Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[idiotgap]

V8mate said:

defblade said:

Tatty around the edges, but that's my favourite sort of car, no worries about car park dings etc.
The rest should be fairly bomb-proof!
£750

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

That is bonkers value. I'd go so far as to say it's low mileage too!

Check the drains, friend of mine had one all but written off by water ingress reaching an ecu (driver foot well area).

[Squirrelofwoe]

idiotgap said:

V8mate said:

defblade said:

Tatty around the edges, but that's my favourite sort of car, no worries about car park dings etc.
The rest should be fairly bomb-proof!
£750

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

That is bonkers value. I'd go so far as to say it's low mileage too!

Check the drains, friend of mine had one all but written off by water ingress reaching an ecu (driver foot well area).

That is superb value. I've got the 2.4 version (also Executive & manual) that I picked up for £2k at 96k miles and as an everyday car it is fantastic. Exceptionally well equipped, much better driving position than many of it's contemporaries, and (in 2.4 form at least) no slouch either. The 2.0 should be better on fuel though.

Being Executive spec that should have all the goodies including my personal favourite- the electric tailgate

That one listed even has the roof bars too- the only optional extra mine didn't come with, and I was quoted over half the cost of that particular car to acquire a pair separately!

[wjb]

2007 RX8 on 50k miles with (allegedly) no hot start issues for a grand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122019396473

Brave pills and deep pockets aren't optional

[littlebasher]

wjb said:

2007 RX8 on 50k miles with (allegedly) no hot start issues for a grand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122019396473

Brave pills and deep pockets aren't optional

345 miles in 13 months...Wasn't very popular with its last owner!

[V8RX7]

wjb said:

2007 RX8 on 50k miles with (allegedly) no hot start issues for a grand.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122019396473

Brave pills and deep pockets aren't optional

I've seen a few sell with recently rebuilt engines for £1200ish

[anonymous-user]

Seat Ibiza mk2 2.0 8v

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4...

£425 Bogner

Looks good to me

[bmthnick1981]

The Spruce goose said:

Seat Ibiza mk2 2.0 8v

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4...

£425 Bogner

Looks good to me

I've always had a soft spot for these they did one in a sort of bright lime green which I always thought looked good.

[CX53]

I'm incredibly tempted by this for £389!

Trying to stop myself from ringing to find out how much MOT it has...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[Cliftonite]

CX53 said:

I'm incredibly tempted by this for £389!

Trying to stop myself from ringing to find out how much MOT it has...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

You have the registration number. Check it out on the DVLA website.

[CX53]

Cliftonite said:

You have the registration number. Check it out on the DVLA website.

Of course... I've just finished a long night shift, tired isn't the word.

It's got a full years ticket!!

Edit to add: advisories aren't really that scary either for something so cheap. It would make an excellent Eco-snotter

Edited by CX53 on Thursday 30th June 09:38

[pitchfork]

Re. the AX: I ran mine on straight veg oil; it was a bit smoother and seemed to have a bit more midrange power. I wouldn't want to do any serious distance in one but as an around-town tool, they're pretty good.

Just, er, don't crash!!

[Emeye]

pitchfork said:

Re. the AX: I ran mine on straight veg oil; it was a bit smoother and seemed to have a bit more midrange power. I wouldn't want to do any serious distance in one but as an around-town tool, they're pretty good.

Just, er, don't crash!!

Many years ago I had an AX 1.4 Forte (GT without the alloys and spoiler) - it was the most uncomfortable car I have ever owned, but was fantastic to drive along a B-road. The steering wheel, seat and pedals are all so offset you end up twisted. My 1 hr each way commute almost disabled me! Had to go after 3 months.

Edited by Emeye on Thursday 30th June 23:43

[l354uge]

bmthnick1981 said:

The Spruce goose said:

Seat Ibiza mk2 2.0 8v

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=4...

£425 Bogner

Looks good to me

I've always had a soft spot for these they did one in a sort of bright lime green which I always thought looked good.

Very handsome in a simple, well proportioned way. Would make a fantastic runabout, shame I don't need it...

[davamer23]

pitchfork said:

Re. the AX: I ran mine on straight veg oil; it was a bit smoother and seemed to have a bit more midrange power. I wouldn't want to do any serious distance in one but as an around-town tool, they're pretty good.

Just, er, don't crash!!

My mates Gt after meeting the back end of a Range Rover, lucky boy.

[skeggysteve]

pitchfork said:

60k miles Subaru Legacy. 2 owners. 650 quid.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/subaru/subaru-legacy-awd...

(The usual disclaimer of 'I know nothing about it/have no vested interest, etc...')

Surprised that's still for sale they are very good cars. I got given one a few years ago, it needed a clutch and had nearly 200k miles on it but there were no rattles and everything worked.

I fitted a clutch and used it for nearly two years until some idiot fan into it and the insurance company cat b it. They did however give me £1500 for it!

[anonymous-user]

skeggysteve said:

Surprised that's still for sale they are very good cars. I got given one a few years ago, it needed a clutch and had nearly 200k miles on it but there were no rattles and everything worked.

I fitted a clutch and used it for nearly two years until some idiot fan into it and the insurance company cat b it. They did however give me £1500 for it!

'Sorry this ad is no longer available.'

[CX53]

AX sold before I could get a look... Probably for the best! Especially because of the appalling safety as pointed out above!

This looks good for £699 if anyone's interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152152227481

Mondeo ST24. I've bought a couple of cars from the seller, decent enough chap and gives an honest description.

[Toaster Pilot]

CX53 said:

AX sold before I could get a look... Probably for the best! Especially because of the appalling safety as pointed out above!

This looks good for £699 if anyone's interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152152227481

Mondeo ST24. I've bought a couple of cars from the seller, decent enough chap and gives an honest description.

That looks great for the money

[kowalski655]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-FORD-MONDEO-GHIA-AUTO...

Fully liveried Mondeo for not much
Anyone spot it at Me Mans?

[Hainey]

Toaster Pilot said:

CX53 said:

AX sold before I could get a look... Probably for the best! Especially because of the appalling safety as pointed out above!

This looks good for £699 if anyone's interested.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152152227481

Mondeo ST24. I've bought a couple of cars from the seller, decent enough chap and gives an honest description.

That looks great for the money

Doesn't it just. I'd happily run that.