car under £1000/1500 - Thought I would give you a laugh..

[Morry10]

Something like this:

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

[A500leroy]

Its Winter, you just want something that works. Get the Yaris and a fresh set of cross climate tyres you will get any where you need to be with minimum fuss.

[egor110]

A500leroy said:

Its Winter, you just want something that works. Get the Yaris and a fresh set of cross climate tyres you will get any where you need to be with minimum fuss.

Yep puma will do that , 15'' alloys , quick clear windscreen.

[smallzoo]

HustleRussell said:

How do you still have such a ridiculous short list

Buy a Mazda 2

Sorry...my list isn't any shorter lol

in fact its getting longer

BUT one thing I think I really need to do is ONLY look locally within say 20miles unless someone on here or a friend contacts ,e further away !

[Aiminghigh123]

I still say civic type s with 2.0 K20 engine.

[Downward]

Aiminghigh123 said:

I still say civic type s with 2.0 K20 engine.

Not unless you want big bills.
Emissions on these are at the limit. Had ours 7 years until 2017.
Check out MOT history
YB53LLV
And they don’t like brake callipers either

[HustleRussell]

smallzoo said:

HustleRussell said:

How do you still have such a ridiculous short list

Buy a Mazda 2

Sorry...my list isn't any shorter lol

in fact its getting longer

BUT one thing I think I really need to do is ONLY look locally within say 20miles unless someone on here or a friend contacts ,e further away !

The Jazz is a good car with an image problem (in the West at least...)

The Puma is a good car whose day has long gone for all but the enthusiasts

We live in a country with the greatest wealth and choice of good cheap cars in the world, you have so many options.

[smallzoo]

HustleRussell said:

The Jazz is a good car with an image problem (in the West at least...)

The Puma is a good car whose day has long gone for all but the enthusiasts

We live in a country with the greatest wealth and choice of good cheap cars in the world, you have so many options.

Your right...it would be better in a way that I had only had 2 choices ! lol

[smallzoo]

Morry10 said:

Something like this:

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

Paint peeling off and MOT says corrosion on brake lines....

[smallzoo]

Throw one more into the ring... purely for reliability rather than driving

what about the hyundai coupe 2.0 ?

cheers

[ZX10R NIN]

The Hyundai is a good shout.

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

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

[T-195]

Colt CZT?

[VR99]

768c said:

funkyrobot said:

MK1 focus 1.6.

I'm running one. Bought it for £700 in March. MOT done the other day. Bearing in mind it's 14 years old and has done 115000 miles, it only failed on the handbrake. Got it adjusted and it cost £100 all in.

I'll keep running it until it dissolves or the cambelt snaps.

Is there no rust? I think that's been the big Mk1 killer, which is a shame.

My current MK1 1.8 is 'only' on 74k as do low miles each year but I think will run it into the ground. Great cars, nippy and just keeps going no matter the abuse I give. Been used for stop-start journeys last 10 years on the trot!

[Xaero]

smallzoo said:

Thanks..no EP2's anywhere for my money unless they are knackered, and all the GTi's are very high mileage at my budget

I've got a EP gen Civic, it's a 1.6 executive which means body coloured trim, leather seats, air con, heated seats, & sunroof. Plenty around for under £1k. Reliable as Hondas are. Decent handling, even on budget tyres and practically sized too. I've fitted a fridge and rolled up double mattress in mine recently.

For 3k a year mileage, presumably around town driving, it's ideal for you.

[amoeba]

egor110 said:

Get a ford puma .

1k should get you something half decent and there's not much to go wrong plus there a bit different .

Apart from chronic 90s Ford rust.

[Morry10]

smallzoo said:

Paint peeling off and MOT says corrosion on brake lines....

Methinks you have rather unrealistic expectations of sub £1000 cars

And I would think plenty of vehicles of a similar age / mileage that are subjected to UK road conditions would have slightly crusty brake lines etc.

[smallzoo]

Morry10 said:

Methinks you have rather unrealistic expectations of sub £1000 cars

And I would think plenty of vehicles of a similar age / mileage that are subjected to UK road conditions would have slightly crusty brake lines etc.

Probably true about the break lines... but dont really want peeling paint

I take your point but my current car is ( soon was ) a 54 plate Fpcus diesel estate, £300 and has been no trouble at all..a bit scratched but vgc so know there are some out there

[smallzoo]

I have taken all on board from what people have said and realised there really is a massive choice so I guess it depends now on reducing the list below to sensible ones, ones that are not too far away and with my budget

...well thats the rest of the evening catered for !!


Fiat 500

Ford Focus
Ford Fiesta

Honda Accord
Honda Civic

Hyundai I10 / I20
Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SIII

KIA Ceed 1.6 LS 5dr

Lexus IS 200 2.0 SE 4dr

Mazda 323
Mazda 2
Mazda 3
Mazda 6
Mazda MX-3

Mini Cooper

Mitsubishi Colt

Nissan X-Trail

Peugeot 308

Renault Clio 172/182

Seat Altea

Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki SX4

Toyota Corolla
Toyota Rav4
Toyota Yaris

Vauxhall Astra

Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Touran

Volvo S40
Volvo S60
Volvo V70

[egor110]

smallzoo said:

I have taken all on board from what people have said and realised there really is a massive choice so I guess it depends now on reducing the list below to sensible ones, ones that are not too far away and with my budget

...well thats the rest of the evening catered for !!


Fiat 500

Ford Focus
Ford Fiesta

Honda Accord
Honda Civic

Hyundai I10 / I20
Hyundai Coupe 2.0 SIII

KIA Ceed 1.6 LS 5dr

Lexus IS 200 2.0 SE 4dr

Mazda 323
Mazda 2
Mazda 3
Mazda 6
Mazda MX-3

Mini Cooper

Mitsubishi Colt

Nissan X-Trail

Peugeot 308

Renault Clio 172/182

Seat Altea

Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki SX4

Toyota Corolla
Toyota Rav4
Toyota Yaris

Vauxhall Astra

Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Touran

Volvo S40
Volvo S60
Volvo V70

This is a just a random list of cars .

Go onto your local facebook marketplace / gumtree and then compile a list of what's available 30 miles from where you live ( if your happy travelling 30 miles to view a car )

Then decide how high a mileage car your willing to accept then whittle the list down even more.

I'd be very careful with a clio 1*2 or a mini cooper for a grand , they will have hidden issues , 1500-2k is a safer price for them.

How come your not just sorting your focus ?

You've said it's vgc and you know exactly what's been done to it rather than taking a lucky dip and starting all over again .

Edited by egor110 on Monday 18th November 16:43

[PurpleTurtle]

dai1983 said:

Rover 75 V6 but I may be biased

OP is a carer so this would be ideal for when his clients check out, could pay for itself by hiring it out as transportation for their nearest and dearest on their final journey!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-Rover-75-Limousine...

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