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I'm hoping to have some money to waste on a car. I don't at the moment hence it's a dream.
Can't think of any use for it right now so not looking to spend too much and importantly want to keep the costs down eg tax, so if it's pre 1/3/01 reg car it needs to be less than 1549cc, after March 01, up to a band F (150g/km).
Needs to have at least 4 seats :mad:
Would like something interesting such as Puma 1.4, erm can't think of anything else
thinking around the £1,000 mark
gettin2dizzy
23-03-10, 01:36 PM
Land Rover 90
ould like something interesting such as Puma 1.4, erm can't think of anything else
thinking around the £1,000 markThat is the 1st and only time expect to see those words in the same sentance!
Not going to get a lot for a grand, id go for a golf. You should be able to get a Mk3 for that sort of money.
Land Rover 90
+ 1 without a doubt
Altho you might need more than a grand for one that doesnt need work
Land Rover 90
Doesn't interest me, this is for driving on the road only so I don't see how it would be enjoyable on the road
was thinking more sporty or pretence of being sporty given the cost & economy restrictions
dizzyblonde
23-03-10, 02:01 PM
http://www.southportforums.com/forums/pedoja/CF0057%20bubble%20car.JPG
:confused:
Ok, just had a trawl round Autor trader with the criteria of Upto £100 within 100 miles of My house (BR1)
Ohter than a shed load of Beemer 3 series, an Ex Police Zafira, loads of old E and C class mercs, 1 Puma (1.7) i came across this, and yes its genuine. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201011354949225/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-
A scoobydoo for a grand!
_Stretchie_
23-03-10, 02:06 PM
Land Rover 90
For a grand??? I think he may want one that works :)
+ 1 without a doubt
Altho you might need more than a grand for one that doesnt need work
Well said
Stu, do yourself a favour and get a late 90's Honda Civic. Just keep changing the fluids and filter and it'll see you right
barwel1992
23-03-10, 02:06 PM
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581994.htm
STRAMASHER
23-03-10, 02:07 PM
Yank Tank
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g87/stramasher/P1040642.jpg
STRAMASHER
23-03-10, 02:09 PM
I'm hoping to have some money to waste on a car. I don't at the moment hence it's a dream.
Can't think of any use for it right now so not looking to spend too much and importantly want to keep the costs down eg tax, so if it's pre 1/3/01 reg car it needs to be less than 1549cc, after March 01, up to a band F (150g/km).
Needs to have at least 4 seats :mad:
Would like something interesting such as Puma 1.4, erm can't think of anything else
thinking around the £1,000 mark
I should take more time to read posts!:)
Mate got a Firebird for £600 though.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581994.htmI wouldnt touch that with a bargepole. There is no way thats only done 126000 miles, and most of that at the red line like all GTT's. What a shed as well, the size of that exhaust...people will just laugh and point!
eviltwin
23-03-10, 02:13 PM
Probably a bag of bolts (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-MR2-T-TOP-New-Clutch-Cam-belt-lots-of-History_W0QQitemZ270542232053QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item3efd92d9f5)but a wicked drive if you find one of the few good ones left
That is the 1st and only time expect to see those words in the same sentance!
Not going to get a lot for a grand, id go for a golf. You should be able to get a Mk3 for that sort of money.
Can you get any golfs with low tax?
Noble Ox
23-03-10, 02:16 PM
Check out pistonhead's shed of the week for ideas under £1k
fizzwheel
23-03-10, 02:17 PM
Can you get any golfs with low tax?
Doubt it, they'll be to old to qualify for the low tax band. Or if it is it wont be very sporty to drive. Stay away from 1.4 Golfs, its a heavy car and it wont have any performance.
You might find a MKII or MKIII GTI for a grand, personally I'd be looking for a an older 3 series BMW...
fizzwheel
23-03-10, 02:19 PM
I wouldnt touch that with a bargepole. There is no way thats only done 126000 miles, and most of that at the red line like all GTT's. What a shed as well, the size of that exhaust...people will just laugh and point!
It says in the advert "Cooling fan does not work"
Which probably means its overheated and popped its head gasket. If it is a 1.4 Turbo they have an awful reputation for getting to hot and like Viney says personally I wouldnt touch it with a bargepole.
eviltwin
23-03-10, 02:20 PM
Just read OP properly so ignore my suggestion. Engine too big and not enough seats!
-Ralph-
23-03-10, 02:27 PM
How big do the back seats need to be? A puma doesn't have much in the way of back seats
Nissan ZX300 or SX200
Alfa Romeo GTV
Not very exciting, but then neither's a Puma...
Ford Cougar
Megane Coupe (I had one, leather, electric everything, twas a great car)
406 Coupe
Fiat Coupe
Hyundai Coupe (as per the Megane)
BMW 3 Series Coupe
Mazda MX3 or MX6
Honda Prelude
Toyota Celica
MB CE Class (and pretend your name's Patrick Swayze and your a martial arts expert! ;) )
You'd need to bust you road tax budget for most of these though. Megane, Hyundai both came in a 1.6, some of the other did too, but without going for a bl00dy Tigra, I don't know what else you'll get in a 1.4
Honda did the Civic Coupe in a 1.5 engine called the LSi.
metalangel
23-03-10, 02:27 PM
Just one of many... (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1556861.htm)
Probably a bag of bolts (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-MR2-T-TOP-New-Clutch-Cam-belt-lots-of-History_W0QQitemZ270542232053QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item3efd92d9f5)but a wicked drive if you find one of the few good ones left
Can you get any golfs with low tax?
Doubt it, they'll be to old to qualify for the low tax band. Or if it is it wont be very sporty to drive. Stay away from 1.4 Golfs, its a heavy car and it wont have any performance.
You might find a MKII or MKIII GTI for a grand, personally I'd be looking for a an older 3 series BMW...Na, its a simple fan switch on them. A mate had a Std 5, and i think he had somehwere int he region of 8 in 4 years!! I just wouldnt touch a GTT ever. They were great when they were new and a firend had a 280hp one and his brother had a 1.7 engined T running nos...that was meantal for about 15 minutes before it went bang whilst taking it for a test drive after he finished it!
Looking around i couldnt find any golfs in the list for under a grand. The MR2 idea is quite good. My mate terry had one, and it was a reet laff. Not got the 4 seats your after though. How about a good old dependable Fiesta? Get a 1.4 one of them.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581994.htm
:winner:
In that it meets all my requirements - 1.4 engine
But it's miles away back home, and way overpriced for what it is.
A scoobydoo for a grand!
Suppose I could put up with £200 tax for that :)
MR2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-MR2-T-TOP-New-Clutch-Cam-belt-lots-of-History_W0QQitemZ270542232053QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item3efd92d9f5) but a wicked drive if you find one of the few good ones left
Needs 4 seats
GeneticBubble
23-03-10, 02:30 PM
what about that clio that was on ebay? :rolleyes:
-Ralph-
23-03-10, 02:32 PM
What about a Mini Cooper?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201011355129307/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/1000/model/zafira/make/vauxhall/radius/100/quicksearch/true/page/1/postcode/br34dn?logcode=p
7 Seats, and at a push you can get the bike in the back. Going to be serviced to within an inch of its life, porbably loads of new pannels.
What about a Mini Cooper?For a grand? Even an original demands somehwere near £3500
-Ralph-
23-03-10, 02:34 PM
For a grand? Even an original demands somehwere near £3500
Bl00dy enthusiasts. They were about 800 quid when I was 17!
How big do the back seats need to be? A puma doesn't have much in the way of back seats
Nissan ZX300 or SX200
Alfa Romeo GTV
Not very exciting, but then neither's a Puma...
Ford Cougar
Megane Coupe (I had one, leather, electric everything, twas a great car)
406 Coupe
Fiat Coupe
Hyundai Coupe (as per the Megane)
BMW 3 Series Coupe
Mazda MX3 or MX6
Honda Prelude
Toyota Celica
MB CE Class (and pretend your name's Patrick Swayze and your a martial arts expert! ;) )
You'd need to bust you road tax budget for most of these though. Megane, Hyundai both came in a 1.6, some of the other did too, but without going for a bl00dy Tigra, I don't know what else you'll get in a 1.4
Honda did the Civic Coupe in a 1.5 engine called the LSi.
yup I came up with most of those myself, but was hoping for a clever way around road tax as most of the time it's just going to sit on my driveway - will look into the civiv coupe 1.5 - but the tigra isn't as good as a puma so I'll forget that.
Just child sized seats.
timwilky
23-03-10, 02:39 PM
Old but fun and should tick your boxes (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-WHITE-PHASE-II-STAGE-1-TURBO_W0QQitemZ200452243647QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto mobiles_UK?hash=item2eabe280bf)
davepreston
23-03-10, 02:44 PM
pug 205 1.9 gti magic cars stick to the road like glue fits all your criteria if you can get a t16 your landed
it was the only car to get banned from the wrc for being too good
on that note metro gr4
what about that clio that was on ebay? :rolleyes:
That went for over £3K
What about a Mini Cooper?
might start looking into a basic bmw mini. not too keen on a Mr Bean car
Old but fun and should tick your boxes (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-RENAULT-5-GT-TURBO-WHITE-PHASE-II-STAGE-1-TURBO_W0QQitemZ200452243647QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto mobiles_UK?hash=item2eabe280bf)except that one has no rear seats. And a lot of money for such an old car
pug 205 1.9 gti magic cars stick to the road like glue fits all your criteria if you can get a t16 your landed
it was the only car to get banned from the wrc for being too good
on that note metro gr4
Tax is too high
timwilky
23-03-10, 03:03 PM
Admit it mate, you got champagne tastes and a shandy budget.
davepreston
23-03-10, 03:05 PM
the 205 also did a 1.6 which should be in the lower band
Littlepeahead
23-03-10, 03:51 PM
I'm hoping to have some money to waste on a car. I don't at the moment hence it's a dream.
pre 1/3/01 reg
Stu,
I'm pre 2001 - can't you just waste some money on me and in return I'll let you drive my BMW 7 series? ;)
the 205 also did a 1.6 which should be in the lower bandbut it's not, cut off is 1549cc
Stu,
I'm pre 2001 - can't you just waste some money on me and in return I'll let you drive my BMW 7 series? ;)
Sounds like a great deal :D Can I park it on my driveway so it's ready when I need it?
gettin2dizzy
23-03-10, 04:19 PM
I think he may want one that works :)
I didn't recommend buying NEW ;)
plowsie
23-03-10, 04:21 PM
I had a 1982 Honda Civic, it really was a great car and was very low mileage, I wrecked it being a fanny trying to keep up with someone in damp conditions.
Such a simple car, I worked on it a lot myself.
Admit it mate, you got champagne tastes and a shandy budget.
That's as maybe ;) but are there any really good cars with really low tax?
dirtydog
23-03-10, 09:16 PM
but are there any really good cars with really low tax?
Nope I don't think so.
Depends what you're after really something that's nice to drive/sporty-ish or cheap tax
Cheap tax I would say a Suzuki Alto like kitkat has, rubbish to drive but cheap to run with only £35 tax and tyres will only cost you about £20 each.
Other than that I reckon you'll have to bust your tax budget
Is the puma 1.4 really that bad?
fizzwheel
23-03-10, 10:14 PM
Is the puma 1.4 really that bad?
Its a Ford Fiesta with a different bodyshell on it IIRC. So probably not. I suspect it suffers from an image problem. Personally I wouldnt buy one, but if you like it then why not.
Stu what do you want. Do you want something fun to drive or do you want something cheap to run, because in my experience its difficult to find something that'll meet both requirements especially on your budget.
BanditPat
23-03-10, 10:40 PM
Got a rover coupe that needs to go ;) tax and MOT its a 1.6 though
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201011354949225/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-
A scoobydoo for a grand!
But that's just a Sport, not a turbo - so shurley no point? :???:
Its a Ford Fiesta with a different bodyshell on it IIRC. So probably not. I suspect it suffers from an image problem. Personally I wouldnt buy one, but if you like it then why not.
Stu what do you want. Do you want something fun to drive or do you want something cheap to run, because in my experience its difficult to find something that'll meet both requirements especially on your budget.
What's it's image? :???:
Just something to look good on the driveway ;)
If I wanted something fun to drive I'd use a bike :D
fastdruid
23-03-10, 11:09 PM
How big do the back seats need to be? A puma doesn't have much in the way of back seats
Not very exciting, but then neither's a Puma...
Megane Coupe (I had one, leather, electric everything, twas a great car)
Puma is *way* more fun than the Megane.
Is the puma 1.4 really that bad?
No, I suspect the people slating it have never driven one...
It is a fantastic little car, the 1.7 is it should be mentioned much better, same mpg but much quicker.
Lets put it another way, the 1.4 Puma is as fast 0-60 as a 2l mondeo (and same with the cougar) , will do a real 118mph flat out and is ace fun to drive.
We had one for (quite a few) years, genuinely sorry to see it go, one of few small cars that I actually liked to drive.
http://www.fastdruid.co.uk/albums/puma/thumbs/640x480DSC04672.JPG
Druid
-Ralph-
23-03-10, 11:12 PM
Puma is *way* more fun than the Megane.
GF at the time had a Puma. I still preferred the Megane.
fastdruid
23-03-10, 11:22 PM
GF at the time had a Puma. I still preferred the Megane.
My g/f used to drive it like this though. ;)
http://www.fastdruid.co.uk/albums/RallyDay/Photo-0059.jpg
Druid
i came across this, and yes its genuine. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201011354949225/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/price-
A scoobydoo for a grand!
I had three 2.0 Sport Imprezas as company cars in 97/98, they are actually very good cars and that would be well worth a grand of anyone's money if it's straight and has some kind of service history.
My bosses both had Impreza Turbos, so I wasn't allowed one, but I did have a full turbo interior and bodykit with gold Speedline alloys that were swopped from old car to new car as we got them
.
Lets put it another way, the 1.4 Puma is as fast 0-60 as a 2l mondeo (and same with the cougar) , will do a real 118mph flat out and is ace fun to drive.
I am currently driving a 1.3 turbodiesel Astravan that has recorded a top speed of 121mph on my Garmin satnav (on private roads officer). Modern diesels can also be fun to drive, as I found out in my mate's 150bhp Golf TDi
That's as maybe ;) but are there any really good cars with really low tax?
What's the big deal about paying a bit more road tax and getting a car you'll enjoy driving, rather than being a skinflint and ending up with a car you'll despise and not care for because of it.
Pay an extra 100 quid a year in tax and enjoy it if you really have to have a car. It's not like 100 quid spread over a year will break anyone's bank, even the mouth breathing, oxygen thief dole bludgers could afford that.
Bl00dy enthusiasts. They were about 800 quid when I was 17!
Mini Cooper S 1071 and 1275s were about 70 to 80 quid when I was a teenager. They were about as popular as 1.4 Mk4 Escorts are now. I had about 4 of them on the trot and scrapped every one of them when the MOT ran out.
fastdruid
24-03-10, 12:10 AM
Trouble is with a diesel is that they weigh more than petrol (something like 40Kg+ more) and that ruins the handling/balance.
Small diesels aren't any more economical, worse CO2 and are way slower than their equivalent petrol equivalents.
All in all there is very little good to be said for small diesels.
Druid
Pay an extra 100 quid a year in tax and enjoy it if you really have to have a car. It's not like 100 quid spread over a year will break anyone's bank, even the mouth breathing, oxygen thief dole bludgers could afford that.
:smt090 s'pose ... I guess it all just adds up higher tax band usually means more fuel & higher insurance.
Really not planning on using it much, just a convenience to have it when necessary.
And sat on the driveway, the tax really is wasted.
:smt090 s'pose ... I guess it all just adds up higher tax band usually means more fuel & higher insurance.
Really not planning on using it much, just a convenience to have it when necessary.
And sat on the driveway, the tax really is wasted.
You're Scottish, aren't you? :D
-Ralph-
24-03-10, 12:31 AM
You're Scottish, aren't you? :D
:smt091
Littlepeahead
24-03-10, 09:51 AM
:smt090 s'pose ... I guess it all just adds up higher tax band usually means more fuel & higher insurance.
Really not planning on using it much, just a convenience to have it when necessary.
And sat on the driveway, the tax really is wasted.
I only use my little runaround as a convenience for occasional journeys and trips a mile up the road to the supermarket. So I probably don't 'need' a 2.8lt 7 series, but it is so comfy and smooth and a pleasure to drive. And I even got Stuart to vacuum it on Friday as we were giving our guest of honour (Treacle) a lift into town. Teh again, I don't 'need' 25 handbags either - but I am a woman. ;)
You are in a similar situation to me Stu - now the weather is improving my 1998 BMW 316i Compact will probably just sit on the drive for most of the summer. I have tried to think of things to replace it that will be fun to drive and in the low tax bracket and nothing springs to mind. I did think about one of these (http://www.ciao.co.uk/Honda_Civic_1_8__Review_5386343) as you get an 8000rpm red line in a fairly nice package and they can be had for a grand or thereabouts - decided it wasn't worth it though - the BMW is as reliable as a Swiss watch and can do 40mpg on a run and even though its a slow 1.6 all the fun can be had on wet empty roundabouts :D
fastdruid
24-03-10, 01:17 PM
3 series is *way* too heavy, only advantage is its rwd, you need a 318 to nearly be as fast as the 1.4 puma!
316 is almost criminally slow.
Druid
3 series is *way* too heavy, only advantage is its rwd, you need a 318 to nearly be as fast as the 1.4 puma!
316 is almost criminally slow.
Druid
Well it is a bit slow - but thats why I have a bike :p Also I only paid £800 for it and when you are dirt scratching for cars (and have little mechanical knowledge) its best to take something reliable - which my little BMW has been.
fastdruid
24-03-10, 01:35 PM
IMO Fords are more reliable than BMW and if they *do* fail they don't cost the earth to fix. Only thing that 'failed' in 5 years of the having the puma was it needed a new clutch and a new back box.
Of course the other side of that coin is that we got it at ~3 years old and sold it at ~8, get one now and the best you can hope for is ~9 years old and while it *should* be fine it depends on how its been treated previously. Plus side is that being based on the fiesta is that parts are cheap and plentiful.
I still want one of these versions though :)
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/rajdy/auta/ford_puma_s1600/ford_puma_s1600.jpg
Druid
IMO Fords are more reliable than BMW and if they *do* fail they don't cost the earth to fix.
Bit of a sweeping statement there but I know what you are getting at. IMO its all about condition and history when a car reaches a certain age - my BMW was one family owned from nearly new and had a full BMW service history when I bought it in 2008 - but I bet there are plenty of similar cars out there with a sketchy past that could be a whole heap of trouble - same with Fords or any other make really.
dirtydog
24-03-10, 01:59 PM
I still want one of these versions though :)
http://www.v10.pl/archiwum/rajdy/auta/ford_puma_s1600/ford_puma_s1600.jpg
Druid
Mmmmmm Racing Puma although the Focus RS is pretty damn nice!
martianskippy
24-03-10, 03:24 PM
You're Scottish, aren't you? :D
No he's an accountant :D
fastdruid
24-03-10, 04:03 PM
That's not the FRP!
It's the full on rally car version S1600, 200hp, 6 spd box with LSD
Like this http://www.gorallyschool.co.uk/puma.html
I've found one for sale for a smidge under 15k... ;)
Druid
dirtydog
24-03-10, 05:36 PM
That's not the FRP!
It's the full on rally car version S1600, 200hp, 6 spd box with LSD
Like this http://www.gorallyschool.co.uk/puma.html
I've found one for sale for a smidge under 15k... ;)
Druid
Ah I stand corrected, I just thought it was the FRP with some stickers on ;)
£15k :o I'd rather have the Focus RS mk1 (much quicker than my ST170)
Find a good MK1 Focus RS would be very very difficult ...
Loads of interesting options at this price .... newer stuff like the Civic Type R, R32, Golf GTI .... or even Nissan 350Z, M3, S3 ...
£15k would also get you in to a new shape TT ..... thats where my money would be going .... I had an original (2002) TT years ago .....not the best handling car, but made you feel like a million dollars !!
fastdruid
24-03-10, 05:53 PM
We got an RX-8, as fast as an M3 or 350Z round the top gear test track but way cheaper to insure (as in 1/3 the price!) Tragically going to have to sell it soon. :( Don't want to but baby on the way forces sale. :( :( :( :( :( :(
Druid
BernardBikerchick
24-03-10, 05:55 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO go VW lupo GTi friggin amazingly quick - many here will back me on this ! she corners like she is on rails and doesn't gargle with petrol either !there are only 1000 made so i believe and they hold their price well ! if u wanna test drive mine you are welcome !
We got an RX-8, as fast as an M3 or 350Z round the top gear test track but way cheaper to insure (as in 1/3 the price!) Tragically going to have to sell it soon. :( Don't want to but baby on the way forces sale. :( :( :( :( :( :(
Druid
Baby forces sale my **** !!! :D .......... its a perfect family car ..... its the petrol and oil prices that force sale !!! :D
I nearly bought one years ago ... and no offence .... but they are a bit .... urm ..... well ..... naff inside !!
metalangel
24-03-10, 05:59 PM
I like the RX-8, it reminds me of big sporty cars of old like the Calibra. The four seats is great, and it goes like nobody's business if you want it to. Alas, it guzzles fuel too, and I just couldn't find a comfortable driving position in it.
Anyway, to Stu: Ford Cougar (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1481679.htm)? Like the Puma but a bit more masculine!
fastdruid
24-03-10, 07:07 PM
Baby forces sale my **** !!! :D .......... its a perfect family car ..... its the petrol and oil prices that force sale !!! :D
I nearly bought one years ago ... and no offence .... but they are a bit .... urm ..... well ..... naff inside !!
Not very good for short journeys, although tbh is more actually house move & finances forces sale than the baby. Plus to put the baby in the back means you have to open the front doors all the way, not very practical in a tight space. She's considering a Golf V6 4Motion as a replacement.
I like the inside tbh, far better than for example the 3 series. Each to their own though.
Druid
You're Scottish, aren't you? :D
And proud of it :D
No he's an accountant :D
:(
if u wanna keep mine you are welcome !
That's very kind of you 8)
Treacle
24-03-10, 11:55 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO go VW lupo GTi friggin amazingly quick - many here will back me on this!
:smt006
the girl talks sense Stu!
Had a quick look for them & they were being sold for between £2K for crashed ones to £7K. plus it would be too upsetting.
plowsie
25-03-10, 09:09 AM
A friend had a chavved up Lupo GTI with coilovers, it was indeed very very interesting to drive, I somewhat enjoyed it. They are a bit pricey though, his went for £3500.
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