Reliable car small/big £2000

[FeatherZ]

My cars just broke down, its terminal and its not worth getting fixed, Injectors are playing up now something else has gone which is going to cost about £800 making it un-economical to fix.

I just need something reliable im borrowing the money to by the car, i need it for work at the moment im staying at my mums to ensure i can get to work, owe out alot and cant afford to shell out for any fixes.

I quite like the volvo estate (they have everything for that price) but the missus wont entertain the idea of a volvo estate at my age haha.

Nothing to exciting i know this is PH, id be really grateful for any replies (seriously)

[FeatherZ]

TTT im stuck dont know what to look for, any help appreciated, searching has been fruitless (forum search)

[Sods Law]

VW BORA Diesel 1.9tdi Sport.....
Resonable size/space ratio
Nippy yet frugal

I have done 15000miles in 6months for a contract and hasnt missed a beat!

Might know where one is for sale shortly too... Pm

D

Edited by Sods Law on Tuesday 7th December 20:36

[Emsman]

Octavia diesel.

Pm me if you want mine for half of your budget

[Wadeski]

Civic VTi estate.

[Pugmitch]

Try any VAG Group 1.9 diesel. With due care they'll all run to well over 250K miles without any difficulty. Specifically VW Golf, Passat, Polo, Jetta; Skoda Fabia, Octavia; Seat Ibiza, Leon.....and you'll get mega mpg 50+ mpg is a breeze in these

[Carpie]

Mid ninties Japanese saloon.

[David911RSR]

A mate of mine has a Honda Prelude for sale, wants about 800 quid for it. If I was in the market for a cheap run around, I would consider it.

[Marlboro Gold]

Depends what sort of thing you are after, if a Volvo estate puts her off try one of these:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2304034.htm

[StormLoaded]

Carpie said:

Mid ninties Japanese saloon.

+1, for 2k could easily get a later Avensis, picked mine up a couple months ago for £2k, 50k miles on the clock - 52 plate.
does 50+mpg daily down the motorway with my heavy'ish foot.
have covered 6k miles now all without a hitch, fired straight up this morn in -7deg .. I was pretty impressed anyway
- downside is mates all think i moonlight as a cabbie!

[Sods Law]

Pugmitch said:

Try any VAG Group 1.9 diesel. With due care they'll all run to well over 250K miles without any difficulty. Specifically VW Golf, Passat, Polo, Jetta; Skoda Fabia, Octavia; Seat Ibiza, Leon.....and you'll get mega mpg 50+ mpg is a breeze in these

"Bora"....;)

[Merlot]

I have Pug 306 Dturbo. Cost me about £800, cheap to insure, does 45-50+ mpg, parts are as cheap as cheese and it goes fairly well for a shed. Why spend anywhere near £2k if you cannot afford to!

[stainless_steve]

I have a fantastic 2000 2L ghia ford focus,less than 89,000 miles full mot,2 new tyres.Will be a great car for someone £1,000.
Going in classifieds this week

[FeatherZ]

My pms dont work so cant even message you sods.

[FeatherZ]

I like this may have to have a look at it, seen some ghia x mondeos also, and some high mileage vags but unsure on high mileage full stop, its tempting.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-VOLVO-S40-SALOON-MET-BL...

[davidjpowell]

Saab 9-5? Have one for half of your budget looking for a new home.

[550Hep]

davidjpowell said:

Saab 9-5? Have one for half of your budget looking for a new home.

+1 perfect choice IMO, my daily hack is a peach!

[Sods Law]

FeatherZ said:

My pms dont work so cant even message you sods.

I have emailed you through your profile chap,

D

[FeatherZ]

email me on (edited off personal email if you still need it ill repost) my email has changed and cant change it through profile anymore.

Edited by FeatherZ on Thursday 9th December 22:22