And the winner of dreamer of the year is...

rizzodun

johndaman66 wrote: »

I spotted that. My comment was based on the fact that I don't believe it comes on in my own car being a Toyota when engine is not running. Opels may be different. I cant recall from the time I had the Vectra..

Nissan Almera's have the engine light on until you start the car.

johndaman66

rizzodun wrote: »

Nissan Almera's have the engine light on until you start the car.

Ah ok, differs from car to car so it seems. Either way re that Astra, while there are bigger dreamers cars posted whose asking prices are further of the scale I see the Astra as being substancially overpriced. Had a 1999 Vectra myself for a few years, bought with about 67k on it as I recall and despite minding it well it gave a lot of trouble from about 150k miles onwards, It seemed to be one thing after another with it and all expensive jobs until someone ran into the back of me and totalled it at around 162k miles. Them ecotec petrol opels from that era are at best moderate cars if you ask me.

Odyssey 2005

johndaman66 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-530d-manuel/8207658

I like the colour and the rims but the car to a small extent has being scangerised if you ask me. A manky well worn looking cloth interior and only 2/3 months NCT. No mention of mileage so fair to assume its high. At the money hes asking he must be having a laugh...

And is from Donegal,prob ragged to within an inch of its life.:eek:

wonski

johndaman66 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-530d-manuel/8207658

I like the colour and the rims but the car to a small extent has being scangerised if you ask me. A manky well worn looking cloth interior and only 2/3 months NCT. No mention of mileage so fair to assume its high. At the money hes asking he must be having a laugh...

I'm surprised there is a phone number in this ad, looks like the seller hates using them numbers. And when he does, they are all wrong:D

Ad itself is so bad I can't even comment on it...

dr.fuzzenstein

johndaman66 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-530d-manuel/8207658

I like the colour and the rims but the car to a small extent has being scangerised if you ask me. A manky well worn looking cloth interior and only 2/3 months NCT. No mention of mileage so fair to assume its high. At the money hes asking he must be having a laugh...

What sticks out is he says its on 525 tax, so looks like undeclared engine swap? Oh yes, not dodgy at all.
And why should it matter that it was owned by Manuel before?

Breffnigolfer

He's selling it with "out wheels" whatever "out wheels" are?

dr.fuzzenstein

Breffnigolfer wrote: »

He's selling it with "out wheels" whatever "out wheels" are?

I think the in wheels are for around the house.

Taylor365

Ha :pac:

I can't wait to sell my car.

I'll throw in every easter egg i can:

''testing the water'' with a mandatory shot of the car in water.
''No Time wasters/tyre kickers/mothers uncles''
''May p/x with a tree"
"Mint!" posted everywhere, even have a cardboard cut-out in each photo.
Blank out the reg plates while taking up-close and personal pictures of the NCT Disc.
Mandatory picture of car in field.

"It'd be sure to sell laaaad"

dr.fuzzenstein

Taylor365 wrote: »

Ha :pac:

I can't wait to sell my car.

I'll throw in every easter egg i can:

''testing the water'' with a mandatory shot of the car in water.
''No Time wasters/tyre kickers/mothers uncles''
''May p/x with a tree"
"Mint!" posted everywhere, even have a cardboard cut-out in each photo.
Blank out the reg plates while taking up-close and personal pictures of the NCT Disc.
Mandatory picture of car in field.

"It'd be sure to sell laaaad"

Don't forget: no cash no drive, I'm not lonely, so not looking for a chat, l@@k!!! and car was mint before the crash.

johndaman66

Taylor365 wrote: »

...."It'd be sure to sell laaaad"

It'll only sell once you chop the springs and put on cheap replica aftermarket 19'' rims.

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Don't forget: no cash no drive, I'm not lonely, so not looking for a chat, l@@k!!! and car was mint before the crash.

And of course at the end of the ad....

altezza,glanza,golf,passat,tdi,vtec,tractor,skyline,van,civic,accord,cdti,306,hdi,almera

rizzodun

johndaman66 wrote: »

And of course at the end of the ad....

altezza,glanza,golf,passat,tdi,vtec,tractor,skyline,van,civic,accord,cdti,306,hdi,almera

Usually with 'search' or 'ignore' before the list

For Forks Sake

johndaman66 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-530d-manuel/8207658

I like the colour and the rims but the car to a small extent has being scangerised if you ask me. A manky well worn looking cloth interior and only 2/3 months NCT. No mention of mileage so fair to assume its high. At the money hes asking he must be having a laugh...

BMW 530d Manuel

dr.fuzzenstein

johndaman66 wrote: »

It'll only sell once you chop the springs and put on cheap replica aftermarket 19'' rims.



And of course at the end of the ad....

altezza,glanza,golf,passat,tdi,vtec,tractor,skyline,van,civic,accord,cdti,306,hdi,almera

AND DON'T FORGET ALL CAPS SHOUTING!

boombang

I know it's pretty much only got delivery miles on it, but £4k for a 1994 Panda

http://www.allwoodautos.co.uk/used-cars/fiat-panda-1-0-fizz-ltd-edn-3dr-waltham-cross-201412189716672

Cheensbo

boombang wrote: »

Panda

Standard Features - GLASS SUNROOF, GLASS WINDOWS, RUBBER TYRES, WIND UP WINDOWS

*Kol*

johndaman66 wrote: »

Them ecotec petrol opels from that era are at best moderate cars if you ask me.

Would tend to agree with you on that.

sblythe

http://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/showroom

2002 called, they want their prices back...

dr.fuzzenstein

sblythe wrote: »

http://www.hursleyhillgarage.co.uk/showroom

2002 called, they want their prices back...

Every single one a gem. Maybe they haven't updated the website in a few years...

Bpmull

I think still think they are selling new mg and rovers there certainly not that far of the new prices for 2008 cars :eek:

Alan_007_

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8349074
I know it claims to have fairly low mileage, but nearly €3k for a '98 micra?

Alan_007_

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8349074
I know it claims to have fairly low mileage, but nearly €3k for a '98 micra?

JohnBoy26

3k would get you a nice Yaris which is a much safer, more modern and nicer car than a k11 Micra.

Top Dog

Alan_007_ wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/8349074
I know it claims to have fairly low mileage, but nearly €3k for a '98 micra?

Looking at the service book as in the pic - the next service was due in 2012! :eek:

Why do people think that just because they're not driving a car it doesn't need to be serviced and looked after? :rolleyes:

My mother in law's '04 Panda has just under 35k on it now - still gets serviced anually and has had timing belt done too. She wouldn't have a clue about cars, but she still knows to get it taken care of.

JohnBoy26

Top Dog wrote: »

Looking at the service book as in the pic - the next service was due in 2012! :eek:

Why do people think that just because they're not driving a car it doesn't need to be serviced and looked after? :rolleyes:

My mother in law's '04 Panda has just under 35k on it now - still gets serviced anually and has had timing belt done too. She wouldn't have a clue about cars, but she still knows to get it taken care of.

Waste of time and money servicing a car if it's parked up and not in use. If it's in use though but not reaching it's service intervals via mileage then I agree with you regarding servicing annually.

Top Dog

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Waste of time and money servicing a car if it's parked up and not in use. If it's in use though but not reaching it's service intervals via mileage then I agree with you regarding servicing annually.

Surely its the exact opposite where the likes of belts, tyres and oils degrade from lack of use? Hardly going to break the bank to have an oil-change and get the car looked over every so often?

Put it this way - if I was buying and it hadn't been serviced in 3 years then the first thing I'd be doing is swapping out all belts, all tyres and fresh oil. Could be quite an expense on a just purchased car (relatively speaking).

But then again - maybe I'm in the minority.

JohnBoy26

Top Dog wrote: »

Surely its the exact opposite where the likes of belts, tyres and oils degrade from lack of use? Hardly going to break the bank to have an oil-change and get the car looked over every so often?

Put it this way - if I was buying and it hadn't been serviced in 3 years then the first thing I'd be doing is swapping out all belts, all tyres and fresh oil. Could be quite an expense on a just purchased car (relatively speaking).

But then again - maybe I'm in the minority.

I'd just change all those items before I'd put it back on the road. Why bother changing them if they are only going to waste in a parked up car?

Top Dog

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

I'd just change all those items before I'd put it back on the road. Why bother changing them if they are only going to waste in a parked up car?

I think we're kinda saying the same thing but in a different way.

My point was that it isn't just expensive at 3k, but if you're going to be putting it on the road then there's another bit of money to be put into it to have it safe which ultimately would make it an even more expensive car to buy and use.

JohnBoy26

Top Dog wrote: »

I think we're kinda saying the same thing but in a different way.

My point was that it isn't just expensive at 3k, but if you're going to be putting it on the road then there's another bit of money to be put into it to have it safe which ultimately would make it an even more expensive car to buy and use.

Sorry I picked you up wrong there I agree with what you say above 100%.

Seweryn

Looks nice, but too many zeros in the price...

Linky

dr.fuzzenstein

Seweryn wrote: »

Looks nice, but too many zeros in the price...

Linky

As soon as I see "No Time Wasters" I want to text them and offer them 10 quid and a half eaten sandwich.