BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

unkel

Wow that Alfa tempts me big style!

26000 Elephants wrote: »

No badges on back - maybe had new bumper at some stage?

(or if its like my wifes one, had all the scuffs repainted)

Maybe just a factory de-badge? Don't know if that is an option on Alfas, but it is quite common on BMWs for example. Zero cost factory option. And not just popular for the base models either...

CiDeRmAn

colm_mcm wrote: »

alfa 159

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-alfa-romeo-159-1-8-petrol-ncted-11-16/12347226

That is one gorgeous car.

Is it cheaper to keep on the road than it's predecessor, the 156?

Hal1

I dunno, would you buy a car from a breakers yard? if it had any damage they wouldn't be long covering it up.

Jayop

The car looks great but the seats are a bit gank.

CiDeRmAn

Hal1 wrote: »

I dunno, would you buy a car from a breakers yard? if it had any damage they wouldn't be long covering it up.

The NCT was done a year ago, plenty of time for a fistful of faults to pop up.
But then, that's what giving it the once over is for....

There's another one there, an 07 model for even less money, but doesn't qualify for Bangernomics because the NCT is out since Jan 16

Jayop

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

The NCT was done a year ago, plenty of time for a fistful of faults to pop up.
But then, that's what giving it the once over is for....

There's another one there, an 07 model for even less money, but doesn't qualify for Bangernomics because the NCT is out since Jan 16

That 07 is a beut. I'd love a few interior pics but the NCT being out wouldn't bother me much if it's tight to drive.

Duke O Smiley

Hal1 wrote: »

I dunno, would you buy a car from a breakers yard? if it had any damage they wouldn't be long covering it up.

Meh, I'd buy a car form anyone if I fancied it. If it was the same price from a private seller would you be any more or less worried?

Hal1

Well treat it like any other sale, but just be vigilant and check all the panel gaps.

bear1

Pity its not the greatest engine for that car.

unkel

None of the engines are the greatest. The diesel has a good reputation, but even a DMF job would cost more than that car is worth. 1.9 petrol is probably the best bangernomics choice or the 1.8 if you don't mind playing belt roulette...

jharr100

[Deleted User] wrote: »

7 series?

http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/7-series/201615242674174

Under 2k ?

Jayop

Eh?

Wrong thread

AndyBoBandy

Deleted User wrote: »

7 series?

http://m.carzone.ie/used-cars/bmw/7-series/201615242674174

Belongs here: LUXOBARGE of the week/day

edit: it doesn't even belong there as its above €5k

Jayop

Ah it happens.

jelutong

Opinions on this please. Blue 2 litre petrol Mondeo Ghia in Kildare.
Apologies,unable to post link.

bear1

unkel wrote: »

None of the engines are the greatest. The diesel has a good reputation, but even a DMF job would cost more than that car is worth. 1.9 petrol is probably the best bangernomics choice or the 1.8 if you don't mind playing belt roulette...

The 2.2 is supposed to be quite good and the diesel as you said are very good too.
The 3.2 V6 would be a great one or the 1.8 Tbi but it's a very rare engine to find.

unkel

bear1 wrote: »

The 2.2 is supposed to be quite good and the diesel as you said are very good too.
The 3.2 V6 would be a great one or the 1.8 Tbi but it's a very rare engine to find.

V6 is pretty crappy substitute for the Alfa Busso, not a sane mind would pay max tax for a bangernomics car with that engine...

2.2 is still a crappy GM 4-pot with nearly €1,000 motor tax. No thanks. Unsellable too. I'd prefer an even crappier GM 4-pot with €600 tax when it comes to bangernomics

Agree with the last one, it's a peach. But we won't see a 159 with that engine in here for another good few years

bear1

unkel wrote: »

V6 is pretty crappy substitute for the Alfa Busso, not a sane mind would pay max tax for a bangernomics car with that engine...

2.2 is still a crappy GM 4-pot with nearly €1,000 motor tax. No thanks. Unsellable too. I'd prefer an even crappier GM 4-pot with €600 tax when it comes to bangernomics

Agree with the last one, it's a peach. But we won't see a 159 with that engine in here for another good few years

Ah you mean in a bangernomics sense? Then yeah I'd agree, I thought you meant in general.
Tbh I wouldn't go for a GM product, I'd much prefer to buy myself a GTA if I had the cash.

unkel

This is the bangernomics thread after all?

An '06 Alfa 159 1.8 would make a great bangernomics buy for €1,650 imho. Still fresh looking, a lot of car for the money. Reasonably reliable. A bit too good to be true I would fear though. These need a new belt every 4 years and I bet one is already overdue here.

26000 Elephants

Jayop wrote: »

That 07 is a beut. I'd love a few interior pics but the NCT being out wouldn't bother me much if it's tight to drive.

It probably wont be tight to drive unless wishbones have been replaced recently. Bought a 159 for my wife last October ( 2007 1.8 with 220K for 2400euro) and replaced all the moving bits. Transformed it into a new car again, drives great. Over 400 euro in parts alone ( Factors here quoted nearly a grand!)



1.8 is a bit gutless but seems reliable - check for oil leaks around oil cooler behind filter. Its a bugger to fix - manifold off job.

Otherwise its been grand - 10,000 kms in last 6 months @ 7.6 l/100km and no other problems.

zurbfoundation

no mention of milage - probably intergalactic - but very clean looking for small monies with good length test

Duke O Smiley

^^

Looks like 89916 miles on the NCT cert?

unkel

zurbfoundation wrote: »

looking for small monies

Even better than that. The seller is giving it away for free. The ad says "no price"

Duke O Smiley

unkel wrote: »

Even better than that. The seller is giving it away for free. The ad says "no price"

Thats really silly of the seller.

Was €400 iirc

26000 Elephants

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Thats really silly of the seller.

Was €400 iirc

€406 maybe?


edit: €479 on the other ad, why is it not gone? its lovely

Buffman

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Thats really silly of the seller.

A lads, give Mike Brewer a break, I'm surpised he finds the time to sell cars over here being so busy with his TV show!:D

emeldc

jelutong wrote: »

Opinions on this please. Blue 2 litre petrol Mondeo Ghia in Kildare.
Apologies,unable to post link.

This one?


https://www.donedeal.ie/view/12222690
Ford Mondeo Ghia 06

SmartinMartin

26000 Elephants wrote: »

It probably wont be tight to drive unless wishbones have been replaced recently. Bought a 159 for my wife last October ( 2007 1.8 with 220K for 2400euro) and replaced all the moving bits. Transformed it into a new car again, drives great. Over 400 euro in parts alone ( Factors here quoted nearly a grand!)



1.8 is a bit gutless but seems reliable - check for oil leaks around oil cooler behind filter. Its a bugger to fix - manifold off job.

Otherwise its been grand - 10,000 kms in last 6 months @ 7.6 l/100km and no other problems.

On this note, I left my 05 A4 avant in to Audi for timing belt/water pump. While they were at it they did a safety check and came back with an advisory that stated the car needed new brake disks, pads, upper and lower link arms and bushes. I asked for a quote for the work and they came back with €3400!
I went online and bought QH stuff for €320 and had it fitted for €100.

jelutong

emeldc wrote: »

This one?


https://www.donedeal.ie/view/12222690
Ford Mondeo Ghia 06

That's the one. Looks good value. I will have a look at it over the weekend.