Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Due to the fact i'll be moving to a different county with virtually no savings and some small debt from the Supra ive decided to sell up and start saving so that i can get deposit money for a flat. Ill be living in Police accommodation for a few months and then onto a house/flat share. In between owning my last and present supra i had a Ford sierra 1.8. It wasnt that great on fuel but it did me well for a few months and seemed like a reliable work horse! This cost me £100 and when i was done i drove it into a tree and sent it off to the scrappy lol As im going to be doing alot of motorway travelling i will need something under 1.6 but with reasonable poke (not fast, just nippy) which will return a decent MPG and cheaper tax. My main concern is reliability. The reason i want to spend as little as possible is so i can use that money to put into a savings account, not fork out on repairs. Therefore something easy to look after would help. Honda or Toyota preferably! Any ideas or experiences please. I really dont have a clue what would be best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Whats your budget mate?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 No sure really. I dont want to spend over 1k for sure because when it comes to selling ill have to wait and wait until someone buys it. I'd rather just have something for around £400 and when im done, ill take it to my parents and leave it on their land until someone buys it or i need it again! So say £500 ish! Under 1.6, reliable! Cheers;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I thought about maybe a 1.4 honda civic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Get a cheap old civic. My mate had one for years. It was falling to bits but never broke down!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I thought about maybe a 1.4 honda civic? lol! you beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sounds good so far! Just something to drive around in for 12 months that will require sweet diddly work so i can save lots of moneys and get my flat and then supra TT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Renault Clio. Missus is looking for one now, it will probably work out cheaper to run a clio as well as the big 4x4 we have than just the 4x4 alone. Tax on the diesel is just £35 and will reportadly do 70mpg. Also, its one of the few small cars I would actually drive, plus they are everywhere so parts should be cheap. I had a civic for years, ultra reliable but not great on MPG - I had the 1.5vtec E (supposedly for economical) and it didn't do much more than 35mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Renault Clio. Missus is looking for one now, it will probably work out cheaper to run a clio as well as the big 4x4 we have than just the 4x4 alone. Tax on the diesel is just £35 and will reportadly do 70mpg. Also, its one of the few small cars I would actually drive, plus they are everywhere so parts should be cheap. I had a civic for years, ultra reliable but not great on MPG - I had the 1.5vtec E (supposedly for economical) and it didn't do much more than 35mpg. Sounds interesting but i thought renaults were renowned for breaking down? I owned a 1.5 vtec civic and you're right, i was look to see over 40mpg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Sounds interesting but i thought renaults were renowned for breaking down? I owned a 1.5 vtec civic and you're right, i was look to see over 40mpg! Not sure about reliability to be honest. I went shopping the other day and counted 15 of them just on the way so they must be doing something right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've just bought a dogcar for £139 and it's brilliant. Economical, 5 seats, 4 doors, good looks. I'll try and get some pics up when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I know someone whos only ever owned clios, ill give him a bell. His williams is actually really nice for stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've just bought a dogcar for £139 and it's brilliant. Economical, 5 seats, 4 doors, good looks. I'll try and get some pics up when I get home. With fear of sounding stupid... Whats a dogcar? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 With fear of sounding stupid... Whats a dogcar? lol All will become clear when I get home and get a pic up (that reminds me, need to update my garage too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 Dear god, please dont say you bought that furry dog car off ebay! Say it isnt so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 i know someone that bought a 1.6 mondeo 120k miles with full leather a/c etc for £100 had it for half a year with no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luigi_Gool Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Get a Toyota Corolla Gti-16 Pokey and 1.6 if i'm right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've got a Rover 114 GSi for my work car and general smoker. 55k on the clock in mint condition on a P plate. Bought it for £450 and it's great fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Never heard of anything going wrong with a Pug 306 diesel mate. Most people don't even service 'em. Wouldn't normally refer a Pug but I've done a couple thou' in one and actually enjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 XR2I Mpg low fun to drive 500 to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I've just bought a Skoda for £300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/286498.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Dear god, please dont say you bought that furry dog car off ebay! Say it isnt so? http://ukde.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=3033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Renault Clio. Missus is looking for one now, it will probably work out cheaper to run a clio as well as the big 4x4 we have than just the 4x4 alone. Tax on the diesel is just £35 and will reportadly do 70mpg. Also, its one of the few small cars I would actually drive, plus they are everywhere so parts should be cheap. I had a civic for years, ultra reliable but not great on MPG - I had the 1.5vtec E (supposedly for economical) and it didn't do much more than 35mpg. My sister bought a Clio brand new from Renault in early 02. It has since failed 4 successive MOTs Edit: It's never broken down on her or been unreliable, just failed MOTs a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Might be a stretch but should be able to pick up a Toyota Starlet for about £700 if you knock them down a little bit. Low insurance, good mpg, very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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