Dacia Sandero. The proper basic one.

[Otispunkmeyer]

Petrol Only said:

cj2013 said:

Out of interest, why both getting a new car for even £6k if you want to treat it like a £500 car?

Genuinely interested, no offence meant

Valid point. I'd prefer nearly new to be honest. Warranty/no rust ( for a few years). Plan to run it into the ground. My mum won't drive a 500 quid shed. But a 15 plate...

£500 shed, + 250 for a DVLA personal plate with a 15 on it. Jobbed.

[Triumph Man]

vikingaero said:

Most Brits will buy a car with a decent spec. Look at the Nissan CashCow and most of the sales are of premium/higher models.

If you look at some European spec cars that filter their way here, you can see the difference in attitudes.

For example, a BMW E34 5 series would have had all round electric windows as standard here. In Europe it was possible to buy a 5 series with windy windows!

[berlintaxi]

cj2013 said:

Out of interest, why both getting a new car for even £6k if you want to treat it like a £500 car?

Genuinely interested, no offence meant

Do you buy all your clothes in Primark?

His money, his choice.

[s3fella]

berlintaxi said:

Do you buy all your clothes in Primark?

His money, his choice.

I think he means charity shop clothes are ok to dig the garden in, so why waste money at Primark!

[cj2013]

berlintaxi said:

Do you buy all your clothes in Primark?

His money, his choice.

Do you arrogantly retort to all curiosity?

s3fella said:

I think he means charity shop clothes are ok to dig the garden in, so why waste money at Primark!

This.

It's similar to asking what £500 suit to buy for wearing whilst clearing out drains.

[Ozzie Osmond]

cj2013 said:

Perhaps, but reliability can be sought for bargain prices, still.

He doesn't want to "seek" it, he wants to "have" it.

[cj2013]

Ozzie Osmond said:

He doesn't want to "seek" it, he wants to "have" it.

Semantics.

Reliability is never guaranteed on a vehicle, new or otherwise.

[vincevega]

O/T but relevant to the OP’s line of thought. In January 2005 I bought pre-reg 54 plate Fiat Panda, with five miles on the clock, for £5800 with the intention of running it as a winter car, something to cart rubbish to the tip in, lend to the wife etc.

It was sold it in 2014 for £1400 so on average it cost £490 per year in depreciation, so hardly extravagant. Apart from the usual running costs - which would apply to any car - the only unplanned expenditure was at the last MOT when it required a new pair of wishbones. Other than that it ran faultlessly and cheaply for nine years. Far less risk and hassle than a finding, buying and maintaining a string of £500 sheds with dubious histories which could spring a costly/terminal fault at any time.

[Snowman23]

vincevega said:

O/T but relevant to the OP’s line of thought. In January 2005 I bought pre-reg 54 plate Fiat Panda, with five miles on the clock, for £5800 with the intention of running it as a winter car, something to cart rubbish to the tip in, lend to the wife etc.

It was sold it in 2014 for £1400 so on average it cost £490 per year in depreciation, so hardly extravagant. Apart from the usual running costs - which would apply to any car - the only unplanned expenditure was at the last MOT when it required a new pair of wishbones. Other than that it ran faultlessly and cheaply for nine years. Far less risk and hassle than a finding, buying and maintaining a string of £500 sheds with dubious histories which could spring a costly/terminal fault at any time.

My Mom did similar in 2002, bought a 1.2 Punto from Motorpoint for £6300, part ex'd it 11 years later for £500, so £527 per year in depreciation

Despite their reputation, it was very reliable, despite her, and my sister managing to dent/scratch/kerb every panel and wheel

[McWigglebum4th]

vincevega said:

O/T but relevant to the OP’s line of thought. In January 2005 I bought pre-reg 54 plate Fiat Panda, with five miles on the clock, for £5800 with the intention of running it as a winter car, something to cart rubbish to the tip in, lend to the wife etc.

It was sold it in 2014 for £1400 so on average it cost £490 per year in depreciation, so hardly extravagant. Apart from the usual running costs - which would apply to any car - the only unplanned expenditure was at the last MOT when it required a new pair of wishbones. Other than that it ran faultlessly and cheaply for nine years. Far less risk and hassle than a finding, buying and maintaining a string of £500 sheds with dubious histories which could spring a costly/terminal fault at any time.

We bought a panda in 2011 for the same price and intend to run it until it is completely fked

[itcaptainslow]

Otispunkmeyer said:

£500 shed, + 250 for a DVLA personal plate with a 15 on it. Jobbed.

You can't use a cherished plate to make a car look newer.

[Petrol Only]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Here we go:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

You would have to be a complete mug to buy a Dacia over that (or similar).

Nice spot thanks. But is it going to be any more reliable long term? More to go wrong surely. Not even central locking on the dacia. Not that I'd lock it anyway

[northwest monkey]

Petrol Only said:

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Here we go:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

You would have to be a complete mug to buy a Dacia over that (or similar).

Nice spot thanks. But is it going to be any more reliable long term? More to go wrong surely. Not even central locking on the dacia. Not that I'd lock it anyway

You say that, but it's still £5k or so you've got tied up. I reckon the Panda would cost you less over say 5 years anyway as it will still have some value after 5 years & I'd be surprised if there was much left in the Dacia. The Panda is still a brand new car, with a warranty etc.

[M4cruiser]

I have only ever seen one basic Sandero on the road. Easy to spot, white paint, black bumpers. But where are they?

It's because that model is just to get you inside the showroom. Then they work on you to extract a bit more cash, or lead to towards the Clio.

[McWigglebum4th]

Petrol Only said:

Nice spot thanks. But is it going to be any more reliable long term? More to go wrong surely. Not even central locking on the dacia. Not that I'd lock it anyway

Well

We have had our panda for over 3 years

Used for the daily commute


the first half mile is quite bumpy and muddy and it has survived okay with the drop links only starting to grumble now

And when i say bumpy and muddy there is a smoother and cleaner route


but that is through a farmers field

[thelawnet]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

[Spare tyre]

Jimny, I use it for leaving at stations, very small so great at fitting in

Plus it' doubles up as my greenlaner

I've owned lots of car and this is the most fun one by far


Slow but fun

Also very very simple

[Willy Nilly]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Here we go:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

You would have to be a complete mug to buy a Dacia over that (or similar).

Has that got the same engine in as the 500 that was on Watchdog the other night that couldn't pull itself up hill even with The Stig driving?

[thelawnet]

Willy Nilly said:

Has that got the same engine in as the 500 that was on Watchdog the other night that couldn't pull itself up hill even with The Stig driving?

This one?

http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/fiat-500-...

It would certainly appear to be.

[eldar]

thelawnet said:

This one?

http://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/fiat-500-...

It would certainly appear to be.

That is it. Fiat got a bit enthusiastic with their attempt to bet the best results from the EU fuel cycle, and not as enthusiastic with testing the results. Supposedly a recall and modified map,though some confusion about what will happen if it takes the car up a tax division.