Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

voojeq

Yep that 106 got my attention and would be a good buy but Laois is bit too far away for me.

tinofapples

voojeq wrote: »

I said "finally" in terms of this thread, as most of cars posted here are high on tax and insurance for young drivers like me. Obviously that's because of large engine sizes and emissions. Or maybe most of Yous here have more driving experience in Ireland. Whatever's the reason for this, there has to be small engine cars posted too.

Yes there are cheaper ones out there but have we ever considered asking price as a must? Besides this one is located in Dublin and sellers seem to ask more for cars here than on the outskirts, which doesn't necessarily mean that you have to pay more. I'd give him 700 take it or leave it if all turns out fine with the gearbox and there is no oil leaks from the engine.

No, I do not own that car but I'm looking for one.

Fair enough dude, it's not the car I'm pointing out it's the asking price isn't an exception.

W123-80's

9 months tax. Tested till June '13.

Can't go wrong.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3097211

Jimdagym

6 months test. Its the zetec, so the lovely 1.25 compared to the tractor 1.3 I used to drive (the da's).
4 new tyres too.
Bargain at €750
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098964

Jimdagym

2L diesel C5 with test for the rest of the year for €950.
No mention of mileage, but sure what about it.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098988

Jimdagym

Bit of summer fun?


€995. Says tax and test, but not how much of either.
Worth a phone call?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098947

Jimdagym

18 year old Corsa with as close as matters 150k miles on her.
Tax till end of may, test till May 2013.
€380. If thats not bangernomics, I dont know what is.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098558

MidlandsM

Jimdagym wrote: »

Bit of summer fun?


€995. Says tax and test, but not how much of either.
Worth a phone call?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098947

naaaa, it's not much fun broken down stranded on the side of the road in a ball of steam! :D

brembo26

Jimdagym wrote: »

6 months test. Its the zetec, so the lovely 1.25 compared to the tractor 1.3 I used to drive (the da's).
4 new tyres too.
Bargain at €750
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098964

Out of curiosity what makes it a zetec?

Jimdagym

brembo26 wrote: »

Out of curiosity what makes it a zetec?

Ford use the term Zetec. Back when this car was made, it signified the better stable of their engines. Now it is just a spec level.

Edit** To elaborate, the Zetec had this 1.25 lovely smooth engines, but the one my family had, the lx or whatever bog spec was aropund then, had the years old rattley 1.3 engine. There was quite a difference in performance between the two.

Edit #2**** The chrome grille surround was one Zetec level. Was there a faux wood dash too? Possibly sunroof and alloys and spotlights too, but I cant really remember too well.

brembo26

Jimdagym wrote: »

Ford use the term Zetec. Back when this car was made, it signified the better stable of their engines. Now it is just a spec level.

Edit** To elaborate, the Zetec had this 1.25 lovely smooth engines, but the one my family had, the lx or whatever bog spec was aropund then, had the years old rattley 1.3 engine. There was quite a difference in performance between the two.

Oh right, I was thinkin it was just the engine, went to get a quote for insurance on it and it was about €600 more than the standard engine :P

Jimdagym

brembo26 wrote: »

Oh right, I was thinkin it was just the engine, went to get a quote for insurance on it and it was about €600 more than the standard engine :P

2nd edit went in for some trim aspects.

cadaliac

Jimdagym wrote: »

18 year old Corsa with as close as matters 150k miles on her.
Tax till end of may, test till May 2013.
€380. If thats not bangernomics, I dont know what is.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098558

I really couldn't think of a worse car to drive though.
An 1.2ltr 18 year old corsa with 144k on the clock. Jesus wept.

Top Dog

cadaliac wrote: »

I really couldn't think of a worse car to drive though.
An 1.2ltr 18 year old corsa with 144k on the clock. Jesus wept.

I can - the 1.0ltr version! :pac:

alias no.9

Top Dog wrote: »

I can - the 1.0ltr version! :pac:

A 1.0 would be about 5 years newer but definitely a turdball.

Top Dog

alias no.9 wrote: »

A 1.0 would be about 5 years newer but definitely a turdball.

It'd still be a wheezy teenager that wouldn't pull the skin off a sausage

Odelay

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3100278

Saab 93 turbo, cream leather, nct, recon engine (learnt sludge lesson?) in 2008 for €1100

Mycroft H

Jimdagym wrote: »

6 months test. Its the zetec, so the lovely 1.25 compared to the tractor 1.3 I used to drive (the da's).
4 new tyres too.
Bargain at €750
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3098964

I had a look at it. Interior is a bit mank and its been abused.

2004 Rover 45 for a grand ish...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2941314



NCT untill July, it seems looney cheap, might have issues really with an asking price that low.

lol at twin carb injection :pac:

Mycroft H

Always thought the later 45 was a fine looking car.

kupus

Top Dog wrote: »

I can - the 1.0ltr version! :pac:

I can - 1991 Fiat Panda the 0.75Ltr version:pac:

alias no.9

Top Dog wrote: »

It'd still be a wheezy teenager that wouldn't pull the skin off a sausage

Wouldn't pull the skin off a cold bowl of soup was always my favourite description.

Back on topic, not the most exciting car in the world and in need of a new MAF but a 2003 diesel asking €750 looks value even with no mention of tax or test.

shawnee

Odelay wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3100278

Saab 93 turbo, cream leather, nct, recon engine (learnt sludge lesson?) in 2008 for €1100

They are really giving away these lovely Saabs at the moment , saw another wine one for 800 with history also. Have always liked the quikiness of them but have resisted buying one and now with the cost of fuel , road tax and of course Saab coming to the end of the line....... I didn't go to the wedding so I won't bother with the funeral !:P

Esel

Odelay wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3100278

Saab 93 turbo, cream leather, nct, recon engine (learnt sludge lesson?) in 2008 for €1100

"brand new reconditioned engine fitted in saab main dealership" Either brand new, or reconditioned, but not both, surely?

alias no.9 wrote: »

Wouldn't pull the skin off a cold bowl of soup was always my favourite description.

Back on topic, not the most exciting car in the world and in need of a new MAF but a 2003 diesel asking €750 looks value even with no mention of tax or test.

"Crack In Windscreen, (but as you know this can be changed for free on ur windscreen cover with no penelty)" Only if it happens while you have a current insurance policy on it. Buying it, then claiming for a new windscreen would be fraud....

Ricardo G

RoverJames wrote: »

2004 Rover 45 for a grand ish...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2941314



NCT untill July, it seems looney cheap, might have issues really with an asking price that low.

lol at twin carb injection :pac:

lol, i was offered this very car by a young traveller man back in january for 1k, and yes it is rough as a bears backside mechanicly !! He bought it in december

2qk4u

W123-80's wrote: »

9 months tax. Tested till June '13.

Can't go wrong.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3097211

I went and had a look at this, the bodywork is a lot worse than the pictures show, interior is clean for its age and mechanically fine with lots of work done.
Wouldnt budge from asking price but to be honest with the tax and the nct you wont need to spend a penny on it.
I was disappointed after driving from Navan to Tallaght and he only told me when I got there that he couldnt sell it till Saturday...

Mycroft H

2qk4u wrote: »

I went and had a look at this, the bodywork is a lot worse than the pictures show, interior is clean for its age and mechanically fine with lots of work done.
Wouldnt budge from asking price but to be honest with the tax and the nct you wont need to spend a penny on it.
I was disappointed after driving from Navan to Tallaght and he only told me when I got there that he couldnt sell it till Saturday...

I sold one in fine condition for 790 during the summer. I wish I didn't now. They were a great motor. Zippy little engine.

bubbuz

250?????, too good to be true, a 2003 diesel estate with only 85 k up on it with full history, interesting to see what the vrt would be on it, bet that'll be snapped up.


http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3099416

bubbuz

^^^^^^^^ VRT only 480 euro

Blue Punto

Jimdagym wrote: »

Ford use the term Zetec. Back when this car was made, it signified the better stable of their engines. Now it is just a spec level.

Edit** To elaborate, the Zetec had this 1.25 lovely smooth engines, but the one my family had, the lx or whatever bog spec was aropund then, had the years old rattley 1.3 engine. There was quite a difference in performance between the two.

Edit #2**** The chrome grille surround was one Zetec level. Was there a faux wood dash too? Possibly sunroof and alloys and spotlights too, but I cant really remember too well.

The chrome grill came standard on the ghia model which also came with a plastic wood dash finish around the clocks and radio,it went around the heater dials too on 96-97 cars they stopped it around the heater dial between 98-00 then brought it back with the facelift.

The Zetec model never came with the chrome grill but did come with the sunroof ,electric windows and a better level of trim compare to the LX
It was only available with the 1.25 Zetec engine where the LX was available with the Zetec engine and the older 1.3 Endura Unit
Spotlights where and extra at purchase even on the Ghia model from 96-98(as were the alloy wheels)and became standard form 98

The wheels on that Fiesta are off a Ford Puma