BANGERNOMICS CAR OF THE WEEK/DAY

Iseedeadpixels

26000 Elephants wrote: »

That A6 offers serious value if it checks out mechanically. Proper economy and a lot classier than the A4 or (*shudders*) a passat.

I wouldnt know enough about cars to check it mechanically, I'd easily end up with a dud :pac:

26000 Elephants

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Prelude

What are they like to drive? I'd say they eat petrol.

My father had two, a 1990 with 4 wheel steering that he reckoned was the best car he ever drove. In 5 years had no problems( longest he ever held a car). Wasnt as happy with the 95 VTEC that he replaced it with. Car was reliable, but didnt feel as quick.
Cant comment directly about that model, but they were all well made. You wont get a prettier coupe for that money. Expect late 20;s MPG on average.

davycc

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Prelude

What are they like to drive? I'd say they eat petrol.

that models autoboxes have a bad reputation for reliability.. better of getting a 2.2 vti or a jap Sir imho

Kamili

davycc wrote: »

that models autoboxes have a bad reputation for reliability.. better of getting a 2.2 vti or a jap Sir imho

Would agree there. Nice to drive but compared to the earlier model I felt it just lacked a bit of the fun element. A manual is still the better choice.

davycc

Kamili wrote: »

Would agree there. Nice to drive but compared to the earlier model I felt it just lacked a bit of the fun element. A manual is still the better choice.

yep manual all the way in hondas;)

had a 93 BB4( lighter non 4wheel steering model) jap Si model with the 2.2 dohc vtec 193bhp , manual box too my favourite of any hondas Ive owned- the torque is immense for a Vtec and after 5500rpm the engine hums like a F1 car:cool:

available for under 1 k these days with nct if your willing to wait for the right car:)-

colm_mcm

Love these
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/98-mazda-323f-nct-low-mileage/7502842?sv=1

colm_mcm

mmmmmmm pushrods

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-fabia/7552095

colm_mcm

525d
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-525-d-new-nct-and-tax-m-sport/7551964

bear1

colm_mcm wrote: »

mmmmmmm pushrods

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-fabia/7552095

That seems to be a fairly high enough spec for a 1.4 Fabia - electric windows all round and from what I can make out it also has aircon.

colm_mcm

Heated seats as well I think

Its UK Comfort spec
Right hand button under the heater knobs is indeed aircon

bear1

They are heated seats!
I get the impression the seller isn't really familiar with the spec, could easily ask for a bit more.
Try and find another 1.4 Fabia with elec windows all round, aircon and heated seats.
Really good find there Colm.

Frankie Lee

The engine is atrocious though and prone to being rather soft in my experience.

colm_mcm

The 16v or 3 cylinder alternatives arent much good either.
Can't go far wrong at this price though.

colm_mcm

E46 coupe
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw/7156277

colm_mcm

lupo
http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volkswagen-lupo-1-0-litre-petrol/7552212

Moneymaker

I'd love one of those, bet they are a real hoot to drive.

bear1

A wolf in sheeps clothing they say.


I'll get my coat.

flazio

Newer models start to get foxy,

Will you grab my coat while you're at it....

In relation to the Fabias, the 1.4 MPI 8v was not likely to get you a speeding ticket on the motorway but did keep it's own in comparison to Yarises and the like. Had one for 6 years and it did me alright, one thing I would say though is watch the coolant levels, tended to drink the water a bit.

Esel

davycc wrote: »

that models autoboxes have a bad reputation for reliability.. better of getting a 2.2 vti or a jap Sir imho

I would like you to cite a few reputable sites that substantiate your bad opinion of the Hondamatic gearbox of that generation.

Hearsay, or even your mate's bad experience will not cut the mustard...

JohnBoy26

Esel wrote: »

I would like you to cite a few reputable sites that substantiate your bad opinion of the Hondamatic gearbox of that generation.

Hearsay, or even your mate's bad experience will not cut the mustard...

No he's right they are troublesome, the autobox on that era accord is too.

From honestjohn.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/prelude-1996/?section=good
"Autobox failures are quite common, especially on 2.2."

Esel

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

No he's right they are troublesome, the autobox on that era accord is too.

From honestjohn.

http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/honda/prelude-1996/?section=good
"Autobox failures are quite common, especially on 2.2."

I like HJ reviews. However, they are usually slagged off here...

I have to say I have not read anything negative about Hondamatic boxes of that era before.

quadrifoglio verde

Alfa 156, tax and tested tan leather interior 450
Maybe it's priced wrong but at the moment it's extreeeeemely cheap
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7553566

bear1

I can't understand why people take pictures of the interior of their car from the outside.
How lazy can you be?
That said, with tax/nct/new belt (I'd want proof) and tires then that car is for free.

Hal1

The gtv is now sold. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-sold/1998-alfa-romeo-gtv-2-0l-t-spark/7543849

frozenfrozen

bear1 wrote: »

I can't understand why people take pictures of the interior of their car from the outside.
How lazy can you be?
That said, with tax/nct/new belt (I'd want proof) and tires then that car is for free.

Maybe he doesn't have the key

bear1

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Maybe he doesn't have the key

Wonder how he would expect it to be driven away then

quadrifoglio verde

Hal1 wrote: »

The gtv is now sold. http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-sold/1998-alfa-romeo-gtv-2-0l-t-spark/7543849

It was a bargain at that price

frozenfrozen

bear1 wrote: »

Wonder how he would expect it to be driven away then

he'd be long gone at that stage!

jharr100

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7532880

My latest bangernomics foray...
Picking her up in a couple of hours...
Vrooom vroom !!

toyotaavensis

I am suitably jealous. I plan to get a 9-5 at the end of the year all going well. Make sure she has the right crank case breather system and it might be worth dropping the sump to make sure it is clean.

Well wear

jharr100

Thanks !
A sump drop is top of my list ..
Full Saab service history so that gives some peace of mind too.

wonski

jharr100 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7532880

My latest bangernomics foray...
Picking her up in a couple of hours...
Vrooom vroom !!

This one looks spotless.
Nice one, enjoy it.

unkel

toyotaavensis wrote: »

I am suitably jealous. I plan to get a 9-5 at the end of the year all going well. Make sure she has the right crank case breather system and it might be worth dropping the sump to make sure it is clean.

@jharr100 - car is '04 so might well be corrected system from factory, so no sludge potential and no need to drop the sump. Ask on a Saab forum how you can find out for sure - probably based on the VIN.

And well wear, that looks like a keeper!

jharr100

unkel wrote: »

@jharr100 - car is '04 so might well be corrected system from factory, so no sludge potential and no need to drop the sump. Ask on a Saab forum how you can find out for sure - probably based on the VIN.

And well wear, that looks like a keeper!

Thanks Unkel,
I'll be grinning for a while I'd say!

I thought the 04 had sludge problem sorted alright.

Car is an absolute minter.
Might even convert it to LPG it down the road..

unkel

LPG is a bit risky - risk of premature valve / valve seats wear on the aul slant engine - linky

If you don't do huge miles, you might get away with LPG for many years without issue though. I would again do a bit more research on that...

toyotaavensis

Would a valvecare/flashlube system stop this?

unkel

Possibly, I'm no expert

Adds to installation, maintenance and running costs though. Probably depends on what mileage he does and how many years he wants to keep it going and how much he is willing to invest in the car. I'm of the school myself that if I'd buy a bangernomics car, I wouldn't want to spend more than the bare minimum to invest in it

Another issue for jharr100 to look into. Lots of homework at the start of this schoolyear

Odyssey 2005

jharr100 wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7532880

My latest bangernomics foray...
Picking her up in a couple of hours...
Vrooom vroom !!

Very honest looking ad and car. Well wear. Looks good.

quadrifoglio verde

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Alfa 156, tax and tested tan leather interior 450
Maybe it's priced wrong but at the moment it's extreeeeemely cheap
http://cars.donedeal.ie/view/7553566

And it's sold, didn't last long at all

Brasso

2004 Rover 75 1.8 Turbo - Can't see if it has leather though.
Www.cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/rover-75-1-8-turbo-2004/7555678

bear1

I'm loving the Shakespearean description in the Rover ad.

wonski

bear1 wrote: »

I'm loving the Shakespearean description in the Rover ad.

Was hoping for a nice poem until I clicked.

You can call rover to get more details if you are interested;)

26000 Elephants

bear1 wrote: »

I'm loving the Shakespearean description in the Rover ad.

He had me at "For..."

Hal1

That's a nice rover. Do they suffer with head gaskets going on them though? It seems priced fairly low and I wouldn't call that huge mileage.

Alpha Centauri

Baby jag anyone ?

Www.cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-x-type/7556710

Iseedeadpixels

Alpha Centauri wrote: »

Baby jag anyone ?

Www.cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/jaguar-x-type/7556710

Getting a 404 error there.

colm_mcm

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Getting a 404 error there.

Feast your eyes

bear1

4 wheel drive? Never knew that

quadrifoglio verde

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

And it's sold, didn't last long at all

Now for sale in dublin, I smell a fish

Esel

Hal1 wrote: »

That's a nice rover. Do they suffer with head gaskets going on them though? It seems priced fairly low and I wouldn't call that huge mileage.

It does have the K series engine, HGF is a possibility alright. Coolant level is critical. You can fit an aftermarket temp sensor with display/alert for very early warning.