Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[radiodanno]

Stenn said:

Subaru Forester - Could make for a trusty workhorse.



Gravel drive points too!

Probably the ultimate go anywhere, leave anywhere car.

If it wasn't precisely 303 miles from my front door, I'd be tempted. Truth is that a days wages and a flight make this well out of thread budget for me.

[carinaman]

ambuletz said:

Save Ferris said:

Bought this last weekend as a PX from work. 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport manual, 1yr MOT, Good Lexus history, and barely run in at 213,000 miles!

I got it for £300

Get a write up done in the readers cars section! I'd love to hear how you're finding it. along with more pics of course.

Please. I want to know more too.

[SuperHangOn]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-523i-E39-Auto-/25150...

£475.

[SidewaysSi]

SuperHangOn said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-523i-E39-Auto-/25150...

£475.

Seems cheap but isn't airbag light an MOT fail these days? Not sure if it is an expensive fix though

[idiotgap]

SidewaysSi said:

SuperHangOn said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-523i-E39-Auto-/25150...

£475.

Seems cheap but isn't airbag light an MOT fail these days? Not sure if it is an expensive fix though

Weirdly the rules for airbags lights are quite different to the ones for ABS. With ABS if the light doesn't come on and go out during the ignition sequence the car fails. With the SRS light as long as it doesn't come on, you're good so removing the bulb allows the car to pass. Could be arbitrarily expensive to fix if anything like my w124 including miles of wiring, seat belt sensors and a dedicated ecu... luckily mine was a plug unplugged so all good now, but it might come down to chance.

[Save Ferris]

carinaman said:

ambuletz said:

Save Ferris said:

Bought this last weekend as a PX from work. 2002 Lexus IS200 Sport manual, 1yr MOT, Good Lexus history, and barely run in at 213,000 miles!

I got it for £300

Get a write up done in the readers cars section! I'd love to hear how you're finding it. along with more pics of course.

Please. I want to know more too.

No problem chaps, I'll do a readers rides at the weekend! Anything in particular you'd like more info on?

[PoleDriver]

SidewaysSi said:

SuperHangOn said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-523i-E39-Auto-/25150...

£475.

Seems cheap but isn't airbag light an MOT fail these days? Not sure if it is an expensive fix though

Bought my E39 tourer for £680 with airbag light on. 5 minute fix at no cost! (You will need to cancel fault code though, I have the kit!)

[Buff Mchugelarge]

PoleDriver said:

SidewaysSi said:

SuperHangOn said:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-523i-E39-Auto-/25150...

£475.

Seems cheap but isn't airbag light an MOT fail these days? Not sure if it is an expensive fix though

Bought my E39 tourer for £680 with airbag light on. 5 minute fix at no cost! (You will need to cancel fault code though, I have the kit!)

That's a silly amount of car for the money. I'd prefer a bit of cow, but I still would.

[kowalski655]

A bit shabby apparently,but a lot of car for the money,and a private plate-be quick though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-C240-Sport/1213...

[Big News]

kowalski655 said:

A bit shabby apparently,but a lot of car for the money,and a private plate-be quick though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-C240-Sport/1213...

Dammit, I've been eyeing that one up!

[Emeye]

Big News said:

kowalski655 said:

A bit shabby apparently,but a lot of car for the money,and a private plate-be quick though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-C240-Sport/1213...

Dammit, I've been eyeing that one up!

Looks like a skip with wheels. Sure you could get a cleaner one within thread budget.

[scdan4]

puma for £525 WITH A LOT OF CAPITALS

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-PUMA-1-7-16V-LONG-M...



A thirsty passat. (The sold as seen being one bit of the scant information would worry me on this....)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Passat-2-8-V6...



Just in time for summer, new mot, £650.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SAAB-93-CONVERTABLE-/231...

[scdan4]

yeee-uck. eee lad they dinna make them like that anymore. Thankfully.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-Metro-1-1C-1993-49...



Got a camelskin coat you need to wear more? One day I'll have a drive and be feeling flush enough to buy something like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-JAGUAR-SOVEREIGN-32...



A mate once bought one of these drunk in a pub. Turned out surprisingly well...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-LOVELY-EXAMPLE-ROVER-6...

[BorkFactor]

scdan4 said:

A thirsty passat. (The sold as seen being one bit of the scant information would worry me on this....)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Passat-2-8-V6...

I really like the look of one of these, especially a pre facelift model. On the list of things to replace my E46 with should it blow up

[anonymous-user]

BorkFactor said:

I really like the look of one of these, especially a pre facelift model. On the list of things to replace my E46 with should it blow up

averages 37mpg...... haha a joker

[Toaster Pilot]

Might be looking to move on "that" BB Audi A6 given I just wrote off my Kia and insurance will rocket imminently.... Anyone keen?

Won't be free this time unfortunately given how much I've spent

[noell35]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-51-SUZUKI-JIMNY-1-3...

Something a bit different.

[Emeye]

Toaster Pilot said:

Might be looking to move on "that" BB Audi A6 given I just wrote off my Kia and insurance will rocket imminently.... Anyone keen?

Won't be free this time unfortunately given how much I've spent

Does it work now?!!

[Toaster Pilot]

Yep, looks like the coolant hoses weren't reseated properly after the timing belt change. I'm going to be using it while I await the claim settlement providing I can actually insure it in the mean time

[BorkFactor]

Spotted this on eBay, may be able to swing it within thread budget?

I really like these, properly rare these days too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-620ti-1995-BRG-/33...



If the BMW blows up tomorrow that's what is replacing it