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Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

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  • #5372
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,933 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    toyotaavensis wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Avensis/TERRA-1./201337218307688/advert?channel=CARS

    Climate control yeah? :rolleyes: there isn't even manual AC in that car.
    Really annoys me when people write crap about their cars which are not even on the car!


  • #5373
    Leo Demidov
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 991 ✭✭✭Leo Demidov


    toyotaavensis wrote: »
    http://www.carzone.ie/search/Toyota/Avensis/TERRA-1./201337218307688/advert?channel=CARS

    One has to wonder if "toyotaavensis" is selling a Toyota Avensis.


  • #5374
    mondymike
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 333 ✭✭mondymike


    daz16 wrote: »
    1999 BMW 528 AUTO
    NCT 6/14
    Tax 1/14
    Only 97k
    Needs a good clean.
    Lovely set of bbs alloys under the dirt.
    €1000
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-528i-1999/6086087
    Always wanted a 528 with this spec when they were new. i would have liked leather too though.
    Potential to be a lovely car.
    note original dealer sticker (maxwell motors) and plates I'd hazard a guess a low owner car.

    thats Eddie who owns consort's car. Very well maintained machine


  • #5375
    W123-80's
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭W123-80's


    This looks alright for 700 notes
    Test 11/14
    T/B & Water pump done
    Asking €795

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-passat-98-new-n-c-t-until-15-11-14/6090657

    25225123.jpeg


  • #5376
    W123-80's
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭W123-80's


    Test July '14
    For the price of a bad TV.!
    Asking €435

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-97-with-nct/6088693

    25214955.jpeg

    SOLD.!!


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  • #5377
    SeaDaily
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 613 ✭✭✭SeaDaily


    W123-80's wrote: »
    Test July '14
    For the price of a bad TV.!
    Asking €435

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-golf-97-with-nct/6088693

    25214955.jpeg

    That'll be gone tonight id say.


  • #5378
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    1970 Rover P6
    3.5 V8
    NCT exempt, Tax until 9/14
    €1700
    Meets the criteria of bangernomics. If you're looking for a luxobarge it fits the bill (kind of) and you have the added bonus of classic tax.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/rover-p6-1970-price-drop/5973396
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  • #5379
    nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭nd


    99 fiesta, new nct, 45k miles, 850 euro

    If mileage is genuine seems good.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/wery-clean-fiesta-1-2petrol-new-nct/6055466

    25050265.jpeg


  • #5380
    W123-80's
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,107 ✭✭✭W123-80's


    Lots of these showing up the last few months. they were the Celtic Tiger car of choice I suppose. Nice looking bus.
    Test 01/15
    Leather & Auto
    Claimed receipts to prove mileage
    Asking €1750

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/best-deal-on-done-deal/6090044

    25222040.jpeg


  • #5381
    jharr100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭jharr100


    W123-80's wrote: »
    Lots of these showing up the last few months. they were the Celtic Tiger car of choice I suppose. Nice looking bus.
    Test 01/15
    Leather & Auto
    Claimed receipts to prove mileage
    Asking €1750

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/best-deal-on-done-deal/6090044

    25222040.jpeg


    Is there much to watch out for in these?
    Do they suffer from overheating problems?


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  • #5382
    BorneTobyWilde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,674 ✭✭✭✭BorneTobyWilde


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs-300-2000e-cash-tonight/6000588

    Lexus gs
    nct 6/14
    2000.00

    24779704.jpeg


  • #5383
    jharr100
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭jharr100


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs-300-2000e-cash-tonight/6000588

    Lexus gs
    nct 6/14
    2000.00

    24779704.jpeg

    Needs a tyre and an abs sensor..


  • #5384
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Another classic
    1979 Toyota Celica
    2.0 Petrol
    NCT exempt, tax 2/14
    €2100 "ono"
    Can obviously be bought for bangernomics money, albeit a bit on the high side. But this is nevertheless a very cool car, again with the added bonus of classic tax.

    What do people think of the likes of this and the Rover being posted here?

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-celica/4961234
    19531707.jpeg


  • #5385
    johndaman66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-carina-ii/5752095

    In keeping with the general trend of the tread of late. On the face of it its hardly bargain @ €1,450 but you are getting a clean well built machine that will last. Looks clean and low mile at less than 130k and assuming there is no rust underneath.

    Seems to be moderately well equipped for a family car of that era with electric windows all round, fully colour coded, front splitter, and slightly more upmarket seats than the lesser models. The 3 months tax softens that asking price slightly too. Love them cars for what they are....


  • #5386
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,525 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Another classic
    1979 Toyota Celica
    2.0 Petrol
    NCT exempt, tax 2/14
    €2100 "ono"
    Can obviously be bought for bangernomics money, albeit a bit on the high side. But this is nevertheless a very cool car, again with the added bonus of classic tax.

    What do people think of the likes of this and the Rover being posted here?

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-celica/4961234
    19531707.jpeg
    A nice car but I don't think it would make a good daily driver. The reason I say this is because these are prone to rust. That car would be melted away after six months to a year out in the elements :p If it was me I'd only be using that car in good weather and for shows etc IMO.


  • #5387
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    A nice car but I don't think it would make a good daily driver. The reason I say this is because these are prone to rust. That car would be melted away after six months to a year out in the elements :p If it was me I'd only be using that car in good weather and for shows etc IMO.

    I agree. Though from looking through the photos it seems to be in really good condition already, but we don't know what lies in the places we can't see in the photos.

    I guess if you are brave enough, it could be a nice daily driver. And a garage would be a bonus...


  • #5388
    johndaman66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,102 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    What do people think of the likes of this and the Rover being posted here?


    They're hardly bangernomics in the true sense of the word but sure if they fit the criteria and ready to go why not throw them in...just my opinion for what its worth


  • #5389
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    A nice car but I don't think it would make a good daily driver. The reason I say this is because these are prone to rust. That car would be melted away after six months to a year out in the elements :p If it was me I'd only be using that car in good weather and for shows etc IMO.

    Note that I'm not an expert but I believe rust protection has really improved over the last few years and if you get a fairly solid one then I think it should be possible to keep it that way. Could be wrong though.


  • #5390
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    johndaman66 wrote: »
    They're hardly bangernomics in the true sense of the word but sure if they fit the criteria and ready to go why not throw them in...just my opinion for what its worth

    I guess that is correct. Bangernomics is about saving money when it comes to motoring, and a 3.5 V8 Rover isn't really something people would associate saving money etc, but an Audi A8 or Lexus GS300 probably won't save you any more than the P6 would, would it?


  • #5391
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,525 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Ded_Zebra wrote: »
    Note that I'm not an expert but I believe rust protection has really improved over the last few years and if you get a fairly solid one then I think it should be possible to keep it that way. Could be wrong though.

    All Toyota's and most other jap cars had non existent rust protection until the latter half of the 80's. Most of them literally melted away even at just a few years old :p

    Imo that celica above would deteriorate quiet quickly if used as a daily. :)


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  • #5392
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,114 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    What do people think of the likes of this and the Rover being posted here?

    Both very nice cars and incredibly cheap. Wrong forum though :)

    Do you mind posting them in the "This weeks Classic bargains that i'm not buying" thread in the Classic Cars forum?

    The good folks over there would appreciate it! :)

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #5393
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,114 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    SeaDaily wrote: »
    That'll be gone tonight id say.

    You were right! :)

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #5394
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    2002 SAAB 9-5 Estate
    2.2 Diesel
    170k Miles
    NCT 10/14, tax out 3 days
    €1350
    Lots of recent work done which is a good sign. And the spec is nice. I've always wondered why lots of SAABs had that one part of the seat without leather, though.

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-5-estate-diesel/5684771
    23191081.jpeg


  • #5395
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,114 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    All Toyota's and most other jap cars had non existent rust protection used the cheapest sh1te steel available until the latter half of the 80's

    FYP :pac:

    On a related note, does anyone know why FIATs in particular rusted more than any other European cars in the 70s and 80s? :)

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #5396
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    BorneTobyWilde wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-gs-300-2000e-cash-tonight/6000588

    Lexus gs
    nct 6/14
    2000.00

    24779704.jpeg

    Fixeruper but a class one.
    Serious VIP. :cool:


  • #5397
    Karl Stein
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭Karl Stein


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    All Toyota's and most other jap cars had non existent rust protection until the latter half of the 80's.

    I remember watching the road whizz by through a rust hole in the floor of my parent's Mazda in the early 80's. :)


  • #5398
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 60,114 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    CianRyan wrote: »
    a class one.
    Serious VIP. :cool:

    Class, VIP? Looks a bit gangsta bling to me :p

    "Make no mistake. The days of the internal combustion engine are definitely numbered" - Quentin Willson, 1997



  • #5399
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,525 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    unkel wrote: »
    FYP :pac:

    On a related note, does anyone know why FIATs in particular rusted more than any other European cars in the 70s and 80s? :)

    That too :p I suspect fiats rusted for the same reason.


  • #5400
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    unkel wrote: »
    Class, VIP? Looks a bit gangsta bling to me :p

    Japanese VIP, gangster is right. It's the Yakuza's style of modifying cars. :p

    I love it, big ominous looking things.
    Looks brilliant on big 80'a Mercs too :)


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  • #5401
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,773 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    Saw a really nicely turned out GS today actually. White with a black roof, big Lexus wheels and a bit of a drop, 30mm or so I would guess, nothing crazy. Also had a fairly loud exhaust. Sounds like a skanermobile when I describe it but it really was nice!


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