Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

MidlandsM

unkel wrote: »

If that had hydractive and I'd be in the market, I'd be very, very tempted

Very few of them have the hydropneumatic suspension, don't they? Such a pity...

yeah, rare .......and its a pity....such a good suspension on irish roads.

alias no.9

unkel wrote: »

If that had hydractive and I'd be in the market, I'd be very, very tempted

Very few of them have the hydropneumatic suspension, don't they? Such a pity...

All of the original C5 have hydropneumatic suspension IIRC, its the current model that uses steel on low rent models.

W123-80's

Bit of Tax.
Plenty of test.
Leather.
Auto.
Reasonable miles.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3979304

unkel

alias no.9 wrote: »

All of the original C5 have hydropneumatic suspension IIRC

I've a strong suspicion you're mistaken here. I once (briefly) considered getting a C5 (about 6 years ago or so) and I was put off that none of the lower end petrols had it. But maybe a Citroen expert can clarify?

W123-80's

I wouldn't be a big fan of these myself. But it's got low miles, auto box, a decent spec and a new NCT.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3945488

W123-80's

Last one for today.!

Small bit of test.
Recent T/B.
Reasonable milage.
Decent spec.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3666048

fl4pj4ck

unkel wrote: »

I've a strong suspicion you're mistaken here. I once (briefly) considered getting a C5 (about 6 years ago or so) and I was put off that none of the lower end petrols had it. But maybe a Citroen expert can clarify?

the first version of C5 had the hydraulic suspension only on the 2.0 petrol models, 2.2 diesel and the V6.

Saab Ed

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

unkel wrote: »

I've a strong suspicion you're mistaken here. I once (briefly) considered getting a C5 (about 6 years ago or so) and I was put off that none of the lower end petrols had it. But maybe a Citroen expert can clarify?

the first version of C5 had the hydraulic suspension only on the 2.0 petrol models, 2.2 diesel and the V6.

That's wrong. All MK1 C5s had hydraulic suspension. Petrol and diesel, regardless of spec.

alias no.9

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

the first version of C5 had the hydraulic suspension only on the 2.0 petrol models, 2.2 diesel and the V6.

it must have been at least an option on the 1.8 petrol because I've been in one with it fitted.

kermitpwee

Alfa, new nct, 500 squid, recent t/b, spare st off wheels.:D

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3934949

kermitpwee

Mint early Punto, nct 11/13, bargain at 600 squid

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4023941

kermitpwee

kermitpwee wrote: »

Alfa, new nct, 500 squid, recent t/b, spare st off wheels.:D

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3934949

Advertised a few weeks ago with a fan issue, quite likely got cooked imo.

kermitpwee

RoverJames wrote: »

Advertised a few weeks ago with a fan issue, quite likely got cooked imo.

Aaragha ****e!

unkel

Saab Ed wrote: »

That's wrong. All MK1 C5s had hydraulic suspension. Petrol and diesel, regardless of spec.

Cheers for confirming Alias' point - it puts a late Mk1 C5 straight onto the shortlist for my next bangernomics car

kermitpwee

New nct into 2014, 7 series 3.5,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3888180

unkel

kermitpwee wrote: »

New nct into 2014, 7 series 3.5,
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3888180

What a deal. Nothing there to worry about. Pay your tax and drive like a luxobangernomics boss :cool:

dgt

RoverJames wrote: »

Advertised a few weeks ago with a fan issue, quite likely got cooked imo.

+1. That's a HG and potentially broken oil rings. I wonder who posted it the 1st time....

Still, that's the 3rd time it's up, each time with a different price!

Sleepy

I hate to think what the running cost for a heavy 3.5 litre would be...

A hell of a lot of car for the money if everything checks out though. Would definitely want to see some service history on it, parts could be very expensive on something like that!

unkel

Sleepy wrote: »

I hate to think what the running cost for a heavy 3.5 litre would be...!

Motor tax €1,683, insurance cheap, maintenance cheap (get a well sorted car and there is no maintenance except your annual service), petrol 15-30MPG (depends on your driving style / commute / etc.)

Lazy big petrol V8, sound autobox, really nothing to go wrong compared to a modern highly strung (diesel) little sh1tbox

I owned a 735 V8 for 5 years. Before that a 530 V8 for 3 years. No big bills at all on either except a suspension job on the 735 after 11 years and 140k miles (any car would need serious suspension work after that)

MidlandsM

Sleepy wrote: »

I hate to think what the running cost for a heavy 3.5 litre would be...

A hell of a lot of car for the money if everything checks out though. Would definitely want to see some service history on it, parts could be very expensive on something like that!

then its not for you??!?!?!? A history would be a bonus......but if its not present, well fcuk it, its down to a level of money where you can't expect everything......

so, its not for you......but it'd be for most savvy bangernom's

dgt

dgt wrote: »

....... I wonder who posted it the 1st time.... ...........

'twas you me thinks

Sleepy wrote: »

I hate to think what the running cost for a heavy 3.5 litre would be...

..........

For me 'twould be a case of if it appeared sound, buy it, oil change maybe and run it for a year with the fingers crossed and get a few hundred back next year

Sleepy

MidlandsM wrote: »

then its not for you??!?!?!? A history would be a bonus......but if its not present, well fcuk it, its down to a level of money where you can't expect everything......

so, its not for you......but it'd be for most savvy bangernom's

Wasn't criticising it as a Bangernomics car, just one that'd be outside of what I could afford to run given the Tax & petrol consumption. Surprised to hear it's cheap to insure but then again, the demographic that'd tend to drive (middle aged men) would be a safe bet insurance wise.

cadaliac

unkel wrote: »

Motor tax €1,683, insurance cheap, maintenance cheap (get a well sorted car and there is no maintenance except your annual service), petrol 15-30MPG (depends on your driving style / commute / etc.)
QUOTE]

or €1900 per year for TAX if you pay every three months, (@€;475) which is more than likely, when dealing with a bangernomics car.

So in your first year of ownership, you pay an extra 90% of the value of the car, provided he let you off the €150 on top of the purchase price ....

Fcuking country....:rolleyes:

Big Nasty

Wasn't that 7er up for €1450 last week?

At that price mine is just not worth selling - I think I'll put it in to storage until it is eligible for classic tax. :eek:

eringobragh

cadaliac wrote: »

unkel wrote: »

Motor tax €1,683, insurance cheap, maintenance cheap (get a well sorted car and there is no maintenance except your annual service), petrol 15-30MPG (depends on your driving style / commute / etc.)
QUOTE]

or €1900 per year for TAX if you pay every three months, (@€;475) which is more than likely, when dealing with a bangernomics car.

So in your first year of ownership, you pay an extra 90% of the value of the car, provided he let you off the €150 on top of the purchase price ....

Fcuking country....:rolleyes:

At that money I'd just drive the thing until the cops seize it :pac: :cool:

Alanstrainor

cadaliac wrote: »

unkel wrote: »

Motor tax €1,683, insurance cheap, maintenance cheap (get a well sorted car and there is no maintenance except your annual service), petrol 15-30MPG (depends on your driving style / commute / etc.)

or €1900 per year for TAX if you pay every three months, (@€;475) which is more than likely, when dealing with a bangernomics car.

So in your first year of ownership, you pay an extra 90% of the value of the car, provided he let you off the €150 on top of the purchase price ....

Fcuking country....:rolleyes:

Lets be honest though, it's that cheap because of the tax system. If the tax system changed to make these cars affordable prices would go up.

Blue Punto

A few Volvo Diesels
S80
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3866353

S60
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4027555

Petrol S60
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3857138


All with test

bobin fudge

might enquire about that 7series over the weekend if I get a chance -looks nice, very nice and im in need of a replacement car at the moment

unkel

Blue Punto wrote: »

Petrol S60
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3857138

It's getting there

Nearly all the 10 year old S60s posted here in the past year were high mileage / 2k. Not worth it.

Now finally one with low mileage and going down towards 1k. Worth it!

On my list too :cool:

maidhc

Another curious machine:


Not sure how well Nikolas minded the quattro system, or how many times the clock was wound back, or why it has Katanas, but it looks pretty straight and the money is small.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4012137