Another what car - my smoker was stolen!!!

[Pappa Lurve]

Evening all.

I need to replace my old Jag XJ which got stolen. Only a short term car while I sort out the insurance so the rules are max of £1k, mildly interesting, barge must be an auto but hppy to go for non-barge. 2, 4, or 5 doors are fine so basically looking for the most interesting sub £1k car that can be run daily for a few weeks and then either kept or sold on when the insurance comes through.

Looking forward to some ideas as I am a little stumped and can't think of much!

Cheers

[wagon and horses]

ls400?

[Pappa Lurve]

thought about one but I never really loved them. How cheap can I get a decent one for? Dont seem to be able to find them below 1k.

[wagon and horses]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

£5 left for petrol!

[Pappa Lurve]

Just seen one on autotader for 700 that looks ok. As I only want to keep it for a short time and then sell it I want to go as cheap as I can while avoiding a wreck!

[Munter]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1271619.htm

[Pappa Lurve]

Munter, your suggestion is duly noted and filed in the appropriate box! Obviously if it was in London I would rush off immediately to purchase it!

[andyipb]

How about an Alfa 166? I've just bought a 3.0 V6 which drives well and sounds fantastic.... Granted not everything actually works but it's unusual, it makes me smile / laugh when I drive it and there are a good few around for your budget

[Pappa Lurve]

andyipb said:

How about an Alfa 166? I've just bought a 3.0 V6 which drives well and sounds fantastic.... Granted not everything actually works but it's unusual, it makes me smile / laugh when I drive it and there are a good few around for your budget

How much does one need to spend for a decent one and how reliable are they? I do like them...

[Oily Nails]

Different enough?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

From the English:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

From the Japanese:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

From Ze Germans:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

Edited by Oily Nails on Sunday 13th June 20:46

[Oily Nails]

Under £400 with 12 months MOT!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2010...

[Pappa Lurve]

not loving the audi or the volvo frankly but the others are really, really interesting finds! I'll look into them tomorrow but keep the ideas coming!!!

[edo]

This seems too cheap to me. If the mileage is right, and it is hpi clear, this is a bargain non?

LEXUS LS400 Auto V8
Price: £995

77,000 miles

H reg. virtually excellent cond tout, UK supplied vehicle with only 77,000 careful miles, beautiful black green metallic + contrasting tan leath int, fully loaded inc elec seats, elec tilt steering column, CL alarm, EW, EM, AC, cruise control, lovely stereo & multi CD player, alloys etc. runs/drives beautifully, v powerful comfortable large cruising car, recently serviced taxed & MOT Aug, suit enthusiast, excellent value. Any car van p/ex welcome and all debit/credit cards. £995. n/o. 07831 389483 /
Trade Seller

Edited by edo on Sunday 13th June 21:10

[edo]

1994 MERCEDES-BENZ E280 AUTOMATIC
Price: £1,150

74,000 miles

1995, M reg. 74000 Miles, Excellent throughout, 2 owners, A/C, S/R, PAS, EW, Service history, MOT, full leather. £1,150. 01708 761253 http://www.davebarnesandson.co.uk
Trade Seller:

[lordlee]

Fiat coupe turbo
BMW 735i
Pug 205GTI
Golf mk2 GTI
Early Corrado

[dfen5]

edo said:

suit enthusiast,

Whenever I see that phrase it sends shivers through my wallet. I read it as "suits someone who's willing to chuck money at it and doesn't mind skinning a few knuckles every evening for the next 11 months before the next MOT.

Tho' I'm sure that one's not a lost cause, that phrase doesn't fill me with confidence.

[Pappa Lurve]

Found a lexus that appears to be in good nick with 210k on it. Is that too much on one of those? Its only £500 so might be worth a punt!

Loving the other ideas though, some great suggestions.

[Pappa Lurve]

Edo, where was that Lexus ad?

Thanks

[edo]

Pappa Lurve said:

Edo, where was that Lexus ad?

Thanks

autotrader.

[Pappa Lurve]

So I collected my new smoker today. One rather lovely Jag X300, 3.2 sport 1997 car. Half leather interior which is oddly more supportive than the all leather, 150k, stunning condition inside and out, just had the head gasket replaced and head and valves sorted, new-ish zorst and even a heated front screen which is a nice touch. Even the original stereo is in place and working. Tax until December and MOT until about the same time.

Problems - it ran rough but then has been unused for some months but after a motorway run it seems to be running perfectly. Wheels need a balance and the sun roof seems to be stuck. It may potentially need a new air flow sensor or something but not certain yet. The remote locking did not work but has now been sorted for the princely sum of £2.00 and the boot does not unlock on the central locking but does open from the switch inside the car. So really only the sunroof and possibly a new airflow sensor now.

Owner passed away and the car was being sold by his step son who was an utter pleasure to deal with and was so honest in his advert that we struggled to find anything we could get him down on price on! The car is really in lovely condition and was clearly much loved by it's previous owner.

And the price for all this lovely, oddly sporty waftiness I hear you ask? £600. Great car, great vendor and even a jolly nice drive home with a mate in a 3.2 V8 following me (he had kindly driven me up to see the car and looked it over as I am a technical moron and he knows what the oily bits all do!). I have had worse days :-)