Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2

[Hoofy]

Big Rod said:

2015:- Ford F350 American pickup. Vendor drove it 300 miles to me. It's a shed but the guy drove it all the way from Derby so figured if it managed that it'd be OK.

Brilliant.

[Big Rod]

Hoofy said:

Big Rod said:

2015:- Ford F350 American pickup. Vendor drove it 300 miles to me. It's a shed but the guy drove it all the way from Derby so figured if it managed that it'd be OK.

Brilliant.

Aye, and other than a bit of trouble with the brakes it's proved resolutely reliable. Even if it does take a bit of cranking on a cold morning.

[V8mate]

Big Rod said:

Hoofy said:

Big Rod said:

2015:- Ford F350 American pickup. Vendor drove it 300 miles to me. It's a shed but the guy drove it all the way from Derby so figured if it managed that it'd be OK.

Brilliant.

Aye, and other than a bit of trouble with the brakes it's proved resolutely reliable. Even if it does take a bit of cranking on a cold morning.

Don't we all?

[Jimmy Recard]

V8mate said:

Come on! Someone take the Bargain Basement crown!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232026097487

Someone I know bought a 560 SEL with an MOT in 2009 for £600. When it went for an MOT a month later, I saw the longest MOT fail sheet I have ever imagined

[Hoofy]

V8mate said:

Big Rod said:

Hoofy said:

Big Rod said:

2015:- Ford F350 American pickup. Vendor drove it 300 miles to me. It's a shed but the guy drove it all the way from Derby so figured if it managed that it'd be OK.

Brilliant.

Aye, and other than a bit of trouble with the brakes it's proved resolutely reliable. Even if it does take a bit of cranking on a cold morning.

Don't we all?

[Trabi601]

CX53 said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2.8 V6 Skoda barge for not a lot of money

That is quite astonishing value. Those things have build quality to rival any of the 'premium' brands. (I had the Passat version with the 1.8T, probably the best car I ever bought with my own money)

[Jimmy Recard]

I'm a big, big fan of that Skoda. What an astounding car for the price. 56 plate isn't even old

[Trabi601]

Jimmy Recard said:

I'm a big, big fan of that Skoda. What an astounding car for the price. 56 plate isn't even old

It's 11 years old. When I started driving, most cars had terminal rust before they reached such a grand age.

[vournikas]

CX53 said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2.8 V6 Skoda barge for not a lot of money

30 miles away from me, that is.

I think a phone call tomorrow, and a trip to Brum on Saturday is in order

[wiliferus]

As the non existent summer draws to a close I've started contemplating a winter snotter.

If you're not adverse to a bit of Cat C action, a clean looking Volvo V40 T4 manual, with 10 months ticket and leather for £350...? What's to lose. It's practically disposable when the ticket runs out!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[Jimmy Recard]

Trabi601 said:

It's 11 years old. When I started driving, most cars had terminal rust before they reached such a grand age.

I make it nine and a half years old, not that that matters much.

It doesn't appear too rusty to me!

[Trabi601]

Jimmy Recard said:

Trabi601 said:

It's 11 years old. When I started driving, most cars had terminal rust before they reached such a grand age.

I make it nine and a half years old, not that that matters much.

It doesn't appear too rusty to me!

You're right. I hate modern plates, they still confuse me - 56 is a 2006 / early 2007, then.

So, still 10 years old, I recall my dad having a 5 year old Accord that was utterly rotten when he traded it in.

[CX53]

vournikas said:

30 miles away from me, that is.

I think a phone call tomorrow, and a trip to Brum on Saturday is in order

It's not too far from me either.. Very tempted myself to be honest but the 2.8 V6 golf I had was everything but reliable, so I'm not sure it's for me. Let us know what it's like if you do go and see it!

MOT check site shows it will want the brakes looking at but otherwise the history looks good. One owner too, which is always a good sign.

[kowalski655]

Limo anyone?
http://www.mercurymotorsport.co.uk/used-cars/ford-...
Same seller has an MGF for the same price
http://www.mercurymotorsport.co.uk/used-cars/mg-mg...
Seeing that makes me want another soft top,not sure I can justify 3 cars in a 1 driver household, but then you get this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

[Jazoli]

Due to a medial condition I need an auto so the Alfa I posted on the previous page is going to be up for sale if anyone is looking for a cheap well specced hot(ish) hatch.

[vournikas]

CX53 said:

vournikas said:

30 miles away from me, that is.

I think a phone call tomorrow, and a trip to Brum on Saturday is in order

It's not too far from me either.. Very tempted myself to be honest but the 2.8 V6 golf I had was everything but reliable, so I'm not sure it's for me. Let us know what it's like if you do go and see it!

MOT check site shows it will want the brakes looking at but otherwise the history looks good. One owner too, which is always a good sign.

Will do.

We've always liked the Mk 1 Superb, but have always commented that they don't surface for sale very often. I showed Mrs v this one, and on the face of it she rather fancies it seeing as her current daily is wearing out. It may be a done deal if it's still got the OE umbrella

[Jimmy Recard]

Trabi601 said:

You're right. I hate modern plates, they still confuse me - 56 is a 2006 / early 2007, then.

So, still 10 years old, I recall my dad having a 5 year old Accord that was utterly rotten when he traded it in.

That's the thing...if you were looking at a very cheap ten year old car in 1996 you were looking at some serious dross.

That Skoda (to me) appears to be a pretty nice car with plenty of life in it. Of course, it may well be riddled with faults that aren't apparent. It just staggers me that it's so easy to find stuff like that nowadays.

[Farmer Geddon]

Anyone got or know of a nice reliable shed for sale? Not too fussed on what it is but air con would be nice as would decent tyres and brakes! Usually I manage to find a gem, but I keep dithering and before I know it they're gone!

[Slow]

Been offered a 2000 BMW 330i manual estate (something like 130k miles) for £650 with a years mot. Needs front arches and a new hatch really.

Am I stupid to say yes even though I have too many cars already?

[anonymous-user]

Slow said:

Been offered a 2000 BMW 330i manual estate (something like 130k miles) for £650 with a years mot. Needs front arches and a new hatch really.

Am I stupid to say yes even though I have too many cars already?

I think as long as not rusty underneath and no signs of cooling issues, then sounds like a good price/car.