Bangernomics car of the week/day - Part II

argosy2006 · 26-03-2012 8:44pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3169228

new flywheel,
looks honest,
400!

colm_mcm · 26-03-2012 8:46pm

Scary that the owner doesn't know that it's a 406.

Big Nasty · 26-03-2012 9:28pm

Right so lads - I've decided to move on the 7er! Fantastic car in every shape and form but it's time to let her go. I would have advertised her for €2.5k and taken closer to €2k but she's developed a few nigglies lately and I want rid before I have to spend another €475 in tax in May.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3169659

26-03-2012 10:39pm

If the few niggles are just that I'd elaborate a bit on them if I was you

Especially if they are DIYable for most folks handyish with spanners.

unkel · 26-03-2012 10:40pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

she's developed a few nigglies lately

I would specify exactly what these are. Makes the ad looks honest and would attract people who don't mind doing a bit of DIY

BTW sorry you have to let it go

I'll never be as sorry again letting my own 735 go

Edit - that fecker beat me to it again

Big Nasty · 26-03-2012 10:55pm

unkel wrote: »

I would specify exactly what these are. Makes the ad looks honest and would attract people who don't mind doing a bit of DIY

BTW sorry you have to let it go
I'll never be as sorry again letting my own 735 go

Edit - that fecker beat me to it again

I'm a big believer in Karma and had list of niggles when I posted first but decided to edit it so not to put callers off. They call and I'll tell them straight.

I'll never get as good a car for the money again but I just can't afford €150 in tax a month anymore. Looking at picking up a V6 Capri as a daily once I move the 7er on.

argosy2006 · 26-03-2012 11:16pm

You could advertise that bmw for 500 and still not sell it

26-03-2012 11:32pm

argosy2006 wrote: »

You could advertise that bmw for 500 and still not sell it

Let's not get carried away now

L-M · 26-03-2012 11:39pm

Yes, lets not! More Bangers please!

L-M · 27-03-2012 9:27am

Real Gti ish.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/3170803

Looks rough as a badger in the photos which means it's probably manky altogether, but if the engine is right you'd get your money back in parts on the double.

Padraig Mor · 27-03-2012 10:11am

MCMLXXV wrote: »

I'm a big believer in Karma and had list of niggles when I posted first but decided to edit it so not to put callers off. They call and I'll tell them straight.

I'll never get as good a car for the money again but I just can't afford €150 in tax a month anymore. Looking at picking up a V6 Capri as a daily once I move the 7er on.

Sorry MCM, but the majority of the few people who would be interested will see "no NCT" and "a few niggles" and think "megabucks repairs" and move to the next ad. I know I would. If it IS just a few small niggles, get 'em done and the car should be snapped up with a new test. If you can't afford that, test it anyway, get the fail report so a buyer knows what needs to be done and list the niggles in the ad.

Big Nasty · 27-03-2012 10:27am

Padraig Mor wrote: »

Sorry MCM, but the majority of the few people who would be interested will see "no NCT" and "a few niggles" and think "megabucks repairs" and move to the next ad. I know I would. If it IS just a few small niggles, get 'em done and the car should be snapped up with a new test. If you can't afford that, test it anyway, get the fail report so a buyer knows what needs to be done and list the niggles in the ad.

I would have preferred to get the few bits sorted and put it through the test but putting it up for sale was kind of impulse anyhow as I have my eye on something else. It's a fine looking car and I would take €1250 as is but wouldn't settle for less than €2k with test and niggles sorted.

Niggles as follows BTW:

ABS sensor needs to be replaced @ €54
Power regulator in drivers door giving intermittent problems @ €99.50
Will need two new front tyres for test cq. €300

Ardennes1944 · 27-03-2012 11:13am

i would definitely list them myself if theyre that small.

Marlow · 27-03-2012 11:25am

argosy2006 wrote: »

You could advertise that bmw for 500 and still not sell it

Don't be a spoil sport. That car will sell to the right person. It just takes a wee bit longer these days.

MCMLXXV wrote: »

ABS sensor needs to be replaced @ €54
Power regulator in drivers door giving intermittent problems @ €99.50
Will need two new front tyres for test cq. €300

On a budget, a set of part worn premium brand tyres can be got for about 130 EUR. The ABS sensor is a straight forward job, just a **** to get the old one out sometimes.

And well, the power regulator shouldn't cause too much of an issue for a test. Worst case, if you don't get any calls, get the test sorted and it'll be easier to flog.

/M

MidlandsM · 27-03-2012 11:36am

Limerick man wrote: »

Real Gti ish.

http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/tractors/3170803

Looks rough as a badger in the photos which means it's probably manky altogether, but if the engine is right you'd get your money back in parts on the double.

+1, and buckle seats ??:D

there rest of the car looks buckled too:pac:

gollywog · 27-03-2012 11:39am

Marlow wrote: »

On a budget, a set of part worn premium brand tyres can be got for about 130 EUR. /M

Could you suggest a good place for me to go?? Im on the lookout! anywhere in leinster wud be good cheers!

Marlow · 27-03-2012 11:42am

gollywog wrote: »

Could you suggest a good place for me to go?? Im on the lookout! anywhere in leinster wud be good cheers!

Tyreland in Glasnevin or Swords.

/M

argosy2006 · 27-03-2012 12:47pm

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3171389
New wheels good tyres,
What did they cost,
cheap car considering,

cadaliac · 27-03-2012 12:56pm

dgt wrote: »

No NCT, 2.4 Litres! But LPG. 650

not worth €65, let alone €650,. Seriously, scrap value only.

Mycroft H · 27-03-2012 1:05pm

cadaliac wrote: »

not worth €65, let alone €650,. Seriously, scrap value only.

Ahh its worth 450 to the right person, those 850's are bulletproof.

Vertakill · 27-03-2012 1:21pm

cadaliac wrote: »

not worth €65, let alone €650,. Seriously, scrap value only.

They may throw in the vis vest to sweeten the deal so let's not write it off JUST yet!

Big Nasty · 27-03-2012 1:32pm

RoverJames wrote: »

If the few niggles are just that I'd elaborate a bit on them if I was you Especially if they are DIYable for most folks handyish with spanners.

unkel wrote: »

I would specify exactly what these are. Makes the ad looks honest and would attract people who don't mind doing a bit of DIY

BTW sorry you have to let it go
I'll never be as sorry again letting my own 735 go

Edit - that fecker beat me to it again

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

i would definitely list them myself if theyre that small.

Done!

Padraig Mor · 27-03-2012 1:55pm

MCMLXXV wrote: »

Done!

BTW, not sure if it's deliberate or not, but your dash pic makes it clear that your car is suffering from the (very common) dead pixel problem. May want to change pics or mention it in ad as well (cheap fix IIRC) - people who have done their research will have copped it anyway.

Big Nasty · 27-03-2012 2:11pm

Padraig Mor wrote: »

BTW, not sure if it's deliberate or not, but your dash pic makes it clear that your car is suffering from the (very common) dead pixel problem. May want to change pics or mention it in ad as well (cheap fix IIRC) - people who have done their research will have copped it anyway.

I've yet to come across one that doesn't suffer from it to some degree but thanks anyhow.

Marlow · 27-03-2012 2:49pm

cadaliac wrote: »

not worth €65, let alone €650,. Seriously, scrap value only.

Scrap value is a lot more than 65 EUR and with the LPG kit, it's actually worth quite a lot. There's just another LPG station opened outside Dublin and we're talking pricing at 70c/l mark.

It being an estate also makes it sought after.

A NCT would help the sale though.

/M