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Post by scottydugg on Nov 8, 2017 12:57:21 GMT
Keeping it short, I could use some help, I've been using the Mrs's car whilst the 5 is getting re-assembled, but she now needs her car for work and I need a run about to tide me over for 6 months.
Budget is not huge to be honest, I've been looking at NB Mx-5's in the 1k region, but also see a lot of folk going the Mini route.
Any advice on which to go for within budget? Things to avoid?
Open to other suggestions, budget 500-1500 (potentially higher for the right thing).
I'm not looking for a second project so would need to be good to go and reliable.
Anyone able to point me in the right direction?
Cheers.
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Post by wannabe on Nov 8, 2017 13:19:29 GMT
What are your travel habits? Long commute? Short trips to the shops? Do you need high MPG? Do you want nippy fun or ultra-reliable dullness? lol The Car Buying section of the Pistonheads forum would likely recommend: Yaris D4-D (chain driven, goes forever, loads in budget) Fiat Panda 100hp (lower end of the market) MX5  Suzuki Ignis Sport (reckon you might get a minter for 1.5k) |
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Post by scottydugg on Nov 8, 2017 13:37:15 GMT
What are your travel habits? Long commute? Short trips to the shops? Do you need high MPG? Do you want nippy fun or ultra-reliable dullness? lol The Car Buying section of the Pistonheads forum would likely recommend: Yaris D4-D (chain driven, goes forever, loads in budget) Fiat Panda 100hp (lower end of the market) MX5 Suzuki Ignis Sport (reckon you might get a minter for 1.5k) What a dumpling! I missed all the important stuff  25 minute commute through Glasgow, with the odd 320 mile round trip to the parents, decent-ish MPG would be handy, nippy fun preferred but cheap maintenance. I'd forgotten about the Ignis, they seem popular also, none for sale anywhere near me though. |
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Post by howardb66 on Nov 8, 2017 14:57:41 GMT
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What car?
Nov 8, 2017 15:50:33 GMT
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Post by Horney on Nov 8, 2017 15:50:33 GMT
Nissan Micra or Zuki Ignis.
Mini would be fun but the modding bug will bite you if you buy one.
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Post by atlex on Nov 8, 2017 17:20:12 GMT
ford focus :-)
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Post by wannabe on Nov 8, 2017 18:04:37 GMT
That looks to be a 170bhp version?! |
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Nov 8, 2017 20:34:00 GMT
Ford Puma ššš
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Post by wannabe on Nov 8, 2017 21:35:14 GMT
Ooh, good call. They're mostly rusty as a 5 now  but there are a few minters out there - 1 owner VGC for Ā£650 on PH ads last week! Might as well get a cheap rusty one for winter use, though. |
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What car?
Nov 8, 2017 22:01:12 GMT
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Post by scottydugg on Nov 8, 2017 22:01:12 GMT
Thanks guys, struggling to find a decent tmjnj in budget and there are no Ignis sport my end of the country.
Will look into the golf and puma.
Are pumas good cars? Once you get past the looks?
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Post by Rickster on Nov 8, 2017 23:20:39 GMT
Audi A3 1.8 turbo - cheap as chips now, and a Quattro might be useful in the winter, can get a good un for a grand
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Post by FFS Corders on Nov 9, 2017 2:19:40 GMT
Vvt-i celicas are great cars and can get good ones within budget
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Post by melx5 on Nov 9, 2017 13:30:11 GMT
+1 on the Focus, cheap, reliable, reasonable mpg and handle.
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What car?
Nov 9, 2017 23:48:02 GMT
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Post by tsp on Nov 9, 2017 23:48:02 GMT
Vvt-i celicas are great cars and can get good ones within budget So long as you get the 180bhp version. The 140 version is not so reliable unfortunately  T Sport Corolla is super cheap, easily found for Ā£1500 but thirsty. Iām ashamed to say my i30 1.6tdi is amazing. Bit dull though. Civic vti is another great car. Thirsty again though. |
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Post by FFS Corders on Nov 10, 2017 0:14:56 GMT
306 D Turbo...mpg and handling in one  |
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but there are a few minters out there - 1 owner VGC for Ā£650 on PH ads last week!
