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I find myself in uncharted territory. I am considering getting a snotter. I am currently doing 27 miles (soon to rise to 31) each way to work in my S2000, the car is an absolute peach and I have spent a fair amount of pennies to get it that way.
While I find it comfortable and although the fuel consumption isn't great, I am thinking about putting a stop to putting so many mundane miles on it. So I am after a £1500, ideally £1000 or that ball park snotter. Requirements are -
Capable of 40mpg+ when driven at 70-80 on motorway.
Might as well get some load lugging capability while I'm at it.
Mileage don't really care as long as the car has a good reputation for being solid still at higher mileage.
Nothing too nice so that I can park it anywhere and not feel the slightest bit bothered if someone scrapes it.
Comfortable seats I guess but the S2000 isn't renowned for it's comfort and that really doesn't bother me. Maybe supportive is a better word.
Good reliability as although it's a snotter I don't want to be breaking down, I will be servicing it as and when it needs it.
Automatic gearbox would be nice for the traffic days.
Petrol or diesel not really fussed.
Would appreciate your ideas as I have no idea what to look for at this end of the market.
While I find it comfortable and although the fuel consumption isn't great, I am thinking about putting a stop to putting so many mundane miles on it. So I am after a £1500, ideally £1000 or that ball park snotter. Requirements are -
Capable of 40mpg+ when driven at 70-80 on motorway.
Might as well get some load lugging capability while I'm at it.
Mileage don't really care as long as the car has a good reputation for being solid still at higher mileage.
Nothing too nice so that I can park it anywhere and not feel the slightest bit bothered if someone scrapes it.
Comfortable seats I guess but the S2000 isn't renowned for it's comfort and that really doesn't bother me. Maybe supportive is a better word.
Good reliability as although it's a snotter I don't want to be breaking down, I will be servicing it as and when it needs it.
Automatic gearbox would be nice for the traffic days.
Petrol or diesel not really fussed.
Would appreciate your ideas as I have no idea what to look for at this end of the market.
Edited by Al U on Friday 20th March 12:08
A tidy mk1 focus would be my bet, or a cooking variety civic about the same age.
Mazda 323s seem a lot of bland reliability for the money too, they're peanuts.
Older accord/primera/avensis if you want a little bigger?
I'm in a mk3 mondeo and think it's great for what it is but it'll only see 40mpg on a fairly long, sedate motorway journey; most of the time it's 35-36mpg, mainly A road and motorway.
Mazda 323s seem a lot of bland reliability for the money too, they're peanuts.
Older accord/primera/avensis if you want a little bigger?
I'm in a mk3 mondeo and think it's great for what it is but it'll only see 40mpg on a fairly long, sedate motorway journey; most of the time it's 35-36mpg, mainly A road and motorway.
Thanks for the suggestions.
V70 - Assume you mean a diesel? Looks like it could be a good choice with the load lugging capability.
Accord, 323, various nissan crap, focus - will take look.
MODS - why have you changed the name of my thread? What Snot rhymes.
V70 - Assume you mean a diesel? Looks like it could be a good choice with the load lugging capability.
Accord, 323, various nissan crap, focus - will take look.
MODS - why have you changed the name of my thread? What Snot rhymes.
Edited by Al U on Friday 20th March 12:16
Bear with me on this one, but an X Type diesel.
The seats are like going out in an armchair for the day, it's easy to drive well, and it's cheap because loads of people dont like them or cant get past the 'it's just a Mondeo' thing. You could get a Mondeo, they're a great car, but the comfort in the X Type is leaps and bounds above the Mondeo.
Downsides to them, the rear is cramped, they look a bit dated now, and they've gone a bit caancil, but for dumping anywhere and still being there when you get back, it might be worth a look. I'd get the saloon over the estate, should be cheaper to buy
Picked off ebay at random: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-JAGUAR-X-TYPE-SPORT...
The seats are like going out in an armchair for the day, it's easy to drive well, and it's cheap because loads of people dont like them or cant get past the 'it's just a Mondeo' thing. You could get a Mondeo, they're a great car, but the comfort in the X Type is leaps and bounds above the Mondeo.
Downsides to them, the rear is cramped, they look a bit dated now, and they've gone a bit caancil, but for dumping anywhere and still being there when you get back, it might be worth a look. I'd get the saloon over the estate, should be cheaper to buy
Picked off ebay at random: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-JAGUAR-X-TYPE-SPORT...
andy-xr said:
Bear with me on this one, but an X Type diesel.
The seats are like going out in an armchair for the day, it's easy to drive well, and it's cheap because loads of people dont like them or cant get past the 'it's just a Mondeo' thing. You could get a Mondeo, they're a great car, but the comfort in the X Type is leaps and bounds above the Mondeo.
Downsides to them, the rear is cramped, they look a bit dated now, and they've gone a bit caancil, but for dumping anywhere and still being there when you get back, it might be worth a look. I'd get the saloon over the estate, should be cheaper to buy
Picked off ebay at random: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-JAGUAR-X-TYPE-SPORT...
I've got nothing against the X type and the interior is a very nice place to be, but the rear legroom is limited and the hatchback of the mondeo is more practical than the saloon X type. Given the variety of potential concerns over the 2.0d I thought twice. It's not a bad shout by any means but I'd be doing some thorough homework on a £1500 X type diesel.The seats are like going out in an armchair for the day, it's easy to drive well, and it's cheap because loads of people dont like them or cant get past the 'it's just a Mondeo' thing. You could get a Mondeo, they're a great car, but the comfort in the X Type is leaps and bounds above the Mondeo.
Downsides to them, the rear is cramped, they look a bit dated now, and they've gone a bit caancil, but for dumping anywhere and still being there when you get back, it might be worth a look. I'd get the saloon over the estate, should be cheaper to buy
Picked off ebay at random: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-JAGUAR-X-TYPE-SPORT...
edit: not that the diesel mondeos don't have similar concerns, they've just got smaller 4pot petrols too which made them a viable consideration for me as opposed to the 4wd v6s in the X type which ruled themselves out from an economy standpoint
X-type looks pretty good actually if a little over budget. Thought they had electrical reliability issues? I was hoping for something a little more basic in the sense there will be less to go wrong. Will definitely have a look at them though. Maybe an estate one would be better, you don't see many of them about.
luckystrike said:
I've got nothing against the X type and the interior is a very nice place to be, but the rear legroom is limited and the hatchback of the mondeo is more practical than the saloon X type. Given the variety of potential concerns over the 2.0d I thought twice. It's not a bad shout by any means but I'd be doing some thorough homework on a £1500 X type diesel.
Me too. I think the age/price point gets to a point where you kind of think 'as long as it starts, turns and stops that'll do' The X Type I had could have done with a suspension refresh, the boot open message kept popping up, but it was more a case of just drive it til something more serious comes up.
I'd also think about a 406 HDi as well, estate if you want big amounts of space. I dont know if the mpg is as good as everyone says, but seems to be pretty good and comfy too.
Plenty in your budget (unless you're thinking of 9-5).Your MPG request knocks out most £1500 stuff that will fit the rest of your criteria (eg an Accord 2.0 petrol will average around 33 mpg).
If you can find a decent one the Primera GT LE would be a good choice great engine nice seats surprisingly good on fuel but they have all disappeared in the last couple of years.
If you can find a decent one the Primera GT LE would be a good choice great engine nice seats surprisingly good on fuel but they have all disappeared in the last couple of years.
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