BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

B00056718

I don't really like these Astras but this is a 1 owner low mileage spotless example.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/opel-astra-1-4/13027989

B00056718

RandomUsername wrote: »

I love it, if it was closer to Galway I'd be going for a look. There's one in Dublin with less than half the mileage asking an extra €500

You mean the 03 one?
What are the differences between the facelift and earlier ones except visuals?

newcar2016

B00056718 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-147-1-6-huge-spec-full-leather/13026112

I know the NCT is a bit short but what are your thoughts about this?

07 Alfa 147 Lusso.

NCT is very short. If they did the NCT now or within the next month or so they could get a 2 year NCT.

Instead they are not bothering which would suggest that there is either something wrong or that they are not aware of benefits of getting the longer NCT.

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newcar2016 wrote: »

NCT is very short. If they did the NCT now or within the next month or so they could get a 2 year NCT.

Instead they are not bothering which would suggest that there is either something wrong or that they are not aware of benefits of getting the longer NCT.

Good point. I rang him today. There's no service history at all. When asked if the tb is done he assumed it has but cannot confirm it. I'm having a look tomorrow but I'd feel like driving through minefield until the belt was done.

bear1

B00056718 wrote: »

Good point. I rang him today. There's no service history at all. When asked if the tb is done he assumed it has but cannot confirm it. I'm having a look tomorrow but I'd feel like driving through minefield until the belt was done.

Without proof of the belt and pump done I'd be going in with my eyes wide open and haggling the cost down based on that.
Listen to rattles in the suspension which is usually an ARB issue (not expensive but a PITA to do).
Check for an coolant around the head and that water sprays from the rear wiper.
If you do take it I'd be throwing it the next into a competent mechanic to have the belt done.

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bear1 wrote: »

Without proof of the belt and pump done I'd be going in with my eyes wide open and haggling the cost down based on that.
Listen to rattles in the suspension which is usually an ARB issue (not expensive but a PITA to do).
Check for an coolant around the head and that water sprays from the rear wiper.
If you do take it I'd be throwing it the next into a competent mechanic to have the belt done.

Even if everything else checks out I'll be pushing for a bargain. I happen to have the cam locks for that engine and have done the belt before. I even have OEM variator repair kit if it's rattling but don't feel very comfortable pulling the variator itself apart.

Soarer

26000 Elephants wrote: »

Is it just me or has it had some minor paintwork to the passenger door?

I can tell from the pixels

Nah.

That door is original. Everything else has been changed!

bear1

Variator should be changed at every second belt change but considering you don't know when it was last done then for piece of mind id have it replaced.

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bear1 wrote: »

Variator should be changed at every second belt change but considering you don't know when it was last done then for piece of mind id have it replaced.

That's another 250€ on top isn't it?

Really like the look of it with those alloys on though.

Buffman

Some Swedes for the thread, some may arguably belong in the 'Fixerupper' thread but I'll throw them in here as they're all tested and driving.

S60 tax and test asking €999. Dent on the wing, NCT says 0km which may indicate electrical issues with the dash, and 284k km so a bit of haggle room.



07 Saab 9-5 tax and test and 117k km asking €1950:



Another 9-5 with test asking €1800, possibly needs a wheel bearing so bit of haggle room.



9-5 estate with test, asking €650, sounds like it needs a throttle body cleaning.

B00056718

Buffman wrote: »

Some Swedes for the thread, some may arguably belong in the 'Fixerupper' thread but I'll throw them in here as they're all tested and driving.

S60 tax and test asking €999. Dent on the wing, NCT says 0km which may indicate electrical issues with the dash, and 284k km so a bit of haggle room.



07 Saab 9-5 tax and test and 117k km asking €1950:



Another 9-5 with test asking €1800, possibly needs a wheel bearing so bit of haggle room.



9-5 estate with test, asking €650, sounds like it needs a throttle body cleaning.

I have owned few 9-5 before and I have soft spot for them. "New turbo fitted" raises an eyebrow though. Oil service intervals?

Buffman

B00056718 wrote: »

"New turbo fitted" raises an eyebrow though. Oil service intervals?

Ye, judging from the pics you'd need to have a good look over it and haggle accordingly, probably factor in a full service and sump drop/clean.

bear1

B00056718 wrote: »

That's another 250€ on top isn't it?

Really like the look of it with those alloys on though.

Nah I think less, you can have them shipped from the UK for much less.
If it sounds like a diesel then it will need one for sure. If it doesn't then it is up to you.
If I was doing the belt and pump id get it changed as well just cause its easier when the belt is off.

quadrifoglio verde

bear1 wrote: »

Nah I think less, you can have them shipped from the UK for much less.
If it sounds like a diesel then it will need one for sure. If it doesn't then it is up to you.
If I was doing the belt and pump id get it changed as well just cause its easier when the belt is off.

Camshaft is 135 pounds plus shipping but not all 147s had them.
The 105 bhp one doesn't have one anyway

Don baker was telling me that Alfa changed whatever the feck went wrong with them after 2004 and as a result are much less likely to fail.
Even if they have failed, no damage will be done, it just won't have as much umph at top end speed

B00056718

Speaking of 9-5
I used to own this Aero
Bought it in Gorey and the engine starwed oil on the way home.
Had to buy another Saab to get a hold of an aero engine and to a transplant. F.....g thing broke my heart.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-9-5-aero-260bhp-quick-sale-needed/12642470

nice_guy80

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-2004-1-9tdi-nct-03-17800ono/13051144

Skoda Octavia 2004 1.9TDI. NCT 03/2017

unkel

Just outside of the bangernomics budget - my TT:



Linky

Trojan

Bored already?

unkel

Bought a cheap BMW E46 Coupe Sport this evening (can't help myself )

That will do me for the next while. Selling the TT as I need to pay for some renovations to the house.

unkel

€400 will probably buy you this BMW. Long NCT. Looks like an honest ad to me. Probably up there as one of the best value cars posted in this thread this year. Very cheap fully comp classic insurance. Ireland is the only country in the world where you would get a car of this caliber for this kind of money.



Linky

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/99-avensis-nct/13178990



Its no looker, but nonetheless a versatile and reliable mode of transport with NCT to 4/17 for €450.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s80-2-0t/13175529



Nice looking 2.0t automatic on LPG with NCT to 2/17 for €500. Cheap and comfortable way to get about.

Dravokivich

unkel wrote: »

Just outside of the bangernomics budget - my TT:



Linky

Recon you can haggle them down to 1250.

:pac:

B00056718

unkel wrote: »

€400 will probably buy you this BMW. Long NCT. Looks like an honest ad to me. Probably up there as one of the best value cars posted in this thread this year. Very cheap fully comp classic insurance. Ireland is the only country in the world where you would get a car of this caliber for this kind of money.



Linky

That is a serious find.

Had a chat with the girl on the phone and will be on my way in few minutes.

I had my filter set up over 600€ to filter out junk and that's how I missed.

The 07 147 in Wicklow is a no go anyway.

unkel

Best of luck and keep us updated, B00056718!

Kamili

that BM is a find, let us know how you get on, it looks immaculate.

bear1

What happened with the 147 out of curiosity?

B00056718

The 147 will need 4 tyres, camshaft variator, belts, oil leak sorted, steering pump seems noisy. And mileage is flashing but proxy alignment should sort it. 190000 km and one entry in the book at 31k. Also needs passenger door handle. Strangely it has all of the Lusso toys but no cruise.

The BMW I just finished test drive.
When started, yellow oil light comes on but the level seems reasonable. Oil still needs change. The level sensor might be acting up.

After a cold start it appears there's a blow in the exhaust but it bissapeared suddenly so probably a valve to secondary air pump.

Quite a clunk from the propeller shaft when changing gear and another sound that appears to be a subframe bushing or something at the back
Car looses power if you push it to deive. Have to take very handy. Probably maf or dirty throttle body
Mil is on so could be related to that.

Going to leave it for now.

I think she'd take any amount of money at this stage. At least that's what I understood from the conversation. She has a 1 series replacement already bought.

marketty

B00056718 wrote:

The 147 will need 4 tyres, camshaft variator, belts, oil leak sorted, steering pump seems noisy. And mileage is flashing but proxy alignment should sort it. 190000 km and one entry in the book at 31k. Also needs passenger door handle. Strangely it has all of the Lusso toys but no cruise.

What a pity, such a good looking car, less than 10 years old, but so neglected that it's practically worthless now

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marketty wrote: »

What a pity, such a good looking car, less than 10 years old, but so neglected that it's practically worthless now

Sad to see it indeed. Also forgot it has a blow in exhaust, one of the suspension arms seemed to have a little play in it, rear washer not working and all three vipers are completely gone.
Also the gear stick was all over the place and really stiff at the same time. Very common and two separate issues actually.