Today I saw a car for sale thread - part 2

colm_mcm

Cuir_Cosc_Orm wrote: »

I noticed that, but the dealer replied to them both and never denied that the car was a classified write off.

They even said to one reviewer (James) that if he contacted them they'd refund them the 35 euro for the payment of the mototcheck.

The above Jag XF is almost definitely damaged repaired write off. On the Donedeal advert it shows it's been reduced in price by 3k!
I certainly wouldn't buy a car from them!

I meant, isn’t it strange that they both described him as the “same bold guy” that’s a very strange expression.

colm_mcm

Autocorrect doesn’t change bald to bold.
I agree that this place is dodgy as hell and I remember their previous garages from back in the day, but there’s also something fishy about those reviews and they were almost certainly created by the same person.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/ex-celebrity-owned-sorento/23883682

Originally bought by BRIAN MC FADDEN 06 D9818 WHEN WESTLIFE WERE AT THEIR PEAK OF FAME,THIS JEEP CAN ONLY BECOME MORE VALUABLE ,U2 G WAGON IS VALUED AT 70000 OWNED BY A FIEND OF MINE IN LUCAN 0857815961

Anyone remember this? Theres been a development!

colm_mcm

Seller also is selling an 07 IS220d that allegedly cost him €2600 but he let a screwdriver drop into the engine so he’ll sell it for €650

colm_mcm

It’s an expensive IS220d

Duke O Smiley

colm_mcm wrote: »

Seller also is selling an 07 IS220d that allegedly cost him €2600 but he let a screwdriver drop into the engine so he’ll sell it for €650

When did he pay that? 2016?

colm_mcm

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

When did he pay that? 2016?

Check this out!


Book in post, motor trade

Some trader if he paid €2600 for that. Maybe Ronan Keating used to own it
Who needs trade plates anyway!

bazz26

There are some strange creatures in Roscommon.

Duke O Smiley

That Lexus definitely had its bags out at some stage I’d say

Technique

The No Smoking sign on the dashboard probably gives a hint to its former life.

Lofidelity

bazz26 wrote: »

There are some strange creatures in Roscommon.

You're gone a bit too far there bazz.



If anyone cares, McFadden drove a Hummer at the height of his fame.

26000 Elephants

Lofidelity wrote: »

You're gone a bit too far there bazz.



If anyone cares, McFadden drove a Hummer at the height of his fame.

This is like the episode of Seinfeld where george bought a crappy car because it purportedly belonged to "a" Jon Voight.

Only this is infinitely less funny.

L-M

Who’s going to be the one to break the poor mans heart...

Not that it was EVER going to sell at that price.

bazz26

Lofidelity wrote: »

You're gone a bit too far there bazz.



If anyone cares, McFadden drove a Hummer at the height of his fame.

It was more in reference to the character selling it and the Lexus.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/ford-sierra-ghia-4-0-v8-6-speed-manual/24627690





Sierra with a Lexus V8

wotzgoingon

Some yoke for the cross roads.....

colm_mcm

Mint

pablo128

It's definitely an interesting yoke. I wonder what Lexus the gearbox is out of.

newmember2

seems to be going through clutches?

L-M

Why would you do that to possible the ugliest 4 door Sierra.

colm_mcm

pablo128 wrote: »

It's definitely an interesting yoke. I wonder what Lexus the gearbox is out of.

Supra Turbo box fits

selectamatic

The wheels aren't suited to it at all. It's crying out for a set of stealths

pablo128 wrote: »

It's definitely an interesting yoke. I wonder what Lexus the gearbox is out of.

6 speed out of an is200 popular swap with good aftermarket support regarding bellhousing adapter plates. They hold the power pretty well and are cheap replace if they go bang.

The manual gearboxes from diesel bmw's are the other main option if a cheap yet stronger box is needed. The six speed from a 330d or 530d being the most sought after although 320d boxes are very stout too.

colm_mcm wrote: »

Mint

Underrated pun.

pablo128

colm_mcm wrote: »

Supra Turbo box fits

I'm sure it does but it says a Lexus box. I'd be a bit wary of an is200 box on a 4 litre engine, if I'm honest.

Midnight_EG

pablo128 wrote: »

I'm sure it does but it says a Lexus box. I'd be a bit wary of an is200 box on a 4 litre engine, if I'm honest.

Why, it's not massive power :pac:

pablo128

Midnight_EG wrote: »

Why, it's not massive power :pac:

That's true but there would be a good bit more torque, and let's be honest, a car like that will be seeing a few crossroads.:)

kalkat2002

Hi lads what do you think on below car
Maybe interested for 6k
Looks genuine
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-fluence-r-link/24631377
Stay safe

James Bond Junior

kalkat2002 wrote: »

Hi lads what do you think on below car
Maybe interested for 6k
Looks genuine
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-fluence-r-link/24631377
Stay safe

My mother bought one new back in 2011 I think. It was a nice car to be fair but I sold it for her after 18 months or so.

The front bumper on that is a different shade, I'd be getting it checked out or going elsewhere.

Leonard Hofstadter

pablo128 wrote: »

As far as I know, they are the same as the 4 cyl engine but with 2 more cylinders. The reason the lower powered versions of the 4 cylinder didn't suffer as much, well they run smoother. More power, more bang in the cylinder. More strain on the chain. As the 6 cylinder is inherently a smoother running engine, it doesn't suffer as much.

Contrary to popular belief, modern engines run rougher than older ones. Again, more power, more bang. This is why there are dual mass flywheels, oil filled engine mountings, rubber bushed crankshaft pulleys etc.

Plus it wasn't a great idea in hindsight for BMW to put the chain where they did.

They are indeed the same engine as the four cylinder (more or less). They have a much greater oil capacity and they are almost always automatic, obviously the fact that a straight six has perfect primary and secondary balance (and therefore almost no vibrations) means they are much less prone to the timing chain problem than the N47 engine.

That said, later cars are still better because BMW made some changes to these engines throughout their lifespan, so fewer parts need to be replaced on the later engines should the chain go. And being newer, the mileage will be lower, so you can service them at more appropriate intervals (I wouldn't go more than 20,000 km on the same oil despite the fact the stupid OBC says you can do up to 30,000 km on them, for example).

PsychoPete

This is pretty cool

https://www.motorsportauctions.com/category/323/World-Rally-Cars/listings/43792/Toyota-Corolla-WRC-TTE-1997.html

SummerK

Spotted 171 320D Auto Msport for sub 20k.
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/barragan-2017-bmw-320-dm-sport-auto/24126115