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So I will be returning to the UK soon after spending the last 10 years in South East Asia. Not looking forward to the cold and drizzle, but can't wait for the abundance of reasonably priced cars. (My MkVI GTI cost 60,000 pounds in Singapore) They now cost 100,000 pounds new!
I need to save a deposit for a house before any silly purchases but will still need a weekend run about for me, wife and two young kids aged 5 and 2.
As I am saving most cash for a year or so I need to find a car with a very modest budget of around 5-6k. If you were in my situation what would you get with that money? I am thinking about maybe a good condition Peugeot 1.9 GTI but am open to all sorts of suggestions.
Thanks
I need to save a deposit for a house before any silly purchases but will still need a weekend run about for me, wife and two young kids aged 5 and 2.
As I am saving most cash for a year or so I need to find a car with a very modest budget of around 5-6k. If you were in my situation what would you get with that money? I am thinking about maybe a good condition Peugeot 1.9 GTI but am open to all sorts of suggestions.
Thanks
A 205? Not sure that a old small hot hatch with a lack of creature comforts would be my first choice for a family of four but I guess the money you are talking would buy an immaculate one!
Before some posters appear on here suggesting JCBs and V8 monsters what are your main criteria? Five doors, decent boot, driving fun, newish, classic, etc? Let us know a few things you like and no doubt the PH collective will come up with some suggestions.
5-6k buys a lot of different cars nowadays.
PS: Do you left tentacle brake when driving?
Before some posters appear on here suggesting JCBs and V8 monsters what are your main criteria? Five doors, decent boot, driving fun, newish, classic, etc? Let us know a few things you like and no doubt the PH collective will come up with some suggestions.
5-6k buys a lot of different cars nowadays.
PS: Do you left tentacle brake when driving?
tannedstamina said:
mikeyr said:
Before some posters appear on here suggesting JCBs and V8 monsters what are your main criteria?
Wonder who you're talking about here?
?http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/jcb-...
Thanks for the response.
I guess to narrow it down 3 or 5 door would be fine. Not really into convertibles. Its only for weekends, rarely more than 50 mile trips with the monthly exception of a 200 mile round trip to see family.
Prefer something sporty. No wood veneer! Not worried too much about age, although something reliable would be preferable over something with lots of 'character'. Ideally I would like an air cooled 911, but the house must come first for the time being.
Kids are both very young so as long as I can squeeze them in the back and there is a boot that can take an overnight bag then space is not really a priority.
There is a BMW 840CI in the classifieds for around 6k that looks in good nick. Not sure about the colour though.
Thanks again
I guess to narrow it down 3 or 5 door would be fine. Not really into convertibles. Its only for weekends, rarely more than 50 mile trips with the monthly exception of a 200 mile round trip to see family.
Prefer something sporty. No wood veneer! Not worried too much about age, although something reliable would be preferable over something with lots of 'character'. Ideally I would like an air cooled 911, but the house must come first for the time being.
Kids are both very young so as long as I can squeeze them in the back and there is a boot that can take an overnight bag then space is not really a priority.
There is a BMW 840CI in the classifieds for around 6k that looks in good nick. Not sure about the colour though.
Thanks again
Edited by The Octopus on Friday 23 August 10:54
tannedstamina said:
Wonder who you're talking about here?
All tongue in cheek TS, that particular poster you refer to has been really helpful to me on other threads but it is more a general PH thing - without knowing a bit more about what the OP wants and running costs there'll be a lot of pointless suggestions...A £5k M5 is not going to be conducive to saving money for the house deposit as the running costs are likely to be high.
As usual on PH everyone will recommend their own car, but if you're considering hothatches like the Peugeot, then consider an Octavia VRS, 200bhp with a huge boot and plenty of rear seat space. Ideal fairly nippy family car.
As usual on PH everyone will recommend their own car, but if you're considering hothatches like the Peugeot, then consider an Octavia VRS, 200bhp with a huge boot and plenty of rear seat space. Ideal fairly nippy family car.
OP - out of interest have you looked on UK sites like Autotrader etc?
Sounds like prices here are so different to those you are used to that you might be pleasantly surprised by the wide range available to you.
Was a good article in Evo mag this month with some 4k heroes that might fit the bill, was particularly surprised to see that the Impreza RB5 was that cheap or indeed a nice tidy Clio 182?
What are petrol/insurance/road tax costs like out there?
Sounds like prices here are so different to those you are used to that you might be pleasantly surprised by the wide range available to you.
Was a good article in Evo mag this month with some 4k heroes that might fit the bill, was particularly surprised to see that the Impreza RB5 was that cheap or indeed a nice tidy Clio 182?
What are petrol/insurance/road tax costs like out there?
mikeyr said:
OP - out of interest have you looked on UK sites like Autotrader etc?
Sounds like prices here are so different to those you are used to that you might be pleasantly surprised by the wide range available to you.
Was a good article in Evo mag this month with some 4k heroes that might fit the bill, was particularly surprised to see that the Impreza RB5 was that cheap or indeed a nice tidy Clio 182?
What are petrol/insurance/road tax costs like out there?
Petrol is about 75p a litre. Insurance for the GTi for a mid 30s with 2 years no claims was about 900 pounds. Road tax is 600 pounds a year. Also every 10 years you have to purchase a certificate of entitlement for your car which is valid for 10 years. This is built into new car prices but if you keep the car for 10 years you have to pay again to renew it. If you buy a second hand car that has a certificate that expires you have to pay to renew it. The current cost for a certificate is, wait for it, 38,000 pounds. Sounds like prices here are so different to those you are used to that you might be pleasantly surprised by the wide range available to you.
Was a good article in Evo mag this month with some 4k heroes that might fit the bill, was particularly surprised to see that the Impreza RB5 was that cheap or indeed a nice tidy Clio 182?
What are petrol/insurance/road tax costs like out there?
Had a look around Autotrader and here, but there are so many cars at that price I just was kind of hoping for a few ideas for some good bargains. Thanks agian.
Lots of good stuff out there - prices are low on some stuff because of road tax which can be astronomical on some 2001 onwards cars and because everyone wants a diesel!
If you can live with those two bits the last gen ST is a good car with a fun engine.
Or plenty of Mini Cooper S cars should you fancy something smaller...
If you can live with those two bits the last gen ST is a good car with a fun engine.
Or plenty of Mini Cooper S cars should you fancy something smaller...
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