BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day

emeldc

Mini850 wrote: »

If i had the room....... ha ha

Is it taxed and NCT'd??


Whats crazy is that in 5 years time, everyone will want one, just like the E30 and E36

That's why I have my '00 minter tucked up in the garage . I think it will take another 5-10 years for them to be worth anything of real value. At that stage they'll be all drifted and chopped up ta fcuk. As for them being a money pit, when I bought mine 6 years ago (€2K) I put a clutch, front brakes, front wishbones into it. Haven't done much else since apart from general servicing. Sure you'd have to do that with most second hand cars, even those that are only 4 or 5 yrs old.

Feckoffcup

Has anyone here bought a car from this thread? How did it turn out? A money pit ?

colm_mcm

I bought a Jaguar S Type from this thread about 6 years ago. Fantastic car.

NyOmnishambles

Feckoffcup wrote: »

Has anyone here bought a car from this thread? How did it turn out? A money pit ?

Bought and sold from this thread

Sure older cars are always going to require bits and pieces done to them
I had a Hyundai Coupe that I replaced a ton of electrical stuff and motors on but the parts were dirt cheap from Korea and a lot of the work could be done at home
Sold it to someone from this thread and it was probably in better condition than when I bought it

Haven't had anything like a money pit and most of the cars listed here will get comments on them with people's opinions so it is always good to consider that too

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/rexton-mercedes-nct-6-18-7seats/16457527

995.00 2004
nct june 18

ELM327

Feckoffcup wrote: »

Has anyone here bought a car from this thread? How did it turn out? A money pit ?

Bought a peugeot from this thread, 600 quid with tax and test for 5 months and 8 months respectively. No bother so far Touch Wood!

Cheensbo

Bought a corolla, a xantia & a e34 5 series from this thread.

The first 2 were brilliant, both actually turned a tiny profit (ownership profit - not just purchase price) when shifted on.


The beemer was a pile of shíte though, but sold with no engine for €150 less than purchase price (massive ownership loss though, did I mention it was a pile of shíte?)

Best thread on boards this, lucky ive no space or id have fields full of €500 cars

166man

Bought a car off this thread only two weeks ago. So far so good.

Think I have bought from it before but can't remember.


Definitely one of the best threads on the forum. :cool:

Johnboy1951

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/skoda-octavia-1-9-tdi-traid-sale/16727087?campaign=3

I like Octavia Estates ..... this look good?

Duke O Smiley

It looks in pretty reasonable nick but only two months NCT would be off putting.

johndaman66

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/02-yaris-1-0-nct-2-18/16687932

High enough miles as seen on the NCT disc but if it was minded reasonably well that shouldn't make too much odds. Motoring doesn't come much cheaper.

2002 Yaris 1.0 5dr;
NCT 02/18;
Asking €500

CiDeRmAn

I got a 2005 Saab 9-3 1.8 through here and it's still fantastic, I've spent on a new front passenger spring and a fuel pump, that's that. I might change it next year, it'll be 2 years with me by then.

johndaman66

Speaking of Saab 9-3's...


https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2006-black-saab-9-3-150-bhp-diesel-26-9-18-nct/16729392


2006 1.9 TID saloon;
NCT 09/18;
199K KM;
Asking €1,250

johndaman66

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-fiesta-tax-test/16720776


2003 Fiesta 5 dr;
1.3 litre;
104K miles
NCT 05/18;
Tax 02/18
Asking €650


No doubt the 1.25 is a much more modern unit than the 1.3 but I do believe the 1.3 will get the job done and is a pretty reliable unit.

CiDeRmAn

In terms of going Bangernomics for an estate to pull a small caravan, any suggestions??

punisher5112

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

In terms of going Bangernomics for an estate to pull a small caravan, any suggestions??

Saab 95, Skoda Octavia, ford Mondeo

Duke O Smiley

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

In terms of going Bangernomics for an estate to pull a small caravan, any suggestions??

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/volvo-v70-very-rare-4x4-diesel-awd-auto-top-spec/15218690?campaign=3



Looks like it already has a tow bar set up

bazz26

Hitch and caravan are standard issue on a V70.... :pac:

Mickiemcfist

bazz26 wrote: »

Hitch and caravan are standard issue on a V70.... :pac:

Think you get a free Labrador too

Top Dog

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

In terms of going Bangernomics for an estate to pull a small caravan, any suggestions??

Diesel, test to next year, towbar already fitted, asking 1750



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/audi-a4/16580016

selectamatic

For a small caravan literally any turbo diesel yoke will do. 130bhp or up would suit best.

Golf 130pd estate
Octavia 130pd or 110tdi both the octavia and golf have soft springs at the back so sag quite a bit, also not big inside.

Passat estate again 130pd or a6 estate (easier find an a6 in good shape and a good spec)

D5 Volvo estate great engine and will pull no bother but thirsty enough and parts are dear-ish. That bit extra in tax too.

C250td w202 Mercedes could be another option.

If running costs are no issue then an e39 530d with the air suspension rear end would be the ultimate choice but for a small caravan it's complete overkill.

Top Dog

Looks like a nice car. Over 6 months tax so effectively a 1300 car with test to February. If it wasn't for the fuel consumption I'd be interested myself.

Saab 95 Aero Hot 2.3 Turbo Petrol 260BHP Automatic



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-aero-hot-2-3-turbo-petrol-260bhp-automatic/16728324

Mickiemcfist

Top Dog wrote: »

Looks like a nice car. Over 6 months tax so effectively a 1300 car with test to February. If it wasn't for the fuel consumption I'd be interested myself.

Saab 95 Aero Hot 2.3 Turbo Petrol 260BHP Automatic



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-95-aero-hot-2-3-turbo-petrol-260bhp-automatic/16728324

Serious bargain, but how the hell does a 260bhp car take 9 seconds 0-60

grogi

Mickiemcfist wrote: »

Serious bargain, but how the hell does a 260bhp car take 9 seconds 0-60

Automatic gearbox slows it down?

acronym Chilli

grogi wrote: »

Automatic gearbox slows it down?

https://www.auto-data.net/en/?f=showSubModel&modeli_id=1271
Seems so. Auto data for the manual gives 0-60 of 6.9, automatic is 8.2

Nice car though!

BorneTobyWilde

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2002-mercedes-s280/16214246

Mercedes s280
NCT Mar 18
95 thousand miles only
1950.00

Duke O Smiley

Hmmm

colm_mcm

I quite like those wheels!

grogi

colm_mcm wrote: »

I quite like those wheels!

Wheels are awesome. Rust on the arches not so much...

colm_mcm

It's period correct rust.