Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

Hal1 · 17-12-2013 10:18PM

http://www.adverts.ie/car/mitsubishi/fto/1995-mitsubishi-fto-for-sale/4448323

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Kaiser D · 17-12-2013 10:19PM

Moneymaker wrote: »

€1750? Take away the 1 and that's more like it.

Lad on here bought an 03 for 1200 last week.

That was 1.6 petrol and if I'm honest well, its a miserable engine in such a car imo.

Interslice · 17-12-2013 11:11PM

flutered wrote: »

guys what is the 01 vw passat comfortline 1.9 desiel like, the engine had to be changed this year as the garage guys blew the turbo, it now has a different engine with the what garage claims a milage of 120,000, it has new discs fitted all round, fully serviced by the same garage for the last five years, it is very clean inside and out, with being valated, €1750 is the price, and the nct is until 09/14. thanks for any advice in advance. NB the reason for purchase, well the oil pump has gone in by fabia, and as i cannot walk i need something fast, i tried four garages and all they had was stuff ready for the crusher but with a 3 k price tag

That's a good price. The 130hp(red di) 1.9 is the best engine, very good on juice and quick enough for a daysul. Get it checked over by an independant mechanic with a scanner first. Mileage is probably alot higher on the engine than 120k but once it's not smoking or really underpowered it'll be fine.

Interslice · 17-12-2013 11:16PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

That was 1.6 petrol and if I'm honest well, its a miserable engine in such a car imo.

They've good low end torque but die an 8 valve death overtaking at 60mph plus. More of an suburban car than the tdi's. That 1.9 130hp is a great engine. One of the few 4 pot diesels I'd drive if someone put a gun to my head

Moneymaker · 17-12-2013 11:23PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

That was 1.6 petrol and if I'm honest well, its a miserable engine in such a car imo.

Ah you're right it was, my bad.

I'd still say 1750 is too much though.

Interslice · 17-12-2013 11:34PM

Moneymaker wrote: »

Ah you're right it was, my bad.

I'd still say 1750 is too much though.

Thats the price they go for unless it's up around 200k miles.

This one looks good
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-passat-2002-1-9d-130bh/6058126

Fresh NCT but expires in march. Stick it straight through again. 2150 euro

unkel · 17-12-2013 11:34PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

That was 1.6 petrol and if I'm honest well, its a miserable engine in such a car imo.

Both the petrol and the diesel have 100BHP and thus very similar performance figures. The only reason one would describe the petrol as miserable is if one doesn't like revving over 2k rpm

In which case one shouldn't drive petrols

Kaiser D · 17-12-2013 11:51PM

unkel wrote: »

Both the petrol and the diesel have 100BHP and thus very similar performance figures. The only reason one would describe the petrol as miserable is if one doesn't like revving over 2k rpm

In which case one shouldn't drive petrols

I don't like 1.6 petrol Passats, better get rid of my Honda Legend :pac:

In all honesty though, I think the TDI engine is best suited to that car.

unkel · 17-12-2013 11:52PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

I think the TDI engine is best suited to that car for Irish drivers.

FYP

SeaDaily · 17-12-2013 11:53PM

Probably couldn't go far wrong with this.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-polo-tax-and-nct-520-e/6159717

Tax 5/14
NCT 7/14

€520

Kaiser D · 17-12-2013 11:57PM

unkel wrote: »

FYP

Horribly true.

After nearly 16 years in an E240 automatic my own father has been speaking about buying a diesel Kia Optima.

flutered · 18-12-2013 12:00AM

thanks guys, as it is an estate i will have no trouble transporting my mobility scooter, i must get a ramp made to make it easier to load

Moneymaker · 18-12-2013 12:00AM

Something just for you Kaiser

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/motors-for-sale/6160449

Kaiser D · 18-12-2013 12:03AM

Smashingly lovely, but at €950, no thanks.

unkel · 18-12-2013 12:15AM

That's the most ridiculous asking price this thread has seen in years!

Moneymaker · 18-12-2013 12:17AM

A tad optimistic alright :pac:

Here's some more;

Not the most informative ad in the world but if all checks out bargain imo. Had one myself and I loved it. Super little car and surprisingly spacious. Not sure what the 1.1 is like but the 1.2 was nippy enough and fun to drive.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-panda-2006-new-nct-2016/6160365

Dog rough I wouldn't have it any other way. :pac:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1993-toyota-starlet/6160881

I'd look at this myself but i'd be laughed out of the insurance office :pac:

Looking at that engine is causing movement in my nether regions. Fabulous.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-alfa-romeo-166-super/6144331

Kaiser D · 18-12-2013 12:20AM

NI plates on the 166 :P

Top Dog · 18-12-2013 12:51AM

Kaiser D wrote: »

NI plates on the 166 :P

Which means no NCT which means it doesn't fit in this thread

Jesus. · 18-12-2013 01:38AM

unkel wrote: »

Both the petrol and the diesel have 100BHP and thus very similar performance figures. The only reason one would describe the petrol as miserable is if one doesn't like revving over 2k rpm :pIn which case one shouldn't drive petrols

That'd be me Ted!

Seriously though, I don't know why someone would want the petrol over the diesel in that auld Passat

Nemeses2050 · 18-12-2013 01:43AM

Kaiser D wrote: »

That was 1.6 petrol and if I'm honest well, its a miserable engine in such a car imo.

Ah now, It's not that bad. Have been driving around for last one week and can't complain and it's 104bhp too.

I paid 1350 to be precise :P

Sobanek · 18-12-2013 01:51AM

Moneymaker wrote: »

Something just for you Kaiser

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/motors-for-sale/6160449

My grandma has one. 1.4 LX. It took so much abuse from me when I was in Poland, but still ran strong.
No ABS was a surprise once

That's what happens when you get used to it.

18-12-2013 11:13AM

very clean v40 Diesel Estate, nct till September - €1350

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/01-volvo-v40-1-9d-new-nct/6157058

I think these still look fresh. Anyone know how big the boot space is in these?

jharr100 · 18-12-2013 11:34AM

00833827 wrote: »

very clean v40 Diesel Estate, nct till September - €1350

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/01-volvo-v40-1-9d-new-nct/6157058

I think these still look fresh. Anyone know how big the boot space is in these?

Slightly bigger than a BMW 3 series touring but not much of a load carrier. Nowhere near as roomy as say a Saab 9-5 estate, Audi A4 Avant or Passat estate. Not as comfortable as them either. I've owned a couple of V40's and found them a bit rattly as the years go by.

nd · 18-12-2013 11:56AM

94 celica, nct to 8/14, 750 euro

probably not suitable for doing high mileage but might be fun if you don't.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/celica-st202/6161689

nd · 18-12-2013 11:59AM

99 civic saloon, nct til march 14 and tax til feb 14, 1100 euro

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/99-honda-civic-saloon-1-4/6161300

Old diesel · 18-12-2013 12:02PM

nd wrote: »

94 celica, nct to 8/14, 750 euro

probably not suitable for doing high mileage but might be fun if you don't.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/celica-st202/6161689

If the car is decent - id still say it makes a decent daily if you don't need 5 door type saloon/hatchback.

Nice car

nd · 18-12-2013 12:06PM

Yeah I just mean due to fuel costs ect. From what I've read they are supposed to be fairly reliable.

micra nct to may, 850 euro

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/micra-nct-tax-2014-for-sale/6160138

flazio · 18-12-2013 12:47PM

00833827 wrote: »

very clean v40 Diesel Estate, nct till September - €1350

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/01-volvo-v40-1-9d-new-nct/6157058

I think these still look fresh. Anyone know how big the boot space is in these?

Is it just me or does the boot look like a hatchback from this angle?

Cantona's Collars · 18-12-2013 01:47PM

Over the 2k limit but I reckon a bit of bargaining can be done over the scrape on the back door.

http://www.adverts.ie/car/opel/astra/2005-opel-astra-for-sale/4453109

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flutered · 18-12-2013 07:30PM

Kaiser D wrote: »

I don't like 1.6 petrol Passats, better get rid of my Honda Legend :pac:

In all honesty though, I think the TDI engine is best suited to that car.

this was delivered today, after the scoda fabia 1.4 it is a serious car, drop into 3rd and it takes off, no noise or rattles, a half decent stereo, spacious yeah, i love it.

Bangernomics car of the week/day part III

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