Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

Redsoxfan

Redsoxfan wrote: »

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Just curious, what are these cars like to live with? Generally reliable mechanically/electrically? How is the 2.0 petrol to drive?

The leather looks fine to me, it's nice soft stuff so can look a bit off in photo admittedly.

When I was a rep one of the other lads had a 2.0 petrol 406 Coupe, not really fast or anything but adequate enough. Mechanically and electrically etc there's be little worry really, very decent yokes.

In general much more practical than the likes of a Celica or a Prelude, more chilled out, comfy sort of a Coupe

andyseadog

taxed, tested and something a little different

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3594711

Chris_Heilong

andyseadog wrote: »

taxed, tested and something a little different

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3594711

They are some of the worst pictures I have seen, I am sure the car looks great but those pics would put me right off.

Jumpaddict

RoverJames wrote: »

The leather looks fine to me, it's nice soft stuff so can look a bit off in photo admittedly.

When I was a rep one of the other lads had a 2.0 petrol 406 Coupe, not really fast or anything but adequate enough. Mechanically and electrically etc there's be little worry really, very decent yokes.

In general much more practical than the likes of a Celica or a Prelude, more chilled out, comfy sort of a Coupe

How thirsty are they Rover?

Jumpaddict

Jumpaddict wrote: »

How thirsty are they Rover?

Dunno, wouldn't have been too bad I'd say as he had it a few years and like most companies expenses were curtailed within reason

delthedriver

Chris_Heilong wrote: »

They are some of the worst pictures I have seen, I am sure the car looks great but those pics would put me right off.

Agree totally. Dreadful ad.. No mention of mileage! It really frustrates me when I look at Ads. on Done Deal, sellers don't know how to promote their car's properly. (There are a few exceptions of course.)
It is a shame they cannot produce a few decent photos of the interior and exterior, together with a factual script describing the car and it's history.
It isn't Rocket Science!:mad:

This chap has got it right !
http://cars.donedeal.ie/donedeal/classifieds/viewFullPhoto.jsp?cid=12667995&ad=3569848&s3=true
Probably one of the best ads.I have seen on Done Deal to date. Decent photos, proper description and detailed history. Well done!
I believe due to the effort the seller has gone to in describing the car and the history in the Ad., the seller has been equally fastidious in looking after his car.
Definitely a car worth considering !!
A very nice car

cadaliac

delthedriver wrote: »

Agree totally. Dreadful ad.. No mention of mileage! It really frustrates me when I look at Ads. on Done Deal, sellers don't know how to promote their car's properly. (There are a few exceptions of course.)
It is a shame they cannot produce a few decent photos of the interior and exterior, together with a factual script describing the car and it's history.
It isn't Rocket Science!:mad:

That's true but for the non car enthusiast, they probably don't give a sh1t about the ad.
Of course we see it in a certain way but sometimes you can nearly tell from the ad if the owner was an enthusiast or not. This works out for us sometimes when we see a well laid out ad with lots of pictures and information. On the other hand, you could get a diamond of a car on DD with little or no info on the car. The price could be right but the seller might to just want rid of the car.
I bought a Mazda 626 from a fella who said it was taking up space in the driveway. There was two lines in the ad. Car was a minter (at the time)..

delthedriver

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Not really my idea of Bangernomics as the feckin' tax will cost as much as the car, but this seems like a beauty

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3283953

Dunno much about these, seems that there may have been a Nikasil issue with them at some point?

A very nice car. There were Nikasil issues between 1998 and 2000. I guess at this stage any issues have been rectified. The only other issue were timing chains. If in order, one could waft around in complete luxury, for very little outlay.

Oh if it is an an import , check underside for signs of corrosion, may not be an issue, car appears well looked after.

Regarding the motor tax you are simply paying the difference on top of what you may already be paying on your 2 litre and the tax rate for this fine motor.

Go on treat yourself. You only live once!:):)

andyseadog

what do you reckon is wrong with this? i wouldn't mind owning it for 500 quid :pac:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3598619

... no NCT and lots of miles I'd say, might be little actually wrong with it.

andyseadog

RoverJames wrote: »

... no NCT and lots of miles I'd say, might be little actually wrong with it.

thats exactly what i thought.

is that model C class the last of the good mercedese or the first of the **** ones

Top Dog

andyseadog wrote: »

what do you reckon is wrong with this? i wouldn't mind owning it for 500 quid :pac:

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3598619

Isn't that the engine without a turbo? Making it a wheezy diesel with 2.2 road tax to go with it?

Seweryn

Top Dog wrote: »

Isn't that the engine without a turbo? Making it a wheezy diesel with 2.2 road tax to go with it?

Normally aspirated Diesel engine, 16 Valve, 95HP. Excellent engine with a crappy fuel injection pump made by Lucas (weak point of this engine).

Redsoxfan

delthedriver wrote: »

A very nice car. There were Nikasil issues between 1998 and 2000. I guess at this stage any issues have been rectified. The only other issue were timing chains. If in order, one could waft around in complete luxury, for very little outlay.

Oh if it is an an import , check underside for signs of corrosion, may not be an issue, car appears well looked after.

Regarding the motor tax you are simply paying the difference on top of what you may already be paying on your 2 litre and the tax rate for this fine motor.

Go on treat yourself. You only live once!:):)

Thanks but I was purely curious. Paying tax on a 2 litre and a 3 litre at the moment, so that'll have to do for now

190E2.516

Ive a Toyota Celsior, japanese version of the lexus ls400. Driving perfect. No Nct, but only 1000miles since last nct. Taxed as a limousine till 5/13. Id her go for €700 no offers if anyone was interested pm me. Photos here:

http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s412/skan01/Toyota%20Celsior/

colm_mcm

03 9-5 for €1100

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3570506

I Was VB

190E2.516 wrote: »

Ive a Toyota Celsior, japanese version of the lexus ls400. Driving perfect. No Nct, but only 1000miles since last nct. Taxed as a limousine till 5/13. Id her go for €700 no offers if anyone was interested pm me. Photos here:

http://s1050.photobucket.com/albums/s412/skan01/Toyota%20Celsior/

Thats a very conveniently placed reg screw! 89 i assume?

colm_mcm

C5 hdi with test for a grand

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3564919

190E2.516

I Was VB wrote: »

Thats a very conveniently placed reg screw! 89 i assume?

yes 89. that was the way the previous owner left it. trust me it annoys me too. must change the plates if I get a chance or even the colour of the screwholders would do i guess. By the way 180,000km on this car.

JJJJNR

NCT June 2012

no tax, no NCT higher mileage than 100k blah blah blah. :pac:

colm_mcm

Not bangeromics

markens2

Anybody got any advice on a van for bangernomics money.

Looking for something like a caddy/kangoo or even as big as a Mercedes vito.
Nothing too big and nothing in white.
I'm moving house and have no need for a second car. It would make moving the dogs around much easier too.

Any advice/links appreciated.

L-M

markens2 wrote: »

Anybody got any advice on a van for bangernomics money.

Looking for something like a caddy/kangoo or even as big as a Mercedes vito.
Nothing too big and nothing in white.
I'm moving house and have no need for a second car. It would make moving the dogs around much easier too.

Any advice/links appreciated.

How are you going to fair out with insurance tax?

Bigus

markens2 wrote: »

Anybody got any advice on a van for bangernomics money.


Nothing too big and nothing in white.

Any advice/links appreciated.

A good example of an OXYMORON
one to add to the list below "A van but not white"


open secret
larger half
clearly confused
act naturally
alone together
Hell's Angels
found missing
liquid gas
deafening silence
seriously funny
living dead

markens2

Limerick man wrote: »

How are you going to fair out with insurance tax?

Shouldn't be too much of a problem. 26 full clean licence.

Pov06

markens2 wrote: »

Anybody got any advice on a van for bangernomics money.

Looking for something like a caddy/kangoo or even as big as a Mercedes vito.
Nothing too big and nothing in white.
I'm moving house and have no need for a second car. It would make moving the dogs around much easier too.

Any advice/links appreciated.

So you need a van because you're moving house and it can't be white? Well why the hell not?

I think most vans are white

markens2

I don't like white vans. I know, not ideal, but it's what I'm after.
I'm moving in with the girlfriend so no need for two cars.

For Forks Sake

No-one should actually buy this car, but for rarity value alone...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3599623

colm_mcm

A 600 for €650
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3446922

colm_mcm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3606146

Nce looking punto with abarth skirts for €1150