Need to find a runabout vehicle this weekend

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Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

Falcoln Motors (the Mondeo) are a fair outfit. I've hired vans off them before, and they've always been on the level.

Thanks. Good to know.

That one seems priced a bit higher than other examples of that year. Don't mind paying a bit more though if it isn't going to explode on the way home.

[SWoll]

If the story is genuine this could be a good one.

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

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I bought a 2002 Yaris for £500 last Jan. Slow as but it starts first time every time.

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RaymondVanDerDon said:

I bought a 2002 Yaris for £500 last Jan. Slow as but it starts first time every time.

Worth a look. Thanks.

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SWoll said:

If the story is genuine this could be a good one.

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

That one does look good. Thanks.

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Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

funkyrobot said:

GreatGranny said:

Where abouts in Lincs are you?

Is Newark too far?

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

Saab

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-Saab-9-3-1-8t-Line...

I'm only an hour from Newark. Bit dubious of traders at this price point though.

Thanks.

Falcoln Motors (the Mondeo) are a fair outfit. I've hired vans off them before, and they've always been on the level.

The Falcon motors Mondeo only has a few week's MOT on it. I'd rather have something with a longer ticket.

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Mondeo 2.5 Auto ok?

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

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This one looks ok. 02 2.0 TDCI estate. Only 116k miles. If I'm correct, it's chain driven engine too. Less than £1000:

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

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Another one that looks ok. 1.8 petrol this time:

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

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Possibly too cheap? 06 2.0 TDCI with 152k miles for £675. Could be a good car to learn on.

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

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SWoll said:

If the story is genuine this could be a good one.

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

MOT states brake pipes corroded or covered in grease. Anything to be concerned about?

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funkyrobot said:

SWoll said:

If the story is genuine this could be a good one.

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

MOT states brake pipes corroded or covered in grease. Anything to be concerned about?

Probably starting to corrode so owner cleaned up and greased to stop it getting worse.

Ive done it myself typical older car issue

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Ok. Thanks.

[Fermit and Sexy Sarah]

If they needed doing at some point it's only a £50-60 job, I wouldn't let it be a deal breaker.