Everyday classic that can handle fast food delivery...
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After getting some truely shocking insurance qoutes and also having to stay delivering pizzas a little longer ive decided to go classic (or old) with the next car. MK1 Golf GTI is abit more than my phone bill to insure a month.
How many miles can the 1.8lump handle with servicing etc kept up to date?
From the qoutes ive been getting from confused, early 1980 and before seem to get adrian flux offering low qoutes.
But what could be used as a pizza delivery car as jobs are rare i want to keep my foot in the door but also run a classic at the same time, with the money saved on insurance for things if/when they go wrong..
4k budget, not bothered about how many seats etc, must average high 20's round town, must be the odd one cropping up within 100miles of manchester (dad doesnt believe in travelling down the country for a car,and need his guidance when spending 4grand on something).
HELP! Anything youve spotted please link if you wish, can buy next week if i have to but got a month or so before it gets desperate.
How many miles can the 1.8lump handle with servicing etc kept up to date?
From the qoutes ive been getting from confused, early 1980 and before seem to get adrian flux offering low qoutes.
But what could be used as a pizza delivery car as jobs are rare i want to keep my foot in the door but also run a classic at the same time, with the money saved on insurance for things if/when they go wrong..
4k budget, not bothered about how many seats etc, must average high 20's round town, must be the odd one cropping up within 100miles of manchester (dad doesnt believe in travelling down the country for a car,and need his guidance when spending 4grand on something).
HELP! Anything youve spotted please link if you wish, can buy next week if i have to but got a month or so before it gets desperate.
Delivering take aways needs alot of preventitive maintanence. It wears out bushes, brake pads, discs etc reallt quickly so whatever you buy make sure the 'consumable' parts are reasonably priced and easy to fit.
I wasn't the slowest driver but my little 106 Diesel ate 2 rear beams in 4 months at 150 quid each and a morning of swearing at it to fit them.
I reckon anything pre '85 would be ok as long as its not too exotic.
MPG will no noubt play a roll in the decision too?
Old classics are no where near as frugal as new metal
But hey, If you delivered my pizza in a cool car, I'd definatley tip
I wasn't the slowest driver but my little 106 Diesel ate 2 rear beams in 4 months at 150 quid each and a morning of swearing at it to fit them.
I reckon anything pre '85 would be ok as long as its not too exotic.
MPG will no noubt play a roll in the decision too?
Old classics are no where near as frugal as new metal
But hey, If you delivered my pizza in a cool car, I'd definatley tip
elephantstone said:
e21 323's appeal to me.. Would i be able to get high 20mpg in one though?
Don't see why not?How about trawling ebay with a search with LPG in the title?
Sometimes throws up some interesting cars that have an LPG conversion fitted - voila, cheap fuel and running costs!
Thank me later
Buff Mchugelarge said:
Delivering take aways needs alot of preventitive maintanence. It wears out bushes, brake pads, discs etc reallt quickly so whatever you buy make sure the 'consumable' parts are reasonably priced and easy to fit.
I wasn't the slowest driver but my little 106 Diesel ate 2 rear beams in 4 months at 150 quid each and a morning of swearing at it to fit them.
I reckon anything pre '85 would be ok as long as its not too exotic.
MPG will no noubt play a roll in the decision too?
Old classics are no where near as frugal as new metal
But hey, If you delivered my pizza in a cool car, I'd definatley tip
Well by going classic im freeing up 150quid a month that can be used for keeping it on the road (if needs be).I wasn't the slowest driver but my little 106 Diesel ate 2 rear beams in 4 months at 150 quid each and a morning of swearing at it to fit them.
I reckon anything pre '85 would be ok as long as its not too exotic.
MPG will no noubt play a roll in the decision too?
Old classics are no where near as frugal as new metal
But hey, If you delivered my pizza in a cool car, I'd definatley tip
Ive figured i need to be averaging 30, or atleast high 20's MPG.
My thoughts are if im spending most my time driving around the same area i may aswell do it looking cool
Just done a quick ebay search - there's 400 cars with LPG for sale.
Found this within 2 minutes - a 2000 BMW E39 520, lots of extras, LPG kit, £3850
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-M-Sport-BMW-LPG-AUTO-Proje...
Found this within 2 minutes - a 2000 BMW E39 520, lots of extras, LPG kit, £3850
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-M-Sport-BMW-LPG-AUTO-Proje...
elephantstone said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
Something German - older BM 3 / 5 series, Audi 80 coupe? I would steer clear of Fords etc. of that age!
e21 323's appeal to me.. Would i be able to get high 20mpg in one though?I reckon spend £500 on a diesel 106 or something, and spend a bit more on something nice if you have the room. £4k is a lot of money to play with in my eyes, even with insurance.
elephantstone said:
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
Something German - older BM 3 / 5 series, Audi 80 coupe? I would steer clear of Fords etc. of that age!
e21 323's appeal to me.. Would i be able to get high 20mpg in one though?http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3245062.htm
Or this (can you tell I love 80's BM's!!:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3303302.htm
I can't really think of anything else that would fit the bill. I've done my stint of takeaway delivering some years ago and I did it in an E36 325i. I spent about £15 on fuel in an evening (around 80 miles) and was paid for £11 so already lost out there. However the wage + tips made it worthwhile and it was nice wafting around in something with a good engine and leather seats
6potdave said:
A good contender might be this. Not sure on the MPG but I imagine low 20's:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3245062.htm
Or this (can you tell I love 80's BM's!!:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3303302.htm
I can't really think of anything else that would fit the bill. I've done my stint of takeaway delivering some years ago and I did it in an E36 325i. I spent about £15 on fuel in an evening (around 80 miles) and was paid for £11 so already lost out there. However the wage + tips made it worthwhile and it was nice wafting around in something with a good engine and leather seats
E30's dont fall into the prices ive been getting http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3245062.htm
Or this (can you tell I love 80's BM's!!:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3303302.htm
I can't really think of anything else that would fit the bill. I've done my stint of takeaway delivering some years ago and I did it in an E36 325i. I spent about £15 on fuel in an evening (around 80 miles) and was paid for £11 so already lost out there. However the wage + tips made it worthwhile and it was nice wafting around in something with a good engine and leather seats
have to be up to 1984 or 5 i think!ETA Should really be manual aswell.
Edited by elephantstone on Thursday 26th January 21:15
I have never heard of this "must be able to carry a pizza" criteria before.
something 80s can qualify as classic and reliable without costing a fortune in consumables, I'm a big fan of all things German eg 3/5 series BMWs, MK1/2 Golfs, VW Corrados, Audi 80 coupes, Merc 190/300s all handle the miles very well. OR some older Jap vehicles, Preludes, Celicas, mr2s etc
something 80s can qualify as classic and reliable without costing a fortune in consumables, I'm a big fan of all things German eg 3/5 series BMWs, MK1/2 Golfs, VW Corrados, Audi 80 coupes, Merc 190/300s all handle the miles very well. OR some older Jap vehicles, Preludes, Celicas, mr2s etc
I have a 1997 Nissan Micra 1.0 K11 'bubble shape' for sale.... £300
Those things were absolutely MADE for pizza delivery.
Nippy, small, reliable, indestructible, economical, cheap to insure...
And you won't care when you scrape it turning round in a dark street in the pissing rain at midnight looking for and address!
What's not to like?
Sorry it's not a classic though!
Those things were absolutely MADE for pizza delivery.
Nippy, small, reliable, indestructible, economical, cheap to insure...
And you won't care when you scrape it turning round in a dark street in the pissing rain at midnight looking for and address!
What's not to like?
Sorry it's not a classic though!
aka_kerrly said:
I have never heard of this "must be able to carry a pizza" criteria before.
something 80s can qualify as classic and reliable without costing a fortune in consumables, I'm a big fan of all things German eg 3/5 series BMWs, MK1/2 Golfs, VW Corrados, Audi 80 coupes, Merc 190/300s all handle the miles very well. OR some older Jap vehicles, Preludes, Celicas, mr2s etc
Haha, its not so much about room to carry its more like.. will be able to take on-off-on-off strain all evening and the MPG side of it aswell!something 80s can qualify as classic and reliable without costing a fortune in consumables, I'm a big fan of all things German eg 3/5 series BMWs, MK1/2 Golfs, VW Corrados, Audi 80 coupes, Merc 190/300s all handle the miles very well. OR some older Jap vehicles, Preludes, Celicas, mr2s etc
All i need is another seat or a small boot to carry them!
NinjaPower said:
I have a 1997 Nissan Micra 1.0 K11 'bubble shape' for sale.... £300
Those things were absolutely MADE for pizza delivery.
Nippy, small, reliable, indestructible, economical, cheap to insure...
And you won't care when you scrape it turning round in a dark street in the pissing rain at midnight looking for and address!
What's not to like?
Sorry it's not a classic though!
You can wipe your arse with sandpaper doesnt mean i would though Those things were absolutely MADE for pizza delivery.
Nippy, small, reliable, indestructible, economical, cheap to insure...
And you won't care when you scrape it turning round in a dark street in the pissing rain at midnight looking for and address!
What's not to like?
Sorry it's not a classic though!
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