Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[Toaster Pilot]

Pricey with no MOT in my opinion but this looks like it could be fun http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-5-1.7-gtx...

[Usget]

The Spruce goose said:

Rover sd1 3500 at bb price.




251784792726

Auction ended now. Poor old thing, I hope someone does the right thing with it.

[2013BRM]

Toaster Pilot said:

Pricey with no MOT in my opinion but this looks like it could be fun http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-5-1.7-gtx...

I'd certainly take a gamble on that

[Challo]

2013BRM said:

Toaster Pilot said:

Pricey with no MOT in my opinion but this looks like it could be fun http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-5-1.7-gtx...

I'd certainly take a gamble on that

Are these quite quick? I remember being a passenger in one while at 6th Form. It was my mates pride and joy untill it got written off by his sisters fella when they where at Uni.

[2013BRM]

Challo said:

2013BRM said:

Toaster Pilot said:

Pricey with no MOT in my opinion but this looks like it could be fun http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-5-1.7-gtx...

I'd certainly take a gamble on that

Are these quite quick? I remember being a passenger in one while at 6th Form. It was my mates pride and joy untill it got written off by his sisters fella when they where at Uni.

doubt it, but are desirable and rare in unmolested condition, it'd sell pretty easy I'd imagine

[anonymous-user]

budget barge with a difference, 3.5 v6 and leather a bit of rust but for 655 quids is pretty good value.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Legend-/1615549793...

[marmitemania]

I don't know why but I can't look at the Honda without thinking it needs a diplomatic flag on each front wing.

[Flipatron]

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

This followed me through Trentham on Thursday.

Witnessing the owners driving skills I'd give this one a miss.

[Emeye]

2013BRM said:

doubt it, but are desirable and rare in unmolested condition, it'd sell pretty easy I'd imagine

Back in their day they were pretty nippy. Mainly as they weigh nowt. One of these was Shed of the Week a few weeks back. Find that thread and there is loads of info. I had a Renault 11 with the same engine, and it was quicker that an XR3 of the same vintage in a straight line!

[forsure]

Emeye said:

2013BRM said:

doubt it, but are desirable and rare in unmolested condition, it'd sell pretty easy I'd imagine

Back in their day they were pretty nippy. Mainly as they weigh nowt. One of these was Shed of the Week a few weeks back. Find that thread and there is loads of info. I had a Renault 11 with the same engine, and it was quicker that an XR3 of the same vintage in a straight line!

Agreed; I worked at a Renault dealership in '88 so drove lots of 5s, 9s and 11s. The 1.7s were indeed 'pretty nippy' - and more relaxing to drive than the 1.4turbos.

[littlebasher]

Wonder how much this was when new

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-728-i-AUTO-/22165929...

[wiliferus]

littlebasher said:

Wonder how much this was when new

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-728-i-AUTO-/22165929...

If he's not telling porkies about its condition, that's a massive amount of waft for the money.

[Qubit]

Type of ebay advert I avoid like the plague, due to the awful spelling and grammar. Might be a bargain, but much more likely to be a waste of time and money sadly.

[fatboy69]

Picked up my bargain basement earlier today. Will post photo & details tomorrow as off to work in a while.

[l354uge]

Just noticed Lexus is200s have slipped into bargain basement territory.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS200-Sport-Black-...

opinions?

[amstrange1]

I noticed that too the other day. Aren't they a bit juicy given the limited performance on offer though?

[l354uge]

amstrange1 said:

I noticed that too the other day. Aren't they a bit juicy given the limited performance on offer though?

I currently drive a knackered e36 323i so I'm used to that...

Looks a very nice place to rack up some miles though, and im sure with the 6 speed and cruise it wont be too shabby on the motorway.

[TonyRPH]

l354uge said:

I currently drive a knackered e36 323i so I'm used to that...

Looks a very nice place to rack up some miles though, and im sure with the 6 speed and cruise it wont be too shabby on the motorway.

I had one (Lexus) for a while. It's a nice comfortable car but the 2L is a little underpowered IMHO.

Also, look about for a juddering clutch and notchy gear change. It'll probably be in need of a new 'box and clutch.

[anonymous-user]

amstrange1 said:

I noticed that too the other day. Aren't they a bit juicy given the limited performance on offer though?

low 20's even thou this is a manual, they love the juice.

[l354uge]

Quick few before I ship off to bed

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

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

Edited by l354uge on Monday 12th January 23:36