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26000 Elephants · 21-05-2016 07:51PM

mickdw wrote: »

They seem to have left out the important photo.
Nice project for someone in the trade but I don't think it is worthwhile if paying full retail prices at a bodyshop.

One for the pro's all right. Two lads in a shed swinging a sledge wont cut it with that one at all.

Even a pro would struggle to get that tailgate to shut properly again.

Buffman · 22-05-2016 05:57PM

26000 Elephants wrote: »

Assuming its not recorded. But it probably is.

Ye, I was wondering about that too, is there a way to record it without having a registration number? VIN I suppose?

Also, I'm guessing the VRT isn't paid, so you'd have to do your sums before making an offer on it.

Quazzie · 22-05-2016 09:50PM

My own car. Willing to answer any questions in here about it for anyone that's interested. €950 ono

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Toyotafanboi · 22-05-2016 10:50PM

Fresh looking considering the mileage.

Do you reckon it will need much to get through an NCT?

Quazzie · 22-05-2016 11:32PM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Fresh looking considering the mileage.

Do you reckon it will need much to get through an NCT?

It went in for NCT, and failed on a couple of bulbs (since replaced) a tyre (since replaced) a rear brake caliper (since replaced) and a ball joint on the front left (not replaced yet). That was about 3 months ago if I remember correctly. I know there are two options on the front, one costs approx €30 and one costs approx €90 but I'm not sure which one is gone. Apart from that it should pass the test. If it doesn't sell quickly I'll just park it up till after the summer when funds become available and test it.

It is a fresh looking car. My wife drove it and she kept it immaculate. I've had it for two years, and apart from the usual couple of bushings that go on Peugeots it's never given me any problems.

carzony · 23-05-2016 02:44AM

The ball joint is a simple enough job on them peugeots aswell. I done one on my citroen a few months ago. Plents of heat but it makes a huge difference when driving

Nice peugeot btw real clean looking bus..

bear1 · 24-05-2016 04:41PM

Wonder how much to fix this?

https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/2007-opel-astra-estate-1-9-cdti-120ps/12401940

bear1 · 24-05-2016 04:42PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/damagedcars-for-sale/2006-vw-passat-2-0-auto-leather-petrol/11878151

Nice spec and seems to need just a thermostat?? NCT Jan 2017.

Mini850 · 03-06-2016 03:35PM

https://www.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/audi-a4-new-nct-great-driver/11692016

Dunno why I'm showing you this............might pick it up myself!!!!

GvidoR · 11-06-2016 04:34PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-caddy-mk1/12495239

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kupus · 13-06-2016 08:28AM

GvidoR wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vw-caddy-mk1/12495239

sold:mad:, anybody know what was the price?

Duke O Smiley · 13-06-2016 10:52AM

€1400 with the alloys you see

€1000 without

26000 Elephants · 20-06-2016 05:05PM

There are aneurysm's that would be less likely to kill you than trying to fix this, but it would be fun trying:

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Its V6. Its 4wd. Its awesome...

Chain let go so needs new heads apparently. Those heads are alfa specific - as are the pistons, valves and intake. I dont think a gm sourced head would do. Chain, guides and tensioner are GM though.

But it would be a cool project.

Duke O Smiley · 20-06-2016 05:14PM

The cream & red interior trim combination is horrible too.

mickdw · 20-06-2016 07:27PM

It looks fantastic in those pictures in my opinion of course.

bear1 · 20-06-2016 08:07PM

Why does that Alfa look so familiar...?
I'm trying to remember if that belongs to an AO member.

Mini850 · 21-06-2016 08:19AM

26000 Elephants wrote: »

There are aneurysm's that would be less likely to kill you than trying to fix this, but it would be fun trying:

Its V6. Its 4wd. Its awesome...

Chain let go so needs new heads apparently. Those heads are alfa specific - as are the pistons, valves and intake. I dont think a gm sourced head would do. Chain, guides and tensioner are GM though.

But it would be a cool project.

Think this Alfa was disused before either here or on another forum. The cost of parts alone makes this car a no go financially unless you want to fix it to keep it, in which case, just buy one that doesn't need the work, it will be cheaper.

Beautiful beautiful car though..............but I'm biased

bear1 · 21-06-2016 10:48AM

I think I know now why that car looks familiar.
If I'm right it was owned by an enthusiast who then had to sell it (cheap too I remember) because he was being relocated to the States.
But this is just a guess cause the number plate rings a bell.

Duke O Smiley · 21-06-2016 11:50AM

I'm nearly sure it was in the net long ago in it's current state for 3 grand.

Look at the state of the back tires

And its been sitting up a while now

A grand I'd give him...maybe. Madness otherwise

bear1 · 21-06-2016 12:43PM

Blame that on GM, they used a skinny chain for that engine. All the other Bussos used a belt.
I suspect the owner wasn't adhering to the regular 10k oil changes which then resulted in the chain stretching.

26000 Elephants · 21-06-2016 03:12PM

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

A grand I'd give him...maybe. Madness otherwise

I was thinking about the same. It would be a big gamble otherwise.

nd · 24-06-2016 09:24PM

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https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-a-l-f-a-romeo-156-sportevo-bargin/12628297

quadrifoglio verde · 24-06-2016 11:21PM

nd wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156-a-l-f-a-romeo-156-sportevo-bargin/12628297

Im due my yearly visit to Mikes yard :pac:

Check out his Renault ads, they're absolutely fantastic if you want some lols!
Claimed to Ded Zebra, 166man and I that he was a qualified barrister but was a natural born wheeler and dealer

Ded_Zebra · 24-06-2016 11:27PM

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Im due my yearly visit to Mikes yard :pac:

Check out his Renault ads, they're absolutely fantastic if you want some lols!
Claimed to Ded Zebra, 166man and I that he was a qualified barrister but was a natural born wheeler and dealer

He also trades stocks all night on the laptop instead of sleeping.

Oh he also loves jumpers.

millington · 25-06-2016 09:36AM

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Im due my yearly visit to Mikes yard :pac:

Check out his Renault ads, they're absolutely fantastic if you want some lols!
Claimed to Ded Zebra, 166man and I that he was a qualified barrister but was a natural born wheeler and dealer

Some brilliant stuff in his other ads:eek::D:D:D

bear1 · 25-06-2016 09:37AM

That just can't be a 2005, unless registered seriously late. The interior is still the pre 03 facelift.
The back of it says it's the 2.0 and not a 1.8 and it's Sportivo and not Sportevo :P

Toyotafanboi · 25-06-2016 10:41PM

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-vw-golf-gti/12364135

Worth a look, for the brave or foolish.

Bigus · 26-06-2016 09:10AM

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2005-vw-golf-gti/12364135

Worth a look, for the brave or foolish.

283,547 km on NCT , which would explain a lot , would give me more confidence in the low price .

26000 Elephants · 26-06-2016 11:49AM

Bigus wrote: »

283,547 km on NCT , which would explain a lot , would give me more confidence in the low price .

Yup, you can be pretty confident that everything has worn out.

Quazzie · 26-06-2016 08:54PM

I'm gonna be letting this go for €400 during the week unless I get a better offer. If anyone here matches the offer or beats it I'll give them prerference.

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