BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

colm_mcm

The Nissan isn't that Japanese though!

CiDeRmAn

I have owned Citroen's and Renault's and loved the former and hated the latter.
I'm looking to spend the Bangernomics money but don't want anything bigger than a 1.6, though my heart wants a 9-3 or a 159!

CiDeRmAn

Something like this lights my fire,
Only an extra €200 in tax a year for a beautiful motorcar.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-9-vector-sport-nctd-today/12431148

keane2097

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Something like this lights my fire,
Only an extra €200 in tax a year for a beautiful motorcar.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-93-1-9-vector-sport-nctd-today/12431148

Been looking at slightly newer versions of these but that's a beaut at the price.

Quazzie

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

So, getting caught up here,
I can either spend €1500 on an 06 Primera
or similar on an 04 407 SW.....
Both Bangernomics, both NCT'd, the first with a 1.6 petrol engine and the other with a 1.6 diesel.
The 407 has had the DPF and Flywheel done
What do ye think?
Here's the cars
Primera
407 SW

I'll sell ya a 407 for half that

CiDeRmAn

Quazzie wrote: »

I'll sell ya a 407 for half that

Sure, throw up a link

Bawnmore

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

So, getting caught up here,
I can either spend €1500 on an 06 Primera
or similar on an 04 407 SW.....
Both Bangernomics, both NCT'd, the first with a 1.6 petrol engine and the other with a 1.6 diesel.
The 407 has had the DPF and Flywheel done
What do ye think?
Here's the cars
Primera
407 SW

I like those 407 SW's. The 1.6 diesel engine makes me nervous though with everything I've read.

CiDeRmAn

Bawnmore wrote: »

I like those 407 SW's. The 1.6 diesel engine makes me nervous though with everything I've read.

The notion of those PSA electrical parts plus the diesel is turning me off.
Then I find that the Primera is a Renault in disguise!
Saab though....

Cortina_MK_IV

Citroen Xsara, 2005, 143,000 km. €1,299.

Loved these when they came out first when the kids were small. Only 4 months NCT left though. Still love that open bright interior.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/05-citroen-xsara-picasso/12299059

Quazzie

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

The notion of those PSA electrical parts plus the diesel is turning me off.
Then I find that the Primera is a Renault in disguise!
Saab though....

...is OPEL in disguise.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz-e240/12522939



I really like these old barges - with the right wheels they can really look nice. €1k gets you this E240 automatic with NCT 2/17. Looks nice and original

unkel

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I'm looking to spend the Bangernomics money but don't want anything bigger than a 1.6, though my heart wants a 9-3 or a 159!

Difference in tax between 1.6 and 1.8 is €122 per year (€636 - €514). That's a bit over €2 a week

On a bangernomics family car that size, a 1.6 won't save you a cent in fuel over a 1.8, might be the other way around

I doubt insurance will make a cent of a difference, much more to do with your demographics and NCB than with the car

Maintenance, tyres, etc, won't make any difference

So why rule out a 1.8 when it only costs €2 per week more than a 1.6?

Cortina_MK_IV

This 407 is 1.8 and a jump up to 2007 for €1,950. 57K miles with NCT till May 2017.

https://www.donedeal.co.uk/cars-for-sale/peugeot-407-peugeoy-st-1-8-solaire-4dr/12394723

Long Time Lurker

The mileage.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/bmw-316-compact-42-000-miles-1-owner/12525834

flutered

SmartinMartin wrote: »

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.

does your indy smoke cigars, drink brandy, a little golfing thrown in, sports weekend away with the mates no wifey, have a massive dealership leccy bill from all the lights blinding drivers rathe than highlighting his cars

Long Time Lurker

Bit of a mad choice maybe .....

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-cross-country-4x4-nct-03-17/11698907

Duke O Smiley

Long Time Lurker wrote: »

Bit of a mad choice maybe .....

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-cross-country-4x4-nct-03-17/11698907

I think when I last posted that it was €1500 - muchly reduced now but I suppose there aren't many people out there who would jump at one..

Edit; it was €1250

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-cross-country-all-wheel-drive-awd/11698907



Never too early to prepare for Winter. NCT 3/17 - €1250

SmartinMartin

flutered wrote: »

does your indy smoke cigars, drink brandy, a little golfing thrown in, sports weekend away with the mates no wifey, have a massive dealership leccy bill from all the lights blinding drivers rathe than highlighting his cars

unkel

Long Time Lurker wrote: »

The mileage.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/bmw-316-compact-42-000-miles-1-owner/12525834

Mileage is amazing and looks in super condition! Very late E36, which hasn't aged very well though imho. Also afaik the rear suspension is based on the E30, which was grand in the light E30 in the 80s, but very, very old skool now

For that kinda strong money, I would go for an E46. Compact or, even better, coupe.

Duke O Smiley

€1000 max for that E36. Very nice but there are better cars out there, I think I posted a 04 facelifted E46 compact with fresh NCT for the same or a similar amount recently. And I always hated the location of the fuel cap on those E36 compacts, looks so out of place!

unkel

First '09 in here?

Chevrolet Lacetti, only 82k km. Nearly a year NCT, 3 months tax. Decent spec, full leather.



Linky

flutered

SmartinMartin wrote: »

the reason for the difference in pricing perhaps

colm_mcm

unkel wrote: »

First '09 in here?

Chevrolet Lacetti, only 82k km. Nearly a year NCT, 3 months tax. Decent spec, full leather.



Linky

There was another 09 Lacetti posted in April, an estate for €1700
€750 tax.

Jayop

Those Lacetti's must be while crap to be selling at that money for an 09.

circadian

Jayop wrote: »

Those Lacetti's must be while crap to be selling at that money for an 09.

Well they're while looking for a start.

flutered

Jayop wrote: »

Those Lacetti's must be while crap to be selling at that money for an 09.

i saw one in a dealers lot 12 months ago, 05 auto estate, €2300, i had a quite smile to my self

flutered

has anyone the pleasure/misfortune of owning or at least driving one

Bawnmore

flutered wrote: »

has anyone the pleasure/misfortune of owning or at least driving one

We have one - '06 hatchback in exact same spec as above (leather, alloys etc.). Basic, slow, and totally undesirable but cheap, comfy, solid on the road and completely reliable in the 10k miles we've had it with just oil and filters servicing.

flutered

Bawnmore wrote: »

We have one - '06 hatchback in exact same spec as above (leather, alloys etc.). Basic, slow, and totally undesirable but cheap, comfy, solid on the road and completely reliable in the 10k miles we've had it with just oil and filters servicing.

mpg please, the stinger in me is starting to warm up

Bawnmore

flutered wrote: »

mpg please, the stinger in me is starting to warm up

I've a light foot for the most part and most driving is a mix of main roads and country roads - I do a quick calculation on every fill and would average around 40mpg.