MPV or Estate for £2000

MPV or Estate for £2000

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Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Thursday 2nd June 2022
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So turns out the Subaru didn’t go to plan. So I’m still on the look out.

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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jaydeeuk1

225 posts

59 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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Mr.Nobody said:
They can't even get the address of their website right.

Have you enquired to find out more about it? Current mot runs till October, a list of advisories to do with rust, suspension and brakes, have they sorted these, as they were flagged 18000 miles ago... I'd want near as dammit 12 months ticket on a banger but Accords are generally OK.

What happened to the suburu?

Mr.Nobody

Original Poster:

828 posts

47 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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jaydeeuk1 said:
They can't even get the address of their website right.

Have you enquired to find out more about it? Current mot runs till October, a list of advisories to do with rust, suspension and brakes, have they sorted these, as they were flagged 18000 miles ago... I'd want near as dammit 12 months ticket on a banger but Accords are generally OK.

What happened to the suburu?
I will ask them some questions. It’s probably a £1k car at best. The Subaru was a disaster tbh. It was missing paperwork as it was an import. The tax wasn’t correct and the seller was just odd and vague with questions. It was a shame really as the car was quite good.

Ryyy

1,452 posts

34 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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What about http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022052762...

The last couple of cars have been big petrol lumps, is that what you want?

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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Ryyy said:
What about http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022052762...

The last couple of cars have been big petrol lumps, is that what you want?
I’m not fussed on engine. I’ve had a few cars with 2.5 v6 a few 3.0 and a brief 5.0 V8. I usually find that say the 2.4 Honda engine is a well engineered engine that suits the car. Nothing worse than a small engine in a big car. I would get a diesel but it would have to be pre dpf.

soad

32,825 posts

175 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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Just be aware that CATs can get stolen on older Hondas/Lexus etc. Which is a shame. frown

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Saturday 4th June 2022
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soad said:
Just be aware that CATs can get stolen on older Hondas/Lexus etc. Which is a shame. frown
That is a shame. I will have to keep a lookout for a local Accord Tourer. I may invest in a cat lock.

jaydeeuk1

225 posts

59 months

Sunday 5th June 2022
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Mr.Nobody said:
That is a shame. I will have to keep a lookout for a local Accord Tourer. I may invest in a cat lock.
If it's like a cat lock on a lexus RX it won't deter them. Remember these are people who will rock up in broad daylight with a cutter and car jack, an extra minute isn't going to deter them. Then you have a ruined £300+ lock to go with a ruined £500+ cat and exhaust system.

jaydeeuk1

225 posts

59 months

Sunday 5th June 2022
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soad said:
Just be aware that CATs can get stolen on older Hondas/Lexus etc. Which is a shame. frown
RX can be stolen without a car jack.

Slam the car like a 90's council estate golf so not even low profile trolley jacks will fit underneath, it's the only way.

ChocolateFrog

24,847 posts

172 months

Sunday 5th June 2022
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bristolracer said:
Berlingo multispace
Skoda roomster

Any Volvo at £2k will be tired with huge mileage
My Volvo was £1200 with 220k on the clock. I took it to 300k with routine servicing and an engine mount.

Would definitely recommend a V70.

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Sunday 5th June 2022
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A Volvo V70 would be great. Ideally the Petrol one. I’ve still got to look at a Rover 75 that’s an owner enthusiast car, they’ve spent around £700 on it. I will also add a Accord Tourer to the list. Just not that one I posted as it seemed a little off.

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Ryyy

1,452 posts

34 months

Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Idk anything about v70s but private seller with a full mot under budget sounds like a good shout.

Bannock

4,462 posts

29 months

Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Mr.Nobody said:
An auto. Make sure the gearbox is good, these can go bang at around that mileage. Car's an economic write off if that happens. Ask me how I know. If it checks out but hasn't got a gearbox service (oil change) in the history, budget to get one done. Will be a few hundred quid.

Also check suspension for noises, these cars (especially with the heavy diesel engine) go through suspension like toddlers through a bag of Wotsits.

I'd see these a bit of a risky poroposition with your budget - repairs are generally expensive. I'd personally favour a Toyota or Honda of some kind at your budget - and a petrol one at that. At old age and highish mileage these Volvos aren't the "cast from granite" immortals some people make them out to be, which is why they're becoming a rare sight on the roads...

How's about taking the Scenic route?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

Or one of these (unfashionable but reliable, huge inside, and cheap to run):

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

Or something a bit more conventional:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206106...

Edited by Bannock on Tuesday 14th June 11:19

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Tuesday 14th June 2022
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Bannock said:
An auto. Make sure the gearbox is good, these can go bang at around that mileage. Car's an economic write off if that happens. Ask me how I know. If it checks out but hasn't got a gearbox service (oil change) in the history, budget to get one done. Will be a few hundred quid.

Also check suspension for noises, these cars (especially with the heavy diesel engine) go through suspension like toddlers through a bag of Wotsits.

I'd see these a bit of a risky poroposition with your budget - repairs are generally expensive. I'd personally favour a Toyota or Honda of some kind at your budget - and a petrol one at that. At old age and highish mileage these Volvos aren't the "cast from granite" immortals some people make them out to be, which is why they're becoming a rare sight on the roads...

How's about taking the Scenic route?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

Or one of these (unfashionable but reliable, huge inside, and cheap to run):

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206016...

Or something a bit more conventional:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206106...

Edited by Bannock on Tuesday 14th June 11:19
The 308 doesn’t look too bad. As I say it’s only for work so I would rather buy on condition and previous maintenance than brand. The Scenic looks a good option too. The Volvo has sold. The seller has just text me to tell me. There is of course the Rover 75 that is local that a owners club member owned.


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Edited by Mr.Nobody on Tuesday 14th June 13:33

Mr.Nobody

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47 months

Friday 24th June 2022
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anonymous-user

53 months

Friday 24th June 2022
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You need a Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Everyone would know who you are - certainly not a Mr. Nobody smile

Mr.Nobody

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828 posts

47 months

Friday 24th June 2022
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280E said:
You need a Citroen Xsara Picasso.

Everyone would know who you are - certainly not a Mr. Nobody smile
I can’t help but think of

https://youtu.be/r0dcv6GKNNw

Bannock

4,462 posts

29 months

Monday 27th June 2022
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I honestly think you need to steer clear of prestige motors at this budget, OP. That BMW and the Outback are potentially ruinous in terms of running costs and repairs. You just need something basic to minimise those risks - Focus, Astra, Scenic, Japanese things like Avensis, Mazda 6 etc.

That Meriva seems worth a look. IIRC they were built at one of GM's "good" factories, and are a quality car. Have been tempted myself in the past.

P.S. the Scenic I linked to last week is still up on Autotrader. Looks like great value for what you need.

Edited by Bannock on Monday 27th June 11:14