Two Cars Low Budget

[sausage76]

So my trusty Skoda has finely died and the DPF is shot.

So whilst I investigate sorting that out I am thinking of getting a couple for cars for a small budget.

Need something really economical to get to work and then something bigger for weekends and camping trips.

So first of all I am thinking a Smart car and a Volvo of some kind.

My budget 4-5K


Thoughts?

[MajorMantra]

With tax and insurance, running two vehicles isn't likely to be cheaper than having one do-it-all machine.

If you're set on your plan however and want maximum cheapness, get a K11 Micra and a Fiat Doblo. Both can be bought and run very cheaply.

Other options for the small car would be a Yaris, Jazz etc.

[Pericoloso]

I'd buy 1 car and sort the Skoda out .

Is it just the DPF ?

[Scootersp]

I'd just get a tidy A4 A6 avant 1.9 tdi (so pre pdf)

Half your budget and large but also frugal. A smart etc at what 60mpg tops is that really going to be worth it?

I'm a fan of two cars more, eco car and sports/weekend car, but I don't think the eco small car/and large estate combo is as viable/worth it?

[Ransoman]

Fiat Panda and a Volvo v70?

[amoeba]

Dont forget you can only have your no claims discount against 1 car. Makes insuring the 2nd car much more.

[ZX10R NIN]

Get one car with your budget it doesn't make sense, so here's my (non DPF) suggestions.

C220 Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

C220 Elegance

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[LuS1fer]

Mazda 5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Honda Jazz or Suzuki Swift.

[sausage76]

Pericoloso said:

I'd buy 1 car and sort the Skoda out .

Is it just the DPF ?

Yep just DPF. It’s an 07 and done 230k miles wise.

So no real surprise. Also need a small amount on tyres and brakes which was going to happen until this

[sausage76]

Thanks for the comments. Suppose it’s a reaction to the Skoda failing.

Just annoying more than anything. Might just get it taken off.

[Pericoloso]

Price up the Skoda repair and go from there...

[RSTurboPaul]

sausage76 said:

Thanks for the comments. Suppose it’s a reaction to the Skoda failing.

Just annoying more than anything. Might just get it taken off.

Lack of a standard-fit DPF is an MOT fail now, IIRC - perhaps you could knock the insides out and hope it doesn't smoke too much? (which is also an MOT fail lol)

[Davie]

Default Volvo based shed motoring solution is a P2 V70 D5 with a manual box, ideally the 163bhp version... can be had for ~£1500.00 and hard to beat for the cash in terms of big, solid estates that seem to run on fresh air. Same rules apply though, just don't buy a buggered one or it can be expensive to put right - timing belts, suspension clunks, intercooler leaks etc etc.