Cheapest way to do 30k a year
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The cheapest way is to not buy or lease something that new which will inevitably crucify you with depreciation.
Something mass market, about ten years old with sensible mileage would be my punt. Don't overlook the amount of time you'll be spending in it, refinement and comfort is going to be important.
Something mass market, about ten years old with sensible mileage would be my punt. Don't overlook the amount of time you'll be spending in it, refinement and comfort is going to be important.
Check out what your local mini-cabbers run for an idea of what is:
a) Comfortable for that mileage
b) Economical
c) cheap to run and repair
Not exactly a fun list, but i'd suspect Mondeos, Insignias and Skodas are high up the list.
Of course, if you were a true PH'r you'd get something from the 1-5 Large Smoker Barge thread and report back accordingly. I'd suspect only meeting criteria 'a' on my list above though.
a) Comfortable for that mileage
b) Economical
c) cheap to run and repair
Not exactly a fun list, but i'd suspect Mondeos, Insignias and Skodas are high up the list.
Of course, if you were a true PH'r you'd get something from the 1-5 Large Smoker Barge thread and report back accordingly. I'd suspect only meeting criteria 'a' on my list above though.
Joe M said:
I'm assuming small diesel, pcp or lease. Any suggestions? It would be personal, 2 or 3 years. Used could be an option but really a year old at most as want at least 2 years manufacturers warranty.
New cars are seldom the cheapest, even on PCP or lease.A 2nd hand Honda Civic perhaps......
Prob not the cheapest but In my business I need to turn up to clients in something half decent but still need to do 30,000 a year.
I spend around £20k on a 2-3 year old nice lowish mileage rep type car, run it for a year and put the miles on then swap it for another. Seems to be costing me on average around £3-4k a year and I get something half decent to spend 8 - 10 hoirs a day in which I think is important the amount of time im in it!
Ive had 3 F10 520 BMWs so far, all average around 45-50 mpg, low road tax, easy to get well looked after end of lease models with decent mileage so need very little in terms of servicing over the year I run them.
I spend around £20k on a 2-3 year old nice lowish mileage rep type car, run it for a year and put the miles on then swap it for another. Seems to be costing me on average around £3-4k a year and I get something half decent to spend 8 - 10 hoirs a day in which I think is important the amount of time im in it!
Ive had 3 F10 520 BMWs so far, all average around 45-50 mpg, low road tax, easy to get well looked after end of lease models with decent mileage so need very little in terms of servicing over the year I run them.
Edited by Newstuart on Friday 22 July 07:32
With your 2 year requirement for warranty.
Try one of the Korean cars, Kia and Hyundai both offer practical platforms for a good price with 7 year warranties, 4-5 year old will leave you with 2 years.
To name a model, Kia Rio 1.5 diesel can be had for <£5k with 20-50k miles and 3-5 years old. Will do 50mpg urban and 65 motorway.
Try one of the Korean cars, Kia and Hyundai both offer practical platforms for a good price with 7 year warranties, 4-5 year old will leave you with 2 years.
To name a model, Kia Rio 1.5 diesel can be had for <£5k with 20-50k miles and 3-5 years old. Will do 50mpg urban and 65 motorway.
Toyota Avensis 1.8 Multidrive Saloon.
- Lot of toys if you are interested
- Best warranty in real life
- 1.8 petrols is a very frugal and has a decent power but has a weak torque. Multidrive makes that whole package better, it goes well enough in every situation and it is the most fuel efficiency petrol car what i have ever driven.
- Very good car for long journeys, little bit better that our e9x-series. Much more better that those SUV's what we have tested...
- As a Toyota, it can handle those high mileage situations very well. Service is cheap.
Overall a very good package and cheap to run. These kind of cars are the most undervalued of all now days.
- Lot of toys if you are interested
- Best warranty in real life
- 1.8 petrols is a very frugal and has a decent power but has a weak torque. Multidrive makes that whole package better, it goes well enough in every situation and it is the most fuel efficiency petrol car what i have ever driven.
- Very good car for long journeys, little bit better that our e9x-series. Much more better that those SUV's what we have tested...
- As a Toyota, it can handle those high mileage situations very well. Service is cheap.
Overall a very good package and cheap to run. These kind of cars are the most undervalued of all now days.
2003-6 Seat Ibiza 1.9 TDi. You'll get a good 60-65mpg motorway, and they're cheap to buy. If you want to spend a bit more initially, the newer Ibiza (2009 on) is excellent with the 1.6 TDi engine.
Suggestions of bluemotions etc. are also very good.
For something a bit more spacious, an early Skoda Superb (2008 on) is ideal. Ex-taxis are good if they have history and are in good nick, as adding to the mileage won't devalue them much (they've hit rock bottom price already).
Suggestions of bluemotions etc. are also very good.
For something a bit more spacious, an early Skoda Superb (2008 on) is ideal. Ex-taxis are good if they have history and are in good nick, as adding to the mileage won't devalue them much (they've hit rock bottom price already).
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