BANGERNOMICS (sub3k) of the week/day Part 7

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

AutoMan79 wrote: »

Hope someone could give an advise - looking at the adds, cars up to 3k and really not sure what to go for...need something to be used as for daily where I don't have to worry about parking dings scratched etc.... So far the cheapest with lowest millage would be Laguna, Mazda 6, Insignia ...Would Mazda 6, 2.2 diesel be a good choice or petrol versions would be better? Always loved Lexus IS from 2006 but hard to get something decent under 3 k.

They're all pretty much awful choices engine wise.

slipperyox

2 mates in work have mazda 6 2.2 diesel.

Both of them had problems, one requiring a new engine..

What are the odds,,

crasy dash

AutoMan79 wrote: »

Hope someone could give an advise - looking at the adds, cars up to 3k and really not sure what to go for...need something to be used as for daily where I don't have to worry about parking dings scratched etc.... So far the cheapest with lowest millage would be Laguna, Mazda 6, Insignia ...Would Mazda 6, 2.2 diesel be a good choice or petrol versions would be better? Always loved Lexus IS from 2006 but hard to get something decent under 3 k.

Laguna 1.5dci is relatively bullet proof bar window regulators going on them the 2.0 would be better alright but far rarer to find.
Mazda insignia and lexus is200 avoid not great engines in any of those,look out for a fluence perhaps cheap motoring but that's about it interiors aren't great but they alot have survived and are used by taxi drivers alot.

boombang

I wish all cars had descriptions like that given on the Alfa GT.

TommyGun2017

Jaysus that is nice. Surprised it’s still up on DD tbh

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/saab-vector-sport/28466344



Facelift 9-3 diesel estate with NCT til April 2022 for €1250

Presentable looking car for the money

crasy dash

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

Jaysus that is nice. Surprised it’s still up on DD tbh

I didn't mention that's as I'm biased I'm driving a 1.9ttid one lovely car assuming the oil seal has been done or else it will write the engine off,

Well I sold the Alfa this evening. I'm actually shocked at the amount of interest in it. My phone and message centre was going mad all day. Guy picking it up tomorrow. Best part is that I got the asking price for it. Happy days.

Doublebusy

Jacksie66. wrote: »

Well I sold the Alfa this evening. I'm actually shocked at the amount of interest in it. My phone and message centre was going mad all day. Guy picking it up tomorrow. Best part is that I got the asking price for it. Happy days.

Well done
Come back on here when your looking for another one in 4 or 5 years lol

Doublebusy

Doublebusy wrote: »

Well done
Come back on here when your looking for another one in 4 or 5 years lol

If the GT goes anything like the GTV it'll be worth about 5 grand by then..

alias no.9

crasy dash wrote: »

Laguna 1.5dci is relatively bullet proof bar window regulators going on them the 2.0 would be better alright but far rarer to find.
Mazda insignia and lexus is200 avoid not great engines in any of those,look out for a fluence perhaps cheap motoring but that's about it interiors aren't great but they alot have survived and are used by taxi drivers alot.

Any Laguna 1.5dci would be a mk3, were window regulators still an issue on the mk3?

wonski

Jacksie66. wrote: »

If the GT goes anything like the GTV it'll be worth about 5 grand by then..

It isn't unfortunately.

Doublebusy

Excuse the question lads - not a for sale link
But the petrol saab turbo in bangernomics
What are they like - the 1.8 higher bhp
Is there many saloon cars that offer the same bang for buck in the 1.8t - 2.0t petrol bangernomics

TommyGun2017

A4 Avant with NCT until February
1.9 tdi
Timing Belt done (I'd be relying on the receipt and not the Tipp-ex on engine)
Possible absence of worn climate control buttons.
Looks alright.
Up for 920

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/swap2006-audi-a4-1-9tdi-diesel-estete-nct-02-2022/28542960


These A4s always seem to have discoloured rear light clusters. Is that a thing with them?

CoBo55

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

A4 Avant with NCT until February
1.9 tdi
Timing Belt done (I'd be relying on the receipt and not the Tipp-ex on engine)
Possible absence of worn climate control buttons.
Looks alright.
Up for 920

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/swap2006-audi-a4-1-9tdi-diesel-estete-nct-02-2022/28542960


These A4s always seem to have discoloured rear light clusters. Is that a thing with them?

Jaysus he could clean the pampas grass out of the gutters any time he likes:rolleyes:

TommyGun2017

CoBo55 wrote: »

Jaysus he could clean the pampas grass out of the gutters any time he likes:rolleyes:

Car in better nick than the gaff:D assuming its his house of course!

CoBo55

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

Car in better nick than the gaff:D assuming its his house of course!

That could one of a gazillion houses built across the country they all look exactly the same, don't they?

Doublebusy

CoBo55 wrote: »

That could one of a gazillion houses built across the country they all look exactly the same, don't they?

The corolla and bmw he has for sale are in the garden - its his house alright

TommyGun2017

Doublebusy wrote: »

The corolla and bmw he has for sale are in the garden - its his house alright

What's the lowest you'll take for the A4?

Akrasia

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

Jaysus that is nice. Surprised it’s still up on DD tbh

Well worth the price. Unless you break it, it'll still be worth a grand next year.

Doublebusy

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

What's the lowest you'll take for the A4?

I can do 2 for the price of 3

Akrasia

Doublebusy wrote: »

Excuse the question lads - not a for sale link
But the petrol saab turbo in bangernomics
What are they like - the 1.8 higher bhp
Is there many saloon cars that offer the same bang for buck in the 1.8t - 2.0t petrol bangernomics

I've had a 1.8t 9-3 and a 2.0t 9-5
More or less the same engine, both 2 litre turbos

Petrol saabs are getting very rare now in decent condition. Pre-facelift 9-3s had issues with poor quality buttons on the dash, made the interiors feel shabby, but the facelift 9-5s and 9-3s fixed this problem

They're very nice cars to drive and own, whats killing them is electronics going bad, if the ECU goes, you're going to struggle to find someone to supply fit and re-map an ECU

Also, they are prone to knock issues, so if there is any problem with timing, or direct ignition, they can cause damage to the block which would cost more than the car is worth to repair

On the plus side, they were usually really well looked after in early life. Saabs weren't fleet cars, they were bought by accountants who usually minded them really well. Because Saab went bust, those accountants often didn't upgrade to the latest model every few years, and kept them in the family for sentimental reasons.

If you can find a nice, lowish mileage, under 3 previous owners, you can find a real gem

Any older car will take some maintenance, but the right saab is excellent bangernomics
Plus, it just feels good getting into them every day.They're a nice place to be

If you do buy one, mind it and you'll be able to sell it for at least the price you paid for it if not more.

Just 1 more thing, DO NOT BUY the '1.8' 9-3. the 1.8t 9-3 is a 2 litre turbo, the 1.8 (without the t) is a 1.8 normally aspirated and is slow and miserable, low spec, and the accountant who bought this spec saab probably didn't love it because all of his accountant friends would have looked down on him

Doublebusy

Akrasia wrote: »

I've had a 1.8t 9-3 and a 2.0t 9-5
More or less the same engine, both 2 litre turbos

Petrol saabs are getting very rare now in decent condition. Pre-facelift 9-3s had issues with poor quality buttons on the dash, made the interiors feel shabby, but the facelift 9-5s and 9-3s fixed this problem

They're very nice cars to drive and own, whats killing them is electronics going bad, if the ECU goes, you're going to struggle to find someone to supply fit and re-map an ECU

Also, they are prone to knock issues, so if there is any problem with timing, or direct ignition, they can cause damage to the block which would cost more than the car is worth to repair

On the plus side, they were usually really well looked after in early life. Saabs weren't fleet cars, they were bought by accountants who usually minded them really well. Because Saab went bust, those accountants often didn't upgrade to the latest model every few years, and kept them in the family for sentimental reasons.

If you can find a nice, lowish mileage, under 3 previous owners, you can find a real gem

Any older car will take some maintenance, but the right saab is excellent bangernomics
Plus, it just feels good getting into them every day.They're a nice place to be

If you do buy one, mind it and you'll be able to sell it for at least the price you paid for it if not more.

Just 1 more thing, DO NOT BUY the '1.8' 9-3. the 1.8t 9-3 is a 2 litre turbo, the 1.8 (without the t) is a 1.8 normally aspirated and is slow and miserable, low spec, and the accountant who bought this spec saab probably didn't love it because all of his accountant friends would have looked down on him

Cheers
Thanks for the reply
So ive to become an accountant is what your saying.
I like the saab 9-3.. it wouldn't be a daily - i have a daily diesel but would like a petrol saloon turbo.
Possibly as a project/hobby car

mankteln

Love the look of Saabs and definitely seem to be the type of car that tend to be well looked after. One thing that put me off when I was looking though was that insurance seemed high in comparison, explanation I received was that as they're discontinued they load the policy to factor in increased repair costs/difficulty finding parts.

For Forks Sake

crasy dash wrote: »

Laguna 1.5dci is relatively bullet proof bar window regulators going on them the 2.0 would be better alright but far rarer to find.
Mazda insignia and lexus is200 avoid not great engines in any of those,look out for a fluence perhaps cheap motoring but that's about it interiors aren't great but they alot have survived and are used by taxi drivers alot.

Stay away from the 2.2 Mazda, they're a pup of an engine

0lddog

TommyGun2017 wrote: »

A4 Avant with NCT until February
1.9 tdi....

Am I missing something or did the NCT expire Feb of this year ?

iwillhtfu

0lddog wrote: »

Am I missing something or did the NCT expire Feb of this year ?

You're missing something, read the ad description

0lddog

iwillhtfu wrote: »

You're missing something, read the ad description

I guess its going to happen real soon ( NCTS showing Feb 2021 )

CoBo55

0lddog wrote: »

I guess its going to happen real soon ( NCTS showing Feb 2021 )

She'll fly through it:D

0lddog

CoBo55 wrote: »

She'll fly through it:D

Window regs, door locks and stuck turbo vanes aside

Duke O Smiley

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/avensis-hatchback-for-sale-fresh-nct-to-may-2022-/28549243



Decent looking Avensis hatch with NCT til May 2022 for €700

Alloys and a sunroof, so I guess in Avensis terms its well spec'd. This guys ads are always funny: "Only €700 to buy (exact amount needed, no more)"