The local bargain game

[V8mate]

OK.

The scenario: You need to buy a car to get to work. Urgently. You've only got a grand and you're going to have to view and collect it by BUS

Yep; times are hard

Here's how to play:

- Go to Autotrader
- click advanced search
- set maximum price to 'up to £1,000'
- set Distance to - within 10 miles

Then, from the results, choose and post the ONE 'local bargain' of your choice, i.e. the one you'd choose to get you to work each day.
(extra points for having cash left over for tax, insurance, fuel etc. coke and hookers!)



Here's mine to start:

A bargain £677

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/adve...

Edited by V8mate on Friday 23 January 15:09

[eowen]

166 to choose from. I'll take:

VOLKSWAGEN Golf 2.0 GTi
5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 140 miles. **TAX AND MOT INCLUDED** Dragon Green Metallic, Two Previous Owners, Full VOLKSWAGEN Service History, Specification to Include Full Electric Pack including Electric Sunroof, Power Steering, Good Example, Multiple Airbags, Central Locking, Anti theft system, Immobiliser, Plus Much Much More *FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL 07787 554888* Good Example, PDI INSPECTION INCLUDED, For More Information and the Best Deal PLEASE CALL 07787 554888, £895

[fathomfive]

I raise you a:

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/adve...

£650

[hairykrishna]

Something sporty;

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/TOYO...


something sensible;

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SUBA...

[Negative Creep]

Audi Coupe 2.0 #850




http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI...

[V8mate]

Negative Creep said:

Audi Coupe 2.0 £850




http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/AUDI...

Nice

[R3v 1]

I shall take this then please!!

£945 you can't go wrong!

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/adve...

[fathomfive]

Bending the rules slightly to use the same criteria but on PH brings up this...(though the 2 months of MOT would be a concern)

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/859275.htm

Edited by fathomfive on Thursday 22 January 18:00

[holmzy]

1995 Mercedes C200 £695



http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/adve...

[Superhoop]

1994 L Reg MERCEDES-BENZ C180 Sport
Price:
£595

Features: Automatic Yellow Petrol Saloon 1799 cc L reg (1994) Full Description: Glossary of Terms

4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, Yellow, 3 Owners. ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Alloy wheels, Anti theft system, Central locking, Child locks, Chrome wheels, Colour coding - Body, Colour coding - Interior, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Immobiliser, Power assisted steering, Radio, Rear armrest, Remote locking, Remote locking with key card, Rear headrests, Wood/wood effect trim, Part Service History. Insurance Group:12, mob [phone] £595

There were 291 to choose from, including some probably much better cars at the 1k limit, but come on £595, which is probably open to negotiation, and only 6 miles from my front door.

[V8mate]

Superhoop said:

There were 291 to choose from, including some probably much better cars at the 1k limit, but come on £595, which is probably open to negotiation, and only 6 miles from my front door.

That's the spirit!

£400+ of coke and hookers for you!

[Save Ferris]

Slim pickings for me , being 15 miles from anywhere...

I give you a Mazda MX3


£500

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/adve...

[snotrag]

Found a cracker




1998 R Reg SUBARU Legacy 2.5 4 Cam
Price:
£695p/x to clear

5 Doors, Automatic, Estate, Petrol, Red. TAX and TESTED ABS, Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Anti theft system, Central locking, Climate Control, Colour coding - Body, Colour coding - Interior, Driver airbag, Electric mirrors, Electric windows, Electric sunroof, Foglights, Front armrest, Headlight washers, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio/CD, Wood/wood effect trim. All Dealer Facilities Available, All Major Credit Card Accepted, Extended Warranties Available, Excellent Condition Inside/out, Viewing Necessary, 1st to See will buy it. £695 p/x to clear



8 miles away from my gaff, I could go down on the bike and shove it in the boot.

[J400uk]

1988 E Reg VAUXHALL ASTRA 4Door G.L. Saloon AUTOMATIC - £990

Before you fall over yourself laughing, its done just 18,000 miles and been privately owned from new!

Edited by J400uk on Thursday 22 January 18:24

[V8mate]

J400uk said:

1988 E Reg VAUXHALL ASTRA 4Door G.L. Saloon AUTOMATIC - £990

Before you fall over yourselfs laughing, its done just 18,000 miles and only one previous owner!

On that car, doesn't matter how few miles.

I didn't think of any conditions which would disqualify a competitor but I'm sure you've triggered them

[iain_cam]

Before you see what mine is, bear in mind I had 29 blistering examples of motorised freedom to choose from.

There was a V6 Mondeo at £995. But that leaves only £5 for "benefits", which would be hideous at that price.

So [drum roll puh-leaze] I present you with a . . . . 2000 Skoda Felicia 1.3 Classic Estate.

I didn't know they made an estate version of these things - do I get rarity points?

It's only £695. It's red. It's got a suitably grainy picture. And the Skoda badge on the bonnet appears to have been nicked or vandalised (honestly).

[Denis O]

I must live in an expensive area for cars. Only get 27 cars which are mostly Escorts, Novas or Jap Carp. 1 Volvo and a very leggy C200 Estate.

Nothing like these handsome machines above.

Edited to say "I'm gonna spend the whole lot on hookers and coke and walk home"

Edited by Denis O on Thursday 22 January 18:28

[The Riddler]

Saab 9-3 2.0 3door;

SE TURBO, FULL BLACK LEATHER UPHOLSTRY,HEATED SEATS,3 Door Hatchback, Silver, Petrol, Manual, 3x3 point rear seat belts, ABS, Body coloured bumpers, Central locking, Drivers airbag, Electric door mirrors,Elecric windows,Power steering,M O T SEPTEMBER 2009, SERVICE RECORD,ONLY 2 OWNERS,ALLOYS,EXCELLENT RARE 3 DOOR COUPE,VERY FAST,LOOKS AND DRIVES SUPERB,BARGAIN 850 SORRY, NO OFFERS, PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERD. £850 no offers



Enough change for coke and hookers, and maybe 6months tax! 140k though, sure it can handle it..

If however, it wasnt available, i would take either of the following:

1998 R Reg SUBARU LEGACY 2.0 MPFi GLS 5dr T+T VGC 4x4 £695


Daddy jag - 1992 K Reg JAGUAR XJ XJ6 3.2 4dr Auto PSH T+T £695 also.

Edited by The Riddler on Thursday 22 January 18:33

[speedychrissie]

how about this:

a 535 sport for only 990 of your fine english pounds!

[Austin.J]

friend of mine has k reg nova for sale with 3 month tax/test for sale at £70, send the hookers & coke to...