BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Notch000

Jana Delicious Sorbet wrote: »

So it was washed and bumped up to 1295...

the duck tap is a bit of a buzz killer, a bit of ceramic coating on the greyed trim and would look 10 times better

hoodie6029

CoBo55 wrote: »

Unreal wasn't it? The costs were shocking when the project finally finished.

Absolutely. The editor even said people were joking him about it at a car show. Ended up being something like £13k for a 10 year old Insignia. You wouldn't pay that for a 2 year old one!

bear1

The tyre looks balder than Mr. evil

26000 Elephants

Notch000 wrote: »

the duck tap is a bit of a buzz killer, a bit of ceramic coating on the greyed trim and would look 10 times better

Holy jeebus, the ignorance of that repair is astounding. Have they not heard of epoxy or polyester resin to fix the clips in place?

There are proprietary grey paints for those plastic bits - I'd doubt a clear coating would do anything more than make it shiny as well as faded.

at9qu5vp0wcix7

Disgraceful to have that in a showroom, just fix the fecking thing. Do people have no pride anymore?

newboard

rn wrote: »

In hindsight I'm not so sure the accord diesel at bangernomics money is "bullet proof" . Anecdotally at least I know a lot of the pre 2008 models, none with massive mileage, suffered failure of dual mass flywheel and they were scrapped due to perceived uneconomical repair costs. And I notice there are not many left on the road.

Would this apply to 2008+ diesel models as well?

Uncle Pierre

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Are insignias really as bad as people say? 2 of my siblings have been driving them for years with no issue. Loads of them on the roads too.

My wife had an 09 Insignia for about four years. She bought it when it was about three years old, because she "liked the look of it" more than the look of other cars that I thought would be a better buy.

It probably gave more trouble during those four years than every other car I've ever had myself, plus every car she's had during the time I've known her, all put together. And that's 25 years of me owning a car and nearly 15 years of knowing her, so almost 40 years worth of car ownership altogether.

Can't remember what the last straw was, because there were so many breakdowns, but she eventually traded it for a Hyundai ix35. No issues with that yet, and she's had it almost four years now too. Big change from the Insignia!

So, long story short - AVOID INSIGNIAS!

FGR

noelf wrote: »

2003 Renault Clio nct 12/20 €1250 38000 miles..


C.A.G cars

In good condition - but I can't figure out what Renault were at when they didn't bother switching the wipers to RHD!

Green farmer

FGR wrote: »

In good condition - but I can't figure out what Renault were at when they didn't bother switching the wipers to RHD!

I've a bmw that has the wipers the same. Left the factory that way

CrankyHaus

newboard wrote: »

Would this apply to 2008+ diesel models as well?

It shouldn't. But IME they hold their value so well you can usually get something else in much better nick for the same money. Any time I looked at one it was either too expensive or a shed.

wotzgoingon

Green farmer wrote: »

I've a bmw that has the wipers the same. Left the factory that way

My old BMW e39 was the same.

CharlieCroker

My E60 is the same too

Mad_Mike

noelf wrote: »

2003 Renault Clio nct 12/20 €1250 38000 miles..


C.A.G cars

Here's the link to that car

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-daihatsu-terios-sx-4wd-1-5-petrol-manual/25217283?campaign=3



4 wheel drive 08 Terios, NCT til January 2021, tax til March 2021, 88k miles, claimed FSH, €1950

This looks quite nice for the money

marklazarcovic

Thirsty feckers tho

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-i/25218305



Same owner for the last 15 years, NCT til January 2021, €350

The ad and photos are terrible, but you can sense a genuine air to it altogether. If it goes and stops ok it could get someone out of a hole for six months

Mad_Mike

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-i/25218305


Same owner for the last 15 years, NCT til January 2021, €350

The ad and photos are terrible, but you can sense a genuine air to it altogether. If it goes and stops ok it could get someone out of a hole for six months

Nobody will figure out the reg if I stick this white piece of paper here below the GAILLIMH bit

bazz26

Yeah, I noticed that. After all the effort they went to.

high horse

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/bmw-318-i/25218305

Same owner for the last 15 years, NCT til January 2021, €350

The ad and photos are terrible, but you can sense a genuine air to it altogether. If it goes and stops ok it could get someone out of a hole for six months

It looks tired and very basic, and the check engine light is on. How deep a hole do we need to get someone out of?!

Duke O Smiley

Is the engine light not on because the ignition is on, the needle on the rev counter suggests the car isn't running

high horse

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Is the engine light not on because the ignition is on, the needle on the rev counter suggests the car isn't running

It looks like it is idling to me, the needle isn't at zero rpm

Mad_Mike

This is a lovely looking 2008 Volvo S80
NCT until March next year
Looks very clean inside also despite the usual Volvo leather creases
Asking €1550. Would be a nice buy around €1250-€1300

Mad_Mike

2007 Audi A4 1.9 TDi 90bhp
Not a bad number plate either. Easy one to remember for auld lads like me
Supposedly has had timing belt and water pump just done today
239,000kms which is nothing for one of these
NCT until April 2021
Asking €1250
Small mark on front bumper on drivers side
Eyes wide open on this one as it only changed hands this week and for the money its up at, plus the spend on a timing belt and water pump, it seems a bit odd

bazz26

Jesus, it's gone or pulled already.

Mad_Mike

Very clean looking 2007 Saab 9-5 with only 75,000 miles!
NCT until March 2021
Lots of work carried out over last few months including new turbo fitted and sump cleaned
2 keys and service history
€1490

Mad_Mike

bazz26 wrote: »

Jesus, it's gone or pulled already.

Wow! That was quick. Very odd alright

bazz26

I cannot help but see Dame Edna's face every time I see one of those facelift 9-5s.

Mad_Mike

2004 Volvo S40 Mk2 2.0 diesel
NCT until January 2021 and taxed until the end of July
Small mark over rear o/s wheel arch, but other than that, it looks like a good clean car
Asking €650. This would make a cracking buy at around €500

at9qu5vp0wcix7

Mad_Mike wrote: »

Very clean looking 2007 Saab 9-5 with only 75,000 miles!
NCT until March 2021
Lots of work carried out over last few months including new turbo fitted and sump cleaned
2 keys and service history
€1490

This makes me want to ditch my car and buy a Saab!

crasy dash

No frills 2008 Tiida cheap motoring for someone in need of a reliable if slightly boring car.
Ad looks genuine with service history and receipt for belt being done

Nct till next march and tax is cheap

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/tiida-diesel-new-nct-low-mileage/25219297