BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

colm_mcm

Would have been 710 odd on cc rates which a lot of bangernomics stuff is. It’s a smart looking car for €2k.

California Dreamer

Bigus wrote: »

Tax is a bit high @750 p.a.

Were you expecting something else on a 2k car with a 2.0L engine? :rolleyes:

Duke O Smiley

Definitely looks a lot more than two grands worth.

Dealer would be a safe enough bet, they're around a while now.

A 2.0 S40 wouldn't be top of very many people's wish lists. I don't know anything about them

Ivefoundgod

trixiebust wrote: »

I'm looking at buying a petrol car soon & will have a budget of around 5k. Because I want a petrol, I'm now thinking bangernomics may be a better way to go. Found this Volvo - any thoughts on it, things to look out for?


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-s40-2008/18872891

I've a 08 1.8F S40. Lovely car inside, very comfy for the driver. Not much space in the back or boot really. Have had a few niggly bits go wrong on me, all electrical/wiring though. Engine hasn't needed anything more than oil and filters changed, 154kms on it now and i've been commuting to Dublin for the last 7 weeks in it not a bother. Will miss the seats in it I think, looking to get rid in the next few weeks.

Bigus

California Dreamer wrote: »

Were you expecting something else on a 2k car with a 2.0L engine? :rolleyes:

Or put it another way would you spend 38 % of your cars original cost on motortax every year ? False economy.

Also there's a lot of post 2008 2.0 L executive size cars in €280 tax band , hence why Diesel is so popular. It's all well and good aspiring to petrol but the tax man hits you hard.

trixiebust

With the budget of 5k I mentioned, the tax won't bother me too much. For say €3k all in looks like a nice car, & I'd have an extra €2k in my pocket! I'd be keeping it for 18 months or so too.

There's very little in the way of decent petrol's for €5k, so a decent bangernomics is very appealing.

California Dreamer

Bigus wrote: »

Or put it another way would you spend 38 % of your cars original cost on motortax every year ? False economy.

Also there's a lot of post 2008 2.0 L executive size cars in €280 tax band , hence why Diesel is so popular. It's all well and good aspiring to petrol but the tax man hits you hard.

You are right there are lots of post 2008 cars out there in the cheap tax band. But this is for cars under €2k so you are not going to get a 2008 BMW for under €2k just to get some cheap tax. The pre 2008 car tax rates are a fact of life.

trixiebust

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

I've a 08 1.8F S40. Lovely car inside, very comfy for the driver. Not much space in the back or boot really. Have had a few niggly bits go wrong on me, all electrical/wiring though. Engine hasn't needed anything more than oil and filters changed, 154kms on it now and i've been commuting to Dublin for the last 7 weeks in it not a bother. Will miss the seats in it I think, looking to get rid in the next few weeks.

Is that flexifuel? The only thing I'm hesitant about those is they have to be serviced every 10k I think. I've looked at a few low mileage examples from 08, they're going for little money for a lot of car.

grogi

Bigus wrote: »

Or put it another way would you spend 38 % of your cars original cost on motortax every year ? False economy.

Also there's a lot of post 2008 2.0 L executive size cars in €280 tax band , hence why Diesel is so popular. It's all well and good aspiring to petrol but the tax man hits you hard.

What difference does it make how much you have paid once you own it? Would a tax bill become more palatable if the car was more expensive?

Tax is just a running cost. With that small advantage that you know exactly bhow much it will be...

elperello

Fair play to anyone who rails against our ridiculous tax system.
€750 is a nonsense rate for a 2 litre car but it has become almost accepted as normal.

colm_mcm

Not really when most 2.0 cars are sub €300 to tax

W123-80's

'02 Yaris 1.0 - 2 door
NCT March '19
Tax June '18
1 owner
98k miles
Asking €650

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-yaris-nct-3-19-tax-6-18/18897351?campaign=3

W123-80's

'97 Civic
Test Sept '18
Short test, but a quick phone call should establish if it's a legit low miler.
Asking €500

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/1997-honda-civic/18900414

W123-80's

'99 E220 CDI
NCT Jan '19
1 owner
Auto
No mention of miles. I get the feeling it could be genuine.
Asking €800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/99-mercedes-e220-cdi/18899238

W123-80's

'03 X-type V6 diesel
NCT March '19
3 months tax - August '18
133k miles
Asking €750

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2003-jaguar-x-type-2-1-v6-sport/18892331

W123-80's

'04 Avensis
NCT April '19
Tax Feb '19
150k miles
Asking €999
Worth a look

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-avensis-new-nct-4-19-tax-til-2-19/18858750

bazz26

W123-80's wrote: »

'99 E220 CDI
NCT Jan '19
1 owner
Auto
No mention of miles. I get the feeling it could be genuine.
Asking €800

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/99-mercedes-e220-cdi/18899238

There looks to be rust bubbling over the rear wheel arch and side overhang of the rear bumper in picture 3. Rust was a huge problem on that generation of Merc and it took a lot of them off the road permanently.

W123-80's

Summer festivalnomics!
2.0 diesel
Auto
Test May '19
Asking €950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-serena-2ltr-t-diesel-rwd-1-years-nct-vgc/18889999

duffman3833

W123-80's wrote: »

Summer festivalnomics!
2.0 diesel
Auto
Test May '19
Asking €950

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-serena-2ltr-t-diesel-rwd-1-years-nct-vgc/18889999

they not 0-60 in like half a year or so?

W123-80's

bazz26 wrote: »

There looks to be rust bubbling over the rear wheel arch and side overhang of the rear bumper in picture 3. Rust was a huge problem on that generation of Merc and it took a lot of them off the road permanently.

Looks nasty enough over the bumper alright.

W123-80's

duffman3833 wrote: »

they not 0-60 in like half a year or so?

Not a clue

bazz26

I think it was the non turbo 2.3d lump that we got here that was as slow as a wet week. In saying that a 2.0td with a 4 speed auto in that Jap import ain't going to be much quicker.

W123-80's

'03 Fabia
NCT April '19
Tax October '18
105k miles
Asking €750

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-fabia/18889357

For Forks Sake

duffman3833 wrote: »

they not 0-60 in like half a year or so?

26.9 seconds. :eek::D:D

Ivefoundgod

trixiebust wrote: »

Is that flexifuel? The only thing I'm hesitant about those is they have to be serviced every 10k I think. I've looked at a few low mileage examples from 08, they're going for little money for a lot of car.

It is yeah. I was doing very little mileage when I had it so 10k worked out at once a year for me and wasn't an issue.

trixiebust

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

It is yeah. I was doing very little mileage when I had it so 10k worked out at once a year for me and wasn't an issue.

I'm not doing a whole lot myself, it's why I want the change from diesel. Maybe send me a PM when you decide to move yours on.

26000 Elephants

duffman3833 wrote: »

they not 0-60 in like half a year or so?

In before me!...

The festival would be over by the time ye got there.....

(For festivals: mazda bongo, ftw)

colm_mcm

The mention of RWD and LSD and the fact that it has so many owners (I know it’s old) means it’s fallen into the wrong hands already.

Gravelly

colm_mcm wrote: »

The mention of RWD and LSD and the fact that it has so many owners (I know it’s old) means it’s fallen into the wrong hands already.

Greeeeeeeat schlab car lad.

colm_mcm

I think they’re around 100bhp standard!