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andrewsmith

30-09-10 08:10 PM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ralph- (Post 2380466)

Why recommend one then? What if somebody took your advice and went and bought one?

I was suggesting the police motorway tanks, but pete corrected me to say all are treated like s***e.

I would never recommend the street beat cars I kno what state get into

appollo1

30-09-10 09:46 PM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

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Originally Posted by BigBaddad (Post 2380030)

I got an old V40 to sell soon. Good comfortable reliable cheap load luggers with decent spec.

Full leather, heated seats, metallic black, air con. Not till June or July 2011. 35mpg 1.8 petrol.

hmmmm how old? how much? when is soon?

yorkie_chris

30-09-10 09:52 PM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

my folks drag a shed with a TDCI mondeo. Does the job well, it's got plenty guts and lovely and comfy inside for a cheap car. Good economy too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith (Post 2380072)

I kno panda cars basically are worth parts value in most cases and the ex ones i've seen were

So what the bollocky f***ing hell did you just recommend the OP buy one for then?!

krhall

01-10-10 07:33 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-Ford-Mond...item4152f9e9a3 - This?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-V70-2-4-...item35acb4fe7e - Or This?

Viney

01-10-10 07:35 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBaddad (Post 2380030)

I got an old V40 to sell soon. Good comfortable reliable cheap load luggers with decent spec.

Full leather, heated seats, metallic black, air con. Not till June or July 2011. 35mpg 1.8 petrol.

I wish i had bought the 1.8. I got a 2L and if it sees 20mpg round town id be lucky. Its a heavy old car that for sure.

Viney

01-10-10 07:36 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by krhall (Post 2380026)

Welcome to yet another recommend me a car thread.

The car need to be/have:

Loads of load space
Super reliable
Economy not too bothered as it will be relatively infrequently used
Not a green golf convertible
Capable of munching big miles on the odd occasion
as cheap as possible
look relatively respectable.

So what suggestions do you have for me wise org'ans?

There are loads of options out there just need a few suggestions to focus me down a bit.

ta

Transit van

krhall

01-10-10 08:21 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney (Post 2381426)

Transit van

Could nail a sofa down in the back for the kids I suppose!

fizzwheel

01-10-10 08:29 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

At the risk of recommending what you own and its a bit left field...

Ford Maverick or Nissan Terrano II

Basically same thing, japanese made and pretty bullet proof. If you go for a long wheel base one, its a 7 seater, with the rear row of seats out and the middle row folded flat, its mahoosive inside, go for the later 2.7tdci engine and it will sit at 90mph on the motorway, but the fuel consumption isnt so good on it then, will do around 30mpg if you are lucky.

We've had ours for a while now its one of the best cars I've ever owned. Versatile, practical and reasonable comfy on a long drive. We took it to Ireland last year and I drove alll the way from Somerset in one go only resting on the ferry and I was fine.

You'd pick up a decent ish one for £1500 ish, and as they will be more than likely pre 2001 the road tax isnt to bad on it either £205 for 12 months...

Viney

01-10-10 08:59 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

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Originally Posted by krhall (Post 2381437)

Could nail a sofa down in the back for the kids I suppose!

ratchet straps and cargo nets, or maybe even a cage would be my advice.

Howabout a Citreon Belingo? Not the coolest thing but fits your needs perfectly.

andrewsmith

01-10-10 09:01 AM

Re: Another recommend me a car thread...

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris (Post 2381262)

So what the bollocky f***ing hell did you just recommend the OP buy one for then?!

Corrected meself YC

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewsmith (Post 2381051)

I was suggesting the police motorway tanks, but pete corrected me to say all are treated like s***e.

I would never recommend the street beat cars I kno what state get into

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