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This weeks Classic Irish bargains that I'm not buying

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    #6632
    KevRossi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭KevRossi


    w124man wrote: »
    Those R129's are hard to sell. I eventually sold mine after 12 months and it was a very good one! The drivers seat has collapsed on both cars making them even more uncomfortable than they already are.

    An R129 on a ZV plate just doesn't look right though!

    Just out of curiosity why did you find them uncomfortable? Is it that the seats were too low, or was it the ride quality, or something else?

    Just interested as I know you're very knowledgeable on Merc's, and I have an eye on one, once I get the house purchase out of the way.


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    #6633
    RobAMerc
    Registered Users Posts: 5,863 ✭✭✭RobAMerc


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    To be fair the guy selling the burgundy one, all of his cars are reasonably priced and usually sold within a week-ish. This is the fourth cheap R129 he has had up


    Yes, he seems to turn them out at a good rate alright, and he doesnt claim they are minters like a lot of dealers out there.
    I could be tempted with this. ( I'll be on the divorce thread next week mind you... )
    Pity this isnt a 500 but the one in limerick went in 3 days !


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    #6634
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/bmw-e23-735i/26403389

    Strong money for an E23 that needs work. €10,500


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    #6635
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-e23-1984/26390384

    ZjhiOWY5MzkxMGQ1MmVkOGUwNzYzNjc3YjU2NmI1ZmWrN7Bkmhtao4AMEDxBmBUOaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNjExMTc0MzR8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    Nice looking e23 728i

    Curiously not on classic tax!

    Fantasy Island... I hate that phrase" just testing the waters" (yea for some gob****e to come along)


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    #6636
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Those wheels and tyres just look so wrong. https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26320032


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    #6637
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    And here we have a gluten intolerant Toyota! https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26404227


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    #6638
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    And here we have a gluten intolerant Toyota! https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26404227

    I'd actually love that tbh

    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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    #6639
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I'd actually love that tbh

    I wouldn’t disagree.


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    #6640
    outfox
    Registered Users Posts: 942 ✭✭✭outfox


    KevRossi wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity why did you find them uncomfortable? Is it that the seats were too low, or was it the ride quality, or something else?

    Just interested as I know you're very knowledgeable on Merc's, and I have an eye on one, once I get the house purchase out of the way.

    I've never driven an R129 myself. But I found it hard to get comfortable in a W123 coupe I had years ago. Any time I was a passenger in an R107, I found them similarly uncomfortable. The W140 is the first Merc I've driven with truly comfy seats. I don't know where the R129 fits in.


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    #6641
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 6,404 ✭✭✭con747


    1978 Saab 99ems €4750 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1978-saab-99ems/26413800
    Mercedes E200 1987 €3750 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classic-mercedes/26410843

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



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    #6642
    80sDiesel
    Registered Users Posts: 1,344 ✭✭✭80sDiesel


    con747 wrote: »
    1978 Saab 99ems €4750 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1978-saab-99ems/26413800
    Mercedes E200 1987 €3750 https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/classic-mercedes/26410843

    Can’t see that original Irish reg SAAB lasting long.

    A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.



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    #6643
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,382 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    I'd imagine not many originally Irish 70s Saabs still around. I've always had a weak for them, in particular the 3 door ones. That said the car is fairly rough looking and the asking price is strong.

    That Mercedes is horrific and way overpriced, con747 :p


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    #6644
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    unkel wrote: »
    I'd imagine not many originally Irish 70s Saabs still around. I've always had a weak for them, in particular the 3 door ones. That said the car is fairly rough looking and the asking price is strong.

    That Mercedes is horrific and way overpriced, con747 :p
    Apart from the wheels that’s a tidy Merc.


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    #6645
    con747
    Registered Users Posts: 6,404 ✭✭✭con747


    unkel wrote: »
    I'd imagine not many originally Irish 70s Saabs still around. I've always had a weak for them, in particular the 3 door ones. That said the car is fairly rough looking and the asking price is strong.

    That Mercedes is horrific and way overpriced, con747 :p

    I think the first picture kind of blurred my eyes:eek:

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



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    #6646
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,382 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Apart from the wheels that’s a tidy Merc.

    Yeah a tidy Merc. Apart from the wheels, the spoiler, the colour, the manual gearbox, the high mileage and the fact it hasn't had an NCT in over 10 years.

    If it passes the NCT it would be a decent buy for half his asking price. If it was in Dublin.


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    #6647
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    unkel wrote: »
    Yeah a tidy Merc. Apart from the wheels, the spoiler, the colour, the manual gearbox, the high mileage and the fact it hasn't had an NCT in over 10 years.

    If it passes the NCT it would be a decent buy for half his asking price. If it was in Dublin.

    First four items on your list are subjective and I won’t disagree on the money. The wheels ARE disgusting.


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    #6648
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    unkel wrote: »
    Yeah a tidy Merc. Apart from the wheels, the spoiler, the colour, the manual gearbox, the high mileage and the fact it hasn't had an NCT in over 10 years.

    If it passes the NCT it would be a decent buy for half his asking price. If it was in Dublin.

    What lies under the black is what I'd be inspecting very very closely.


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    #6649
    26000 Elephants
    Registered Users Posts: 3,152 ✭✭✭26000 Elephants


    unkel wrote: »
    Yeah a tidy Merc. Apart from the wheels, the spoiler, the colour, the manual gearbox, the high mileage and the fact it hasn't had an NCT in over 10 years.

    If it passes the NCT it would be a decent buy for half his asking price. If it was in Dublin.

    The colour, spoiler, wheels and the U-Change-It gearbox I can live with!

    But 11 years without NCT, and all that "alleged" recent work? What's going on there? Could be just a chancer going through receipts from last 30 years and car got nothing recently.


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    #6650
    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,382 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    I have no reason not to believe the seller that all that work was done. I checked and the car is booked in for an NCT and all, just as he said. It's just the car looks skangered up and the asking price is ridiculous for what he is selling. At the very least he could have waited putting the ad up with that asking price until at least it had passed the test and had a 2 year NCT


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    #6651
    w124man
    Registered Users Posts: 2,322 ✭✭✭w124man


    KevRossi wrote: »
    Just out of curiosity why did you find them uncomfortable? Is it that the seats were too low, or was it the ride quality, or something else?

    Just interested as I know you're very knowledgeable on Merc's, and I have an eye on one, once I get the house purchase out of the way.


    The seats are not the best on a long journey and most drivers I have spoken to in the MB club would agree. There is zero security if you are chucking it around the back roads. Im in my mid 60's and getting out isnt easy. I had planned to use it for holidays in Europe but the fact that we were both knackered after 100 miles. Such a pity because they are really great cars - if you get a good one and there are so many heaps around


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    #6652
    w124man
    Registered Users Posts: 2,322 ✭✭✭w124man


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    Those wheels and tyres just look so wrong. https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26320032

    Christ on a bike! After market alloys


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    #6653
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,970 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Anyone fancy a classic commercial?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1987-austin-maestro-van-1275-cc-500-city-classic/26417396

    Looks solid and you won't see another one.


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    #6654
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    elperello wrote: »
    Anyone fancy a classic commercial?

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1987-austin-maestro-van-1275-cc-500-city-classic/26417396

    Looks solid and you won't see another one.

    Strong enough money but as you say, find another one. I like it. I'd take out that plywood, there's nothing like the cold steel around your neck of a cold morning to wake you up:D


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    #6655
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    I’d absolutely love that Maestro


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    #6656
    Andrew33
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭Andrew33


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    I’d absolutely love that Maestro

    6 new tyres fitted!


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    #6657
    Duke O Smiley
    Registered Users Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porsche-944s/26102335

    MWRmODMzNGJjZmM3NDEwMTY5OTIwN2U2MTE5ZjU5ZmIk4bD75du7diWCfwfQ584DaHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNTc5MjU4MTh8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    This seems a good price for a seemingly well sorted 88 944S, €3500

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porche-944-s-1988-year-model/26421842

    ZDk2NzMyZmU2ZmZhZjA5NzE5ZDZjYmM2MjZmODQzNTClwzOUi-YhzPeqn3lVEFI7aHR0cDovL3MzLWV1LXdlc3QtMS5hbWF6b25hd3MuY29tL2RvbmVkZWFsLmllLXBob3Rvcy9waG90b18xNjE0NTIyOTd8fHw2MDB4NjAwfHx8fHx8fHw=.jpeg

    €10k now!


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    #6658
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 9,049 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    I’d absolutely love that Maestro

    It is nice in fairness a throwback to when practically everything was petrol, diesels were unheard of in anything smaller than a artic.


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    #6659
    oceanman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,753 ✭✭✭oceanman


    CoBo55 wrote: »
    It is nice in fairness a throwback to when practically everything was petrol, diesels were unheard of in anything smaller than a artic.
    plenty of diesel cars around in 87....


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    #6660
    KevRossi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,471 ✭✭✭KevRossi


    Duke O Smiley wrote: »
    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/porche-944-s-1988-year-model/26421842

    €10k now!

    It'll slowly drop in price, then be gutted for parts in a year or two. No effort made on the ad or to do something with what looks to be a salvageable car. Photos, blurb is like the seller is just taking the mick.


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    #6661
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,970 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Andrew33 wrote: »
    6 new tyres fitted!

    Two spare wheels, one underneath and one in the back.

    Wouldn't like to be driving around with the one in the back, could do some damage in a crash.


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