tbourner Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 My mate had an accident last week, bloke pulled out in front of him, his old 1.6 escort estate is being written off and he's getting £900. The courtesy car is obviously being taken when the cheque clears so he needs another car ASAP! His insurance won't cover him on any other car once the courtesy car is gone as well. He's looking at things like Astras and Vectras, nothing really smaller (wife and kid). He said he didn't want an estate or big car cos work take the piss with transporting stuff, but TBH he needs a car now so anything will do. I've tried the usual channels, found a few, went to look at some, not much luck though - any help from you guys would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I have a mazda mx-3 for sale on ebay at the moment for £800 with no reserve. Loads of people watching it and it ends today. Link.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180490404209&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Not really related but if he got a big car he shouldn't be taking work kit. There may be an issue if he was in an accident as he didn't have business insurance. Dont quote me on that but im lead to believe thats the case :S gumtree is great for last minute bargins, but make sure u look over the car well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 Yeah I told him that as that's the excuse I use with work (don't have business cover so not insured), he's too nice though he goes along with it so as not to upset anyone. I have a mazda mx-3 for sale on ebay at the moment for £800 with no reserve. Too small mate, they want a 5 door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Yeah I told him that as that's the excuse I use with work (don't have business cover so not insured), he's too nice though he goes along with it so as not to upset anyone. Its not just an excuse its law lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 'Excuse' just means to explain yourself, it doesn't have to be a lie or a fake, I use the law to excuse myself from carrying stuff. Anyway! There are quite a few on eBay, he's been looking at garages mostly but I think he'll have to go private now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 How about a Rover 400? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I have a 1998 Fiesta 1.25 5 door in excellent nick for £895 strangely enough. I know its a bit small, but with the price of fuel set to hit £1.50 a litre this summer the revvy little Yamaha engine will pull a decent 50mpg and is very low insurance too Available now near Chichester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Take him to your local car auctions. Should be able to pick up an Accord or similar on that budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 How about a Rover 400? We saw a couple but he doesn't like them at all. I have a 1998 Fiesta 1.25 5 door in excellent nick for £895 strangely enough. I know its a bit small, but with the price of fuel set to hit £1.50 a litre this summer the revvy little Yamaha engine will pull a decent 50mpg and is very low insurance too Available now near Chichester. Pics? Might be too small but I'll ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 http://cardiff.gumtree.com/cardiff/47/56941047.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Pics? Might be too small but I'll ask. I'll get them later today as the only ones I have are of the car with 10" wide split rims and 225/50x15's fitted as an April fools joke for another (Fiesta) forum . Car is 82K miles, will have cam belt, ALL fluids and servicing done too. It really is a great little car...... and actually not that little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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