Green Peace Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I need to buy a cheap runabout that i dont mind leaving parked up anywhere and is fairly economical but only want to spend between £600 and £1k.. Something thats cheap to repair and reliable...! Any Suggestions what to go for? oh prefer auto if poss Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Micra is really reliable and cheap to run but not many autos about. Toyota Carina E, Honda Accord? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I'd say an oldish polo or something - although not sure if there are many autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=43488&highlight=volvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 After reading the "Read 'em and Weep" thread how about a NA Supra: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VELOCITY Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I have had a Honda Accord auto before and their great! fully loaded, cheap and auto too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 VW Lupo.... 60 - 70 mpg.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I've had one too (although manual) hence the suggestion, like velocity says they really are a lot of car for the money. That's what I would get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 just make sure its a 1.0, for that sort of price a diahatsu mira, lol doubt your get the 699cc turbo trxx for that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks...guys...whats the cheap car tax bracket..is it below 1.0 litre or 1.2... Red M that Volvo looks good price...is it Auto or manual? Edit: Might have to give up on the auto idea...but havent used my left hand for so long its gone a bit limp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I thought it was 1.4 and below. May be wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Think your right, my girlfriends micra is 1.3 and thats still in it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yeah just checked on dvla. Cheap[er] tax is any vehicle not over 1549cc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yeah just checked on dvla. Cheap[er] tax is any vehicle not over 1549cc. Wicked thanks...me thinks Im gonna go for a Micra 1.3 with bout 52k on clock and Auto....and use it as a shopping trolley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sim Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 a skoda reliable and strong what els do you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 I need one of them runabout things too, same price bracket. Are there any diesels you can get for that kind of money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 vw polo diesel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Volvo is manual. Proper hardcore driving right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 ive had a 1.0L 205 for 3 years now. has been a god send. car cost me 600 quid, getting rid next week as will have payed off sup and having wifes saxo. only thing is, cheap cars are great as second car but have been let down a few times in winter, dont go too old or it ill bite you in the arse. tt steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Simon i just got a 1.8 Diesal Fiesta from Ebay for just over 300. Full service history and MOT, no Tax and needs a new alternator but besides that and damn nice little runabout to save me parking the Sup in Camden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Simon i just got a 1.8 Diesal Fiesta from Ebay for just over 300. Full service history and MOT, no Tax and needs a new alternator but besides that and damn nice little runabout to save me parking the Sup in Camden. Wow bargain.. Maybe I should try going to an auction...last experience of that though resulted in a car that broke down head gasket probs and the engine had been glued together Yep Diesal would be great but knowing me I'd end up putting petrol in it...or diesal in the Supe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 Peugeot 205 Diesel My brother has one, is completely not into cars including doing anything along the lines of servicing, loath to pay anyone else to do any either! Its on about 170K miles and is a POS but a reliable and unbelievably economical POS............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 170,000 miles mine had 108,000 and still went, traded in today against c2 vts....... wtf am i thinking........ tt steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaf Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 i would go for an old honda prelude, jap quality, jap reliability, fun to drive, bit of poke and cheap as chips. i had an auto one for a couple of years and absolutely loved it, i dare you to test drive one and say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 I had one for about 4 years - awesome car and great handling, mine was actually modified before it went to the chavs & max flower brigade (the way supes going nowadays) - real shame becuase these cult Jap cars seem to be going to the graveyard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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