Supposing you had £2k, what would you buy?

[MartinQ]

I'm getting rid of my current steed in order to fund my wife's MSc (aren't I good?) I'll have about £2000 left, so the question is what to get. I'm thinking of upsizing somewhat with a Mondeo sized car, but apart from the obvious, what else is there? I might consider Focus/Golf types, but they generally seem the same price or more expensive than the bigger cars for some reason.

I'd prefer a diesel (can't believe I just said that), but other than that, just generally cheap running costs. I'm fairly handy with a spanner after having an Elise for the last couple of years though, so that may help.

[JJM]

You might find a nice E39 if you're lucky...

My '98 528 se was about that much late last year and is a superb car.

[no-worries88]

JJM said:

You might find a nice E39 if you're lucky...

My '98 528 se was about that much late last year and is a superb car.

Yes,you said

[EDLT]

Jaaaaaaag?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1849455.htm

Seems a bit too cheap actually....

[Dunclane]

Probably a classic mini as a project, not quick but really cool.

[davidjpowell]

a Vel Satis!

[Huff]

The best E34 540 you can find, and to hell with the fuel consumption. Worked for me.

[EK993]

MartinQ said:

I'm thinking of upsizing somewhat with a Mondeo sized car

Dunclane said:

Probably a classic mini as a project, not quick but really cool.

Hmmmm.........

[chazzer]

Huff said:

The best E34 540 you can find, and to hell with the fuel consumption. Worked for me.

Exactly what I did, although mine was £3k 5 years ago

[MartinQ]

Some good suggestions, but cost saving is of the order and I don't think an old Beemer will satisfy that.

I'm after something for 18-24 months that'll need cheap/minimum maintenance. If it turns out to be a good un then I'll keep it along with the fun car I'll get when SWMBO is earning too!

[carreauchompeur]

Decent TDCi Focus then- Very good handling and parts won't break the bank.

[/S Line Luxury mode]Actually, you could get a lot of AUDI style for £2k.[/off]

[visual123]

A Civic VTi of some description could be an outside bet. Or sod running costs and get a 200SX.

[TheD]

EDLT said:

Jaaaaaaag?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1849455.htm

Seems a bit too cheap actually....

That does seem cheap. Saying that there isn't many might want a big Jaaaaag with 100k on the clock

[supra legend]

If I had £2k right now I would go and buy a Nissan Pulsar

[anonymous-user]

Subaru Legacy GTB!

[RB26DETT]

supra legend said:

If I had £2k right now I would go and buy a Nissan Pulsar

Ohh yess

[martin mrt]

E39 5 series without a doubt

[DKL]

Classic rangie - 2K gets quite a nice one.

[Cyberprog]

2K? Sounds like a late model 300-TDI Discovery to me Diesel, lots of space, great driving position, and cheap running costs if you know your way round a spanner, not that there's much to break as it's pretty simplistic. Avoid the Late Autos as they do have ECU's though.

[jonnydm]

JJM said:

You might find a nice E39 if you're lucky...

My '98 528 se was about that much late last year and is a superb car.

Your car looks like its exactly what I'm after!