Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

166man

Limerick man wrote: »

Lads the Jag is long gone and I've a company van now so... I need a petrol car.

Now, has to be a saloon. Preferably silver. And metallic.

Budget is a max of 2 grand, I'd like to be able to buy and drive and sell for as little depreciation as possible.

2.0 preferably, might go to a 2.5.

2.5 is a stretch, ie . I won't be stretching to a 3.0 litre.

Wouldn't be opposed to a facelift 156 2.0, with leather etc.

Volvo S60 2.0T.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3421678

'Tis a fairly sh1t ad, but it might be a good car, under budget. Might be able to bag it for €1500 notes.

Saab Ed

Also slightly left field but a bit pricey too. Nice car though ....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4102596

L-M

Toibfar left field.

No Volvos or Saabs, as fine a car the S60 is it looks very dated.

I'd also prefer NA over turbo (less hassle).

Saab Ed

No test here so bet it can be robbed bought cheap ....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3843112

dgt

Limerick man wrote: »

Lads the Jag is long gone and I've a company van now so... I need a petrol car.

Now, has to be a saloon. Preferably silver. And metallic.

Budget is a max of 2 grand, I'd like to be able to buy and drive and sell for as little depreciation as possible.

2.0 preferably, might go to a 2.5.

2.5 is a stretch, ie . I won't be stretching to a 3.0 litre.

Wouldn't be opposed to a facelift 156 2.0, with leather etc.

Does this tick the right boxes? Only 1150, 2.0L, long NCT, silver etc


Wrong wheel at the back but are easy to get

Saab Ed

Sweet V6 and bombproof mechanicals. All with a FSH and NCT. He wont be getting many calls so make a chancy very low offer and see what happens.....

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3877412

dgt

Or what about this? Albeit no NCT and in need of links, bushes etc. 500 for this TSpark with leather

Saab Ed

Always wanted a 166. Never had the balls

dgt

Big, floppy and petrol. 1150

Saab Ed

High asking price leaves a bit of work to be done. 190 brake though. Well worth 12 -1500 quid I say.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4228070

dgt

Saab Ed wrote: »

Always wanted a 166. Never had the balls

Mileage doesn't matter, it's condition and service history you buy one on. Mine strictly didn't come with an S/H but there were plenty of receipts scattered all over the car for various visits to the garage, so I'm happy enough

Things to watch out for:

• T Belt (self explanatory)
• Suspension bushes: These cars are heavy on them. Can be costly (£90 for a miserable control bush? :mad:) lucky that other manufacturers pieces fit eg some Mercedes components fit at the back! :eek:
• Front wheel bearings: mostly on the V6 cars, they wear out
• DMF: mostly V6 again
• Sportronic box: Grand and dandy when working well but if you get a leak in the cabin, the unit bites the dust as its at the passengers feet
• Headlights: Are worse than ueless!
• ICS: make sure you have the code with it!!!
• Warning lights: silly gremlins such as the airbag light are caused by duff conectors
• Radiator: If its losing coolant, that's most likely the reason

Worth it though, it's one of the nicest cars I've ever driven :cool:

dgt

This? NCT, 1500

dgt

Or this?

NCT, leather etc. 2000

Saab Ed

dgt wrote: »

Worth it though, it's one of the nicest cars I've ever driven :cool:

Gonna be a while. Just off loaded the 3 Series Touring, her indoors is still in the 9-3 Aero, a freind of mine is currently driving another one of my bangers, I'm kinda weighing up a machine as a cheap track day car and we're all off on a very expensive trip next summer. Thats before I get my 900 Coupe back from my mate and the few jobs it needed doing. He's only been at it a year now Oh she's already told me she wants an Alfa GT to replace the Saab so no pressure there then

Saab Ed

dgt wrote: »

This? NCT, 1500

I popped that up a couple of weeks ago. Cant beleive its still for sale

dgt

I'll shtap for a while after this un

Long NCT, 1700

Saab Ed

Hey LM .... Get out the medallion. This fits the image to a tee

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3727518



Right, off to watch some footy ......

eringobragh

Saab Ed wrote: »

Hey LM .... Get out the medallion. This fits the image to a tee

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3727518



Right, off to watch some footy ......

Shame its an auto...prefer the 260z a far better looking car as well.

seandive

That Subaru Legacy has no service history, and no record or markings on timing belt being changed.

According to the sales guy yesterday.

.....its priced accordingly, to be fair

Saab Ed

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3892284

Saab Ed

Big family bus ...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4171339



I trader mate of mine once had one of these for sale and had to get it tested for the new owner. How many fail items came up in the test? 3,10, 20 maybe! Nope 67. He still laughs when we bring it up.

W123-80's

An Auto petrol Octavia is probably not at the top of many christmas lists..!
But, low miles, 2 owners, plenty of test, T/B done and pretty clean looking.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4144532

W123-80's

Pretty much free motoring till next July.!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4228367

W123-80's

My last effort at boringnomics for today.!

Full service history. T/B done. Bit of test.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4227901

colm_mcm

Always nice to see loads of invoices

cadaliac

eringobragh wrote: »

Shame its an auto...prefer the 260z a far better looking car as well.

Manual 240 or not at all. The 240 is the one to look for. They grew fatter with more accessories for the American market so hence the 260 and 280 to compensate for electric windows and ac etc.
240 all the way although you will find hens teeth faster than an unmolested rust free genuine Irish 240z.
A user on here has a mint (280) zcar. That example, listed here, with wrong plate looks rough.

166man

This LM?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4123858



Good solid enough engine with good remap potential. It's grey but it's got reasonable miles and is well under budget. Plenty of customising potential too.

dgt

ain't no GTTDI... Get her with twin porsche tips for that serious boooooo, 8ft mudflaps, decked on monoblocks and a wee sunstrip. There'll be some lift out of her, she'll be an antichrist to go lad

Alanstrainor

Saab Ed wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3892284

That one has been for sale a long while, it's been posted here a few times at least.