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This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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    #6362
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,094 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    New MOT but these advisories, to monitor.


    Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    both outersills corroded also nearswde rear arch
    variuse components some corroding under side
    hand brake has some travel


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    #6363
    TigerTim
    Registered Users Posts: 1,245 ✭✭✭TigerTim


    kadman wrote: »
    New MOT but these advisories, to monitor.


    Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    both outersills corroded also nearswde rear arch
    variuse components some corroding under side
    hand brake has some travel

    That sounds it wouldn't pass the NCT here. MOT doesn't seem to be as strict as our NCT.

    T.


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    #6364
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,094 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    TigerTim wrote: »
    That sounds it wouldn't pass the NCT here. MOT doesn't seem to be as strict as our NCT.

    T.

    Definitely would not pass an NCT. I have had a car fail with a finger nail size
    hole under the outer edge of an arch. No amount of arguing solved it.

    The mercs MOT has some amount of future welding written all over it. Nothing wrong with that if you are aware.


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    #6365
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    kadman wrote: »
    Definitely would not pass an NCT. I have had a car fail with a finger nail size
    hole under the outer edge of an arch. No amount of arguing solved it.

    The mercs MOT has some amount of future welding written all over it. Nothing wrong with that if you are aware.

    The MOT characterises rust as either structural (within a set distance of a stress point) or cosmetic. I thought the NCT used more or less the same criteria? They have failed a car on me for rust on a cill that was miles from structural, but it was a hole (that would just get worse) so I was fine with it.


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    #6366
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,381 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    26000 Elephants wrote: »
    The MOT characterises rust as either structural (within a set distance of a stress point) or cosmetic. I thought the NCT used more or less the same criteria? They have failed a car on me for rust on a cill that was miles from structural, but it was a hole (that would just get worse) so I was fine with it.

    I brought a car in with a fresh MOT, back before you could convert that into an NCT. It had advisories about rust. Put it through the NCT and the car needed 19 hours of welding

    NCT is far stricter than MOT

    That "U FOUND ME" fella no doubt is very aware of this :D


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    #6367
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    unkel wrote: »
    I brought a car in with a fresh MOT, back before you could convert that into an NCT. It had advisories about rust. Put it through the NCT and the car needed 19 hours of welding

    NCT is far stricter than MOT

    That "U FOUND ME" fella no doubt is very aware of this :D

    Do you really think there is *that* much difference between them? That an advisory in the UK is equal to 19 (19!) hours of welding in Ireland? Are you sure you didnt just buy a dodgy motor with a snide MOT - they used to be very easy to come by.

    Looking at figures on Cartell for pass rates for 4 year old cars in UK and Ireland, and the numbers are pretty consistent.


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    #6368
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,094 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    When it comes to rust and an NCT, if they see it, they fail it.

    I had the wifes cinquecento in for a test once. It passed as usual.

    I was convinced it would fail on the exhaust, it didn't.

    I then took off the exhaust to discover it was split on the top of the silencer,

    the full length of the silencer..

    Nct is always a gamble, and full of surprises.


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    #6369
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    That 300e is sold already.


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    #6370
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/daimler-sovereign/26030967

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    Nice looking Daimler for €4250


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    #6371
    road_high
    Registered Users Posts: 19,410 ✭✭✭✭road_high


    RobAMerc wrote: »
    dunno if its a bargain but its lovely ! Volvo

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    I seem to remember those being a fairly popular car in the late 80s/90s here.
    I guess the Volvo badge and image had a certain draw as they were fairly well priced I think


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    #6372
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 6,398 ✭✭✭con747


    Always liked the shape of these.
    Toyota mr2 mk1 €3950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-mr2-mk1/26038196
    Fiat. X19 €? https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-x19/26038464

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    #6373
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    You'd wonder why the head gasket is "done" on the MR2.


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    #6374
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    con747 wrote: »
    Always liked the shape of these.
    Toyota mr2 mk1 €3950 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/toyota-mr2-mk1/26038196
    Fiat. X19 €? https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-x19/26038464

    They are two rough yokes.


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    #6375
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    con747 wrote: »
    Always liked the shape of these.
    Fiat. X19 €? https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/fiat-x19/26038464


    I'm liking the Fiat too - asking €4500 though.:cool:

    And I have not 1, but 2, Lancia 2.0 Twincams lying around that could be persuaded in there I reckon.......... :rolleyes:

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    #6376
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I'm liking the Fiat too - asking €4500 though.:cool:
    For that Fiat?! It doesn't even have a badge.

    I'd say it bends going over ramps. :pac:


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    #6377
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    Dades wrote: »
    For that Fiat?! It doesn't even have a badge.

    I'd say it bends going over ramps. :pac:

    :D:D


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    #6378
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/88-audi-100-avant-5e-automatic/26044135

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    Nice alternative to a W124 estate, 5 cyl Audi 100 with a heap of alleged recent work done and a years NCT, €3650


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    #6379
    LollipopJimmy
    Registered Users Posts: 5,442 ✭✭✭LollipopJimmy


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/88-audi-100-avant-5e-automatic/26044135

    OTA3NjMyNDYxNGY1ZTlmN2JjNzgwY2I4ZGU3MTYyZTCuwERBM1AudzEF6Cd6BybBaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTczNzE2ODh8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    Nice alternative to a W124 estate, 5 cyl Audi 100 with a heap of alleged recent work done and a years NCT, €3650
    Strong money for a car that looks like it was painted on the side of the road. The side pictured looks at least 3 different shades


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    #6380
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,381 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Nice boat, but looks rough. No interior pictures is not promising. If all the ad claims is true then it's a decent buy at around the €2k mark imho


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    #6381
    KevRossi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭KevRossi


    190E Auto, 08/21, €2,800

    Could do with a clean up, poor photos, 'rust spots' may be ominous, but could be worth a look.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1985-mercedes-190e/26041532

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    #6382
    KevRossi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭KevRossi


    Decent price for a T-model, but it's still 5-6 years out from classic tax. Still an excellent daily driver. LPG helps if you have handy access to it. Nice interior, pics are a bit frustrating.

    E200T Auto 01/21, €3650.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-w124-estste-2-0-lpg-new-nct-swap/25096651

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    #6383
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I'm liking the Fiat too - asking €4500 though.:cool:

    And I have not 1, but 2, Lancia 2.0 Twincams lying around that could be persuaded in there I reckon.......... :rolleyes:

    You'll have a hell a job, the carbs/exhaust are the other way round on that engine from the sohc. The Uno turbo engine is a neater fit.

    Not impossible, but a lot of fab involved.


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    #6384
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 6,398 ✭✭✭con747


    Mercedes 200T estate 1983 €3250 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-200t/26046716

    Don't expect anything from life, just be grateful to be alive.



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    #6385
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 19,066 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/88-audi-100-avant-5e-automatic/26044135

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    Nice alternative to a W124 estate, 5 cyl Audi 100 with a heap of alleged recent work done and a years NCT, €3650

    I do love them.

    But it has the air of one that was for sale last March 2019 in tipperary that I was tempted to go see.

    Still have the link from that one, no bloody pics though to confirm.


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    #6386
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,616 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    I do love them.

    But it has the air of one that was for sale last March 2019 in tipperary that I was tempted to go see.

    Still have the link from that one, no bloody pics though to confirm.
    That one was a ZV plate


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    #6387
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,381 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    KevRossi wrote: »
    190E Auto, 08/21, €2,800

    That looks like a wreck compared with the one I sold a few months ago for just a few hundred more


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    #6388
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/88-audi-100-avant-5e-automatic/26044135

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    Nice alternative to a W124 estate, 5 cyl Audi 100 with a heap of alleged recent work done and a years NCT, €3650

    Seb needs his arse kicked for the state of the pics in that ad, I would wonder on his intent on actually selling it.
    Its rather a nice car and he is a clown or its a wreck and hes afraid it shows in the pics


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    #6389
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    KevRossi wrote: »
    Decent price for a T-model, but it's still 5-6 years out from classic tax. Still an excellent daily driver. LPG helps if you have handy access to it. Nice interior, pics are a bit frustrating.

    E200T Auto 01/21, €3650.

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-w124-estste-2-0-lpg-new-nct-swap/25096651

    ZjE0ZjMwY2U0NzIwMjhkOTRkNTUzM2JlZGRhYTY2NTT4BWnOQ2COD8Qp3hEb7UPRaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTQ4NDQ1MjV8fHwxMjAweDEyMDB8fHx8fHx8fA==.jpeg


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    Arent our year plates really a pain ?
    I mean if we had non year specific or private plates, 80% of folks would never know thats an 25 year old car and it would be totally respectable transport.

    Because of the plate 50% of drivers see an old banger and the value of it is so low ( coupled with tax obvs )

    I suppose its good news to those of us who want good metal cheap !


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    #6390
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 19,066 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    ba_barabus wrote: »
    That one was a ZV plate

    Was it? Convincing myself here earlier it was an original Irish car.

    Well remembered anyway. Amazing what we can put our minds to when we want to. :)


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    #6391
    ba_barabus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,616 ✭✭✭ba_barabus


    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Was it? Convincing myself here earlier it was an original Irish car.

    Well remembered anyway. Amazing what we can put our minds to when we want to. :)

    I live not too far away from where it was. Always great cars around Nenagh


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