BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

colm_mcm

Think they used a Mitsubishi turbo and dont have swirl flaps so a safer prospect than the regular version.

LeakingLava

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-seat-ibiza-1-4tdi-new-nct-11-18/18269811

What do you guys think of this car? I don't mind if it's a little 'slow' as I don't planning on racing on the road. As long as it gets me to 100/120 (maybe 130? ), It should be fine. I just want to know regarding its reliability and obvious checks to look out for.

Still looking for a daysul, sadly. The few cars suggested here had a few issues I didn't really want to deal with. Thank you guys yet again.

colm_mcm

ITs be fine. They sound like a bag of spanner’s though.

LeakingLava

colm_mcm wrote:

ITs be fine. They sound like a bag of spanner’s though.

Any obvious faults that you're familiar of that I should look out for? Thanks a lot for the input. I really appreciate it.

FranklinMint

bazz26 wrote: »

Alot of the cheaper ones tend to be knackered old taxis.

Would avensis ex- taxis all be diesel models?

selectamatic

FranklinMint wrote: »

Would avensis ex- taxis all be diesel models?

No lots of the city based drivers ran petrol mk2 avensis'.

Dravokivich

FranklinMint wrote: »

Would avensis ex- taxis all be diesel models?

Can be either Diesel or Petrol really. They aren't over concerned about tax as they've a PSV rate.

m17

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/07-lexus-is-220-diesel-nct-6-18/18382585

07 Lexus is220d 210,000 miles nct 06/18 €995

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

200+k on one of those. It's minutes from imploding at any point.

Four Phucs Ache

Only done 2000mls since may 17. I've never known anyone to own one but what I've heard they seem to be a nightmare.

Are they a Lexus engine design ?

colm_mcm

Four Phucs Ache wrote: »

Are they a Lexus engine design ?

Toyota parts bin special.

bazz26

"bin" being the important word.

JohnBoy26

LeakingLava wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-seat-ibiza-1-4tdi-new-nct-11-18/18269811

What do you guys think of this car? I don't mind if it's a little 'slow' as I don't planning on racing on the road. As long as it gets me to 100/120 (maybe 130? ), It should be fine. I just want to know regarding its reliability and obvious checks to look out for.

Still looking for a daysul, sadly. The few cars suggested here had a few issues I didn't really want to deal with. Thank you guys yet again.

They are pretty reliable engines those but very unrefined at idle and very noisy. The ibiza isn't a very nice car either but if it's economy you are after then one of these is a good choice, especially given the asking price.

LeakingLava

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

They are pretty reliable engines those but very unrefined at idle and very noisy. The ibiza isn't a very nice car either but if it's economy you are after then one of these is a good choice, especially given the asking price.

Yeah, I really don't care much about noise, or whatever else apart from economy. I just care about reliability and that it doesn't go out on me when I need it. I've essentially lived in a 1.2 mk2 Punto for 13 years before and never had an issue with the physical aspect of things.

Thank you very much. Anything specific to look out for with these cars/engines?

JohnBoy26

LeakingLava wrote: »

Yeah, I really don't care much about noise, or whatever else apart from economy. I just care about reliability and that it doesn't go out on me when I need it. I've essentially lived in a 1.2 mk2 Punto for 13 years before and never had an issue with the physical aspect of things.

Thank you very much. Anything specific to look out for with these cars/engines?

Not sure if there is much to look out for, just make sure it running well and that it's been maintained. The one you are looking at is suppose to have a full service history so make sure that checks out.

I know someone who has a 1.4tdi cordoba from new(11 years) and it hasn't given any major problems. it's not the nicest car in the world but gets the job done.

The cordoba is essentially a saloon ibiza so they are pretty much the same car in most respects.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/03-mercedes-e200-auto-nct-19-taxsept-18/18446002



NCT to 2019, tax to August, would be a nice buy for €1k

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a2/18444903



Alternatively...1.4 diesel, bit of tax and test

minzabud

Four Phucs Ache wrote: »

Only done 2000mls since may 17. I've never known anyone to own one but what I've heard they seem to be a nightmare.

Are they a Lexus engine design ?

Have one with nearly 400000km, hasn’t given any grief really, bit sluggish through the gears but no sign of dying just yet.

W123-80's

1.0l Yaris
Test Feb '19
Low mile claim - 62k miles
3 door may not suit everyone
Asking €795

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/yaris-1-o-litre-nct-2-2019-62k-miles/18130644

Toyotafanboi

That's a very honest looking Yaris, original plates and surrounds is always nice to see. Interesting looking at the NCT cert it's only done 1000 miles between each of its last four tests.

Duke O Smiley

Looks like a bit of gem alright. Seller probably got it for a song off some old dear..!

JohnBoy26

Here is another one with even lower mileage and in a better colour. Has a short test however.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-99-unbelievable-35k/18014557

Toyotafanboi

60k is still nothing to one of those Yaris, for €100 less I'd have the gold one all day. It's a bit standoutish but I think it's a nice colour.

JohnBoy26

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

60k is still nothing to one of those Yaris, for €100 less I'd have the gold one all day. It's a bit standoutish but I think it's a nice colour.

Difficult to say which one is better without going to view them.

The silver one supposedly has a fsh so the mileage is more than likely genuine.

That gold colour is one of the worst colour on the yaris, even worse than the pink and on par with the solid green imo.

Still I suppose the colour wont matter too much if the car is good.

theoneeyedman

Love the line in the ad for the Audi A2...

'perfect for women'

WTF like???

bear1

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-fiat-punto-taxed-and-nctd/18271187

Nice colour, tax just expired but a 5 month nct. Looks very clean for a 16 year old car.
550e

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Love the line in the ad for the Audi A2...

'perfect for women'

WTF like???

I think they mean "embarrassing car for a man"

elperello

Hunky Monster wrote: »

I think they mean "embarrassing car for a man"

Embarrassing is standing at a bus stop

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-honda-civic-1-8-petrol-reduced/18046978



08 Civic, cheap(ish) tax, 2019 NCT, €1850

Miles a bit high all the same

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

elperello wrote: »

Embarrassing is standing at a bus stop

I just realised earlier today as I was walking through town past a bus stop. I've no idea even how busses work. Do you need a ticket or can you just get on and pay cash? I've driven motorbikes/cars since forever.