BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

cletus

Yep, the 1.25 zetec was a bit more refined than the endura, less clattery.

Joeseph Balls

Not much goes wrong with that engine in fairness

job seeker

Joeseph Balls wrote: »

Not much goes wrong with that engine in fairness

You're right.. but the 1.25 zetec was slightly better..

flazio

Did Ford not think their super minis could get past 100k miles or something?

cletus

There's a picture on boards here somewhere of me zeroing that odometer

unkel

5 digits! I remember from our own

@Flazio - I'd be surprised if even 1 in 3 of that generation Fiesta made it to 100k miles before being scrapped...

Sleepy

If she'd take €500 it could be a good buy *IF* it has air con. Loved my one but a simple, extremely common, issue with the cabin fan made it uneconomical to repair.

acronym Chilli

That Saab down to 800 asking now
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-2l-for-sale/13508425

Still no decent pictures

Furzy

Still unrealistic asking price. He should be lucky to get €500.

JustLen

Your mad for someone to buy that yoke

Barr

acronym Chilli wrote: »

That Saab down to 800 asking now
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-2l-for-sale/13508425

Still no decent pictures

Is that you Celine Beurle :pac:

davycc

I love Saab too but I would not pay 300 for that specific one, " celebrity owner" or not.

acronym Chilli

JustLen wrote: »

Your mad for someone to buy that yoke

More interested to see the price converging in real time to the forum's estimate!

acronym Chilli

Here's an alternative Saab in the rebel county: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-saab-9-5-diesel-estate-nct-03-17-tax-10-16/13587951

2004 95 diesel estate, 2.2l diesel lump, NCT to march and tax until Halloween. Says tyres good and leather seats, but no pic of either. €699. Small dealer/trader selling.

JustLen

acronym Chilli wrote: »

More interested to see the price converging in real time to the forum's estimate!

Why so?

JustLen

acronym Chilli wrote: »

More interested to see the price converging in real time to the forum's estimate!

Why so?

JustLen

'03 Sonata with leather.
NCT 07/17 with 67k on the clock.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-sonata-gls-nct-till-07-17/13359765

No mention of history but looks tidy in the pics

jharr100

acronym Chilli wrote: »

Here's an alternative Saab in the rebel county: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-saab-9-5-diesel-estate-nct-03-17-tax-10-16/13587951

2004 95 diesel estate, 2.2l diesel lump, NCT to march and tax until Halloween. Says tyres good and leather seats, but no pic of either. €699. Small dealer/trader selling.

Front looks to have some damage .
The 2.2 diesel is a bit of a tractor compared to the 1.9.

Special Circumstances

JustLen wrote: »

'03 Sonata with leather.
NCT 07/17 with 67k on the clock.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/hyundai-sonata-gls-nct-till-07-17/13359765

No mention of history but looks tidy in the pics

Hahahaha those are the "sexiest" shots I've ever seen of a Sonata. I love it!

acronym Chilli

JustLen wrote: »

Why so?

Why not!?

acronym Chilli

JustLen wrote: »

Why so?

Reasons!?

acronym Chilli

jharr100 wrote: »

Front looks to have some damage .
The 2.2 diesel is a bit of a tractor compared to the 1.9.

Where do you see the damage? (Not doubting you, just can't see it myself but would want to be able to pick up that sort of thing).

Haven't driven the 2.2 engine, but hear it is as you say: the adjective I've heard used is that it's a bit "agricultural". At the same time, folk say it's rather robust, and once warmed up and in a well constructed/insulated car like the 95 it sounds and goes fine on the motorway.

I'd have discounted it myself formerly, but nowadays I'd certainly look at it as I'm firmly doing diesel miles (in a petrol, fwiw :rolleyes:). It gets a fair discount, from what I see, versus the 1.9 because of tax and because of the 1.9 being by contrast one of the better and more refined diesels of its generation.

jca

acronym Chilli wrote: »

Where do you see the damage? (Not doubting you, just can't see it myself but would want to be able to pick up that sort of thing).

Haven't driven the 2.2 engine, but hear it is as you say: the adjective I've heard used is that it's a bit "agricultural". At the same time, folk say it's rather robust, and once warmed up and in a well constructed/insulated car like the 95 it sounds and goes fine on the motorway.

I'd have discounted it myself formerly, but nowadays I'd certainly look at it as I'm firmly doing diesel miles (in a petrol, fwiw :rolleyes:). It gets a fair discount, from what I see, versus the 1.9 because of tax and because of the 1.9 being by contrast one of the better and more refined diesels of its generation.

I got to drive a 2.2, in a word, horrid. Noisy, gutless and no sign any sound insulation even under mild acceleration. Test drive one first, especially when cold before committing I found it very tiresome after a few miles.

unkel

acronym Chilli wrote: »

I'm firmly doing diesel miles (in a petrol, fwiw :rolleyes:)

Fair play to ya. At least you're not in the large majority of Irish sheep who do the opposite...

acronym Chilli

unkel wrote: »

Fair play to ya. At least you're not in the large majority of Irish sheep who do the opposite...

Yeah, well sort of got caught: changed car nearly a year ago (bangernomics) then job changed and mileage went up. But it's not actually died on me yet, so hard to justify changing it as bad and all as the fuel costs are, the saving could be wiped out pretty quickly if the new wagon quickly crapped it's dpf/dmf/injectors/etc., or by depreciation.


Anyway... back to topic... punto-nomics
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/new-nct/13510446
Very clean looking (to my eyes at least). €1250 2004 Punto, 1.2l engine, NCT to next May, 75k miles apparently.

jcon1913

acronym Chilli wrote: »

Where do you see the damage? (Not doubting you, just can't see it myself but would want to be able to pick up that sort of thing).

Haven't driven the 2.2 engine, but hear it is as you say: the adjective I've heard used is that it's a bit "agricultural". At the same time, folk say it's rather robust, and once warmed up and in a well constructed/insulated car like the 95 it sounds and goes fine on the motorway.

I'd have discounted it myself formerly, but nowadays I'd certainly look at it as I'm firmly doing diesel miles (in a petrol, fwiw :rolleyes:). It gets a fair discount, from what I see, versus the 1.9 because of tax and because of the 1.9 being by contrast one of the better and more refined diesels of its generation.

I got a lift in one (taxi) a few years ago. I was in the car for about 20 mins. It never really warmed up inthat it was loud and tractory right to the end. If you are not worried about that it was a great bus according to the driver, who is a bit of a Saab nut.

acronym Chilli

jcon1913 wrote: »

I got a lift in one (taxi) a few years ago. I was in the car for about 20 mins. It never really warmed up inthat it was loud and tractory right to the end. If you are not worried about that it was a great bus according to the driver, who is a bit of a Saab nut.

I'm curious now. I'll have to test drive one to find out, or watch for one on the taxi rank!

jharr100

acronym Chilli wrote: »

Where do you see the damage? (Not doubting you, just can't see it myself but would want to be able to pick up that sort of thing).

Haven't driven the 2.2 engine, but hear it is as you say: the adjective I've heard used is that it's a bit "agricultural". At the same time, folk say it's rather robust, and once warmed up and in a well constructed/insulated car like the 95 it sounds and goes fine on the motorway.

I'd have discounted it myself formerly, but nowadays I'd certainly look at it as I'm firmly doing diesel miles (in a petrol, fwiw :rolleyes:). It gets a fair discount, from what I see, versus the 1.9 because of tax and because of the 1.9 being by contrast one of the better and more refined diesels of its generation.

Sorry.
Maybe it's the front left fog I'm looking at or some mud . But there looks to be a nasty scuff .
Nothing much to worry about at this end of the market but the fact it would rattle your teeth out is what would put me off!

acronym Chilli

jharr100 wrote: »

Sorry.
Maybe it's the front left fog I'm looking at or some mud . But there looks to be a nasty scuff .
Nothing much to worry about at this end of the market but the fact it would rattle your teeth out is what would put me off!

ah, all clear. I can see what you're referring to. I thought at first that you could see the chassis not straight or welding or something serious! I generally doubt myself looking for damage/problems on cars.

theoneeyedman

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2004-lexus-gs300-ncttax