Best of the Bargain Basement Vol. 2
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weird i was just browsing the classified and saw this Volvo, i am looking for a s60 d5 so not for me but looks a good price.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/v...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/v...
Toaster Pilot said:
Omega could be a good shout actually, how reliable are they?
Speaking only from personal experience, not very! I bought one in February seemingly in good condition. FSH, cow, everything was good. Since then it's done a thermostat, cam cover gaskets, oil cooler, and the auto box needed flushing and a refresh.
Problem is even the newest ones are now 11 years old, and the things I've listed above are common faults, so it's a case of when they'll go, not if.
That said, when it's fault free, for the money there's nowhere I'd rather be sat for a motorway cruise.
Toaster Pilot said:
judas said:
My Volvo S80 2.5 diesel sounds just up your street and it happens to have just been posted in the classifieds
Is it within my insurance group limit? Feel free to PM me a link to the adAnd The Spruce Goose has rendered the need for a PM unnecessary
Rochester TVR said:
Any Mercedes W210 Estate owners on here... Could you tell me if they will take a full size road bike in the boot without having to remove the wheels... Cheers.
With the rear seats down, my old S210 took a full sized MTB with the wheels on with no problem at all. HTH Jazoli said:
Watching this thread with interest again as a new bargain basement motor is needed, we need more northern cars, anything decent always seems to be 200 miles away.
I see my Le Mans Jag (posted on this thread back in March) is back in the PH classifieds in York still. 3.2l V8 for £850....Any help?
Cheers,
Tom
judas said:
Toaster Pilot said:
judas said:
My Volvo S80 2.5 diesel sounds just up your street and it happens to have just been posted in the classifieds
Is it within my insurance group limit? Feel free to PM me a link to the adAnd The Spruce Goose has rendered the need for a PM unnecessary
Precautions were taken but looked to be unnecessary - it's just rather worrying having someone turn up mob handed so late! Still, I have to say this was one of the easiest sales ever (though it's unlikely I'll ever be forgiven by the missus for doing this). They had a quick look over the car, test drive around the block and then job done.
DervVW said:
not sure looking at 700 quid(tax) for a not special car seems a lot when better can be had that are more interesting.and i never trust cars 'Waiting for v5 from dvla, although we have green slip ' unless the seller seems honest...
As it is usually car bought then find a fault and want rid quickly.
judas said:
Well that was quick... and 'interesting'. Car sold for £50 less than the asking price, to a very polite East European chap and his two large friends who turned up after 11pm this evening after getting stuck/lost between Coventry and my place.
Precautions were taken but looked to be unnecessary - it's just rather worrying having someone turn up mob handed so late! Still, I have to say this was one of the easiest sales ever (though it's unlikely I'll ever be forgiven by the missus for doing this). They had a quick look over the car, test drive around the block and then job done.
Congrats for selling it so quickly!Precautions were taken but looked to be unnecessary - it's just rather worrying having someone turn up mob handed so late! Still, I have to say this was one of the easiest sales ever (though it's unlikely I'll ever be forgiven by the missus for doing this). They had a quick look over the car, test drive around the block and then job done.
The Spruce goose said:
DervVW said:
not sure looking at 700 quid(tax) for a not special car seems a lot when better can be had that are more interesting.and i never trust cars 'Waiting for v5 from dvla, although we have green slip ' unless the seller seems honest...
As it is usually car bought then find a fault and want rid quickly.
Ultra-cheap Rover 100 with 29k and a hilarious description to boot! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-100-Kensington-spa...
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