One Car, 3 Years of Use, £2,000 Budget

[Burty124]

I am curious; my hypothetical question is as above.

If you had a budget of £2,000, needed a car to fulfil all of your motoring requirements, and had a resonable expectation of the vehicle lasting 3 years what would it be?

[LHD]

Burty124 said:

I am curious; my hypothetical question is as above.

If you had a budget of £2,000, needed a car to fulfil all of your motoring requirements, and had a resonable expectation of the vehicle lasting 3 years what would it be?

To do what exactly?

If you want a four wheeled white good then a Toyota Avensis fits the bill perfectly.

[mwahahaha]

something japanese

[Burty124]

It is relatively clear in the question: "to fulfill all of your motoring needs"

[MarJay]

So you're asking for an allrounder that will last 3 years for £2k?

E36 325 or 328i.

[magpie215]

mwahahaha said:

something japanese

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^this is a good starting point

[Burty124]

MarJay said:

So you're asking for an allrounder that will last 3 years for £2k?

E36 325 or 328i.

Unfortunately, you are probably right; there has got to be a more interesting option?

[EDLT]

Burty124 said:

MarJay said:

So you're asking for an allrounder that will last 3 years for £2k?

E36 325 or 328i.

Unfortunately, you are probably right; there has got to be a more interesting option?

That depends on what "all your motoring needs" are.

[eltax91]

I was in this situation 2 years ago. Bought a tdi octavia and its been faultless

[colinrob]

BMW 540 Touring

[Burty124]

EDLT said:

Burty124 said:

MarJay said:

So you're asking for an allrounder that will last 3 years for £2k?

E36 325 or 328i.

Unfortunately, you are probably right; there has got to be a more interesting option?

That depends on what "all your motoring needs" are.

Correct: Mine could be covered by an E36. I need to transport shopping, a baby and the mrs, not necessarily all at the same time, but as a minimum. I might then have the car to myself.

[fluffnik]

Burty124 said:

It is relatively clear in the question: "to fulfill all of your motoring needs"

My motoring needs might well not be yours...

[Burty124]

fluffnik said:

Burty124 said:

It is relatively clear in the question: "to fulfill all of your motoring needs"

My motoring needs might well not be yours...

No wonder I don't post often. Part of the question was "to fulfil all of your motoring needs". I know my motoring needs; a 1979 Opel Manta would suffice.

[anonymous-user]

I'm looking for a car that car to exactly this.

This year I've switched cars about 6 times, so I'm after something now that will last me until the end of my apprenticeship without getting bored and selling half way through.

I am currently favouring the idea of a Toyota Soarer. A cheap, comfortable and powerful barge that spends many parts with the Toyota Supra, meaning I can spend those few years crafting it into something special.

Other possibilities are an e34 (525i or 535i) or an e30 Touring with the 3.5 engine from a 5 series or the 2.8 unit from a 328i under the bonnet. I have considered the E36, but they are a tad too dull for me.

[fluffnik]

Burty124 said:

fluffnik said:

Burty124 said:

It is relatively clear in the question: "to fulfill all of your motoring needs"

My motoring needs might well not be yours...

No wonder I don't post often. Part of the question was "to fulfil all of your motoring needs". I know my motoring needs; a 1979 Opel Manta would suffice.

Not sure you'd get a '79 Manta that would last 3 years for £2k, and I doubt one would fulfil all my needs...

A Volvo V70 might do the trick for me, or a W124T Merc though getting a 5-speed for £2k might be tricky.

[Burty124]

fluffnik said:

Burty124 said:

fluffnik said:

Burty124 said:

It is relatively clear in the question: "to fulfill all of your motoring needs"

My motoring needs might well not be yours...

No wonder I don't post often. Part of the question was "to fulfil all of your motoring needs". I know my motoring needs; a 1979 Opel Manta would suffice.

Not sure you'd get a '79 Manta that would last 3 years for £2k, and I doubt one would fulfil all my needs...

A Volvo V70 might do the trick for me, or a W124T Merc though getting a 5-speed for £2k might be tricky.

Good grief man! I did not say a 1979 Manta would fulfil your needs! I have no idea what you require from vehicular transport!

[Fox-]

A Mk3 Mondeo Ghia X.

[fluffnik]

Burty124 said:

I have no idea what you require from vehicular transport!

Nor I you.

No need to miss out on the pointless banter though...

[Alexdaredevilz]

Volvo C70 T5

[TotalControl]

I'd get something like a Civic MC2 Estate with the B18 engine. I'm really liking them at the minute.