these to take the bulb out when theres an issue)
And is it only the crossmember under the radiator (I think) that rusts on the N16 or is the rest of the car a problem area for rust as well.
I know the gearboxes are trouble on them - but assuming it changes gear nicely from cold, gearbox is quiet - and it all works well right through to warming up - should the gearbox still be okay then????.
I know the timing chain issue would be a deal breaker a few years back at say 6 grand.
But is that still the case now at a grand - ie are they still a no go.
Not knocking the car by any means - but keen to hear views.
I know some don't class them as the nicest things in the world to actually drive - but in this case - it only needs to be better then a 2.0 diesel non turbo Corolla of 99 vintage to "be perfectly okay"
The thing is they're not better than even a 2.0d corolla. The road holding and stability on those almera is dreadful and they're a pig on juice as well. Reliability as you know isn't the best in them either.0 -
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The thing is they're not better than even a 2.0d corolla. The road holding and stability on those almera is dreadful and they're a pig on juice as well. Reliability as you know isn't the best in them either.
Good stuff - was thinking that staying clear of them would be a good idea
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Nemeses2050 wrote: »Does this apply to all the Almeras or to a specific year/engine size. what about the Almera's prior to Nissan-Renault collaboration.
Pre Renault they were great cars. 0 -
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I took in lots of them almera on px's and sold them on, with a warranty offering, and no issues or comeback.....its like everything in cars, you only hear about the bad stories.
Well to be fair - I do know of 2 of them (both 02s if it makes any difference) locally that have been in long term ownership - and still driving along. I won't be buying either of them though.
But they aren't really that appealing though - they still have issues - and probably don't have anything worthwhile to offer to justify moving from a Corolla.
Yes a petrol engine would be nicer/more interesting then the 2.0 non turbo diesel - but the likes of Mitsubish Lancers, Focuses and other such stuff offer the same - without timing chain stretching issues and the like.0 -
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1999 Ford Mondeo
2.0 Petrol w/ LPG
149k Miles
NCT 6/14, Tax 1/14
€950
Advert seems very honest. I reckon a potential buyer could buy this for €800 and run it for a while. Though I'm not sure if €800 is still a bit steep for this? Opinions?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lpg-converted-ford-mondeo/6066853
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1999 Ford Mondeo
2.0 Petrol w/ LPG
149k Miles
NCT 6/14, Tax 1/14
€950
Advert seems very honest. I reckon a potential buyer could buy this for €800 and run it for a while. Though I'm not sure if €800 is still a bit steep for this? Opinions?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lpg-converted-ford-mondeo/6066853
Well if you can access LPG - and the conversions been done okay - then it wouldn't be a bad buy at 800 euros - if it was in decent condition.
Otherwise - some of the Primeras on here in the last day or so look more appealing.
There was another 99 Mondeo Saloon - Ghia on this thread - about a week back I think - for similar money to this - with lower miles - and it looked a lot tidier.
I like these Mondeos but this ones not floating my boat - maybe its the pic - or your mans description - but its not floating my boat.
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yeah, €400 more like
Hah, I'd nearly be inclined to agree because a MK2 Mondeo isn't a particularly desirable car, but its got tax and 7 months NCT along with an LPG system, so you could run it for a while rather cheaply and get about €400 when the NCT runs out next June if you don't want to send it true.Old diesel wrote: »Well if you can access LPG - and the conversions been done okay - then it wouldn't be a bad buy at 800 euros - if it was in decent condition.
Otherwise - some of the Primeras on here in the last day or so look more appealing.
There was another 99 Mondeo Saloon - Ghia on this thread - about a week back I think - for similar money to this - with lower miles - and it looked a lot tidier.
I like these Mondeos but this ones not floating my boat - maybe its the pic - or your mans description - but its not floating my boat.
Could well be perfectly fine though
I reckon its the photo. The car looks really untidy and tatty, some more photos might help the owner sell it.
The description seems very honest to me. If I was in the market I reckon the description would make it worth a call tbh.0 -
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Brand new test - Not sure for how long.
Trade in accepted :pac:
Diesel.
Asking €750
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/99-citroen-xantia-turbo-diesel-new-nct-/5734706
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Test 02/15
Reg matches county its being sold in, which for some reason always makes me think its a bit more genuine then a lot of tat for sale.
Auto
Asking €750
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-civic-new-nct/5812217
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Brand new test - Not sure for how long.
Till October 2014
Not for everyone, but if I lived down the country in an area with bad roads, then for €500 I sure would
Fine floaty boaty they are!My ads on adverts.ie:
Victron stuff for sale, Multiplus-II, Quattro, other inverters and batteries and usually some watches!
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