djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hi guys and girls! I am thinking about getting a very cheap small runaround after finding out how bad the 350 really is in the ice / snow... Also would help to save on fuel costs as I have recently started DJ'ing in a couple of clubs that are about a 2 hour round trip from my house weekly! I have been racking my brains trying to think of something but can't... My budget is less than £1000 and was wandering what suggestions you folks might have! I have thought of the usual Fiesta's etc but would like something with a bit more character... + a small engine is essential Thanks! Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Another one wanting to join the shed club I bought a 1997 corsa lol for 500 bucks and i had no problems in the snow / ice at all. It cruises by all the bmws and mercs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aust350z Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Me too Locally I've decided on an E36 BMW Sedan (slightly higher $$) but the 4-door practicality and key-ring bling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Go for a short wheel base and somethiing light. Corsa, 106, Micra etc. The thinner the tyres the better. Just make sure they have loads of grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I have an early model Civic and its a great little shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 go on autotrader and start setting the options to narrow it down, you can set the price maximum, doors, engine size, vehicle type etc. and see what left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 That's what I thought! Corsa was the one I thought would end up being the best one... £500 is perfect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im going for a 106 me thinks. If my feet will go on the pedals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Jap or german mate. Golf, polo, civic etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im going for a 106 me thinks. If my feet will go on the pedals Mine didnt, i hated driving our 1997 106 XSi we had, rubbish build quality also. If you can find one a Corsa with the 1.5TD Izusu engine is a good choice. 67bhp stock but with an induction kit and bleed valve you can see 80-90bhp and still 50+mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defianty Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 See I'm not the only one thinking of this. At this rate the price of sheds will go through the roof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 do what i did. tell a friend you cba searching he finds the cheapest thing in a 5 mile radius on fleabay. you barely look and buy it via paypal its so cheap. dont view it pick it up rag it to death love it greatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im looking at getting a late 90's punto sporting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 do what i did. tell a friend you cba searching he finds the cheapest thing in a 5 mile radius on fleabay. you barely look and buy it via paypal its so cheap. dont view it pick it up rag it to death love it greatly haha love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im looking at getting a late 90's punto sporting Mmmm that's the character I was thinking about.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 That's what I thought! Corsa was the one I thought would end up being the best one... £500 is perfect... Dont forget £500 gets you an 'Ecotec' Vaux engine (I think)........I believe a small Sumerian devil was installed in each one and over time he will generally make your life unpleasent with all sorts of mechanical mischief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im looking at getting a late 90's punto sporting Mmmm that's the character I was thinking about.... If you are considering a late MK1 Punto make sure to check out the floorpan. Some will be rotten badly by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Im looking at getting a late 90's punto sporting OOoooo a POSH shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Cheers Beavis, will bear that in mind. I think they are a pretty cool shed tbh. Been looking for a while and they seem to go for around £500-£1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I mentioned golf was thinking the mk3 but u can get a mk4 for well under a grand. Or how about a 1.6 a3 sport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 If going for a 106 don't get a petrol 1.1 try and get the diesel 1.5 tud5. Better in every way to the tud3 1.4d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Cheers Beavis, will bear that in mind. I think they are a pretty cool shed tbh. Been looking for a while and they seem to go for around £500-£1000. Dont get me wrong they are a great little runabout i owned one for 4 years but every mot was a nightmare to get through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 If going for a 106 don't get a petrol 1.1 try and get the diesel 1.5 tud5. Better in every way to the tud3 1.4d My sister had a 1.5 Diesel, was one of the slowest cars ive ever been in, 0-60 in 17.9s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 I mentioned golf was thinking the mk3 but u can get a mk4 for well under a grand. Or how about a 1.6 a3 sport? You think I would be able to find an A3 for under a grand??? If so that could be a good shout... Autotrader here I come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrm Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 If going for a 106 don't get a petrol 1.1 try and get the diesel 1.5 tud5. Better in every way to the tud3 1.4d My sister had a 1.5 Diesel, was one of the slowest cars ive ever been in, 0-60 in 17.9s It's not about speed at all... that's what the 350 is for, this is purely to save money and help with the things the 350 can't do! Like ice, snow and carrying stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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