Motors Chat - Round 7

Foxhole Norman · 21-02-2015 09:56AM

Augeo wrote: »

Engines last well, you'll get to know a bit about control arms though on a 20 odd year old 5 series

It's already something I'll have to do on the E39 at some stage, a whole suspension refresh, fun :pac:

Big Nasty · 21-02-2015 11:11AM

I'll just leave this here for you FN.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C555751#

Foxhole Norman · 21-02-2015 11:51AM

Big Nasty wrote: »

I'll just leave this here for you FN.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C555751#

I hate you :pac:

The only M5 I'm planning on getting atm is the E39, I'm not as attracted to the E34's........yet.

Duke O Smiley · 21-02-2015 11:52AM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

I hate you :pac:

The only M5 I'm planning on getting atm is the E39, I'm not as attracted to the E34's........yet.

Gimme an E39 M5 over an E60. Horrible cars imo.

BMW redeemed themselves with the F10

Foxhole Norman · 21-02-2015 11:54AM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Gimme an E39 M5 over an E60. Horrible cars imo.

BMW redeemed themselves with the F10

Agreed, while the V10 is an amazing engine, I think the E60 let down a lot of people. I consider the F10 the real successor to the E39 and is the one I'd go for if I were to buy a newer 5 series.

jimgoose · 21-02-2015 12:31PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Agreed, while the V10 is an amazing engine, I think the E60 let down a lot of people. I consider the F10 the real successor to the E39 and is the one I'd go for if I were to buy a newer 5 series.

Would you go so far as to say the F10 was the first of the last of the proper M5s, or more like the last of the real M5s up until the newer Proper (note capital "P"!) M5s?

Eric Cartman · 21-02-2015 01:22PM

The E39 is the last real M5 in my book

The v10 in the e60 was lovely , but I just never liked the e60 shape, pre lci it aged way too quickly

The f10 is a v8 turbo , the m5 is supposed to be NA, also this crack about synthetic engine noise through the sound system , the f10 m5 is a toy designed to look good on paper with more torques and horsies, but very little character.

The e39 has a timeless design and was the last one built before the world went mad for emissions and ruining street legal racing cars disguised as something you can bring the kids to school in.

ba_barabus · 21-02-2015 01:26PM

Cheers to the knuckle stagger who scratched my car this morning.

davycc · 21-02-2015 01:35PM

Augeo wrote: »

I admire your restraint

Being broke is a great motivator!

And lads the e39 was the last true m5...

The e34 3.8 6speed being my personal favourite :-)

Foxhole Norman · 21-02-2015 01:53PM

jimgoose wrote: »

Would you go so far as to say the F10 was the first of the last of the proper M5s, or more like the last of the real M5s up until the newer Proper (note capital "P"!) M5s?

I would, it's the most understated of the" modern" M5's, none of this M Gill business.

I agree with EC about the F10,i consider it the successor in terms of looks but the twin turbo V8 doesn't do much for me tbh.

EazyD · 21-02-2015 02:03PM

ba_barabus wrote: »

Cheers to the knuckle stagger who scratched my car this morning.

That's a weekend ruiner right there, sorry to hear it. Just surface or right through the undercoat?

ba_barabus · 21-02-2015 02:43PM

EazyD wrote: »

That's a weekend ruiner right there, sorry to hear it. Just surface or right through the undercoat?

Right through. It seems someone left something on the bonnet and then pushed it. A couple of deep chips and some scuffs.

I'm not having a good time at the minute and this just really ****ed me off this morning.

Marty McFly · 21-02-2015 03:16PM

Am I right in being a bit sceptical about this. it seems very cheap.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-alfa-1-9jtd-nct-2-16/8751269?offset=1

Ill have to start my own thread soon instead of clogging this thread up with cars

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Been thinking either an Audi estate I want top spec which is proving hard to find or an Alfa always liked the look of them meant to be a nice drive but not to sure whether they fit two kids easily, the dog would have to be left out in the Alfa.

There's two Alfa estates for sale one is rough as a bears arse went to look at it and one went up today paddy spec and not the 150bhp engine.

bear1 · 21-02-2015 03:23PM

Marty McFly wrote: »

Am I right in being a bit sceptical about this. it seems very cheap.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-alfa-1-9jtd-nct-2-16/8751269?offset=1

Ill have to start my own thread soon instead of clogging this thread up with cars .

Been thinking either an Audi estate I want top spec which is proving hard to find or an Alfa always liked the look of them meant to be a nice drive but not to sure whether they fit two kids easily, the dog would have to be left out in the Alfa.

There's two Alfa estates for sale one is rough as a bears arse went to look at it and one went up today paddy spec and not the 150bhp engine.

It can fit 4 people quite well.
I went on an EU trip in mine many years ago with my then girlfriend and her parents. Seats are a dream to be in, you are just so refreshed when you get out of them which is pretty rare.
That car I think has been posted a few times with people asking opinions on them.
Best thing to do is go and give a run and check out some review forums to get a better understanding of them.
I'm a bit biased about them so apart from crap driveshafts they are a fantastically reliable engine.
If you do go and see it, ask about the timing belt, tensioners and water pump. If the seller says it has been done then ask for proof.
No proof then negotiate it into the price. Don't trust the tippex "proof".
That job can cost about 4-500e.

Duke O Smiley · 21-02-2015 03:25PM

Reg not shown

Mileage not shown

No mention of history

€2k isn't exactly cheap for that

colm_mcm · 21-02-2015 04:07PM

Plus he has heaps of cars for sale

Gavman84 · 21-02-2015 04:13PM

Car tax paid again

worth it tho! Detail next weekend getting wheels powder coated in Anthracite then after that.

Peanut Butter Jelly · 21-02-2015 04:50PM

Does this seem a bit too cheap to anyone else or is it just a good deal?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-ford-focus-lx-1-4-5dr-hatchback/8742669?offset=3

Sobanek · 21-02-2015 04:51PM

There is no such thing as a good deal when buying a car. Never. You can be happy with a price, but it's never a good deal - trust me.

Crumbs868 · 21-02-2015 04:57PM

Sobanek wrote: »

There is no such thing as a good deal when buying a car. Never. You can be happy with a price, but it's never a good deal - trust me.

I've gotten plenty of good deals so strongly disagree. You need to take the time to do your research and know your stuff

Gavman84 · 21-02-2015 05:01PM

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote: »

Does this seem a bit too cheap to anyone else or is it just a good deal?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-ford-focus-lx-1-4-5dr-hatchback/8742669?offset=3

To be honest the car looks ropey enough marks all over it. Mileage isn't that low either and its a base spec. Seeing as there plenty focus out there I'd keep looking.

jimgoose · 21-02-2015 05:16PM

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

I would, it's the most understated of the" modern" M5's, none of this M Gill business.

I agree with EC about the F10,i consider it the successor in terms of looks but the twin turbo V8 doesn't do much for me tbh.

I won't argue with that. Twin-turbo me hole, Oi loikes moi V8s with a dirty-great Roots blower sticking up through a hole in t'bonnet.

jimgoose · 21-02-2015 05:21PM

Sobanek wrote: »

There is no such thing as a good deal when buying a car. Never. You can be happy with a price, but it's never a good deal - trust me.

Dunno about that, chief. I got a 7-year-old Jaaag in 2006 with 80,000 miles on it, four new tyres, a re-gassed HVAC and a half-tank of the peteral for a bockety '95 Mk. I Mondeo and €13,000. Best fcukan 'dozer of a yoke I ever see, 9 years and another 80,000 miles later.

CianRyan · 21-02-2015 05:39PM

Passenger wing mirror fell off today, rusted badly.
This'll make for a hard sale.

beertons · 21-02-2015 05:49PM

Jaysys, between lads and cars fallin assunder, it's a bit of a bad ropey place this week.

Foxhole Norman · 21-02-2015 06:11PM

Went into Dessies Tyres in Blackpool for some more prices, told him I wanted something decent at the very least, "I've got Federals here for €125 each", grand says I, "What model are they", "Eh Federals", "Yeah sound, but which model", "Federals". I'm out.

CianRyan · 21-02-2015 06:11PM

Found a car with what I need breaking, just waiting on a price.

Bpmull · 21-02-2015 06:35PM

Noticed some water in the spare wheel well in the golf took out everything and dried everything no obvious sign where the water is getting in. It's never happened before and was dry a few weeks ago. I'll have to keep any eye on it and see but most likely it will probably happen again until I find the source of it.

Sobanek · 21-02-2015 06:40PM

Crumbs868 wrote: »

I've gotten plenty of good deals so strongly disagree. You need to take the time to do your research and know your stuff

If a car is maintained well, has its work done etc. etc. it will be above the market price.

There is no such thing as buying a very nice car cheap, unless you're going bangernomics and a €60 part won't scare you off.
They always have work that needs to be done.

Plenty of experience on that part actually.

Noccy_Mondy · 21-02-2015 06:48PM

Peanut Butter Jelly wrote:

Does this seem a bit too cheap to anyone else or is it just a good deal?

Keep looking I'd say. Looks rough, dent on rear bumper, badge missing, wrong hubcaps, and it was towed at some stage, the cover of the eye is missing at the front. Plenty more out there, that one is probably cheap for a reason. Do you really want an lx spec though? Pretty grim. Aim for zetec or above.

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