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27-11-07, 03:33 PM
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Which car?
As my left arm is now in plaster for 6-12 weeks I am unable to get back on the bike, so I need some transport. I was actually already considering buying a small run around before the accident for days when I didn't feel like getting on the bike. This has just brought the matter forward a bit.
However as it is my left arm I am unable to change gear, so I am having to reclaim my 5 series from the wife as it is an auto and she can have the runaround. I was looking at the following: VW Lupo VW Golf Vauxhall Corsa Ford fiesta My budget is sub £2k, but the closer I can get to £1500 the better really. I have no idea about any of these cars, does anyone have any advice/opinions on them or perhaps some I have missed out. I would've bought a smart for me, but she will need to get both our small children in it as I will have the other car. Obviously the mileage will be mainly town driving so economy/tax/insurance are also important! |
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27-11-07, 03:35 PM
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Re: Which car?
Fiesta's are nice, reliable and cheap
Corsas similar but avoid the 1l triple things, they're gutless and seen a few wierd electrical problems with them
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27-11-07, 03:47 PM
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Re: Which car?
Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 TD
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27-11-07, 03:58 PM
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Re: Which car?
I think you'll struggle to get a half decent lupo for that. Rover 220sdi is cheap and seem to go on forever.
The smarts have an auto mode btw. |
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27-11-07, 03:59 PM
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Re: Which car?
suzuki alto 1.1 gls - road tax £35 a year. 5 door. about £2k will get you a fairly new one as they were only £5,500 brand new on road.
mine is 3.5 years old and has done 65000 miles - no problems (touching wood) |
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27-11-07, 04:00 PM
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Re: Which car?
I have found all of the above cars in the price range and most under 50k miles. There also seems to be a lot of nice looking Punto's out there and a few Mitsibishi Space Star 1.3's (mini mum bus) also in budget.
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27-11-07, 04:09 PM
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Re: Which car?
I dislike puntos intensely
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27-11-07, 04:23 PM
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27-11-07, 04:26 PM
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27-11-07, 04:33 PM
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Re: Which car?
Buy a VW Polo that needs a good polish and after you are finished with it sell it for more than you paid for it
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