FIXERUPPER of the week/day

dickwod1

No info on NCT etc. but for €650 asking its not bad ... http://www.gumtree.ie/cp-cars-in-meath/mitsubishi-fto-mvitec-518873108

eringobragh

dickwod1 wrote: »

No info on NCT etc. but for €650 asking its not bad ... http://www.gumtree.ie/cp-cars-in-meath/mitsubishi-fto-mvitec-518873108

Front bumper is proper skanger and paint doesn't match by looks of it

Ded_Zebra

Tow cheap 156s with potential I think

2.0 for €200
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-156/5608803



Or a 2.4 Daysul with leather

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/spares-repair-alfa-romeo-diesel/5378177

dgt

650

Ded_Zebra

Provided that the misfire is nothing major this could be very good value!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/punto/5631140

eringobragh

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Provided that the misfire is nothing major this could be very good value!

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/punto/5631140

coil pack issue?

Ded_Zebra

eringobragh wrote: »

coil pack issue?

It would be missing on 2 cylinders if that was the case afaik as there are 2 coils for the 4 cylinders DGT Might correct me in a min . I would guess plugs or leads.

dgt

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

It would be missing on 2 cylinders if that was the case afaik as there are 2 coils for the 4 cylinders DGT Might correct me in a min . I would guess plugs or leads.

Spot on

Could be leads breaking down internally or expired plugs

Sofiztikated

What would be the worst case scenario with that dark 156?

dgt

Sofiztikated wrote: »

What would be the worst case scenario with that dark 156?

Depends what you mean by worst.

Worst case is it's completely rotten and held together by paint (see my post on the Today thread for an example)

Rack gone, clutch cylinder gone could also be a headache

Ded_Zebra

I like

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/fiat-cinquecento-1-1l-for-sale-cheap/5297031

W123-80's

Not sure if it actually needs any fixing, but there is no NCT so it's not allowed in the Bangernomics thread..
If the genuine miles check out could be a decent motor, possibly family selling for an elderly relative..??

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-875-1-owner-2-0t-lk/5637803

Scortho

Sofiztikated wrote: »

What would be the worst case scenario with that dark 156?

The belt snapping on the way home!

There's plenty of 156's out there. Buy one that's been looked after (belts changed when due, regularly serviced etc.)

flutered

how about this for value, its on the same page on gumtree, red hyunda accent, needs a drivers door, ten months test, 400 lids.

flutered

W123-80's wrote: »

Not sure if it actually needs any fixing, but there is no NCT so it's not allowed in the Bangernomics thread..
If the genuine miles check out could be a decent motor, possibly family selling for an elderly relative..??

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-875-1-owner-2-0t-lk/5637803

what would the mpg be on this on short runs, .most of my driveing is school runs, with the odd trip to the city, as it is an auto it would be ideal for me, i am woundering if i could afford to run it.

cadaliac

flutered wrote: »

what would the mpg be on this on short runs, .most of my driveing is school runs, with the odd trip to the city, as it is an auto it would be ideal for me, i am woundering if i could afford to run it.

You will get just over 31mpg (9.1l/100km) on a long run.
You will get 25mpg (11l/100km) mixed and even less with just stop start short runs.
If the mileage is right and the nct just expired, its a bargain.
I have an '04 s80 and I love it.

dbrunson

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-xantia-diesel-xud-low-mileage/5666375

Full disclosure, this is mine, for anyone who wants a cheap motor that cost f/a to run, its been very well maintained but will need a few bits for the test, i have them got (except tyres) just dont have time to fit. Ive had it for 2 yrs and the previous owner had it for 8. In kinvara Galway.

Red Kev

dbrunson wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/citroen-xantia-diesel-xud-low-mileage/5666375

Full disclosure, this is mine, for anyone who wants a cheap motor that cost f/a to run, its been very well maintained but will need a few bits for the test, i have them got (except tyres) just dont have time to fit. Ive had it for 2 yrs and the previous owner had it for 8. In kinvara Galway.

You might want to mention that in the ad.

BTW what kind of MPG does that work out as on long runs ? Looking at getting an estate version of that or a 406 estate around Christmas.

jharr100

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-2-0-litre-petrol/5702647



Indian Summer anyone?

Ded_Zebra

People don't like these but I think it's a nice car for the money

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/subaru-impreza/5496576

Ded_Zebra

Nice honest sounding ad and has potential

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-mondeo-tddi/5685224



This could be a can of worms but it seems to be cheap

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2000-bmw-520i/5641997

eringobragh

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Nice honest sounding ad and has potential

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-mondeo-tddi/5685224

Some magazine described the TDDI engine sounds like a Skeleton masturbating in a filing cabinet...

Anyways the seller is wrong the TDCI is miles better 4

Toyotafanboi

i was also under the impression the TDDi was a better engine. the TDCi seems to have problems with pretty much everything, injectors, EGR's, timing chains, DMF's etc...

JohnBoy26

eringobragh wrote: »

Some magazine described the TDDI engine sounds like a Skeleton masturbating in a filing cabinet...

Anyways the seller is wrong the TDCI is miles better 4

In a way they are actually right. In reliability terms the tddi is the better engine Imo. Performance is another story though.

Also while the tddi isn't the most refined engine on the planet, it no where near as bad as that magazine you mentioned described it as being

Esel

2002 Citroen C5 Estate Petrol Auto 97,000 Miles €800

Top Dog

Wouldn't normally pay much attention to these, but the colour/wheel combo caught my eye

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-147-1-6-2001/5748097



Asking €495 but open to offers.

georgefalls

Top Dog wrote: »

Wouldn't normally pay much attention to these, but the colour/wheel combo caught my eye

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-147-1-6-2001/5748097



Asking €495 but open to offers.

Those are 17" Ti wheels. Worth more than he's asking for the car

RWD

Ded_Zebra wrote: »

Nice honest sounding ad and has potential

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-mondeo-tddi/5685224



This could be a can of worms but it seems to be cheap

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2000-bmw-520i/5641997

The mondeo has been for sale 3 times in the last 3 months by 3 different owners.
1.http://car.donkiz-ie.com/used-cars/ford-mondeo-tddi.htm
2.http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/mondeo/mondeo-tddi/3571760
3.http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2001-mondeo-tddi/5685224
I also found this:http://www.adverts.ie/car/ford/mondeo/2001-mondeo-bumper/3360740. so the mondeo possibly had a tip/crash in the past.

barura

Get it for 500, do the work, drive it for a year and sell it for the same price you bought it for. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-5-door-family-hatchback-shuma-taxed/5708693

Has fail sheet, and parts! Plus tax! Seems like a good deal to me...

Top Dog

barura wrote: »

Get it for 500, do the work, drive it for a year and sell it for the same price you bought it for. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-5-door-family-hatchback-shuma-taxed/5708693

Has fail sheet, and parts! Plus tax! Seems like a good deal to me...

Shame its sinfully ugly

barura

Top Dog wrote: »

Shame its sinfully ugly

Doesn't matter if the mechanics are good. I'm more reliable than flash. :P

colm_mcm

barura wrote: »

Get it for 500, do the work, drive it for a year and sell it for the same price you bought it for. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/kia-5-door-family-hatchback-shuma-taxed/5708693

Has fail sheet, and parts! Plus tax! Seems like a good deal to me...

Looks like an artists impression of an Octavia

Madman2

I had one of those before and it was lively enough whilst being good on fuel. And the boot was massive. As far as i know it is the same running gear as the mazda 6 of that time. Resale value is pathetic but for 500 meh

JohnBoy26

Madman2 wrote: »

I had one of those before and it was lively enough whilst being good on fuel. And the boot was massive. As far as i know it is the same running gear as the mazda 6 of that time. Resale value is pathetic but for 500 meh

Which car?

dgt

Calling Cian Ryan!!!

323i, €1000. Source out an M50B25 inlet mani and unlock that extra 25bhp.....

CianRyan

Stoooop! I can't buy a new car 'till A) I find a new job or I buy all my christmas presents for the year.
So little money.

I always have to wonder whether they'd take the Mazda for it.

dgt

CianRyan wrote: »

Stoooop! I can't buy a new car 'till A) I find a new job or I buy all my christmas presents for the year.
So little money.

I always have to wonder whether they'd take the Mazda for it.

No proper job since 09 never stopped me buying cars :pac:

CianRyan

dgt wrote: »

No proper job since 09 never stopped me buying cars :pac:

If I had a yard I'd keep buying them too. Hahaha

Scortho

CianRyan wrote: »

Stoooop! I can't buy a new car 'till A) I find a new job or I buy all my christmas presents for the year.
So little money.

I always have to wonder whether they'd take the Mazda for it.

If you cant get insured on the mazda, whered you get insured on a 2.5 L v6 bmw on a provisional...



Cian it looks like ****e but...its an almera and has a valid nct until next year.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-almera/5759706

CianRyan

Scortho wrote: »

If you cant get insured on the mazda, whered you get insured on a 2.5 L v6 bmw on a provisional...



Cian it looks like ****e but...its an almera and has a valid nct until next year.
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-almera/5759706

Straight 6.
I can get quotes on the Mazda, it's just my current insurer wont take anything over 20 years old.
I'd keep the Mazda if the Almera was still alive but I'm gonna need 1 car to do all now. An E36 will hold the dogs and slide. :pac:

I payed €175 less for my almera in a better state than that.

Scortho

CianRyan wrote: »

Straight 6.
I can get quotes on the Mazda, it's just my current insurer wont take anything over 20 years old.
I'd keep the Mazda if the Almera was still alive but I'm gonna need 1 car to do all now. An E36 will hold the dogs and slide. :pac:

I payed €175 less for my almera in a better state than that.

Oh dear god, howd i make that mistake, again.

Now to do an MM or not on the post:pac:

Will you get quotes on a 2.5 L bmw?

CianRyan

Scortho wrote: »

Oh dear god, howd i make that mistake, again.

Now to do an MM or not on the post:pac:

Will you get quotes on a 2.5 L bmw?

I got quoted on a 350Z, not cheaply but that was a year ago with all the correct details, I'd say dropped a liter and the value of the car would see a better price.

Turn 23 on Sunday don't forget, being slightly older has it's advantages.
I'll be put on my dad's policy in the next few daysweeks and I'll do my test again. that'll help too.

barura

CianRyan wrote: »

I got quoted on a 350Z, not cheaply but that was a year ago with all the correct details, I'd say dropped a liter and the value of the car would see a better price.

Turn 23 on Sunday don't forget, being slightly older has it's advantages.
I'll be put on my dad's policy in the next few daysweeks and I'll do my test again. that'll help too.

No licience to kill? Tut tut. :P

Scortho

CianRyan wrote: »

I got quoted on a 350Z, not cheaply but that was a year ago with all the correct details, I'd say dropped a liter and the value of the car would see a better price.

Turn 23 on Sunday don't forget, being slightly older has it's advantages.
I'll be put on my dad's policy in the next few daysweeks and I'll do my test again. that'll help too.

Still though I shudder to think how high that quote is.

CianRyan

barura wrote: »

No licience to kill? Tut tut. :P

In due time.

Scortho wrote: »

Still though I shudder to think how high that quote is.

Well, two quotes from Xcess Direct here:

98 323i (lied and said I have my full licence) - €2,689
97 S14a on my prov' - €1,984

Which to pick? :rolleyes:

Edit: Drops to €1,534 once I get my full.

Scortho

CianRyan wrote: »

In due time.



Well, two quotes from Xcess Direct here:

98 323i (lied and said I have my full licence) - €2,689
97 S14a on my prov' - €1,984

Which to pick? :rolleyes:

Edit: Drops to €1,534 once I get my full.

Jesus that's cheap!



Both!:p

CianRyan

Few months, no complaints.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28phKea5Zik

blindside88

Scortho wrote: »

Jesus that's cheap!



Both!:p

They are cheap but xcess direct usually have massive excess' a lot of here policy's are just to get a disc on the window. What was the excess on those if you don't mind me asking

CianRyan

blindside88 wrote: »

They are cheap but xcess direct usually have massive excess' a lot of here policy's are just to get a disc on the window. What was the excess on those if you don't mind me asking

Voluntary excess of €500 each time but I think they have a standard €3000. Pretty miserable alright.

barura

CianRyan wrote: »

In due time.



Well, two quotes from Xcess Direct here:

98 323i (lied and said I have my full licence) - €2,689
97 S14a on my prov' - €1,984

Which to pick? :rolleyes:

Edit: Drops to €1,534 once I get my full.

It will go down even more when you've built up a NCB, which you already know. S14's are nice, I'd go for that if those are the quotes, suprised that its cheaper than a 2.5 BM. Clean ones are impossible to come by, however. I'd try different brokers, I got some reasonable quotes from AXA at your age.