Which car as a winter run about???

[Captain_Beaky]

Hi all - glad to be back online after a lengthy spell away due to some computer nightmares (technical idiot you see!) :paperbag:

Am finally giving in to the temptation of a second car to allow me to keep the little 'liz all nicely tucked up in the garage during bad weather. I have put an astonishing 30k on her clock since I acquired her just over a year ago - so I have decided to try to keep the miles down over this winter and keep her looking somewhere near her best.

So the big question - what should I opt for??? Don't really want to spunk more than about £1000-£1500 and don't really want anything too thirsty.

Suggestions???

[sirlaughalot]

At that price range I dread to think. How about a 1.2 ex moms now sons tinkered with Nova. OR Try the Bus!

[havoc]

Old Mondeo's are right down in price now...probably worth a look. Maybe even 406's (only Pug that was built properly).

Generally the newest cars you'll get in that price bracket are either ex-rep cars or small hatchbacks..."family" hatchbacks are more sought-after.

[xxplod]

Loads of good cars to be had for a grand. Vectras, Mundanos. Any half decent volume car, 1.6 petrol or maybe a diesel if you can find one.

[Captain_Beaky]

I was kinda resigning myself to the 'volume' car route and had considered a mondeo or similar. I guess this would be the more sensible choice as there is a greater availability of such models, cheaper spares etc - but I still would consider some quirky(er) suggestions...

What would be the best of the classic hot hatch bunch for example? Are there any in this price bracket???

[poweller]

if you want good economy. reasonable performance and a good drive go for as 306 d-turbo. Should be able to pick a n/p plater up for that price. If you dont fancy a tractor engined one, then the 306 xsi is pretty good. Gti-6 bit more than your budget.
however, budget hot hatch wise, has to be the 205 1.6 or 1.9 gti. you could pick up a decent example of either for that money, and would allow you to experience driving thrills that almost match the elises! sorry, dunno what else to suggest, bit of a pug fan

[cfoster]

Classic Mini!!!!