This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

noelf · 24-10-2020 3:10pm

1988 BMW 325 e30 touring 80000 miles €10000 ..

elperello · 24-10-2020 10:47pm

noelf wrote: »

1988 BMW 325 e30 touring 80000 miles €10000 ..

Lovely car, where is it?

Wheeler Dealers did one about 15 years ago and sold it for c. 2k.

Your mission, pick out todays equivalent and buy it.

con747 · 24-10-2020 10:57pm

Jensen GT 1976 €4500 A lock down project for someone https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/jensen-gt-1976-/26243359
Mercedes G Wagon 1984 €9500 Project https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-g-wagon/26317609

Mad_Mike · 24-10-2020 11:19pm

elperello wrote: »

Lovely car, where is it?

Here's the lisiting for it on their own website
The address on the site is very vague. They seem to be based around Sandyford/Dundrum somewhere

I Was VB · 25-10-2020 6:03pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26325391

Nice W124, abs light is a common problem on them. Story goes that it’s possible to change the bulbs in the binnacle with the abs light and the low windscreen washer light.

SmartinMartin · 25-10-2020 6:32pm

Is that Duke's car?

Duke O Smiley · 25-10-2020 6:42pm

SmartinMartin wrote: »

Is that Duke's car?

It is, I just did a deal on a w123

KevRossi · 25-10-2020 7:20pm

The problem with the light can be easy to fix.

There's a good thread on it here (in German). https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/abs-leuchtet-sporadisch-mercedes-w124-200-e-t6598735.html?page=1

Could be the sensors need to be cleaned at the wheel, or if it goes on when you accelerate and then off when you lift off, it's because it's getting less than 11v of power. Other faults are loose cables and bad earths or simply a defective ABS control unit.

Worksheet on how to diagnose the problem from MB (in German again) on it here.

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTM1WDEzODM=/z/qvAAAOSwjBVctL9R/$_59.PNG

I Was VB · 25-10-2020 7:29pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

It is, I just did a deal on a w123

Pics!

Duke O Smiley · 25-10-2020 7:38pm

Cheers for that, I put three new sensors in it and they were fine for weeks. On the evening of the test last week the light came on again, and it’s intermittent since.

I’ve been meaning to get around to it but just haven’t been bothered now that the colder mornings/longer evenings are setting in, but I do intend on selling it with a full test. Only put the ad up today out of curiosity/boredom

KevRossi · 26-10-2020 2:35am

1990 230CE Auto, 08/22 €4,500

Two years NCT and cheap tax for €4,500. Decent price if it's in order but suspension needs to be raised IMHO.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-230-ce/25812864?campaign=8

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BonnieSituation · 26-10-2020 3:47am

con747 wrote: »

Talbot Alpine 1983 €1799 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classic-car/26308878

Where has that been hiding all these years?

That's like a hen's teeth find on Irish plates. Madness.

unkel · 26-10-2020 1:44pm

That W124 coupe is gorgeous! Sits a bit low at the back maybe? Doesn't look like a 30 year old car to me either.

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Where has that been hiding all these years?

That's like a hen's teeth find on Irish plates. Madness.

Wasn't stored for that long as it had an NCT up to 5 years ago!

oceanman · 26-10-2020 3:50pm

KevRossi wrote: »

1990 230CE Auto, 08/22 €4,500

Two years NCT and cheap tax for €4,500. Decent price if it's in order but suspension needs to be raised IMHO.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-230-ce/25812864?campaign=8

he could have put a few details up though.

ccmp · 26-10-2020 4:13pm

That’s looks really nice. Good value at that if all is well with it. Spent the day working on dash and wood parts replacement on my own 300 ce.

w124man · 26-10-2020 7:32pm

I Was VB wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26325391

Nice W124, abs light is a common problem on them. Story goes that it’s possible to change the bulbs in the binnacle with the abs light and the low windscreen washer light.

Just change the OVP relay. Problem usually solved, if not clean the wheel sensors

Duke O Smiley · 26-10-2020 7:43pm

w124man wrote: »

Just change the OVP relay. Problem usually solved, if not clean the wheel sensors

Sorted, retest booked for Monday

Duke O Smiley · 26-10-2020 8:54pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classic-car/26338191

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Reasonable looking Rover SD1 2300S, €2500

Needs a bit of fettling but looks ok. No MOT for quite some time but no mention of rust or corrosion on record

RobAMerc · 26-10-2020 10:51pm

love that SD1 - a poor mans Daytona !

There seems to be a lot of stuff for sale in Donegal lately no ?

oceanman · 26-10-2020 11:17pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1979-mercedes-280se-s-class-92k/26336026
one for the merc guys.

unkel · 27-10-2020 1:50am

That's horrible. And I don't think I've ever used that word for a W116. What was the owner thinking spraying a colour like that. MOT also out nearly a decade, what idiot owned this car in the mean time? No surprise the current owner is looking to sell, chrome wheel arches and all. Bloody rotten looking car.

JabbaTheHut · 27-10-2020 2:46am

unkel wrote: »

That's horrible. And I don't think I've ever used that word for a W116. What was the owner thinking spraying a colour like that. MOT also out nearly a decade, what idiot owned this car in the mean time? No surprise the current owner is looking to sell, chrome wheel arches and all. Bloody rotten looking car.

No. Get off the fence. Tell us how you really feel

kadman · 27-10-2020 9:37am

The location pics seem familiar.
Was that car up before?

26000 Elephants · 27-10-2020 9:52am

That merc doesnt look a million miles from the OEM greens of the time.

KevRossi · 27-10-2020 10:12am

26000 Elephants wrote: »

That merc doesnt look a million miles from the OEM greens of the time.

874 Citrusgreen I think.

70's had some wild colours alright, better than the shaeds of silver and grey that we have today.

I thought it looked OK in the photos, at that price it probably needs something doing, but it's worth a look.

unkel · 27-10-2020 10:34am

KevRossi wrote: »

I thought it looked OK in the photos, at that price it probably needs something doing, but it's worth a look.

Bring very dark sunglasses and be prepared to wear them any time you go near that car :pac:

Bloody awful. And I'm quite tolerant when it comes to colours of cars. Except white. And my last Mercedes was white, so I'm not even that strict

KevRossi · 27-10-2020 10:43am

I actually like the colour. Fits well in with the era. I had a 350 in Navy and I'd prefer the green tbh.

Easy to find in a car park too.

LollipopJimmy · 27-10-2020 12:05pm

I like it

Seweryn · 27-10-2020 12:27pm

oceanman wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1979-mercedes-280se-s-class-92k/26336026
one for the merc guys.

Nice one. The colour is factory original and good looking. From the era when cars were actually painted after being primed (unlike today).

outfox · 27-10-2020 5:59pm

I was horrified initially, but it's grown on me, especially if it's from the Mercedes palette. Might actually be alright in the flesh.

Andrew33 · 27-10-2020 7:45pm

RobAMerc wrote: »

love that SD1 - a poor mans Daytona !

There seems to be a lot of stuff for sale in Donegal lately no ?

Yep, the cants are going back and forward over the border and bringing the virus with them!

80sDiesel · 27-10-2020 8:18pm

I love the colour too. Period correct and no mention of any spray job.

McCrack · 27-10-2020 8:34pm

I'd rather it a racing green but it's still nice

Duke O Smiley · 27-10-2020 11:26pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1992-honda-legend-jap-import/26299401

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This will be nice when its on classic tax

Seller will be a while waiting for €5k though I think

unkel · 28-10-2020 1:00pm

Dreamer. Car was last tested 14 years ago. Probably never ever taxed

Legend is a pretty meh car anyway, aimed at overweight Americans who don't mind / don't even know it's FWD and a lame V6 engine. I do like the velours seats though. You can do so much better for your 5 grand. If I wanted a Japanese saloon for that sort of budget, I would get a Lexus LS400 V8. A pretty mint one at that price.

galwaytt · 28-10-2020 5:48pm

26000 Elephants wrote: »

That merc doesnt look a million miles from the OEM greens of the time.

correct: my uncle has one in that shade (or very close to), for 20+ years....

Casati · 28-10-2020 6:16pm

galwaytt wrote: »

correct: my uncle has one in that shade (or very close to), for 20+ years....

I think it’s a class colour and really suits the car/ era.

Even if I had a spare 150k I don’t think I’d buy a new S class in the colour mind you

Andrew33 · 28-10-2020 6:40pm

Casati wrote: »

I think it’s a class colour and really suits the car/ era.

Even if I had a spare 150k I don’t think I’d buy a new S class in the colour mind you

Very much of its day, simpler times and simpler tastes.

KevRossi · 28-10-2020 8:18pm

unkel wrote: »

That's horrible. And I don't think I've ever used that word for a W116.

KevRossi wrote: »

I actually like the colour.

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

I like it

Seweryn wrote: »

Nice one. The colour is factory original and good looking.

outfox wrote: »

I was horrified initially, but it's grown on me.

80sDiesel wrote: »

I love the colour too.

McCrack wrote: »

I'd rather it a racing green but it's still nice

Casati wrote: »

I think it’s a class colour and really suits the car/ era.

Andrew33 wrote: »

Very much of its day, simpler times and simpler tastes.

Andrew33 · 28-10-2020 8:30pm

McCrack wrote: »

I'd rather it a racing green but it's still nice

As in “BRITISH Racing Green”????
Like putting swastikas on a Spitfire except the other way round.
Wrong on so many levels.

Duke O Smiley · 28-10-2020 8:40pm

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-912-912-5speed-swb/26356094

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How nice is this? €Poa of course

RobAMerc · 28-10-2020 9:12pm

lovely but the 912 seems to miss the point of owning a Porsche (911) no ?

Paganism · 28-10-2020 9:56pm

KevRossi wrote: »

Love it ..... first time virgin poster car but hi to all

Andrew33 · 28-10-2020 11:26pm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-912-912-5speed-swb/26356094

How nice is this? €Poa of course

only one word. Pure.

Duke O Smiley · 29-10-2020 12:11am

RobAMerc wrote: »

lovely but the 912 seems to miss the point of owning a Porsche (911) no ?

I guess they’re best understood along the same lines as a Cayman....a car for those who can’t afford a 911 :P

con747 · 29-10-2020 12:15am

Vauxhall Viva HC 1973 fully restored €7950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vauxhall-viva-hc-1973-fully-restored/26358894

unkel · 29-10-2020 1:26am

Haha @KevRossi

I actually love green on a classic Mercedes but my idea of classy is thistle green metallic (881) a fairly common colour of the early 80s. People in the 70s just used far too many drugs so it seems. The fashion was brutal too

RobAMerc wrote: »

lovely but the 912 seems to miss the point of owning a Porsche (911) no ?

Oh no. You need to do a lot more reading up! It's not for nothing that the 912 has gone up far more in value relative to the 911 of the same era over the last 10-20 years. And that's coming from me, I usually turn up my nose at 4 pot engines when instead you could have a 6, 8, 10 or 12

unkel · 29-10-2020 1:30am

con747 wrote: »

Vauxhall Viva HC 1973 fully restored €7950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/vauxhall-viva-hc-1973-fully-restored/26358894

I guess I will be the only one who hates the look of that too? And you all love it? I mustn't have any class or sense of style

con747 · 29-10-2020 1:46am

unkel wrote: »

I guess I will be the only one who hates the look of that too? And you all love it? I mustn't have any class or sense of style

In fairness i'm not in fan of it either!

RobAMerc · 29-10-2020 8:44am

unkel wrote: »

Oh no. You need to do a lot more reading up! It's not for nothing that the 912 has gone up far more in value relative to the 911 of the same era over the last 10-20 years. And that's coming from me, I usually turn up my nose at 4 pot engines when instead you could have a 6, 8, 10 or 12

Oh, I know exactly what it is - but I still see it closer related to the Beetle than the 911 :P Its just the sound of the air cooled 6 pot is so distinctive its an intrinsic part of the car.

I could only own one of these if I already had a 911 I think is what I am saying.

This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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