staples230uk Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Due to start a new job in April, so I'm going to need a small car to, 1) do the commute from Norfolk to London at the start and end of the week, and 2) to do the weekly to and fro from where I'm staying in london to my work. So I'm going to need something not as big or as thristy as the supra. Here's the kicker though I am looking to spend under £1000. Dont really care if its sporty or not just need something to munch miles and is fairly cheap. Suggestions please guys and girls........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Corsa. My bro runs one alongside his zed, its cost him virtually nothing over the 5 years he's owned it (53plate 1.7TD), he never services it and its done 180k. Sure, its a shed, but its surprisingly nippy and very cheap to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ford Puma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?256580-Toyota-Avensis-2-0td-1999-estate-uber-reliable ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Corsa diesels are great work horses. Although the newer ones are not quite as resiliant as the older ones fitted with the Isuzu 1.7 non turbo, but still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 i have a 53 plate 1.7turbo deisel astra that i use for work. I do about 140miles a day and have had it for 2 years hardly any problems and its cained hard to be honest. If you are going to get either a corsa or astra then make sure it has the isuzu engine in it as they are much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 obviously look for a diesel if you are planning to do that amount of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Ive got a Skoda Octavia, eBay special. 1.9tdi, epic fuel economy, comfy and quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 i have an sr starlet to run around in 1000 57000k wen i got her done 98000 now thats over 18 months and ive only put 2 tyres on it awesome car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 obviously look for a diesel if you are planning to do that amount of miles Most of the driving sounds to be in central London though, only twice a week is a long motorway drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thanks for your input guys, I used a 1.7 d corsa as works run about. So I might go down that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ford Puma! Is that your answer to everything Michael? Smiffy, how about an old Passat? I am off to shop for you now. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3485094.htm I'd offer this guy a grand. These will run forever..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah good spot bud!!! will give him a buzz tomorrow. My mate had a mondeo diesel which has been bomb proof. Thanks for looking mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Corsa. My bro runs one alongside his zed, its cost him virtually nothing over the 5 years he's owned it (53plate 1.7TD), he never services it and its done 180k. Sure, its a shed, but its surprisingly nippy and very cheap to run. I owned a Corsa once while my main car was having an engine transplant... worst car I had ever driven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 These days i drive a lovely Passat 130. Mine is an 01 and you wouldnt get one for less than 1000 i dont think thats not been to the moon and back anyhow. Golf though, should be able to get a comfy Mk3 golf diesel, or certainly two thirds of a Mk4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Corsas are a bit soul destroying tbh, going from a nice comfy toyota to a generic, front wheel drive chavbox will be a bit of a culture shock. I'd look at an old diesel passat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Is that your answer to everything Michael? Smiffy, how about an old Passat? I am off to shop for you now. H. Good suggestion! I bought mine for £1k with 120k on the clock, had it 3 years and it never once went wrong, wasnt fast with 110hp but it was very comfy to waft around in and had a huge boot and loads of room with the added bonus of doing near 600 miles to a tank on motorway runs. Sold it to a friend who still has it, its now on its way to 180k and the only thing that has broken is a passenger electric window lol. I really miss that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ive got a Skoda Octavia, eBay special. 1.9tdi, epic fuel economy, comfy and quiet. Actually, although an Corsa diesel with the Isuzu engine would be my number one choice, what Swampy has suggested is also a very good call. One of our contracting Engineers has one of these and it seems great. He paid a few quid and had it chipped and now returns better MPG and it goes like stink too. Because they are marketed in so many different countries and climates apparently the mapping is a one fits all type of thing and therefore a bit of a compromise. Don't know if that's true, but it ssems to have done wonders to his car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Because they are marketed in so many different countries and climates apparently the mapping is a one fits all type of thing and therefore a bit of a compromise. Don't know if that's true, but it ssems to have done wonders to his car. It's true of all cars, but particularly diesels. A remap of a diesel will almost always give better mpg and performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Have I ever mentioned I've have an 1997 Astra 1.7tdi? No? I have an Astra 1997 Astra 1.7tdi £700 50mpg... no matter what you do to the accelerator pedal. Bob's your Uncle. Fanny's your Aunt. Or get a Corsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Have I ever mentioned I've have an 1997 Astra 1.7tdi? No? I have an Astra 1997 Astra 1.7tdi £700 50mpg... no matter what you do to the accelerator pedal. Bob's your Uncle. Fanny's your Aunt. Or get a Corsa. Sound advice. Same engine as the corsa too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Ah good spot bud!!! will give him a buzz tomorrow. My mate had a mondeo diesel which has been bomb proof. Thanks for looking mate! I looked at a couple of others but they were all slightly more expensive. Passat/Mondeo/Golf/Focus is the way I would go. Nothing French or Italian unless you love the hard shoulder? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Is that your answer to everything Michael? Of course! Sensibly though can't really go wrong with a diesel Mondeo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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