Bangernomics car of the week/day

MidlandsM

Sub 1k, lots of test, A/C,Belted,serviced,jap reliability and a big BOOT! lol

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1821099

itarumaa

MidlandsM wrote: »

Sub 1k, lots of test, A/C,Belted,serviced,jap reliability and a big BOOT! lol

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1821099

No dreamers mentioned in the ad, I wonder who dreams owning a Mazda 626...

mickdw

itarumaa wrote: »

I have been looking a Lexus Ls400 and you can get 1998 model about 2k. I think it is better buy than Legend. v6 205hp against v8 290hp, same tax, most likely same insurance and there should not be that big difference with petrol consumption, so why bother getting the Legend?

Good point, I did see a 95 LS on donedeal for small money too. Either car would be a nice buy tbh.

The Lexus looks a much fancier bus I reckon, considering tax and fuel costs are the same (ish with fuel) I'd go for the Lexus.

cadaliac

itarumaa wrote: »

No dreamers mentioned in the ad, I wonder who dreams owning a Mazda 626...

I bought one last August - same year and smaller milage although the same now. It needed bushings to get through the NCT and cost me €850 for purchase price.
Cheap reliable motoring. Thats what it is. No more no less.
Bangernomics for me.

dnme

cadaliac wrote: »

I bought one last August - same year and smaller milage although the same now. It needed bushings to get through the NCT and cost me €850 for purchase price.
Cheap reliable motoring. Thats what it is. No more no less.
Bangernomics for me.

Is it a 2L engine? what's your MPG like?

langdang

dnme wrote: »

Is it a 2L engine? what's your MPG like?

I was getting 35-40mpg easily enough. Good torque down low (well better than 1.4) and good gearing for eco driving. There is two versions of that engine I'm think 115ish bhp and 136bhp. I'd take that one linked to if it was a bit closer to home - need another hatchback or estate soon.

cadaliac

dnme wrote: »

Is it a 2L engine? what's your MPG like?

Yes 2.0l. I'm getting 34mpg average. Not great but not too bad either. The 2.0 is noted for drinking oil, but mine hasn't shown any signs of this yet.

macroman

Debating a 96 E200 Auto Elegance - €300, no Tax or 1 months NCT, needs lower ball joints and rear tyres. Tempting - these E-classes are going for peanuts now :eek:

E39MSport

TB done and taxed. Probably get it for 800. Good deal I think.



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1841414
nice little motor
edit: - sitting a bit high at the back

johnos1984

Hurry UK bargain awaits

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-LEXUS-GS300-RED-/260727220290?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb48da842#ht_882wt_1139

Spent 2 years it is just continental motorway miles in South-East of Europe. The car was used for movie production and erotic models in Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland loved it so much.

johnos1984

E39MSport wrote: »

TB done and taxed. Probably get it for 800. Good deal I think.



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1841414
nice little motor
edit: - sitting a bit high at the back

Hurry before it ends up driving aimlessly around Nenagh with a stupid exhaust and a rear wing attached with sellotape with some little scumbag and his bit on the side in the passenger seat, both of which will end up in a ditch the week after due to the uncontrollable power of VTEC in the hands of an idiot

For the love of God someone buy it

redsteveireland

johnos1984 wrote: »

Hurry UK bargain awaits

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-LEXUS-GS300-RED-/260727220290?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb48da842#ht_882wt_1139

Has to be a joke? It's a different car in every picture. The first and last don't look the same even.

fonecrusher1

johnos1984 wrote: »

Hurry before it ends up driving aimlessly around Nenagh with a stupid exhaust and a rear wing attached with sellotape with some little scumbag and his bit on the side in the passenger seat, both of which will end up in a ditch the week after due to the uncontrollable power of VTEC in the hands of an idiot

For the love of God someone buy it

It ain't VTEC!!! Which is why it looks unmodified.:D

They're a great little car. Quick enough, excellent fuel economy, decent drive, comfortable enough & all. I'd have one in a shot if i had to get an old car in a hurry. Of the 90's jap invincibles; almera, corolla, civic , 323 i'd have the honda every time.

Not great at motorway speeds though. Good bit of road noise after 50/55mph.

johnos1984

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

It ain't VTEC!!!

Thats not stopped many of the MONGS before though has it

ottostreet

johnos1984 wrote: »

Hurry UK bargain awaits

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-LEXUS-GS300-RED-/260727220290?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb48da842#ht_882wt_1139

erotic models?

johnos1984

ottostreet wrote: »

erotic models?

Some should ask the seller to expand on that point

a_v525

johnos1984 wrote: »

Some should ask the seller to expand on that point

With some pictures!!!

Dues Bellator

johnos1984 wrote: »

Hurry UK bargain awaits

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1995-LEXUS-GS300-RED-/260727220290?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cb48da842#ht_882wt_1139

ah ha his speil certainly explains the two east european hookers in picture 3 , looks a bit iffy if im honest:(

pcardin

almanu wrote: »

ah ha his speil certainly explains the two east european hookers in picture 3 , looks a bit iffy if im honest:(

such ugliness can only be seen in UK or IRL tbh. :pac:

Gary ITR

almanu wrote: »

ah ha his speil certainly explains the two east european hookers in picture 3 , looks a bit iffy if im honest:(

That's Patsy and Eddie!

JustLen

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1543430

Good buy I rekon. Id love something like it myself

JustLen

JustLen wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1543430

Good buy I rekon. Id love something like it myself

No mention of miles or NCT, how you reckon it's a good buy is beyond me given the lack of info in the add. Potentially a good buy me thinks

L-M

Ten quid says it has galactical mileage on it!

Are those wheels reps? They look like the M5 wheels but they're not as deep dished etc.

delly

Limerick man wrote: »

Ten quid says it has galactical mileage on it!

Are those wheels reps? They look like the M5 wheels but they're not as deep dished etc.

120k to be exact, well back in November anyway. No mention of millage now however, it would be interesting to see what they quote over the phone.

andyseadog

my first hack at bangernomics, but id say this car has lots of life left in it, if a little expensive to tax.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1841875

mickdw

andyseadog wrote: »

my first hack at bangernomics, but id say this car has lots of life left in it, if a little expensive to tax.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1841875

Lots of life left no doubt but if I was to go for something like that, Id look for a 500 instead

andyseadog

andyseadog wrote: »

my first hack at bangernomics, but id say this car has lots of life left in it, if a little expensive to tax.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1841875

:cool: My neighbour (RIP Mr Quinlan) had one of them (in silver) in the 90s with chrome deep dish alloys on it (the chap was in his late 60s at the time). Iirc he had a 180SX before it, a propor enthusiast he was.

challengemaster

F&ck me

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1845234

'00 alfa 156, NCT'd Until July 2012 - €1k

challengemaster

challengemaster wrote: »

F&ck me

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1845234

'00 alfa 156, NCT'd Until July 2012 - €1k

More than likely due a timing belt, at the recommended intervals they always are :pac: