BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

oldsmokey

bear1 wrote: »

Does the mileage really matter on a 600e car?

Well, it would to me....thing is, why dont the numptys show it? A buyer is going to ask anyway...

JohnBoy26

jharr100 wrote: »

No way it would achieve 60mpg,
I had one and 36-38 mpg was my average

Even the diesel avensis wouldn't do 60mpg

EPAndlee

W123-80's wrote: »

It's a shame toyota didn't take the same approach with the Corolla E100..!!!

All they need to do is slap an 181 plate on an xli or just to bring back the 4efe engine

Toyotafanboi

A little bit I suppose, it gives you a general idea of the car you are considering.

It's unfortunate that that A1 is the 1.4 petrol, they are crap.

colm_mcm

Newer model Mazda2 diesel!
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-mazda-2/17495721

Toyotafanboi

800 views in a day seems very high?

Furzy

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

800 views in a day seems very high?

It’s been renewed in the last day but could have been up for weeks before that. I’ve just seen one with 966 views in one minute :eek:

Kenny Logins

bear1 wrote: »

Does the mileage really matter on a 600e car?

It's a factor alright. Personally I think service history is more important, but this ad is missing both. Why leave mileage out when it's right there in front of you? Laziness?

Duke O Smiley

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

800 views in a day seems very high?

If you bump an ad the views remain in place. That said I got nearly 800 views over a weekend with a spotlight ad recently

barry181091

colm_mcm wrote: »

Newer model Mazda2 diesel!
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-mazda-2/17495721

Are these supermini's any good for regular motorway driving? This has the 1.4 diesel, so the engine should be big enough not to drink it at those speeds. I imagine it's a reliable little motor too.

bazz26

barry181091 wrote: »

Are these supermini's any good for regular motorway driving? This has the 1.4 diesel, so the engine should be big enough not to drink it at those speeds. I imagine it's a reliable little motor too.

These are cars mainly designed for city driving with occasional motorway type driving. They are not designed for long motorway commutes though. You would need a bigger more comfortable car for that.

grogi

bazz26 wrote: »

These are cars mainly designed for city driving with occasional motorway type driving. They are not designed for long motorway commutes though. You would need a bigger more comfortable car for that.

You would want...

bazz26

Well if cramp or general discomfort are your thing after a long commute then work away.

alastair

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

It's unfortunate that that A1 is the 1.4 petrol, they are crap.

A2. Why crap? I drive an A2 TDI, while my father drives the petrol version. Can’t say there’s a massive difference noticeable (neither is crap). Economy is about it.

barry181091

bazz26 wrote: »

Well if cramp or general discomfort are your thing after a long commute then work away.

This is what I thought I think I will try for an Astra type car instead. Rented a lot of them recently and they are quite nice, well the new models anyway.

Toyotafanboi

alastair wrote: »

A2. Why crap? I drive an A2 TDI, while my father drives the petrol version. Can’t say there’s a massive difference noticeable (neither is crap). Economy is about it.

Sorry, A2. The 1.4 petrol is just fairly gutless and not particularly reliable or economical.

A diesel one would be much nicer with the bit of extra torque and while having more complicated mechanical it would probably outlive a 1.4 petrol and return better economy.

gooner99

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

Sorry, A2. The 1.4 petrol is just fairly gutless and not particularly reliable or economical.

A diesel one would be much nicer with the bit of extra torque and while having more complicated mechanical it would probably outlive a 1.4 petrol and return better economy.

210k miles up on one of those 1.4's. No engine issues bar 4 coil packs.

colm_mcm

barry181091 wrote: »

Are these supermini's any good for regular motorway driving? This has the 1.4 diesel, so the engine should be big enough not to drink it at those speeds. I imagine it's a reliable little motor too.

I think it’s then 1.4 HDI as fitted to the Fiesta and PSA cars. Don’t think it’s a bad engine. That seems like a base model so seats mightn’t be great

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-2005-7-seater-nct-27-9-2018/17749502

Volvo V70 2005
NCT Sep 18
Tax end of Jan
7 seater
Black leather electric seats
Air con
850.00

26000 Elephants

My god, that Volvo is fantastic.

JohnBoy26

colm_mcm wrote: »

I think it’s then 1.4 HDI as fitted to the Fiesta and PSA cars. Don’t think it’s a bad engine. That seems like a base model so seats mightn’t be great

It is a pug unit but probably the most reliable modern diesel mazda.

martyc5674

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-2005-7-seater-nct-27-9-2018/17749502

Volvo V70 2005
NCT Sep 18
Tax end of Jan
7 seater
Black leather electric seats
Air con
850.00

That’s sweet regardless of tax... if only they came in 1.4!

colm_mcm

They come in crewcab in Clare. (Not even joking)

colm_mcm

1990 Lancer 1.5 - tested till August
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mitsubishi-lancer-1-5-glx/17279507

Such a nice plush car at the time. Each model got progressively worse after that.

Edit. Scratch that, reg is 1260 and not 1280. Test is out

Top Dog

martyc5674 wrote: »

That’s sweet regardless of tax... if only they came in 1.4!

Given its built like a tank - I'd hate to see a 1.4 try to move it! :eek:

frozenfrozen

colm_mcm wrote: »

They come in crewcab in Clare. (Not even joking)

Tell me more

colm_mcm

frozenfrozen wrote: »

Tell me more

Spotted one before a Christmas, uk import. Spidey senses were tingling. Just knew something was amiss. Checked reg on motortax.ie - sure enough it was a crewcab.

CiDeRmAn

€1950 for a 2008 Mondeo, 2.0 diesel estate.
what are the pitfalls of this model?
€570 pa for tax too, not bad.

bear1

Serious car for the money

grogi

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

€1950 for a 2008 Mondeo, 2.0 diesel estate.
what are the pitfalls of this model?
€570 pa for tax too, not bad.

I am usually very relaxed when it comes to scuff marks, but this is just unreal - every corner is touched badly. Clips and hooks are probably broken underneath the bumpers...