BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

Mad_Mike

Yeah, herself had a diesel 9-3, and now has a 159 with the same engine

gooner99

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-jazz-2003-1-4-nct-nov-20-taxjan-20/23776748



NCT til November 2020, bit of tax left, €375

Bit out of the way for most up in Donegal though

Not too far from me from me. Closest bangernomics to me ever. Don't these usually go for more than that?

Paranoid Mandroid

colm_mcm wrote: »

2010 7 seater Pug 308
https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/10-peugeot-308-sw-7seater-tax-amp-tested/23710335

229k motorway miles according to the add. 1.6. any opinions on this ? The high mileage would concern although it's bangernomics after all

grogi

Paranoid Mandroid wrote: »

229k motorway miles according to the add. 1.6. any opinions on this ? The high mileage would concern although it's bangernomics after all

This is a 16V engine - and they have one tiny, yet with huge consequences issue. The seals between injectors and the block are prone to start leaking air from the combustion chamber. Less air = more carbon buildup in the engine. That carbon then is deposited in the pipe feeding oil into the turbocharger and eventually blocks it and other oil ducts.

In the end, what was an easy problem to fix (3 mins with an allen key), turns into a complete engine failure, that is beyond saving.

The 8V versions, from around 2012 onwards, are much better.

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That being said, if it drives well without any issues and has documented service history, it might be a good buy. Shortly after the purchase you'd want to tighten the injectors and replace turbo oil feed pipe (~€50 in total) to extend the life of it...

BonnieSituation

grogi wrote: »

This is a 16V engine - and they have one tiny, yet with huge consequences issue. The seals between injectors and the block are prone to start leaking air from the combustion chamber. Less air = more carbon buildup in the engine. That carbon then is deposited in the pipe feeding oil into the turbocharger and eventually blocks it and other oil ducts.

In the end, what was an easy problem to fix (3 mins with an allen key), turns into a complete engine failure, that is beyond saving.

The 8V versions, from around 2012 onwards, are much better.

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That being said, if it drives well without any issues and has documented service history, it might be a good buy. Shortly after the purchase you'd want to tighten the injectors and replace turbo oil feed pipe (~€50 in total) to extend the life of it...

I f**king love this thread.

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/nissan-micra/23782330



NCT til June 2020, tax til May 2020, 72k miles, same owner since 2005 - €400

Handy little runaround at that money. Chip 50 quid off the asking and you're laughing

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-renault-megane-estate-1-5-d-dci/23532489



NCT til September 2020, tax til August 2020, same owner for the last 3 years, looks tidy - €1850

These seem to be slowly creeping into bangernomics parameters. This one a very respectable looking yoke for the money. They are a grand car overall too

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mercedes-e240-nctd/23781298



02 e240, NCT til the end of July 2020, €699

Risky buy, but I'd chance it (ideally at 500). This was still with its 1st owner until a few weeks ago. Nice bit of flash if you're standing 10 foot away from it

Rows Grower

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-renault-megane-estate-1-5-d-dci/23532489



NCT til September 2020, tax til August 2020, same owner for the last 3 years, looks tidy - €1850

These seem to be slowly creeping into bangernomics parameters. This one a very respectable looking yoke for the money. They are a grand car overall too

It's great to see the handier size cars with very low tax becoming more available, we'll be spoilt for choice soon.

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Rows Grower wrote: »

It's great to see the handier size cars with very low tax becoming more available, we'll be spoilt for choice soon.

The government will only find another way to get more out of us. I wouldn't count on it.

themighty

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2010-renault-megane-estate-1-5-d-dci/23532489



NCT til September 2020, tax til August 2020, same owner for the last 3 years, looks tidy - €1850

These seem to be slowly creeping into bangernomics parameters. This one a very respectable looking yoke for the money. They are a grand car overall too

What are these Meganes like for reliability? I know the previous model has issues with clutch and electrics.

I'm looking for an estate, something like this might fit the bill. Love this thread btw.

colm_mcm

Megane 3 is quite good. I’d certainly put it ahead of most cars in that class.

grogi

themighty wrote: »

What are these Meganes like for reliability? I know the previous model has issues with clutch and electrics.

I'm looking for an estate, something like this might fit the bill. Love this thread btw.

They are very reliable. But horrible when it comes to ergonomics.

punisher5112

If you're 6 foot or more be prepared to smack your head in and out as I do....

Bought one to get me by as cheaper to run then 2ltr petrol for 170km a day commute.

Crashed it, suspension bits needed doing, no bags went even though was a big bang, bought with 213k on it now over 241k.

Really miss power though but so far it's quite comfy compared to some others, I wouldn't recommend if you need rear seats for passenger as the seat doesn't even go back far enough for me and you can just about get an A4 page down the back between front and rear seat.... It is that tight.

Mad_Mike

The original of the species - getting very hard to find these days in any state, never mind running with NCT etc!
Bit of tax until the end of the month, and NCT until the end of January, but at the money, I think it would be well worth it
Also has had timing belt done, comes with 3 keys,even has alarm and CD player
108,000 miles and asking €345

punisher5112

Wonder how many head gaskets it's gone through too.


Had one with 38k miles and it had already gone through 2....

Spring snapped also.

CoBo55

punisher5112 wrote: »

Wonder how many head gaskets it's gone through too.


Had one with 38k miles and it had already gone through 2....

Spring snapped also.

First one wasn't done properly, they're truly hateful cars though bouncy as fcuk on the road.

bear1

The GT version would be serious fun.

punisher5112

CoBo55 wrote: »

First one wasn't done properly, they're truly hateful cars though bouncy as fcuk on the road.

Handled like a boat....

BOSTIK

2008 Manual 1.8 Diesel Mondeo, €1,000 & NCT till end of March

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-ford-mondeo-tdci/23787509

punisher5112

BOSTIK wrote: »

2008 1.8 Diesel Mondeo, €1,500 & NCT till end of March

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-ford-mondeo-tdci/23787509

€1000

User1998

punisher5112 wrote: »

€1000

€1,250 now lol

Duke O Smiley

bear1 wrote: »

The GT version would be serious fun.

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/flawless-fiat-punto-turbo-gt1-1-owner-54k-mile/23671028



Yours for only €9k!

selectamatic

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/vw-golf-1-9tdi-130bhp/23784450

03 130bhp mk4 golf
Test till January 2021
Same owner since April 2014
Looks very honest and pretty clean in general
I wouldn't be gone on the colour but it's the main reason it's still in good condition
Asking €750

Duke O Smiley

That’s a great find! You don’t see many in that nick anymore

TheW1zard

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/flawless-fiat-punto-turbo-gt1-1-owner-54k-mile/23671028



Yours for only €9k!

Deane Motors are well pricey!

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/toyota-rav4-jeep-4wd-new-nct-03-21-quick-sale/23755499



4wd diesel with 15 months test to March 2021, €950

I like the look of this!

jimmythedivil

2010 Subaru Legacy 4wd diesel 2.0 - 1950

https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/23742985

Dia_Anseo_Aris

Lads my friends 2016 Tucson in Galway got flooded last night.
Anything similar with low tax near Galway to get him by until insurance payout?

selectamatic

Dia_Anseo_Aris wrote: »

Lads my friends 2016 Tucson in Galway got flooded last night.
Anything similar with low tax near Galway to get him by until insurance payout?

He's surely better off buy an older cheap yoke to tide him over wouldn't he?

Transferring insurance onto older cars is usually pretty handy and there's very little downsides to owning something around the 15-20 year old mark as long as you're not renewing or getting a new policy on them.

All should be sorted before renewal time I'm assuming so he shouldn't encounter these problems anyways.