Car advice upto 3k budget

[Tango222]

Hi,

I've been looking for a 335d but the prices are all over the place at the moment for a good spec one, I wanted to purchase something upto 3k that I can use for a few months until car prices hopefully drop a bit.

My budget is upto 3k, hopefully auto, not fussy with mileage and spec, just something reliable that I can put 1000 miles a month on till prices stabilise.

Any ideas, I don't mind an estate, MPV, not fussy about mpg as it's only short term.

Thank you

[biggbn]

Toyota Avensis, Kia C'eed or one of the large, unpopular Kia or Hyundai saloons. Lots of spec, dirt cheap, reliable, throwaway motoring.

[lemonslap]

My old Merc E320cdi is up for sale, lots of life left in it, readers thread: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[eleveneleven]

The Merc above is a great shout

If you can stretch your budget another £250 this one do the trick.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203243...

[Pistonheader101]

skoda yeti for sure

[biggbn]

Pistonheader101 said:

skoda yeti for sure

For 3k?

[757]

Insignia

[georgeyboy12345]

Hyundai i20 1.2
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207147...


Mazda 2 1.3 Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207298...


Toyota Yaris 1.3 VVT-i - owner says he needs to sell quick, so maybe a deal to be had!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207228...



Edit: Bugger! Forgot you wanted an auto!

Actually, this car is great - Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC i-Shift
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207057...


Toyota Yaris 1.3 Multimode
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207298...


Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec Durashift
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202207207...

Edited by georgeyboy12345 on Wednesday 10th August 21:54

[Lodelaner]

georgeyboy12345 said:

Edit: Bugger! Forgot you wanted an auto!

Actually, this car is great - Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC i-Shift
Toyota Yaris 1.3 Multimode
Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec Durashift

All of which are hideous slow shifting automated manuals and not noted for reliability or any semblance of driving pleasure!! The Honda is possibly the worst and all a liability when slow speed manoeuvring.

[sam.rog]

My legacy spec b is on ebay. Under budget as well.

[ZX10R NIN]

Tango222 said:

Hi,

I've been looking for a 335d but the prices are all over the place at the moment for a good spec one, I wanted to purchase something upto 3k that I can use for a few months until car prices hopefully drop a bit.

My budget is upto 3k, hopefully auto, not fussy with mileage and spec, just something reliable that I can put 1000 miles a month on till prices stabilise.

Any ideas, I don't mind an estate, MPV, not fussy about mpg as it's only short term.

Thank you

The E Class above or.

I'd say the C270cdi will come in under budget & soak up 1000 miles with ease:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205175...

Or the C220cdi:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206186...