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BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

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  • #7772
    Cheensbo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,700 ✭✭✭Cheensbo


    Lads ye should have a go on a few of the Irish classic car groups on facebook, plenty lads on there will debate ya about what's a classic and what's not, they'll even debate you on wind farms and such :pac:


    This probably isn't a classic, maybe it is, maybe a future classic? I dunno, but it sure is a cheap banger

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-wt-i-just-passed-nct/26687336


  • #7773
    johndaman66
    Registered Users Posts: 4,095 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    Cheensbo wrote: »
    This probably isn't a classic, maybe it is, maybe a future classic? I dunno, but it sure is a cheap banger

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-wt-i-just-passed-nct/26687336
    Great find for somebody on a shoestring budget. Weekend away sort of money.


  • #7774
    fonecrusher1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,700 ✭✭✭fonecrusher1


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Wife is in the market for a 1.6-2.0 SUV (dislike that term intensely) with a budget of €3k, hadn’t really considered the X3, think they’re a bit chavvy

    Not a bad consideration for bangernomics but i always thought the panel design looked brutal and the interior dash / center console looks really dated now. All that black and beige plastic. No for me these yokes haven't aged well at all.


  • #7775
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,815 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    A friend is looking for a cheap small engine runaround with lots of interior space - she has a big dog :)

    What are your thoughts regarding Mercedes A class. Seem to be a few around that look value for money but are they a nightmare if they go wrong ?

    She would consider a van but they seem poorer value.


  • #7776
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    fonecrusher1 wrote: »
    Not a bad consideration for bangernomics but i always thought the panel design looked brutal and the interior dash / center console looks really dated now. All that black and beige plastic. No for me these yokes haven't aged well at all.
    Bought this today. Didn’t get it for banger money but we did manage to negotiate a healthy discount on it. https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26672946


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  • #7777
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Discodog wrote: »
    A friend is looking for a cheap small engine runaround with lots of interior space - she has a big dog :)

    What are your thoughts regarding Mercedes A class. Seem to be a few around that look value for money but are they a nightmare if they go wrong ?

    She would consider a van but they seem poorer value.

    Estate or hatch would be an option.

    Skoda Octavia or superb
    Renault Laguna or megane estate
    Ford Mondeo


  • #7778
    RandomViewer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,191 ✭✭✭RandomViewer


    punisher5112 wrote: »
    Estate or hatch would be an option.

    Skoda Octavia or superb
    Renault Laguna or megane estate
    Ford Mondeo

    Poster said small engine


  • #7779
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    RandomViewer wrote: »
    Poster said small engine
    Octavia and Mondeo (and probably several others) can be had with 1ltr engine.
    How much smaller would you like?
    Might not get the 1 litre for banger money (nor would you want one) but the 1.2 and 1.4 Octavia should be out there as well.


  • #7780
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,219 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    RandomViewer wrote: »
    Poster said small engine

    Whats a small engine?

    Merc A Class comes in 1.5 petrol

    Volvo v50 1.6d has plenty of space, well built, reliable enough and decent looks and styling

    Not gonna set the world on fire performance wise, can get a decent 08 for under 2k with the cheap tax


  • #7781
    3d4life
    Registered Users Posts: 800 ✭✭✭3d4life


    RandomViewer wrote: »
    Poster said small engine

    Honda Fit / Jazz has a lot of space in the back if 'magic seats' are positioned in the horizontal

    ( bit of a come down from a Merc tho' )


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  • #7782
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,815 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    3d4life wrote: »
    Honda Fit / Jazz has a lot of space in the back if 'magic seats' are positioned in the horizontal

    ( bit of a come down from a Merc tho' )

    I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.


  • #7783
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    3d4life wrote: »
    Honda Fit / Jazz has a lot of space in the back if 'magic seats' are positioned in the horizontal

    ( bit of a come down from a Merc tho' )
    But a hell of a lot more reliable and useable.


  • #7784
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,219 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    Discodog wrote: »
    I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.

    Watch out for any engine warning lights and If you have access to an OBD2 reader (ask your friends if they have one that they could lend you) its a good idea to bring one along and check for any fault codes

    The electrics are the weak point with this generation of Citroens, as well as water ingress, so check the carpets and footwells and boot (check spare wheel well for water too) for any damp or wet carpets, easy enough to check and definitely worth doing because water getting into the cabin could cause electrical shorts and all kinds of nasty surprises that are very expensive to repair (and not really worth it at this price range)


  • #7785
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Discodog wrote: »
    I am taking her to look at a local Xsara Picasso 2006 & €600.
    If it's the one for €650 in Galway, ignore the bit that says that it has 0 previous owners; it has 2 previous owners.
    Also, be aware it could be a possible lemon.

    Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 05/11/2020

    If they're trying to flip it after a month, I'd wonder on why.


  • #7786
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,074 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-ignis-4x4-nct-tax/26702554

    ZTFiZDMyZWI3YzJhNDkxNjRlODA5YTU0MTliZjlmNzODKSsGF7fH7p1yHWaH6TfJaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNjQzNjM0NDd8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    4x4 Suzuki Ignis with NCT til August 2021 and a bit of recent work done, €850

    Interesting little car for the money.


  • #7787
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,815 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    the_syco wrote: »
    If it's the one for €650 in Galway, ignore the bit that says that it has 0 previous owners; it has 2 previous owners.
    Also, be aware it could be a possible lemon.

    Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 05/11/2020

    If they're trying to flip it after a month, I'd wonder on why.

    That's interesting because they imply that it's a car that they have owned. Thanks for letting me know.


  • #7788
    boombang
    Registered Users Posts: 2,108 ✭✭✭boombang


    Discodog wrote: »
    A friend is looking for a cheap small engine runaround with lots of interior space - she has a big dog :)

    What are your thoughts regarding Mercedes A class. Seem to be a few around that look value for money but are they a nightmare if they go wrong ?

    She would consider a van but they seem poorer value.

    My folks had an A Class and I never liked it. It was expensive to fix and it did present problems. That said it lasted something like 16 years before being hit by a passing Pole.


  • #7789
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/suzuki-ignis-4x4-nct-tax/26702554


    4x4 Suzuki Ignis with NCT til August 2021 and a bit of recent work done, €850

    Interesting little car for the money.

    Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow


  • #7790
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,526 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    CharlieCroker wrote: »
    Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow

    My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!


  • #7791
    CharlieCroker
    Registered Users Posts: 8,451 ✭✭✭CharlieCroker


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

    That sounds horrific but as a second car to use as a winter hack, it'd be fine. Much like a Panda 4x4


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  • #7792
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,815 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    How about this as an option

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-opel-meriva/26033232


  • #7793
    punisher5112
    Registered Users Posts: 24,647 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    I had 5 people in a Micra and 2 grown labs in the boot many times, the Octavia suited much better though as boot was huge.


  • #7794
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,295 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Discodog wrote: »
    How about this as an option

    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-opel-meriva/26033232
    NCT is out in December, and they've only had it a month. Tax is out in January.

    Most recent Vehicle Registration Certificate issued on: 29/10/2020

    Throw the reg into https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/changeOwnership.do to see if it was transferred in the last 3 months.


  • #7795
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,815 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?


    https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085


  • #7796
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Discodog wrote: »
    Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?


    https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085

    "SOLD AS IS FOR PARTS OR REPAIR OR EXPORT" Definately something major wrong with it. It's not being sold as a driver.


  • #7797
    Toyotafanboi
    Registered Users Posts: 12,917 ✭✭✭✭Toyotafanboi


    I dont know, the arse has really fallen out of stuff like that. Would it be worth €950 with a new NCT? Hardly worth the bother considering it'd take an eternity to sell either way.

    17 years old, 2.0 petrol on the old tax system and a dreery yoke all round, there's really nothing going for it other than the badge on the bonnet.


  • #7798
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users Posts: 6,367 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    Discodog wrote: »
    Why would a dealer sell this without getting it NCT'd unless there was something wrong with it ? Surely an NCT would increase the sales price ?


    https://www.adverts.ie/car/honda/cr-v/honda-crv-2-0/22256085

    They would've made their money on the sale of another car and accepted the trade in to complete said sale.

    Export cars are usually rust buckets where they can be shipped off to countries without any road testing. Probably still drives but would be an economical write off.


  • #7799
    Akrasia
    Registered Users Posts: 22,219 ✭✭✭✭Akrasia


    CharlieCroker wrote: »
    Set of winter tyres on that and it would be unstoppable in the snow

    Useful in a country that sees proper snowfall about once a decade


  • #7800
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    My wife had one of those, drove it to France... Hated every second of it!

    Totally agree, France really is the pits.

    That Suzuki Ignis 4x4 is a cracker, though.


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  • #7801
    E36Ross
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭E36Ross


    Easier sell it as is with no NCT as a parts/export car for a dealer, Hassle of getting it NCT'd and then someone coming along expecting a bumper to bumper warranty on a €800/€900 car.


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