My pile-o-junk is dead, broke have less 1k to buy used ASAP

[akkord]

So i need something sharpish to get to and from work since my pile of junk got worse (not worth the fix)...there's tonnes of ad's out there for stuff under 1k, it's somewhat overwhelming, i know i won't get alot for my measily sum but i don't want to purchase an instant problem either....i'm broke so any help/tips from PH'ers would be much appreciated. (it's probably a big ask, and i guess what ever i go for is always going to be a gamble, but any input would be a great help)

[TRUENOSAM]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2473686.htm

Would be my first choice. Plus its got 12 months ticket on it too

[Herbs]

Bournemouth is probably a bit far but I have a 2 owner Golf GTI with full history which I was going to sell in the spring for £800 but willing to sell now to a fellow PH'r if you are interested.

[Chan6192]

bmw 318is
mk 3 golf gti
audi a3 1.8t
merc c class
lexus is200

[akkord]

cheers for the golf offer but bournemouth would be an epic journey for me.

Chan6192 said:

bmw 318is
mk 3 golf gti
audi a3 1.8t
merc c class
lexus is200

318is for sale near me <£800 worth a look then

Edited by akkord on Wednesday 9th February 00:14

[saaby93]

Thinks he's looking for replacement of '98 1.2 punto
something for £500 so he can keep £500 just in case?

[akkord]

saaby93 said:

Thinks he's looking for replacement of '98 1.2 punto
something for £500 so he can keep £500 just in case?

yep that punto has had it. Would be a good tactic but i think £500 would be buying a problem. although short term.

[Chan6192]

cleo
fiesta
escort
polo
golf
mr2
celica
bmw compact
vauxhall vectra
vauxhall astra

id personally get a bmw 318is with a m3 kit theres loads out there, yo'd get leathers, alloys the works, plus its quite fun

[akkord]

Chan6192 said:

cleo
fiesta
escort
polo
golf
mr2
celica
bmw compact
vauxhall vectra
vauxhall astra

id personally get a bmw 318is with a m3 kit theres loads out there, yo'd get leathers, alloys the works, plus its quite fun

cheers, that list suggest to me get: summat with long MOT as you'll never really be able to second guess anything you go for. (?)

[scdan4]

Dull, but comfy and worthy.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2484362.htm

(ahem. said car *may* be my dads......)

[GreatGranny]

Definatey buy on condition.

This looks ok, not that boring but still sensible-ish

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-MG-ZS-SALOON-TROPHY-BLU...

Puma

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2432112.htm

[ewenm]

Whatever is local to you - no point spending loads travelling to a car if you've got a tight budget.

Do a postcode-price search on Autotrader.

[Norfolkinchance]

Its £500 over your budget and needs tax but this is a steal http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2373233.htm

I (I mean the owner ) may take the balance at £20 a week for a PHer.

[akkord]

well thanks for all the tips, Just bagged an Escort (98) 1.6, private seller, full service history 77k on the clock. £650 :-)