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Cheap second car needed


MARTIN R

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I was thinking of this for the winter, and after a lot of thought Id decided on a Rover 200 / 25 1.4. Wifeys had one for four years now with no probs. Amazingly cheap now, and decent spec. Good engines and comfortable for a second car...looks nice in dark met blue / black / graphite. Just my four penneth worth

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I need a second car for daily commuting to work, needs to be reliable and easy on the gas. Anyone know a good place to look at a few?

 

Budget is well, as cheap as possible but not a death trap:p

 

EBay is your friend - thats where I'm looking at the moment :D

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I was thinking of this for the winter, and after a lot of thought Id decided on a Rover 200 / 25 1.4. Wifeys had one for four years now with no probs. Amazingly cheap now, and decent spec. Good engines and comfortable for a second car...looks nice in dark met blue / black / graphite. Just my four penneth worth

 

Maybe a decent shout, thanks

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What do you do with the Supra then?

 

Been toying with this as well for the winter, but by the time I factor in the price of a 2nd hand car, insurance and tax, it just don't add up!

 

If anyone can explain the savings (is there any other than keeping the salt of the Sup!) then please help!

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I just managed to pick up a bargain as i need a second car!! Its a Rover 416Sli. (:haha: )

 

Con's:

Its a grandads car with a High milage and little bit of rust, no street cred and you look a complete joke when driving it! :blush:

 

Pro's:

Its got 10months Mot, Honda engine, new michlins all round and a new GTI exhaust, Imacculate interior with full electrics and sunroof and walnut dash!! Oh and the best bit £200 :clap:

 

(oh and my cars off the road for a while, i swapped the insurance over and i got a lovely refund over twice the value of the car!!)

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If I was going to get a 2nd car I'd want something Jap as anything you spend on repairs on an English or French car is just a waste.

 

Like Todd said I find it difficult in fact impossible to justify a 2nd car personally. If I spend £25 a week on petrol in the Supra in a small car that would be £12. That's about £50 a month saved. I would then have to buy another car perhaps £1000 for a Micra, insurance for it at a guess £350, tax £115 (whatever it is for a small car), MOT £40 provided in passes, and general servicing £120 a year.

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I just managed to pick up a bargain as i need a second car!! Its a Rover 416Sli. (:haha: )

 

Con's:

Its a grandads car with a High milage and little bit of rust, no street cred and you look a complete joke when driving it! :blush:

 

Pro's:

Its got 10months Mot, Honda engine, new michlins all round and a new GTI exhaust, Imacculate interior with full electrics and sunroof and walnut dash!! Oh and the best bit £200 :clap:

 

(oh and my cars off the road for a while, i swapped the insurance over and i got a lovely refund over twice the value of the car!!)

 

Now that makes sense, really not bothered about street cred, just need something throw away cheap:p

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Now that makes sense, really not bothered about street cred, just need something throw away cheap:p

 

I used to have a fiesta and it literally ran on air...and i used it every day to work and back. Was white (which offends some people) and was basically falling to bits but probably the most reliable car ever. Cheap to repair too..:)

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I used to have a fiesta and it literally ran on air...and i used it every day to work and back. Was white (which offends some people) and was basically falling to bits but probably the most reliable car ever. Cheap to repair too..:)

my 205 was white too, iam sure it halves the price.. (a part from sups)

 

tt steve

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I agree...white tends to be cheaper and black/silver are more expensive - just from looking round the garages anyway..people may disagree.

i dont think ive ever seen a black or silver 205 1.0 but seen loads of white ones. must be the grannys keepin em nice.

PS i hope the fiesta was a 3 door??.

 

tt steve

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