Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2
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wiliferus said:
A Volvo V40 has caught my eye. It's a 2003 2.0t, looks like the lux spec. Only thing is it's an auto and I've irrationally avoided Volvo autos due to the flare issue in older models. Will this car have one of those boxes, or is that issue limited to S60s and V70s?
Any other thoughts on the V40 2.0t? It's the lpt version, about 170bhp.
I've had a 2002 V40 2.0t for the last 7 years or so - manual though. I've taken it from just over 100,000 to 225,000 with no major issues over regular servicing (2 cambelts). A few minor problems have come up like fuel pressure regulator, binding caliper, corroded brake lines, broken springs, corroded shocks, a couple of little electrical gremlins starting to appear, but it's been a great car overall - still going strong. Any other thoughts on the V40 2.0t? It's the lpt version, about 170bhp.
I get around 34mpg doing mostly motorway miles.
Tim.
snoopygoose said:
Any thoughts?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/111870014697
Username and zero feedback don't inspire confidence.http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/111870014697
Nor does the cut and paste wording.
Go in eyes open - could be ok
timmymagic73 said:
wiliferus said:
A Volvo V40 has caught my eye. It's a 2003 2.0t, looks like the lux spec. Only thing is it's an auto and I've irrationally avoided Volvo autos due to the flare issue in older models. Will this car have one of those boxes, or is that issue limited to S60s and V70s?
Any other thoughts on the V40 2.0t? It's the lpt version, about 170bhp.
I've had a 2002 V40 2.0t for the last 7 years or so - manual though. I've taken it from just over 100,000 to 225,000 with no major issues over regular servicing (2 cambelts). A few minor problems have come up like fuel pressure regulator, binding caliper, corroded brake lines, broken springs, corroded shocks, a couple of little electrical gremlins starting to appear, but it's been a great car overall - still going strong. Any other thoughts on the V40 2.0t? It's the lpt version, about 170bhp.
I get around 34mpg doing mostly motorway miles.
Tim.
Picked up a V70 2.4T manual yesterday - over thread budget though so won't show it off here
Tasmin200 said:
Just bought this today for my wife to learn to drive in. £200. No MOT and needs a couple of types but looks great. Feeling really chuffed with that as I never seem to get a bargain!
Hopefully does just need tyres - it's strong money for a 206 with no test in my opinion....Does look tidy though
This misses out on the barge thread for being too cheap! Still like it though
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Tasmin200 said:
konark said:
See how much it costs to get through the MOT then decide if it's still a bargain!
Two tyres, a drop link, front discs and a couple of brake pipes. Pretty happy with that.poing said:
This is why I can't buy old cars, people like you steal all the good luck! If that was me it would need a new gearbox, engine, body and flux capacitor. Then the police would stop me and tell me it's stolen and I'm going to jail.
I know of an Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin Spark with no MOT that the guy will take £100 for. He told me it needs two new tyres and a patch of welding. He will do the welding for not much (less than £100 certainly).Whether it would fail on other things too I can't say.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
This could be a giggle... or a money pit. No where to strap my kids otherwise I may have had a punt
This could be a giggle... or a money pit. No where to strap my kids otherwise I may have had a punt
I liked the look of them when they came out and I hadn't realised they were so cheap
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C4 VTS 175bhp £895
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C4 VTS 175bhp £895
V8RX7 said:
I liked the look of them when they came out and I hadn't realised they were so cheap
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C4 VTS 175bhp £895
Do Citroens do bargain basement well?http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C4 VTS 175bhp £895
8potdave said:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
This could be a giggle... or a money pit. No where to strap my kids otherwise I may have had a punt
Seat belts zip-tied to the head rests...nice!This could be a giggle... or a money pit. No where to strap my kids otherwise I may have had a punt
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