Bangernomics car of the week/day

kazul

kazul wrote: »

Personally, I'd rather have herpes than a Rover. That 45 is priced about right, I don't think it represents great value considering what it is. Don't forget, there's a reason why they don't exist any more.

Years ago the joke was "Why did the Brits never make computers?"
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"They couldn't figure out how to make them leak oil"

Yawn :rolleyes:
Do you know anything about the L series engine in that 45 ?
I thought not :pac:

Esel

kazul wrote: »

Personally, I'd rather have herpes than a Rover.

What disease would you prefer to an auto?

kazul

Sorry for going OT, I love this thread and Saab Ed throws up a few gems.
I just fail to see the attraction of Rovers and most Scandanavian cars.

@esel, with some diseases there's no going back, I'm still in love with my auto. I have overdrive (or not;)) at the touch of a button and a "Power" switch. I won't be going back to the stick anytime soon.

And she only cost me €900 2 years ago

shamwari

RoverJames wrote: »

Yawn :rolleyes:
Do you know anything about the L series engine in that 45 ?
I thought not :pac:

Rowdy for a diesel but not too bad. Plenty of poke, reasonably economical, and tougher than a petrol K-series. Lucas pump and injectors if I'm right

That 45 is a good punt at that sort of money!

shamwari

shamwari wrote: »

Rowdy for a diesel but not too bad. Plenty of poke, reasonably economical, and tougher than a petrol K-series. Lucas pump and injectors if I'm right

That 45 is a good punt at that sort of money!

Rowdy, yes, no worse than a TDdi 90bhp 2005 Mondeo though
Plenty of poke, it has serious potential
Reasonable economy, should return 50+mpg for most folks
Tougher than a K, yes the L is considered bullet proof
Lucus pump, nope, Bosch VP30 me thinks

:cool:

Mr Benevolent

kazul wrote: »

Sorry for going OT, I love this thread and Saab Ed throws up a few gems.
I just fail to see the attraction of Rovers and most Scandanavian cars.

@esel, with some diseases there's no going back, I'm still in love with my auto. I have overdrive (or not;)) at the touch of a button and a "Power" switch. I won't be going back to the stick anytime soon.

And she only cost me €900 2 years ago

+1. Auto is the best option you can have in a car

I like that VTS though, they just look so unassuming. Is that a turbo I can see on the left side of the bay towards the front? Apologies for my ignorance if not.

andr3w103

Limerick man wrote: »

Ah they go on and on

Is it just me, or are these not the same car? The little badge on the boot is the big give away for me?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1472058

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1352670

Edit: The cheaper one was sold last month, most recent tax book issued on the 24th of last month. Must be

jesus there ridiculus money...up north there waay cheaper

Edit: i suppose all cars are come to think of it..nevermind

andr3w103

JJJJNR wrote: »

Not for me but seems very good value, and would make a great track car project.


http://www.adverts.ie/268190/cars/bmw-325i-e36-cash-offers-today/

i think its too good to be a track car...look at the interior

argosy2006

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1540633

hoodrats

argosy2006 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1540633

i know a guy who used to have one of the old vauxhall carltons which he brought over from the uk . it was a rust bucket with a heap of electrical problems.

RichyX

hoodrats wrote: »

i know a guy who used to have one of the old vauxhall carltons which he brought over from the uk . it was a rust bucket with a heap of electrical problems.

How is that relevant?

hoodrats

RichyX wrote: »

How is that relevant?

well mister picky post i was replying to the guys link to an opel omega and it brought back memories of my neighbours vauxhall carlton which if im correct was the predecessor to the (vauxhall) opel omega.
the next time i will send you a preview of my reply so you can decide if its on topic or wheter to bin it .:rolleyes:

Mr Benevolent

argosy2006 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1540633

That was put up here a few days ago - shame it's not an auto.

Esel

^ Agreed. Apparently, however, its predecessor was a rust bucket with a heap of electrical problems......

hoodrats

esel wrote: »

^ Agreed. Apparently, however, its predecessor was a rust bucket with a heap of electrical problems......

do i detect a hint of sarcasm .

Top Dog

Merc ... Auto ... NCT ... asking €1000



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1542592

Top Dog

And another auto with tax & test asking €1250



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1542129

Top Dog

Or would the good people prefer something else German, again tax & test and all for €750



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1523263

Top Dog

Not German, Not Auto - still not bad value though at €900 with a decent length NCT on it



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1540625

Confab

Confab wrote: »

I like that VTS though, they just look so unassuming. Is that a turbo I can see on the left side of the bay towards the front? Apologies for my ignorance if not.

Nope, not a turbo
I would imagine it's an enclosure for a cone air filter or else the underside of a cone air filter. You can see in the engine bay shot to the immediate left of the yoke you are referring to is the throttle body (fairly difficult to see it admittedly). If that car had a turbo (which they didn't) it would be located up towards the bulkhead under the exhaust manifold, in the pic the exhaust manifold is covered by a heatshield, which is the ^ ish shaped yoke you can see between the shock mounts. If the thing you're wondering about was a turbo the rad hose above it would be all melted after about 15 secs of boost Actually is would probably melt without the turbo ever kicking in as it would be so close to the exhaust manifold (which isn't there anyway but you know what I mean).

JJJJNR

andr3w103 wrote: »

i think its too good to be a track car...look at the interior

Agreed, its a stunner for the money, looks well minded.

bigbadbear

Top Dog wrote: »

Merc ... Auto ... NCT ... asking €1000



http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1542592

Seems almost too good to be true really. I wonder what the issues are or why the driver feels like only asking a grand.

I cant see myself not buying bangernomics for the next few cars i buy but I'm wondering what I'd have to do to have this car driving me to work every day

L-M

bigbadbear wrote: »

Seems almost too good to be true really. I wonder what the issues are or why the driver feels like only asking a grand.

I cant see myself not buying bangernomics for the next few cars i buy but I'm wondering what I'd have to do to have this car driving me to work every day

I can't see a 3.2V6 E class being bangernomics territory for me, if I was paying that tax I'd be looking at S-class and 7 series.

Unless that one is seriously high spec with nothing wrong with it, 442 for 3months tax is alot on an E class.

squod

Limerick man wrote: »

I can't see a 3.2V6 E class being bangernomics territory for me, if I was paying that tax I'd be looking at S-class and 7 series.

Unless that one is seriously high spec with nothing wrong with it, 442 for 3months tax is alot on an E class.

Stick it in the garage and hope someone shoots the greens sometime soon.

kieranfitz

argosy2006 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1540633

Beat you to it :cool:

Fishtits

Seems almost too good to be true really.
That the E series left the factory with rust resembling the Japs mid 70tees. Every example I look at is corroding....

The next generation seem to be plagued with electronic problems?

Top Dog

bigbadbear wrote: »

Seems almost too good to be true really. I wonder what the issues are or why the driver feels like only asking a grand.

Maybe the owner is a realist and knows that a lot of people out there will be thinking along the same lines as Limerick Man ...

Limerick man wrote: »

Unless that one is seriously high spec with nothing wrong with it, 442 for 3months tax is alot on an E class.

Could be as simple as knowing that he's stuck with something that'll really sting in the tail come taxing time

Saab Ed

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1544786

Top Dog

Saab Ed wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1544786

Anyone got the loan of a magnifying glass for the other photos on that advert? :eek:

VolvoMan

kazul wrote: »

I just fail to see the attraction of Rovers and most Scandanavian cars.

Comfort, brilliant interiors, usually stylish and a breath of fresh air next to the usual Merc/BMW tosh and better value too.

What's not to like?