Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[anonymous-user]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

dme123 said:

TheJimi said:

I'd be willing to bet that thing is a dog.

My general rule is: If a dealer is punting a c£1k car = rough as a badgers arse.

I've yet to be proved wrong.

I would bet the same but due to the hammerite on the wheels. Call it gut instinct but I think anyone who would do that do an S70 is likely to be an idiot and bodger.

Blimey. Tough crowd tonight.

There wont be many 100k ish miles S70s about (if genuine). Its worth a look for that reason alone.

It has a knob end numberplate and a stupid chrome GB badge on the back too if I'm being really picky

I suspect that was a really nice car owned by some old giffer, but the previous owner before it was put up for sale was a moron and hammerited the wheels and added on the tat. I'd want a really good look to make sure he hadn't bodged or skimped on anything important but it could be a good smoker for the money if returned to full pensioner spec.

ETA - it also has those absurd wind deflector things over the windows!!

Edited by dme123 on Friday 2nd January 21:51

[TheJimi]

To be clear, I'm not basing my comments on the car itself, rather I'm saying that as a rule, anything sub £2k from a dealer is going to be rough and hence I wouldn't waste my time going to view it.

For the record none of dme's gripes would put me off, quite the opposite actually. Wind deflectors, for example, are a reasonably nerdy addition to a car, and wouldn't automatically make me assume that car hasn't been cared for.

[nagsheadwarrior]

KTF said:

A bit retro. 900cc and 27k: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

I've driven one of those for a few days and owned a Suzuki Alto on an 02 which may be a relative, both an absolute hoot to drive!

[radiodanno]

BARGAIN ALERT:

Mondeo Diesel. Plenty of bills. £525 OR OFFER.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[Punter]

Just appeared on my local gumtree sweep..

http://www.gumtree.com/p/audi/stunning-audi-a4-b5-...

Could be quite a nice barge for sub 1k

[funkyrobot]

Punter said:

Just appeared on my local gumtree sweep..

http://www.gumtree.com/p/audi/stunning-audi-a4-b5-...

Could be quite a nice barge for sub 1k

If it's going to fly through the next MOT, why not put it through one and increase the value of the car?

[davamer23]

funkyrobot said:

If it's going to fly through the next MOT, why not put it through one and increase the value of the car?

Well it does come with a 2year warranty.
"100% no spending for next couple of years"

[2013BRM]

crap ad, lovely car

[BorkFactor]

Number plate comes back as an SE model, not a Quattro as it is badged up as? Looks like it has had a new interior at some point (cream door cards) and the exhaust doesn't fit properly. Parts bin special perhaps?

I would steer clear of that one personally, unless it was a lot cheaper.

[jas xjr]

BorkFactor said:

Number plate comes back as an SE model, not a Quattro as it is badged up as? Looks like it has had a new interior at some point (cream door cards) and the exhaust doesn't fit properly. Parts bin special perhaps?

I would steer clear of that one personally, unless it was a lot cheaper.

I reckon that would probably be ok as I was not depending on it .

[johnnyBv8]

jas xjr said:

BorkFactor said:

Number plate comes back as an SE model, not a Quattro as it is badged up as? Looks like it has had a new interior at some point (cream door cards) and the exhaust doesn't fit properly. Parts bin special perhaps?

I would steer clear of that one personally, unless it was a lot cheaper.

I reckon that would probably be ok as I was not depending on it .

The points BorkFactor mentions, the location shown in the pics, and the dodgy looking bloke in the background would all put me off....whether cheap or not!

[Emeye]

johnnyBv8 said:

The points BorkFactor mentions, the location shown in the pics, and the dodgy looking bloke in the background would all put me off....whether cheap or not!

Agreed. There are different standards of cheap cars.

[Davie]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

'Tis nothing but a haggle away from thread budget:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-VOLVO-S70-SE-AUTOMA...

The 2.4 NA engine is bombproof, looks to be in nice condition overall, low mileage too

Eh... no!

V70's are infinitely more desirable, more so in decent spec. The 2.4 is crap... it has potential electric issues galore and sod all power - better off with a low blow 2.5T as it least it won't be challenged by head winds. Plus this thing looks a right dog. Is the sellers fat missus bound and gagged in the boot or is it just lowered at the back, innit. Put this way, I just bought a W plate 2.4 V70 for £200 with 6 months test... with issues. So I scrapped it. If he gets a grand for that, I'll need resuscitated.

[CTO]

johnnyBv8 said:

The points BorkFactor mentions, the location shown in the pics, and the dodgy looking bloke in the background would all put me off....whether cheap or not!

Could be a contender for the bad parking thread though

[CTO]

Punter said:

Just appeared on my local gumtree sweep..

http://www.gumtree.com/p/audi/stunning-audi-a4-b5-...

Could be quite a nice barge for sub 1k

+ original link

[jas xjr]

CTO said:

Punter said:

Just appeared on my local gumtree sweep..

http://www.gumtree.com/p/audi/stunning-audi-a4-b5-...

Could be quite a nice barge for sub 1k

+ original link

Ah,I see, thank you. I was going to offer to check it out if anybody was interested, as I am not too far away.to be fair the terraced houses do not worry me too much

[ZiggyNiva]

This looks like it could be a decent work horse

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-MERCEDES-300-TE-AUT...

[Mr Adds]

One owner Puma with FSH and Michelins for under £900, looks tidy apart from rust on rear arches

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

[S5PJV]

Mr Adds said:

One owner Puma with FSH and Michelins for under £900, looks tidy apart from rust on rear arches

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

That looks like a very genuine car. If i was local i'd be looking at that for my lad.

[anonymous-user]

Rover sd1 3500 at bb price.




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