Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[Farmer Geddon]

Any quick comfy sheds around (not a Saab..)

I'm after a car this weekend hopefully

[CX53]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182195672273

Nissan Primera with plenty of MOT and no worrying advisories

£275, doesn't even look that bad!

[sdkrc]

That Primera is in an unnecessarily dangerous place for those photos...
Country road just after a blind hill.

But solid bargain basement stuff. I can imagine running that for a pittance and it taking abuse well

[dooosuk]

sdkrc said:

That Primera is in an unnecessarily dangerous place for those photos...
Country road just after a blind hill.

Bloody strange place to take photos isn't it!

[Jazoli]

CX53 said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182195672273

Nissan Primera with plenty of MOT and no worrying advisories

£275, doesn't even look that bad!

Its bargain basement but certainly nowhere near 'Best of the Bargain Basement' I'm sure it'll be reliable and give a few years more service but its duller than a dull thing

[CX53]

Feel free to make a better contribution some would argue the best sheds are the cheapest and most reliable I suppose!

[princeperch]

My 330 quid almera almost passed it mot today first time. However it needed a couple of headlight bulbs and the lamps adjusting at the front. Bloke said other than that its sound.

I'm in for 355 quid now as I treated it to a new battery.

The bodywork is battered to fk but for 350 quid odd, who gives a st !

[Jazoli]

CX53 said:

Feel free to make a better contribution some would argue the best sheds are the cheapest and most reliable I suppose!

Ok, my latest purchase which is a 2005 Alfa 147 of the 2.0 variety, everything works, no warning lights, ice cold AC, full leather







£125 more than your crappy primera, I know which I'd rather have

Its been totally reliable too, like the above almera the body is battered to bits but it shines up well.

Edited by Jazoli on Friday 29th July 21:15

[Trabi601]

Lovely plate on that, too.

I reckon you could sell it for more than the car cost you.

[Jazoli]

Trabi601 said:

Lovely plate on that, too.

I reckon you could sell it for more than the car cost you.

Plate was kept by the previous owner, I'm not a fan of 'private' plates.

[princeperch]

Jazoli said:

CX53 said:

Feel free to make a better contribution some would argue the best sheds are the cheapest and most reliable I suppose!

Ok, my latest purchase which is a 2005 Alfa 147 of the 2.0 variety, everything works, no warning lights, ice cold AC, full leather







£125 more than your crappy primera, I know which I'd rather have

Its been totally reliable too, like the above almera the body is battered to bits but it shines up well.

Edited by Jazoli on Friday 29th July 21:15

Very nice and how can you really go wrong at that sort of money.

When they work those cheap alfas are the buy of the century. I hope you don't end up having to do a rain dance come m ot time

[CX53]

Jazoli said:

Ok, my latest purchase which is a 2005 Alfa 147 of the 2.0 variety, everything works, no warning lights, ice cold AC, full leather







£125 more than your crappy primera, I know which I'd rather have

Its been totally reliable too, like the above almera the body is battered to bits but it shines up well.

Edited by Jazoli on Friday 29th July 21:15

The Primera isn't mine, fortunately thought it might be good for someone that's all, takeaway delivery driver perhaps!

Very nice, enjoy

[V12biTurbo]

CX53 said:

Jazoli said:

Ok, my latest purchase which is a 2005 Alfa 147 of the 2.0 variety, everything works, no warning lights, ice cold AC, full leather







£125 more than your crappy primera, I know which I'd rather have

Its been totally reliable too, like the above almera the body is battered to bits but it shines up well.

Edited by Jazoli on Friday 29th July 21:15

The Primera isn't mine, fortunately thought it might be good for someone that's all, takeaway delivery driver perhaps!

Very nice, enjoy

Take it easy jazoli it's not a competition,

Quite like the Primera, bargain basement price and you know it's not very likely to leave you stranded, top shed.

106 1.5D Eco shed anyone? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222184203686

[andy118run]

This is at an established local dealer near to me - I know very little about MB.
Been looking for an interesting 2nd car/runabout for a while. Seems not a lot of cash (795)and low in miles for the year. Comes with a full MOT and a service.

Mercedes-Benz E Class 3.2 E320 Avantgarde 4dr 12 MONTHS MOT. 18'' AMG WHEELS


Year/Reg:
1998 (S)
Mileage:
116,000
Engine size:
3.2L

Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
FULL 12 MONTHS MOT. FREE OIL + FILTER SERVICE. DARK ORIGINAL PRIVICY GLASS (blacked out). 18'' AMG WHEELS. TELEVISION/DVD PLAYER SCREEN FOR REAR SEATS., Alarm, Electric Windows (Front/Rear), Mercedes-Benz Audio 10 (Radio/Cassette). SILVER, CLEARLY ALWAYS MAINTAINED AND LOOKED AFTER TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS. FULL DEALER FACILITIES.. MOT STATION, WORKSHOP, SHOWROOMS, £795

Link to ad with 17 pictures -
http://www.martinpowley.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-b...

[andy118run]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112075612856?_trksid=p20...

Another car near to me - I was watching it on ebay and it went for about 350 quid but the buyer was a no-show so re-advertised.

VAUXHALL VECTRA CDX V6 AUTO SILVER 1999


It's the 2.5v6, nice leather interior, full(ish) MOT.
Looking to add a spare car to the family fleet and needs to be auto as my wife only drives them.

Really tempted to enquire/make an offer but wondering what they are like to drive/thinking it just looks a little dull.

[Jazoli]

andy118run said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112075612856?_trksid=p20...

Another car near to me - I was watching it on ebay and it went for about 350 quid but the buyer was a no-show so re-advertised.

VAUXHALL VECTRA CDX V6 AUTO SILVER 1999


It's the 2.5v6, nice leather interior, full(ish) MOT.
Looking to add a spare car to the family fleet and needs to be auto as my wife only drives them.

Really tempted to enquire/make an offer but wondering what they are like to drive/thinking it just looks a little dull.

They are great on the motorway (I used to have a 2.0 SRI) but they are a bit average everywhere else, good cars though and nowhere near as bad as people would have you believe.

[poing]

V12biTurbo said:

106 1.5D Eco shed anyone? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222184203686

Not a fan of the colour but you can't be picky at this end of the market. It would be a challenge to see who dies first, the owner or the car! Great find.

[bigandclever]

andy118run said:

CLEARLY ALWAYS MAINTAINED AND LOOKED AFTER TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS

Considering it's apparently been doing less than 4k miles a year its tyres have had a surprising number of advisories every MOT for a decade

[andy118run]

bigandclever said:

andy118run said:

CLEARLY ALWAYS MAINTAINED AND LOOKED AFTER TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS

Considering it's apparently been doing less than 4k miles a year its tyres have had a surprising number of advisories every MOT for a decade

Yes, I did take note of the MOT history. Also wondering about those tints, look a bit dark to me, or maybe just the light.

[Hoofy]

andy118run said:

This is at an established local dealer near to me - I know very little about MB.
Been looking for an interesting 2nd car/runabout for a while. Seems not a lot of cash (795)and low in miles for the year. Comes with a full MOT and a service.

Mercedes-Benz E Class 3.2 E320 Avantgarde 4dr 12 MONTHS MOT. 18'' AMG WHEELS


Year/Reg:
1998 (S)
Mileage:
116,000
Engine size:
3.2L

Fuel type:
Petrol
Gearbox:
Automatic
FULL 12 MONTHS MOT. FREE OIL + FILTER SERVICE. DARK ORIGINAL PRIVICY GLASS (blacked out). 18'' AMG WHEELS. TELEVISION/DVD PLAYER SCREEN FOR REAR SEATS., Alarm, Electric Windows (Front/Rear), Mercedes-Benz Audio 10 (Radio/Cassette). SILVER, CLEARLY ALWAYS MAINTAINED AND LOOKED AFTER TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS. FULL DEALER FACILITIES.. MOT STATION, WORKSHOP, SHOWROOMS, £795

Link to ad with 17 pictures -
http://www.martinpowley.co.uk/used-cars/mercedes-b...

What kind of dealer are we talking about?