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FIXERUPPER of the week/day

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  • #1292
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Mmmmm that Bravo is part of the 483/A club :D:D:D

    Nothing GT about the engine though, more warm hatch.... Still, I wouldn't say no! Well actually, it's way overpriced.... Even with the kit....
    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Haha, dunno how many exhaust flexies I went through in my fiat bravo/a days!

    You must be made of money, the 1.2 ones are £105 a shot from the dealer :eek:


  • #1293
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    dgt wrote: »
    You must be made of money, the 1.2 ones are £105 a shot from the dealer :eek:

    After about 3 replacements, my exhaust guy started making them up for me using generic flexies.
    I used to drive like a lunatic, looking back now.


  • #1294
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,978 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    After about 3 replacements, my exhaust guy started making them up for me using generic flexies.
    I used to drive like a lunatic, looking back now.

    I only ever bought one, then began to weld my own exhausts after that ;)


  • #1295
    Interslice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Interslice


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-is200/6819830

    28880378.jpeg

    bit of damage to front bumper but only 1,000 euro. Looks OK otherwise.

    28880381.jpeg


  • #1296
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/03-ford-mondeolimited-edition/6752182

    What's so limited about it?


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  • #1297
    jimgoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,196 ✭✭✭✭jimgoose


    bear1 wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/03-ford-mondeolimited-edition/6752182

    What's so limited about it?

    "Needs heater plugs and crankshaft sensor", so it would appear the engine is rather limited at the moment... :D


  • #1298
    lintdrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,850 ✭✭✭lintdrummer


    Not strictly following the fixerupper rules here, but might be of interest:

    28601844.jpeg

    Has fresh NCT but won't go into 4th gear. Could be a cheap fix, a quick google shows an issue with a bolt shearing in the box causing specific gears to "lock out". See here

    However, could be a new box needed. Bit of a gamble, but for €2500 could be worth it. High spec example and all.


  • #1299
    BillJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭BillJ


    I'm very tempted to go buy this and fix it up

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156/6826409
    28911539.jpeg

    Lovely colour combo


  • #1300
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,669 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    BillJ wrote: »
    I'm very tempted to go buy this and fix it up

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156/6826409
    28911539.jpeg

    Lovely colour combo

    JTS :eek:
    If it was me, id take a punt on Supergurriers brothers 156. Twin sparks are easier to work on and a nicer engine in my book. Also out of the 1.6,1.8 and 2.0, the 1.8 is the best, nice bit of power, better mpg than the 1.6 and no balance shaft belts to be worried about.

    Buy for 300, spend 120 on a decent set of leather and happy days. You still have 300-350 to sort it out, before you're into the same price as the blue one.


  • #1301
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Tis a nice 156, I'd remove the side skirts for one and put the normal ones back on. Those JTS engine were supposed to produce 165bhp but they make closer to 155.
    I'd also be hunting for the 1.8 personally as there isn't much in performance wise between the 2.0 and the 1.8


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  • #1302
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Loving the colour coded floor mats on the 156!


  • #1303
    Foxhole Norman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,871 ✭✭✭Foxhole Norman


    BillJ wrote: »
    I'm very tempted to go buy this and fix it up

    Lovely colour combo

    Huh, that is literally behind my house...


  • #1304
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    Foxhole Norman wrote: »
    Huh, that is literally behind my house...

    All the more reason to buy it

    :pac:


  • #1305
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    bear1 wrote: »
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/03-ford-mondeolimited-edition/6752182

    What's so limited about it?

    Its a Graphite model, which only ran from December 02 to July 03


  • #1306
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Its a Graphite model, which only ran from December 02 to July 03

    How is it different to a Zetec or whatever?


  • #1307
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    How is it different to a Zetec or whatever?

    Its a base model with rear leccie windows, those alloys (which are quite nice actually) and leather wheel AFAIK.
    It also got the 115bhp Diesel engine or 1.8 petrol.


  • #1308
    quadrifoglio verde
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,669 ✭✭✭quadrifoglio verde


    Kaiser D wrote: »
    Loving the colour coded floor mats on the 156!

    Id say they were originally grey


  • #1309
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Its a base model with rear leccie windows, those alloys (which are quite nice actually) and leather wheel AFAIK.
    It also got the 115bhp Diesel engine or 1.8 petrol.

    Not that great of a spec for an LE model. Alloys don't look bad though.


  • #1310
    daz16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭daz16


    1997 e200
    out of nct and needs a battery
    €580
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e-200/6832121


  • #1311
    V.W.L 11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭V.W.L 11


    2000 renault clio 1.1 petrol,44k since new,full service history,only 1 previous lady owner,belt snapped,head is fcuked but all in all its worth fixing up.


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  • #1312
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    daz16 wrote: »
    1997 e200
    out of nct and needs a battery
    €580
    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e-200/6832121

    Drives perfect but yet hasn't been used in 2 months and needs a new battery.


  • #1313
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    V.W.L 11 wrote: »
    2000 renault clio 1.1 petrol,44k since new,full service history,only 1 previous lady owner,belt snapped,head is fcuked but all in all its worth fixing up.

    Link?


  • #1314
    V.W.L 11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭V.W.L 11


    bear1 wrote: »
    Link?

    I bought it a while back its in getting a new head and belt put on,will try and track down the link once i get home


  • #1315
    daz16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭daz16


    bear1 wrote: »
    Drives perfect but yet hasn't been used in 2 months and needs a new battery.

    Goin by the discs in the window id say its a general off the road type thing bear. All expired.


  • #1316
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,588 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    V.W.L 11 wrote: »
    I bought it a while back its in getting a new head and belt put on,will try and track down the link once i get home

    Can you let me know about this, I have a friend who is looking for similar


  • #1317
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    bear1 wrote: »
    Not that great of a spec for an LE model. Alloys don't look bad though.

    It's more a fleet model tbh, there were a few through the years (graphite, mistral, silver etc)


  • #1318
    V.W.L 11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,576 ✭✭✭V.W.L 11


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    Can you let me know about this, I have a friend who is looking for similar
    i'll PM you now :)


  • #1319
    thewintermute
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭thewintermute


    28983104.jpeg

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/710-mercedes-e200-estate-w124-s124/6840513

    This is my own car, I asked before if it was okay to post it here, was told it's okay once I declare its mine.

    I've lost my storage space for this car and reluctantly I'm letting it go. Baby on the way and no room for my toys any more :)

    Will let it go for the (ridiculous) price of the annual road tax, would like to see it go to an enthusiast or someone who appreciates this model. Will obviously knock a few bob off for a boardsie.


  • #1320
    bear1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,894 ✭✭✭✭bear1


    Paging Colm :D

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1500-merc-auto-cdi/6765027

    When's the NCT up? This could be a right bargain


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  • #1321
    Kaiser D
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭Kaiser D


    bear1 wrote: »
    Paging Colm :D

    http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1500-merc-auto-cdi/6765027

    When's the NCT up? This could be a right bargain

    No NCT it seems.


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