Recommend me a car!

Thanks for all the replies, some food for thought.

Just to give you an idea - best price for a micra on confused was over £600, and that's with 3 years no claims. Strangley enough however, a 3 series 2 litre petrol is only 150 or so more, which I'd rather pay than drive a micra - nothing against them, but I would prefer a bit more space. By my thinking, if it's a bit of a dog of a car I can happily use it as a workhorse (for such things as buying wood for my fire etc) without worrying about messing up the girlfriends car.

Heading to an auction tomorrow night so I'll see what turns up, but Bigbadd, if your offer is a serious one, that might just be the ticket. Where are you based?

Found these - anyone got any thoughts:

http://leeds.gumtree.com/leeds/13/68723213.html

I know, bit dear, and RWD, but I've had a 3 series in the past and I miss it!

http://leeds.gumtree.com/leeds/81/68281881.html

H*nda - should be reliable, good price it seems?

http://leeds.gumtree.com/leeds/64/67786564.html

No mention of tax, but looks in decent nick

Let me know what you think!

Originally Posted by Roberrrrt

Thanks for all the replies, some food for thought.

Just to give you an idea - best price for a micra on confused was over £600, and that's with 3 years no claims. Strangley enough however, a 3 series 2 litre petrol is only 150 or so more, which I'd rather pay than drive a micra - nothing against them, but I would prefer a bit more space. By my thinking, if it's a bit of a dog of a car I can happily use it as a workhorse (for such things as buying wood for my fire etc) without worrying about messing up the girlfriends car.

Heading to an auction tomorrow night so I'll see what turns up, but Bigbadd, if your offer is a serious one, that might just be the ticket. Where are you based?

yeh see where your coming from but then factor in your running costs for the bm vs micra-
if your gonna use it for wood etc you be as well as getting a estate type or a van

Originally Posted by husky03

yeh see where your coming from but then factor in your running costs for the bm vs micra-
if your gonna use it for wood etc you be as well as getting a estate type or a van

Check my last post - bm estate on there, any good?

Had a look at vans but dont know much about them and couldnt seem to find any within my price range. Would be handy for shipping bikes about though

Just bought myself a motor at auction tonight, having a look through the docs etc, and transferring the ownership over to me - when I send the V5 logbook off does it need the signature from the previous registered keeper?! (because it doesnt!!)

Anyone any idea?

ideally it should have a sig but I have just signed it with their initial and last name in the past..

Wat motor did you go for?

with dread and anticipation we wait to find out just how "economic" you've been.

My bets are its at least a 1.8l and no doubt rear wheel drive.

what car?

what car?

Morning All,

Well, it's coming around to that time of year again, so the challenge is back on - find me a winter car!

Budget is around £500, maybe stretch it a bit for the right car.

(And apologies to those who helped last year for not updating you with my choice last winter - frankly it was embarrassing and purely a result of getting 'auction fever' - it was a saloon Megane 1.6 petrol with around 100k on the clock, bought for the princely sum of £330! To be fair, it did last me 6 months but then needed scrapping)

Try Gumtree again, there looked to be a terribly embarrassing vehicle there for £500. Go to the first page and follow the link. I've never even heard of the make before! LOL