BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

selectamatic

Give it a good test drive at least to check for knocks in the suspension, bushes and the like are pricey enough to sort on them accords.

Quazzie

Any smell of fumes when driving, particularly in stop start/slow moving traffic. This will mean a new manifold at a LOT of money.

bazz26

Timing chains were known to stretch on the early diesel versions of that model. Cracking exhaust manifolds were also a common issue on that model.

CharlieCroker

This is my own bangernomics. Few small marks but a decent car.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-elegance-1-9tdi-nct-01-18/15846162

Edit: on the touch site and the link doesn't seem to be working so apologies if it's not for anyone else

Trojan

Trojan wrote: »

I'm viewing this today, it's had the VSA reconditioned, anything else I need to look for specifically? If it does what it says on the tin I'm thinking of driving it home.

Exhaust smell in the cabin a bit, and behind the block when I opened the bonnet. I'm not 100% certain but it was strong enough that I'm not risking it.

bear1

Trojan wrote: »

Exhaust smell in the cabin a bit, and behind the block when I opened the bonnet. I'm not 100% certain but it was strong enough that I'm not risking it.

Walk away, cracked manifold.
I like how he says it has both partial and full service history

JohnBoy26

bear1 wrote: »

Walk away, cracked manifold.
I like how he says it has both partial and full service history

I think he means a partial honda service history and the rest by an independent garage. It's still a fsh.

bear1

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

I think he means a partial honda service history and the rest by an independent garage. It's still a fsh.

Oh right makes sense then.

Trojan

Just wanted to say, big thanks to the folks here and on the other thread for their input - I wouldn't have known about or how to recognise the manifold issue and I almost certainly would bought the car without that. Thanks!

JohnBoy26

bear1 wrote: »

Oh right makes sense then.

It isn't written in a very clear way to be fair

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-fiat-sedici-4x4-1-6-petrol/15472728



4x4 Fiat Sedici, NCT to 11/18 €1750. Not bad if you want something like this

JohnBoy26

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2007-fiat-sedici-4x4-1-6-petrol/15472728



4x4 Fiat Sedici, NCT to 11/18 €1750. Not bad if you want something like this

Reliable suzuki engine too so you won't be fixing it again tomorrow

jharr100

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lexus-is-2-2-d-model-nct-till-11-17-alloy-w/15708237

Bill G always comes up with the goods..

bazz26

I just have a feeling that if Bill thought he could get more for that car he wouldn't be selling it at that price. It's a cheap car for sure but there is usually a good reason for it.

bear1

Seems way too cheap.

punisher5112

bear1 wrote: »

Seems way too cheap.

One of the worst diesels out there.

They drink diesel and give huge trouble. With that mileage its end of life or very close to it.

boardsuser1

bear1 wrote: »

Seems way too cheap.

It's priced to factor in a profit.

What did he buy it for i wonder.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1997-alfa-romeo-gtv-new-nct/15810576



Put back on the original wheels, remove the stickers and you've got a 20 y/o GTV with NCT to 6/18 and red leather for €1250

Toyotafanboi

Those Lexus have a bad name for reliability and above average tax, it also has 300k on the clock. It's fairly on the money at that price I'd say.

bear1

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/1997-alfa-romeo-gtv-new-nct/15810576



Put back on the original wheels, remove the stickers and you've got a 20 y/o GTV with NCT to 6/18 and red leather for €1250

First GTV I've seen that doesn't have AC.
Looks seriously clean inside though!
You just don't see red leather in cars these days

jacksie66

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wotzgoingon

jacksie66 wrote: »

What would be the chance of a 30 year old lad getting insurance on that..

You would get insurance for it ranging from 800-1000 euro.

OldMrBrennan83

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somefeen

The last car made me look at cheap Alfa Romeos. Is a sub 1k Alfa always going to be a heart breaker? I know nothing about them but this is tempting. Change from 500 quid and Nct'd to January.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-bargain-has-to-go-nct18495/15692882

bear1

Could be a great car or it could be terrible.
For 495e and a valid nct till next year what are you actually expecting?
Worst case scenario you're down max 500e...

Mad_Mike

bear1 wrote: »

First GTV I've seen that doesn't have AC.
Looks seriously clean inside though!
You just don't see red leather in cars these days

Had one of these a few years back and their was no AC either
Nice car though, and the red leather looks the biz!

JohnBoy26

somefeen wrote: »

The last car made me look at cheap Alfa Romeos. Is a sub 1k Alfa always going to be a heart breaker? I know nothing about them but this is tempting. Change from 500 quid and Nct'd to January.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/alfa-romeo-bargain-has-to-go-nct18495/15692882

You might be lucky and not get much hassle from it but in general mechanically they are like chocolate.

quadrifoglio verde

jacksie66 wrote: »

What would be the chance of a 30 year old lad getting insurance on that..

I've mine on a classic policy with autoline for 350 odd.
Fully comp, 5000 miles a year and cover for 60 days in Europe.
Im 25

CiboC

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

You might be lucky and not get much hassle from it but in general mechanically they are like chocolate.

Based on my 30 years of driving all manner of Alfas that is just bollox.

As long as normal maintenance has been kept up they are as reliable as any other car.

bear1

I'd agree that the suspension is made of chocolate in the heavy 5 cylinder engine.
Cost me a fortune in wishbones and cv joints.