Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Due to this poxy government, congestion charge, pollution charge, inflation in petrol prices, I am on the look out for a second car as my daily driver, and use my Z on weekends. Originally I was going to get a Tourag jeep, untill £25 a day to go into london put me off So instead Im going to put that money to better use and not on another car. As I already have my dream car.... for now Now I am looking for a crappy little 1.2 car as a runaround, second hand anything up to 2k not too many milage and reliable, one that I can abuse for a bit.... anybody got and ideas? Quote
Andy Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v sport in Blue I'm still keeping my eyes open for you mate but nothing's available that would be suitable that I know of. Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16v sport in Blue I'm still keeping my eyes open for you mate but nothing's available that would be suitable that I know of. okay mate, yeh ideally would be good to be blue, 1.4 though is that still under emissions for london? Quote
Sarnie Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Golf TDI: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/340979.htm Or similar Quote
H5 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/385978.htm Although you will really want this http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/325534.htm Quote
steve_b Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 If you asked 2 days from ago there was a bargin great Pug from a chap on the Lotus site Looked stunning for £800 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/393654.htm If it falls thru, can ask him if still available. Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 Cheers all only probs is the mileages are so high Cant be much left in them cars or reliability for that matter no? Quote
H5 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, Quote
Sarnie Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, You in a punto Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, You in a punto Quote
stuey Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 honda 90 stepthrough.................... tim will get you one............ Quote
Digsy Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, What difference does the mileage make if it is outside of warranty? History would be preferred for a battlewagon for me. My 94k Swedish barge will go for some time (touchwood) with the servicing and maintenance it has always had. With a Punto you need to be looking at less than 100 miles on the clock to avoid problems... Quote
H5 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, What difference does the mileage make if it is outside of warranty? History would be preferred for a battlewagon for me. My 94k Swedish barge will go for some time (touchwood) with the servicing and maintenance it has always had. Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, What difference does the mileage make if it is outside of warranty? History would be preferred for a battlewagon for me. My 94k Swedish barge will go for some time (touchwood) with the servicing and maintenance it has always had. cambelt change amongst other things, just need it to be reliable and get me through london when needed Quote
macca Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Get a micra. Would be interesting to see if any of your 350Z leftovers, which we all know there are alot of, would bolt onto it. I've got the most amazing picture of a micra in my head right now....wait, no it looks filthy! Quote
Zedrush Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 Get a micra. Would be interesting to see if any of your 350Z leftovers, which we all know there are alot of, would bolt onto it. I've got the most amazing picture of a micra in my head right now....wait, no it looks filthy! Note to self,.... never ask macca for advice Quote
martinmac Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 AERIAL Sure it would mod out OK with Phils help Quote
davej Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 How about this one, 1.0 nissan, so beats uncle ken!, limited edition guaranteed to turn heads..... http://www.japaneseimportspecialists.co.uk/stocklist/nissanfigaroprupleII.html Ducks and runs........ Dave Quote
H5 Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 It's a Toyota, it won't go bang overnight, and it is only pootling around London. For £2k you won't get anything nice AND cheap enough to run for what you want. Hmm, dont care about nice just nothing over 50k really... just been looking at fiat puntos nice offers there, What difference does the mileage make if it is outside of warranty? History would be preferred for a battlewagon for me. My 94k Swedish barge will go for some time (touchwood) with the servicing and maintenance it has always had. cambelt change amongst other things, just need it to be reliable and get me through london when needed Most cambelts need changing at about 50k. If you get one with it done, then quids in..... Quote
H5 Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 Depends on the car bud. Pick a few models and check online for their service intervals then you know whether to check if a car you see is due a change. Quote
martinmac Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 is cam belt expensive? Think the last one I had done was about £80. Last time I didnt have one done was aout £700 Quote
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