MPV or Estate for £2000

[Mr.Nobody]

ninjag said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022050152...

No good as it’s a Diesel unfortunately.

[Mr.Nobody]

ninjag said:

So have almost every suggestion been, including many of your own? Lol

Situations change and with the mileage I’m doing now it’s not possible to own a diesel.

[Mr.Nobody]

Challo said:

Problem for me it’s from a dealer, MOT has run out, and previous MOT states rust under neath. Would need to know more.

At your price range I would avoid dealers

I don’t think it’s a dealer. I have seen the MOT has run out. The rust is a worry. But I’ve asked for some more information. Or would you avoid.

[Mr.Nobody]

Challo said:

If they got a new MOT and you could see where the rust is it would be ok. Need to check servicing, history etc.

They said they haven’t got time to do the MOT. Which is a worry. It sounds like the Sigum I went to see. Again no MOT. The thing is you can’t drive it, so I’m not sure how you can purchase it without it having an MOT. I don’t own a trailer either.

Edited by Mr.Nobody on Sunday 8th May 10:31

[Mr.Nobody]

bristolracer said:

It sounds as if you aren't very confident when it comes to cars. Nothing wrong in that, but my advice would be to wait until you find something with a recent MOT.

If a garage is saying it has no time to MOT a car it's because they know there are likely to be issues. They want a trade sale to someone prepared to invest time and money into the car.

You are buying almost at the bottom of the market, buy on condition, proof of some recent maintenance and from someone you feel you could trust.

Both were private sellers. I’m no mechanic but I know the basics. I’ve said to both I would pay full asking if an MOT was done. I know it’s what I’ve been trying to do is buy on condition and one that’s been somewhat looked after. It’s always a challenge at Tv his end of the market. I was thinking of maybe paying one of the AA or RAC inspections.

[Mr.Nobody]

Toyota Avensis 2.0 T Spark:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202205065...

[Mr.Nobody]

Challo said:

OP please stop looking at dealers or cars with no MOT. They have no MOT for a reason.

The last two you sent, one is spares or repair, and the other is a diesel which you said you can’t have.

At your price range, get on FB marketplace, or gumtree and find the best car that’s manual, petrol, has decent MOT and got service and history. Buy that and stop looking at dealers. You buying at the bottom of the market so a private seller will give you the best option.

Where about are you based? What’s the closet town?

I can’t see why I should not look at dealers. They just put spares or repair to cover themselves as they can’t legally put sold as seen. FB is a joke, full of time waster and people who don’t respond, same with Gumtree and eBay. Autotrader you at least find people than want to sell you their car.

I’m based in Liverpool.

[Mr.Nobody]

I’ve sorted a car.

[Mr.Nobody]

Ryyy said:

Thank F- what have you gone for?

I went for an evening walk and seen a local Subaru Forester XTe spec with FSH. Was asking £2500 for it but it needed a few consumables replacing so offered £2000. I’m very impressed.

[Mr.Nobody]

Can mods please close thread. Thank you.

[Mr.Nobody]

So turns out the Subaru didn’t go to plan. So I’m still on the look out.

[Mr.Nobody]

I’ve found a Honda Accord:

https://www.pastureroadcarsales.co.uk/used-cars/ho...

[Mr.Nobody]

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.

[Mr.Nobody]

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.

[Mr.Nobody]

soad said:

Just be aware that CATs can get stolen on older Hondas/Lexus etc. Which is a shame.

That is a shame. I will have to keep a lookout for a local Accord Tourer. I may invest in a cat lock.

[Mr.Nobody]

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]

I’ve found this local V70:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206086...

[Mr.Nobody]

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.

Edited by Mr.Nobody on Tuesday 14th June 13:32

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

[Mr.Nobody]

So a few of the cars I was looking at got snapped up. So I’m still on the hunt.

I’ve found these:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206206...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206116...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202206217...

[Mr.Nobody]

280E said:

You need a Citroen Xsara Picasso.

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

I can’t help but think of

https://youtu.be/r0dcv6GKNNw