Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2
Discussion
forzaminardi said:
forzaminardi said:
Mazda's ostensibly workaday models have sometimes been quite interesting. Here's a 323 (sadly post pop-up headlight) with their dinky 2 litre V6 under the hood. Looks nice, and still reasonably contemporary from the outside. I doubt your £700 will do much better.
http://www.blaidancarsales.co.uk/used-cars/mazda-3...
Just to add, is this the cheapest way into frameless-windowed doors? A pointless touch of class worth the price alone.http://www.blaidancarsales.co.uk/used-cars/mazda-3...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-e46-318ci-coupe...
Forgive me 
1999 Voyager 3.3.
109,000 miles, smooth 'Murican 3.3 V6 and comfy leather armchairs? Can't go much worse for £550... and very practical once you chuck out the back seats!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
1999 Voyager 3.3.
109,000 miles, smooth 'Murican 3.3 V6 and comfy leather armchairs? Can't go much worse for £550... and very practical once you chuck out the back seats!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
sleepera6 said:
Trabi601 said:
That's very cheap. But then, they are very cheaply built!
On the other hand, I wonder if they could be turned into a basic cheapo camper?
They can, its massive! Agree about the build quality On the other hand, I wonder if they could be turned into a basic cheapo camper?
but better than the equivalent Zafira council chariots!Trabi601 said:
sleepera6 said:
Trabi601 said:
That's very cheap. But then, they are very cheaply built!
On the other hand, I wonder if they could be turned into a basic cheapo camper?
They can, its massive! Agree about the build quality On the other hand, I wonder if they could be turned into a basic cheapo camper?
but better than the equivalent Zafira council chariots!If you don't mind me asking roughly how much did you pay for your Alphard? And what year?
They are far more bulletproof and a much safer bet than the Voyager
very well equipped too. I browse tradecarview sometimes and it's these damn things that keep coming up!The Voyager is being discontinued this year in favour of the new Pacifica, which is only sold in USA.
W00DY said:
A Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo with Nitrous and a years ticket.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-FIAT-COUPE-20V-TURB...
What could possibly go wrong.
Is tbe 16V turbo a better car then?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-FIAT-COUPE-20V-TURB...
What could possibly go wrong.
I thought a Fiat Coupe turbo would go for more than this.
sleepera6 said:
Does the Previa come in V6 form like the Voyager? I assume the Voyager would ride and be far more comfy than the Previa even though the Previa really was an engineering marvel.
If you don't mind me asking roughly how much did you pay for your Alphard? And what year?
They are far more bulletproof and a much safer bet than the Voyager very well equipped too. I browse tradecarview sometimes and it's these damn things that keep coming up!
The Voyager is being discontinued this year in favour of the new Pacifica, which is only sold in USA.
Alphards aren't cheap! - £7k for a 2002... but it does have loads of toys, a 3.0 Lexus V6 and is completely rot free!If you don't mind me asking roughly how much did you pay for your Alphard? And what year?
They are far more bulletproof and a much safer bet than the Voyager
very well equipped too. I browse tradecarview sometimes and it's these damn things that keep coming up!The Voyager is being discontinued this year in favour of the new Pacifica, which is only sold in USA.
The later version of the Previa was available with a V6 - I think the Jap. Imports are Estimas. They're a fair bit cheaper than the Alphard, but not so good for a camper conversion.
Almost wishing I'd bought a cheap-ish Voyager rather than Alphard, now!
Trabi601 said:
sleepera6 said:
Does the Previa come in V6 form like the Voyager? I assume the Voyager would ride and be far more comfy than the Previa even though the Previa really was an engineering marvel.
If you don't mind me asking roughly how much did you pay for your Alphard? And what year?
They are far more bulletproof and a much safer bet than the Voyager very well equipped too. I browse tradecarview sometimes and it's these damn things that keep coming up!
The Voyager is being discontinued this year in favour of the new Pacifica, which is only sold in USA.
Alphards aren't cheap! - £7k for a 2002... but it does have loads of toys, a 3.0 Lexus V6 and is completely rot free!If you don't mind me asking roughly how much did you pay for your Alphard? And what year?
They are far more bulletproof and a much safer bet than the Voyager
very well equipped too. I browse tradecarview sometimes and it's these damn things that keep coming up!The Voyager is being discontinued this year in favour of the new Pacifica, which is only sold in USA.
The later version of the Previa was available with a V6 - I think the Jap. Imports are Estimas. They're a fair bit cheaper than the Alphard, but not so good for a camper conversion.
Almost wishing I'd bought a cheap-ish Voyager rather than Alphard, now!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Puma?
Looks to have good ownership history/service history and MOT history seems to show minor stuff. It might be due a timing belt kit. They even provide their company number so you can look them up on companies house. Been trading for one year.
From reading up it appears the 1.7 Nikasil lining causes excessive oil usage. I'm wondering if that's why a long term owner would get rid of the car all of a sudden? Bring a magnet for those arches just to check but no mention of it on any advisories. I'm tempted to have a nosy if I can swing by after work.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Looks to have good ownership history/service history and MOT history seems to show minor stuff. It might be due a timing belt kit. They even provide their company number so you can look them up on companies house. Been trading for one year.
From reading up it appears the 1.7 Nikasil lining causes excessive oil usage. I'm wondering if that's why a long term owner would get rid of the car all of a sudden? Bring a magnet for those arches just to check but no mention of it on any advisories. I'm tempted to have a nosy if I can swing by after work.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Edited by Birdster on Sunday 30th October 09:17
Slow said:
About the same price as a cheaper E46 coupe which has frameless doors too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-e46-318ci-coupe...
"Fully loaded" lol, it looks pretty much base spec!http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-BMW-e46-318ci-coupe...
Trabi601 said:
Alphards aren't cheap! - £7k for a 2002... but it does have loads of toys, a 3.0 Lexus V6 and is completely rot free!
The later version of the Previa was available with a V6 - I think the Jap. Imports are Estimas. They're a fair bit cheaper than the Alphard, but not so good for a camper conversion.
Almost wishing I'd bought a cheap-ish Voyager rather than Alphard, now!
That's not a bad idea at all!The later version of the Previa was available with a V6 - I think the Jap. Imports are Estimas. They're a fair bit cheaper than the Alphard, but not so good for a camper conversion.
Almost wishing I'd bought a cheap-ish Voyager rather than Alphard, now!
I'm not going to be too busy for a few months come January, maybe I should actually do that
I bought this for £466 in August
I was after a car with a towbar that I could get hold of within a day or two. Saw this on ebay, it was local, P/X to clear from a citroen dealer. When I spotted it, it was on £465 so I just stuck a bid on for £466 and forgot about it. Later that day my phone made that familiar ebay sound and I had won it.
It's a 53 plate Seat Toledo 1.9TDi. 159,000 miles (doesnt bother me in the slightest) It's got pretty much everything you could want fitted, Cruise control, Climate control (ice cold), Traction control, Electric windows all round, Electric mirrors, rear sun blind, 6CD changer and CD player, 6 speaker stereo, Full OBC, front fog lights etc. It's also got FSH and was serviced 2,000 miles before I got it, recent cambelt as well.
I have to say it's brilliant. It only had 2 months MOT remaining when I got it, but I chucked it in for one last week and it flew straight through. The only money I have spent on it is £50 for the MOT and diesel money. It's comfy, returns 60mpg on cruise control on the way to work, practical, decent stereo, what more can you want from a cheap hack? It also manages to pull my boat OK, although I will be selling it on in the spring to get a 4x4 for those duties.
I was after a car with a towbar that I could get hold of within a day or two. Saw this on ebay, it was local, P/X to clear from a citroen dealer. When I spotted it, it was on £465 so I just stuck a bid on for £466 and forgot about it. Later that day my phone made that familiar ebay sound and I had won it.
It's a 53 plate Seat Toledo 1.9TDi. 159,000 miles (doesnt bother me in the slightest) It's got pretty much everything you could want fitted, Cruise control, Climate control (ice cold), Traction control, Electric windows all round, Electric mirrors, rear sun blind, 6CD changer and CD player, 6 speaker stereo, Full OBC, front fog lights etc. It's also got FSH and was serviced 2,000 miles before I got it, recent cambelt as well.
I have to say it's brilliant. It only had 2 months MOT remaining when I got it, but I chucked it in for one last week and it flew straight through. The only money I have spent on it is £50 for the MOT and diesel money. It's comfy, returns 60mpg on cruise control on the way to work, practical, decent stereo, what more can you want from a cheap hack? It also manages to pull my boat OK, although I will be selling it on in the spring to get a 4x4 for those duties.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
If one could chip 30 or 40 quid off this old banger it would probably provide 3 or 4 years good service with little required apart from irregular oil changes..
If one could chip 30 or 40 quid off this old banger it would probably provide 3 or 4 years good service with little required apart from irregular oil changes..
princeperch said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
If one could chip 30 or 40 quid off this old banger it would probably provide 3 or 4 years good service with little required apart from irregular oil changes..
48000 miles? Not a lot is it? Is it half dead at that miles for it to be worth £200? I'd be selling it at £350-400If one could chip 30 or 40 quid off this old banger it would probably provide 3 or 4 years good service with little required apart from irregular oil changes..
V reg Mondeo ST24 that needs a tax and MOT.
A V6 Mondeo with go faster bits that runs well, just needs the above...
All for the princely sum of £199
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
sleepera6 said:
V reg Mondeo ST24 that needs a tax and MOT.
A V6 Mondeo with go faster bits that runs well, just needs the above...
All for the princely sum of £199
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Love the ad..... "runs well"A V6 Mondeo with go faster bits that runs well, just needs the above...
All for the princely sum of £199
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
No mention of the MoT it failed on the 25th though......
Reason(s) for failure
offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
offside rear outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
nearside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
charltjr said:
sleepera6 said:
V reg Mondeo ST24 that needs a tax and MOT.
A V6 Mondeo with go faster bits that runs well, just needs the above...
All for the princely sum of £199
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Love the ad..... "runs well"A V6 Mondeo with go faster bits that runs well, just needs the above...
All for the princely sum of £199
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
No mention of the MoT it failed on the 25th though......
Reason(s) for failure
offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside rear lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
offside rear outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
nearside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside rear inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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