BANGERNOMICS (sub2k) of the week/day Part 6

everlast75

jharr100 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-bravo-1-4-petrol-nct10-20-tax01-20/23432879

Fiat bravo ..
Please don't say "fix it again tomorrow"

F**k it away today?

Working class heroes

FAMLEE wrote: »

Even the most common models of the "Diamond of Doom" are hard enough to keep on the road never mind a rare dog like this yoke, just imagine the electronic problems which will inevitably write this car off.. steer clear guys

Sorry but you haven’t a clue.

bazz26

FAMLEE wrote: »

Even the most common models of the "Diamond of Doom" are hard enough to keep on the road never mind a rare dog like this yoke, just imagine the electronic problems which will inevitably write this car off.. steer clear guys

FAMLEE wrote: »

I'm not denying that the motors are good, the 1.5Dci is a great solid little engine no doubt! it's the electrics that riddle the cars/vans with problems elsewhere. That's only in my opinion though!

By all means let yourself and your fellow experts keep that mindset. This that mindset that keeps the second hand prices low.

User1998

Not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone in this threat but we had a Renault Megane 2011 in the family recently and all the electrics in the climate control system failed.. Was about €800 to fix so we just sold it on

tanko

punisher5112 wrote: »

I'm no fan as such but they have really improved.

Like any modern cars these days some will have issues.


1st gen was good 2nd gen rubbish, 3rd gen on great cars.

Obviously the 1.5dci isn't going to set your world on fire but they are a good engine.

If you said they were bad, I'd be fully on your side but they had no choice but to become reliable or else they'd be left behind as other makes etc were much more reliable.

What year did the 3rd gen start?

bazz26

Laguna III started in 2007, Megane III in 2009.

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

Educate us please

Don't bother. This bar stool can talk for itself.

BonnieSituation

FAMLEE wrote: »

Even the most common models of the "Diamond of Doom" are hard enough to keep on the road never mind a rare dog like this yoke, just imagine the electronic problems which will inevitably write this car off.. steer clear guys

But by Christ they're beauts

BonnieSituation

jharr100 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2008-bravo-1-4-petrol-nct10-20-tax01-20/23432879

Fiat bravo ..
Please don't say "fix it again tomorrow"

And one day the bonnet will reach the front of the car... One day....

BonnieSituation

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

I was only thinking recently, it won’t be long til we start seeing those in here

But it's a diamond of doom though?

westeire

I wouldn't call the Renault Laguna coupe the ''diamond of doom''! Have one just over 2 years with 247,000 miles on it and no major electrical or mechanical issues with it. The only thing id say is body panels are hard to get second hand as I found out when someone revered into my door! and certain other parts are not the same as the saloon version and no after market alternatives so genuine Renault part, had window reg go and was €350!

Wilfuler.

westeire wrote: »

I wouldn't call the Renault Laguna coupe the ''diamond of doom''! Have one just over 2 years with 247,000 miles on it and no major electrical or mechanical issues with it. The only thing id say is body panels are hard to get second hand as I found out when someone revered into my door! and certain other parts are not the same as the saloon version and no after market alternatives so genuine Renault part, had window reg go and was €350!

Always get a spare window regulator when you're buying a Renault

westeire

Well after the millage its done and been the original id say that was good going!

Wilfuler.

What is it with the amount of cars with a months nct

You just know they've failed on something big

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Wilfuler. wrote: »

What is it with the amount of cars with a months nct

You just know they've failed on something big

Or the owners just know there’s something about to fall off so they don’t bother and get rid instead while it’s still “legal”. A car with no NCT is essentially worth nothing.

I’ve often bought cars with a few weeks left on the NCT and done one or two small jobs and it sails a test. It’s nice to drive the car for those few weeks to see what’s up with it. I’d never buy something that’s not roadworthy.

lawred2

Wilfuler. wrote: »

What is it with the amount of cars with a months nct

You just know they've failed on something big

Can you see if a car has just failed an nct?

colm_mcm

lawred2 wrote: »

Can you see if a car has just failed an nct?

If you go online and pretend to book a test, it’ll tell you (once it’s inside the retest period)

Wilfuler.

One of the problems with the motor trade in general

It's accepted that you're liable to be conned and acceptable to con a buyer

Car should be advertised with fail sheet

bazz26

05 Corolla for under €700, NCT 2/20 and tax 4/20:



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/corolla-2005-1-4-vvti-nct-3-20-tax-4-20/23660124

Short NCT alright but these are durable cars so I'd be shocked if it needed big money spent to pass it. Stick it through the NCT to see how it fairs, worst case drive it until the tax runs out and resell it again for half what you paid for it.

Rows Grower

It is what it is, a low mileage, low tax, 13 year old Merc with a new NCT and a few dents.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/b-class-only-90k-nct-i-2021-tax-march-lovely/23794572

I only really threw it up so I could ask a question about the catchy named "Diamond of doom", a mechanic that I trust once advised me not to buy a 1.5d Nissan Qashqai because it had a Renault engine which would end up giving a lot of trouble because of tiny metal splinters that would clog up some sensitive filter or such like. He knows me well enough and knows I trust him and want relatively hassle free motoring.

I know there are honest, experienced guys posting regularly on here and am just wondering if any of you would be familiar with this issue.

lawred2

Rows Grower wrote: »

It is what it is, a low mileage, low tax, 13 year old Merc with a new NCT and a few dents.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/b-class-only-90k-nct-i-2021-tax-march-lovely/23794572

I only really threw it up so I could ask a question about the catchy named "Diamond of doom", a mechanic that I trust once advised me not to buy a 1.5d Nissan Qashqai because it had a Renault engine which would end up giving a lot of trouble because of tiny metal splinters that would clog up some sensitive filter or such like. He knows me well enough and knows I trust him and want relatively hassle free motoring.

I know there are honest, experienced guys posting regularly on here and am just wondering if any of you would be familiar with this issue.

Had that car for three years. Never missed a beat.

Wilfuler.

lawred2 wrote: »

Had that car for three years. Never missed a beat.

That exact 1?

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2009-fiat-qubo-nct-amptax/23812039



Bit of a dumpy looking yoke, but tested til November 2020, 1.2 diesel and only €200 tax - €1999

I'd drive it

lawred2

Wilfuler. wrote: »

That exact 1?

Yes that exact one.

Rows Grower

lawred2 wrote: »

Yes that exact one.

They're a fine motor in fairness, nice and relatively high to sit in too.

Rows Grower

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/2009-fiat-qubo-nct-amptax/23812039



Bit of a dumpy looking yoke, but tested til November 2020, 1.2 diesel and only €200 tax - €1999

I'd drive it

Looks like it has an undershot jaw but yeah I'd drive it too at that price.

B00056718

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-accord-one-owner-low-miles/23778298

Spotless 2002 Accord. Too bad I'm not in a marked for bangernomics.
I'd take that in a heartbeat. Interior is like brand new. Apart from being very hard to insure, anything else that could be wrong? Looks very well minded.

colm_mcm

It’s all the money for it. They’re normally worth around €250, it will have been taken in for small money too.
Sure, it’s nice - but....

punisher5112

B00056718 wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/honda-accord-one-owner-low-miles/23778298

Spotless 2002 Accord. Too bad I'm not in a marked for bangernomics.
I'd take that in a heartbeat. Interior is like brand new. Apart from being very hard to insure, anything else that could be wrong? Looks very well minded.

Had one, they were shockingly low, couldn't get on or out now, not a hope...

Wilfuler.

Is there anything to watch out for in a petrol accord

Thinking of getting one