The Joy of Running an Old Shed
Discussion
v15ben said:
jet_noise said:
535 Jazz shed miles added in one day, no beats missed, 50+mpg. 110k miles approaches.
Beats my Jazz daily mileage record.Once did 1097 miles in a day from MK to Sweden in a Yaris shed.
P/x'd it after just 18 months at a local cheap 'n cheerful car dealer at a little over 80k miles because the gearbox started eating its input shaft bearings on holiday in France and it was carrying six corrosion advisories on it's MOT record and two more for worn top mount bushes.
Very possibly the shortest lived and least cost effective Shed I've ever had.
So I ended up spending a bit of money on my shed today!
I took to garage near where I was working for a service (just oil/filter) for peace of mind, asked them to do tracking whilst it was in. Ended up having new shocks fitted as they were fubared! That explains the back end skipping around!!
So that is only time I will pay garage to do bits...
I took to garage near where I was working for a service (just oil/filter) for peace of mind, asked them to do tracking whilst it was in. Ended up having new shocks fitted as they were fubared! That explains the back end skipping around!!
So that is only time I will pay garage to do bits...
Kolbenkopp said:
magpie215 said:
The full shed fleet.......think the Mrs Galaxy needs some cosmetic downgrades......... Burgundy drivers door???...
.Only happens if a pane gets broken........shed rules no unnecessary work.
.I've discussed getting shot of our aging Kia Sorento with my partner and she has agreed!
So after Christmas when her insurance renews we shall scrap it and get a cheap runaround.
The big question is... what? I don't really want to spend more than £1500 and even less would be great. I've currently thought of the mk6 fiesta, fiat panda, (potentially a toyota prius mk2 if I drove one and loved it). Not sure what else to look at. I just want something good on fuel and that won't break down every other week, I don't mind doing some bits to it, but it needs to be mostly reliable.
Anything else worth looking at? We currently spend £80 at least a week for our 300 miles of commuting + the extra we do at the weekends, it all adds up!
The more basic and hassle free the better. If it helps, I found the mk6 fiesta petrol great to drive, lovely gearbox and would be happy with one of them, my only worry with that would be rust. I'm not looking for anything particularly fast or interesting right now, I just want lower running costs.
Just as an after thought... My partner did mention that she quite fancied a van as we would love to be able to go for nights away without much prior thought. However, I can't see any van for £1500 being reliable and decent on fuel? Correct me if I am wrong?
So after Christmas when her insurance renews we shall scrap it and get a cheap runaround.
The big question is... what? I don't really want to spend more than £1500 and even less would be great. I've currently thought of the mk6 fiesta, fiat panda, (potentially a toyota prius mk2 if I drove one and loved it). Not sure what else to look at. I just want something good on fuel and that won't break down every other week, I don't mind doing some bits to it, but it needs to be mostly reliable.
Anything else worth looking at? We currently spend £80 at least a week for our 300 miles of commuting + the extra we do at the weekends, it all adds up!
The more basic and hassle free the better. If it helps, I found the mk6 fiesta petrol great to drive, lovely gearbox and would be happy with one of them, my only worry with that would be rust. I'm not looking for anything particularly fast or interesting right now, I just want lower running costs.
Just as an after thought... My partner did mention that she quite fancied a van as we would love to be able to go for nights away without much prior thought. However, I can't see any van for £1500 being reliable and decent on fuel? Correct me if I am wrong?
Edited by gman88667733 on Wednesday 20th November 10:58
Edited by gman88667733 on Wednesday 20th November 10:58
gman88667733 said:
I've discussed getting shot of our aging Kia Sorento with my partner and she has agreed!
So after Christmas when her insurance renews we shall scrap it and get a cheap runaround.
The big question is... what? I don't really want to spend more than £1500 and even less would be great. I've currently thought of the mk6 fiesta, fiat panda, (potentially a toyota prius mk2 if I drove one and loved it). Not sure what else to look at. I just want something good on fuel and that won't break down every other week, I don't mind doing some bits to it, but it needs to be mostly reliable.
Anything else worth looking at? We currently spend £80 at least a week for our 300 miles of commuting + the extra we do at the weekends, it all adds up!
The more basic and hassle free the better. If it helps, I found the mk6 fiesta petrol great to drive, lovely gearbox and would be happy with one of them, my only worry with that would be rust. I'm not looking for anything particularly fast or interesting right now, I just want lower running costs.
Just as an after thought... My partner did mention that she quite fancied a van as we would love to be able to go for nights away without much prior thought. However, I can't see any van for £1500 being reliable and decent on fuel? Correct me if I am wrong?
Berlingo multispace.puggy partner teepee ( van with windows) if your ok with an aging diesel, should pick one up around 2004 year.So after Christmas when her insurance renews we shall scrap it and get a cheap runaround.
The big question is... what? I don't really want to spend more than £1500 and even less would be great. I've currently thought of the mk6 fiesta, fiat panda, (potentially a toyota prius mk2 if I drove one and loved it). Not sure what else to look at. I just want something good on fuel and that won't break down every other week, I don't mind doing some bits to it, but it needs to be mostly reliable.
Anything else worth looking at? We currently spend £80 at least a week for our 300 miles of commuting + the extra we do at the weekends, it all adds up!
The more basic and hassle free the better. If it helps, I found the mk6 fiesta petrol great to drive, lovely gearbox and would be happy with one of them, my only worry with that would be rust. I'm not looking for anything particularly fast or interesting right now, I just want lower running costs.
Just as an after thought... My partner did mention that she quite fancied a van as we would love to be able to go for nights away without much prior thought. However, I can't see any van for £1500 being reliable and decent on fuel? Correct me if I am wrong?
Edited by gman88667733 on Wednesday 20th November 10:58
Edited by gman88667733 on Wednesday 20th November 10:58
A500leroy said:
Berlingo multispace.puggy partner teepee ( van with windows) if your ok with an aging diesel, should pick one up around 2004 year.
I think she means a larger van, like a transit style... I am not convinced that'll fit what I want from our next vehicle!I think I am best off with something simple and petrol, low risk stuff. I just don't know what to consider
gman88667733 said:
I think she means a larger van, like a transit style... I am not convinced that'll fit what I want from our next vehicle!
I think I am best off with something simple and petrol, low risk stuff. I just don't know what to consider
You may find insurance more expensive on a van, too.I think I am best off with something simple and petrol, low risk stuff. I just don't know what to consider
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/peugeot-expert-tepee-wa...
Along the lines of?
Or if your after a car, just get a yaris/jazz and be done with it.
Along the lines of?
Or if your after a car, just get a yaris/jazz and be done with it.
Digby said:
You may find insurance more expensive on a van, too.
I expect you are right, so I am probably going to throw that idea out of the window...I'd love to pay less than £1k for a car and run it without much hassle for a year, that'd be fine for me.
What draws me to the mk6 fiesta is that there are so many of them around, they can't be that bad, surely?
I drove a mk2 focus and much preferred the Fiesta, the Focus was a bit crap (at least the one I had as a loaner was)
gman88667733 said:
I expect you are right, so I am probably going to throw that idea out of the window...
I'd love to pay less than £1k for a car and run it without much hassle for a year, that'd be fine for me.
What draws me to the mk6 fiesta is that there are so many of them around, they can't be that bad, surely?
I drove a mk2 focus and much preferred the Fiesta, the Focus was a bit crap (at least the one I had as a loaner was)
If you find a good Fiesta (non-rusty with a good service history) then it's a solid bet. My girlfriend's Jazz has been never let us down and has only had a wheel-bearing as the only non-service item needed. It also does 50mpg everywhere, has a crazy amount of space inside and has a chain rather than a belt which is nice in a small car. The ride and seats are both harder than I'd like though.I'd love to pay less than £1k for a car and run it without much hassle for a year, that'd be fine for me.
What draws me to the mk6 fiesta is that there are so many of them around, they can't be that bad, surely?
I drove a mk2 focus and much preferred the Fiesta, the Focus was a bit crap (at least the one I had as a loaner was)
W00DY said:
If you find a good Fiesta (non-rusty with a good service history) then it's a solid bet. My girlfriend's Jazz has been never let us down and has only had a wheel-bearing as the only non-service item needed. It also does 50mpg everywhere, has a crazy amount of space inside and has a chain rather than a belt which is nice in a small car. The ride and seats are both harder than I'd like though.
I assume the Jazz is a petrol?The mk6 Fiesta's are only supposed to do 38mpg in petrol form, so if a Jazz could do 50mpg, that'd be a big factor.
How much should I expect to pay for a decent Jazz?
gman88667733 said:
I assume the Jazz is a petrol?
The mk6 Fiesta's are only supposed to do 38mpg in petrol form, so if a Jazz could do 50mpg, that'd be a big factor.
How much should I expect to pay for a decent Jazz?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Honda-Jazz-1-4-i-DSI-SE-Hatchback-5dr-Petrol-Manual-137-g-km-82-bhp/223755354013?hash=item3418dbbf9d:g:63EAAOSwOzdd0jHbThe mk6 Fiesta's are only supposed to do 38mpg in petrol form, so if a Jazz could do 50mpg, that'd be a big factor.
How much should I expect to pay for a decent Jazz?
MrGTI6 said:
W00DY said:
Is anyone playing cambelt roulette and if so how much have you won/lost by?
Mine is long overdue! Planning to get it done in the new year, but I'm sure I said that last year. And the year before that...Mrs car.......no idea.
W00DY said:
Is anyone playing cambelt roulette and if so how much have you won/lost by?
Luckily my current shed has another year until it's scheduled, but interested to see whether the risk pays off.
I think I am now, no proof it has been done - I believe it was done in 2013 @ 90k.Luckily my current shed has another year until it's scheduled, but interested to see whether the risk pays off.
It's now on 169k and no evidence when i bought it had been done.
Dunno if it's worth spending the £350 for it doing or do I risk it? Although I am coming quite fond of the car.
Anyone help me on my fuel filling issue?
My car (saab 93 1.8t) when full to the brim, couple of clicks etc cost me £60 from apparent emptyness but my tank is 58 litres and the litre price is £1.289 which should be £75.
My guage never goes to the top, it just stays between 3/4 and full.
On a side note, the obc doesn't work anymore and with a full tank just shows random amounts like 114 miles.
Anything obvious worth checking?
My car (saab 93 1.8t) when full to the brim, couple of clicks etc cost me £60 from apparent emptyness but my tank is 58 litres and the litre price is £1.289 which should be £75.
My guage never goes to the top, it just stays between 3/4 and full.
On a side note, the obc doesn't work anymore and with a full tank just shows random amounts like 114 miles.
Anything obvious worth checking?
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