Bangernomics car of the week/day

Berty · 31-12-2010 5:41pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Looks ok.

For its age of course. The driver has damage on 3 out of 4 corners that we can see. I'm going to imagine there is minor damage to all 4 corners. Also the plastic moulding on the rear passenger door is damaged. Minor cosmetic things but sometimes they can cost more to fix than the engine, especially considering the age.

It's one of those cars that a mechanic will suck air through his teeth looking at.

31-12-2010 5:45pm

Berty wrote: »

For its age of course. The driver has damage on 3 out of 4 corners that we can see. I'm going to imagine there is minor damage to all 4 corners. Also the plastic moulding on the rear passenger door is damaged. Minor cosmetic things but sometimes they can cost more to fix than the engine, especially considering the age.

It's one of those cars that a mechanic will suck air through his teeth looking at.

Are you serious ?
They're scuffs, if they bother the next owner that much they'd sort them for €20 and a Saturday morning

kermitpwee · 31-12-2010 6:19pm

Ok lads yee know I'm into bargain basement motors that are cheap to buy and run, and maybe a future classic:D

Here we go again

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778002

fonecrusher1 · 31-12-2010 6:20pm

RoverJames wrote: »

Are you serious ?
They're scuffs, if they bother the next owner that much they'd sort them for €20 and a Saturday morning

Scuffs!!! I remember when i got my oul toyota hilux surf few years ago. She was a 1996 & just about every panel had scuffs. Twas like someone had cleaned it with a yard brush. I managed to get rid of 95% of the paint damage myself.

All ya need is some T-cut, a comfortable chair & a lot of patience & determination. Most scuffs can be sorted except really deep nasty feckers that go right through to the metal. But even they can be disguised somewhat.

Im off topic but my point is a few scuffs wouldn't put me off buying an older car.

MagicMarker · 31-12-2010 6:22pm

kermitpwee wrote: »

Ok lads yee know I'm into bargain basement motors that are cheap to buy and run, and maybe a future classic:D

Here we go again

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778002

I wouldn't pay more than 200 for that thing.

peasant · 31-12-2010 6:29pm

kermitpwee wrote: »

Ok lads yee know I'm into bargain basement motors that are cheap to buy and run, and maybe a future classic:D

Here we go again

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778002

Nice one ...a VW from the days when their reputation about reliability was still justified ...still a bit dear though.

homer90 · 31-12-2010 6:32pm

peasant wrote: »

Nice one ...a VW from the days when their reputation about reliability was still justified ...still a bit dear though.

Good first car. Maybe a bit pricey, it will sell close to asking IMO.

fonecrusher1 · 31-12-2010 6:36pm

kermitpwee wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778002

The brother had one many years ago. A little red polo he bought up north in the mid 90's. God damn it was a horrible little car. A real first car...car if you know what i mean?

Overtaking was frightening in it. Tough little motor in them though.:)

kermitpwee · 31-12-2010 7:58pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

I wouldn't pay more than 200 for that thing.

Ya wouldn't get a roide for 200:D

kermitpwee · 31-12-2010 8:01pm

peasant wrote: »

Nice one ...a VW from the days when their reputation about reliability was still justified ...still a bit dear though.

If I was stuck for a motor I would be willing to pay the asking subject to inspection as you can fix them with a basic tool kit and they are reliable yoke.
Might seem expensive to people who want to keep up with the neighbours

Not aimed at you Peasant, I know you do your own thing:D

mullingar · 31-12-2010 11:07pm

V12 6.0, Merc 600SEL!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1718699

Full?id=4622866

No mention of NCT:(

kermitpwee · 31-12-2010 11:09pm

mullingar wrote: »

V12 6.0, Merc 600SEL!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1718699

No mention of NCT:(

Nice motor

kermitpwee · 31-12-2010 11:09pm

Another cheapie lads

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778068

jerrehpips · 31-12-2010 11:16pm

oh i do love me my carinas

31-12-2010 11:30pm

kermitpwee wrote: »

Another cheapie lads

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778068

I like that

-Corkie- · 31-12-2010 11:44pm

mullingar wrote: »

V12 6.0, Merc 600SEL!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1718699

No mention of NCT:(

I was thinking about buying her. There is 2 more on Donedeal.

Jimmy Garlic · 31-12-2010 11:51pm

Check out this shaggin wagon..

Full?id=4840268

andyseadog · 01-01-2011 12:03am

cool! got a link for it?

-Corkie- · 01-01-2011 12:05am

RoverJames wrote: »

I like that

I had a 90 one aswell. One of the nicest cars I ever drove and the Carina before was a fine car. Those cars actually looked nice that time not like the present day Avensis. I gets sand in my eyes looking at them.:rolleyes:

Jimmy Garlic · 01-01-2011 12:14am

andyseadog wrote: »

cool! got a link for it?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1777212

andyseadog · 01-01-2011 12:18am

Jimmy Garlic wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/1777212

the advert says

some piecing under some arches

look at the picture of the open boot, the passenger side wheel arch is rusted through!

still, if you got a bit of a price drop it would be a nice project, i like it

-Corkie- · 01-01-2011 12:37am

Thats one for Corktina!!

kazul · 01-01-2011 12:39am

I'm sorry but that cortina looks like all "banger" and no "nomics" to me.
Who in their right mind really wants a 1.3 litre henhouse that needs to be fully rebuilt when there are much better cars on the market for the same money? That yoke is in worse condition than the economy.

dr.fuzzenstein · 01-01-2011 12:51am

kermitpwee wrote: »

Another cheapie lads

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1778068

Looks like it's missing the St Anthony and Padre Pio stickers, that's an NCT failure for one of those!

Jimmy Garlic · 01-01-2011 12:54am

kazul wrote: »

I'm sorry but that cortina looks like all "banger" and no "nomics" to me.
Who in their right mind really wants a 1.3 litre henhouse that needs to be fully rebuilt when there are much better cars on the market for the same money? That yoke is in worse condition than the economy.

It will sell for less. As original 69 Ford Cortinas go that one is not in that bad of a condition. It is workable, all it needs is some love.

Berty · 01-01-2011 10:46am

kazul wrote: »

I'm sorry but that cortina looks like all "banger" and no "nomics" to me.
Who in their right mind really wants a 1.3 litre henhouse that needs to be fully rebuilt when there are much better cars on the market for the same money? That yoke is in worse condition than the economy.

There's a 1988 one of these operating as a Taxi in Limerick. I had thought they had to get newer cars with some rule but its still driving around with a incredibly old looking driver.

Cuddlesworth · 01-01-2011 1:27pm

Berty wrote: »

There's a 1988 one of these operating as a Taxi in Limerick. I had thought they had to get newer cars with some rule but its still driving around with a incredibly old looking driver.

As of today he is required by law to change it.

L-M · 01-01-2011 1:33pm

Cuddlesworth wrote: »

As of today he is required by law to change it.

Oh yeah! I think us bangernomics lads can start rubbing our hands together in wait of new stock :L

01-01-2011 2:39pm

Berty wrote: »

There's a 1988 one of these operating as a Taxi in Limerick. I had thought they had to get newer cars with some rule but its still driving around with a incredibly old looking driver.

An 88 cortina ? Wtf ?

RichyX · 01-01-2011 3:05pm

RoverJames wrote: »

An 88 cortina ? Wtf ?

I'm guessing he meant the Carina.

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