Laura Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 So, my car's hopefully (yet tragically) going soon. So with my max £1000 on my next car, gotta be relatively cheap to run/insure etc... What do I get? And who's got one?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Fiesta? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 So with my max £1000 on my next car, gotta be relatively cheap to run/insure etc... What do I get? A Shotgun! My brothers got a W reg 1.25 Fiesta, cheap and reliable. What about a Corolla? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 an audi 80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 an audi 80 nowt wrong with that... that was my first motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 nowt wrong with that... that was my first motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Citroen AX 1.5 debut diesel. 60 mpg or better. Insurance group nothing and fairly nippy to 50 so ideal town car. I had one for commuting to work 70 miles each way for 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 my n/a at the rate its sale is going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Citroen AX 1.5 debut diesel. 60 mpg or better. Insurance group nothing and fairly nippy to 50 so ideal town car. I had one for commuting to work 70 miles each way for 3 years. me too And before that a Fiat Uno 45 Both bought for around £200 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 a pushbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 what kind of car are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Ford Fiesta of about any mark really, they do exactly what they say on the tin, cheap to run, maintain, service and insure. Majority of them carry more in the boot etc than you may expect. Reasonably pokey and forgiving drive - bit of a newbs car and an all rounder. /shrug. I like em for what they are - good reasonably priced WYSIWYG cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 At that age fantastic ford reliability At least make sure the rear screen heater works. Stops your hands getting so cold when you are pushing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 ...just find one that has been loved My P reg Fiesta went 6 years with nowt serious but a warped disc and having to replace the air bypass valve (£53 - 5 minute job) - I had her from 13k miles and put an extra 55k on the wee beasty. She went for just 1k a while back and is still ticking along now, although I believe a radiator hose went shortly after I traded her in for my Sup but thats neither here nor there. Ford - as I said - WYSIWYG - not gonna last like a Supra now is it (although at the rate the prices are going, probably holds its value longer lol ) Also for the price - probably one of the better all round options. SO - just off my own experience Ford aren't *that* bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 what about a toyota yaris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 what about a toyota yaris? she only has £1k and apparently the early ones are a bit crap (someone correct me if i'm wrong?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Id go for a peugeot 106...bit girly and easy to run / maintain. (when I say I'd go...I dont mean I would personally...I meant if i was a girl obviously. Glad thats all cleared up!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was thinking maybe an E30 or E36 318/320, but again not that cheap to run. Just...can't...bring myself....to...buy a Fraud or Pug-bucket! Beggars can't be choosers... My first car was a Datsun 120Y Coupe, maybe I'll get another one, she was great! No, really! Squiffy, hang in there, I didn't have a sniff for ages but first to view left a deposit! What's the general consensus on Clio's? French still I know but my ex has a Williams and I actually quite like it! (I know I could only get a 1.0 or something tho!) WSB2, where have you been hiding! Oh, and you're not fooling anyone you big girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Again the peugot 106 I'd look for a diesel same unit as the AX but slightly less flimsy a car. If you need 5 doors and a bit more practicality have a look at a rover 220 SDI http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/www/cars_search.asp?searchform=&modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&photo=1&state=none&sort=&make=ROVER&min_pr=75&source=0&model=200&max_pr=&agerange=&mileage=&miles=1500&trim=&keywords=turbo+diesel&postcode=bh12+2nb&ukcarsearch_full.x=69&ukcarsearch_full.y=5&ukcarsearch_full=SEARCH loads there to consider. They are as quick as a mk3 golf gti and do 50 mpg on the motorway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was thinking maybe an E30 or E36 318/320, but again not that cheap to run. Just...can't...bring myself....to...buy a Fraud or Pug-bucket! Beggars can't be choosers... My first car was a Datsun 120Y Coupe, maybe I'll get another one, she was great! No, really! Squiffy, hang in there, I didn't have a sniff for ages but first to view left a deposit! What's the general consensus on Clio's? French still I know but my ex has a Williams and I actually quite like it! (I know I could only get a 1.0 or something tho!) i don't mind clio's at all Laura, cheap to buy and run which is the main thing. would agree with what was said before about the 106 but you could pick up a clio cheaper i think. good call with the SDI, db. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I was thinking maybe an E30 or E36 318/320, but again not that cheap to run. Just...can't...bring myself....to...buy a Fraud or Pug-bucket! Beggars can't be choosers... My first car was a Datsun 120Y Coupe, maybe I'll get another one, she was great! No, really! Squiffy, hang in there, I didn't have a sniff for ages but first to view left a deposit! What's the general consensus on Clio's? French still I know but my ex has a Williams and I actually quite like it! (I know I could only get a 1.0 or something tho!) WSB2, where have you been hiding! Oh, and you're not fooling anyone you big girl. Clios? Out of the pick of the french bunch I'd put that firmly last. I'd have a 106 rallye over any clio (3l V6 aside) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 Doesn't SDI mean non-Turbo? No one seems to be backing the Datsun I see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Doesn't SDI mean non-Turbo? No one seems to be backing the Datsun I see? i'm telling ya, join the Audi 80 Krew there's me and Rik on here so far that have one......go aaaaaaaann, you know you want to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 i'm telling ya, join the Audi 80 Krew there's me and Rik on here so far that have one......go aaaaaaaann, you know you want to I'm with you on that! Audi me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Nope SDI is the spec, the top spec they did with stick on fake walnut the lot They are a good functional cheap to run car. Also consider low mileage sierra saphires maybe a 1.8 ghia or the last of the cavaliers 2.0 CD. The smaller the car you buy the more of a premium you will pay for them as they are popular. If you pick up a not so popular car that has been well looked after it'll serve you well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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