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We have a bit of dilemma in the family.
Went to see a car for myself today and the wife really liked a Giulitta parked in the forecourt. This would be way over budget unless we move to one car in the household which would be a sensible thing to do and I do like the Giuletta as well but, I do like to have my own car as this is the only hobby/passion I have.
She currently drive a KA MK1, engine still going strong but everything else is rusting away and it has already been fixed several times. What other car we could look at with a 2K budget which would look good?
size wise would have to be similar to a KA, petrol 1.4 or similar and reliable, used Mon to Fri for extremely short juorneys (less than 2 miles) and the occasional longer drive, what will sell it is the looks more than the actual driving experience.
To give you an idea, she likes the new Range Rover Evoques, new fiat 500 and Giulietta.
So far I looked at, minis but 2K only gets you a very high mileage and smart forfour but maintenance seems expencise and not as reliable as the KA.
What else is there?
Went to see a car for myself today and the wife really liked a Giulitta parked in the forecourt. This would be way over budget unless we move to one car in the household which would be a sensible thing to do and I do like the Giuletta as well but, I do like to have my own car as this is the only hobby/passion I have.
She currently drive a KA MK1, engine still going strong but everything else is rusting away and it has already been fixed several times. What other car we could look at with a 2K budget which would look good?
size wise would have to be similar to a KA, petrol 1.4 or similar and reliable, used Mon to Fri for extremely short juorneys (less than 2 miles) and the occasional longer drive, what will sell it is the looks more than the actual driving experience.
To give you an idea, she likes the new Range Rover Evoques, new fiat 500 and Giulietta.
So far I looked at, minis but 2K only gets you a very high mileage and smart forfour but maintenance seems expencise and not as reliable as the KA.
What else is there?
You'd get a very nice Ford Puma for less than 2k.
My girlfriend has a 2001 1.7 and it's a hoot. It's good on fuel and service costs. It is starting to rust round the rear arches so we are considering getting a cleaner, lower milage example because we like it so much.
Rust can be an issue on these cars, but the KA is even worse for this.
My girlfriend has a 2001 1.7 and it's a hoot. It's good on fuel and service costs. It is starting to rust round the rear arches so we are considering getting a cleaner, lower milage example because we like it so much.
Rust can be an issue on these cars, but the KA is even worse for this.
JamesL said:
You'd get a very nice Ford Puma for less than 2k.
My girlfriend has a 2001 1.7 and it's a hoot. It's good on fuel and service costs. It is starting to rust round the rear arches so we are considering getting a cleaner, lower milage example because we like it so much.
Rust can be an issue on these cars, but the KA is even worse for this.
Another vote for the Puma My girlfriend has a 2001 1.7 and it's a hoot. It's good on fuel and service costs. It is starting to rust round the rear arches so we are considering getting a cleaner, lower milage example because we like it so much.
Rust can be an issue on these cars, but the KA is even worse for this.
63hp of unbridled fun?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Probably a sparkly pink one out there somewhere and its a 500 underneath!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
Probably a sparkly pink one out there somewhere and its a 500 underneath!
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...
a4cabrio said:
yeah, they aren't my thing but women tend to like them. some on there around 2005, leather, folding hard top roof, s/h 70000 miles and between 2500-3000
Ah, right, that model, I thought you were talking about the ancient one. The price seemed expensive and the word "decent" out of place! 
Not my cup of tea, I suppose the Dorises do like them though.
Papa Hotel said:
Ah, right, that model, I thought you were talking about the ancient one. The price seemed expensive and the word "decent" out of place!
Not my cup of tea, I suppose the Dorises do like them though.
lol yeah defo not the older shape, I see a 1.8 on autotrader, that must be quite nippy in a little car. an ex GF had an old shape tigra, they were a terrible carNot my cup of tea, I suppose the Dorises do like them though.
Forgot about the tigra, unfortunately I need a 4 seater with enough space for a baby
I found those interesting http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=1&...
I found those interesting http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/list.asp?g=1&...
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