A simplified what car thread?

[XitUp]

I'm looking to buy a new car. It has to be less than £2k (£1.5k would be nicer). I've narrowed it down to two choices, Mk1 MX-5 or a Jeep Cherokee XJ (on lpg).

What are peoples opinions?
Pros and cons of each?
Things to look out for when viewing them?

Ta for any help.

[Papa Hotel]

A Cherokee or an MX-5??

How are they comparable in ANY way? Do you need to carry stuff/people?

[redgriff500]

I'd love to what the criteria was that gave those two options

[McSam]

redgriff500 said:

I'd love to what the criteria was that gave those two options

I think we actually have all the criteria.. Just the price

[W00DY]

Have you considered 1500 McDonald's Cheeseburgers?

[Spedz]

W00DY said:

Have you considered 1500 McDonald's Cheeseburgers?

So that you can simply roll around, avoiding the need for any mechanical transportation?

[Asterix]

Haha - classic 'what car' thread.

Jeep or a MX-5? - I'd go for the Porsche.

[McSam]

W00DY said:

Have you considered 1500 McDonald's Cheeseburgers?

Christ. Have you?

[XitUp]

Papa Hotel said:

A Cherokee or an MX-5??

How are they comparable in ANY way? Do you need to carry stuff/people?

They both have four wheels and and engine in the front and...erm

Well, I like them both.

No kids but don't NEED more than two seats or a big boot. But the Jeep would be nice for Ikea trips etc.

W00DY said:

Have you considered 1500 McDonald's Cheeseburgers?

I'm vegan, so no.

[Papa Hotel]

XitUp said:

Papa Hotel said:

A Cherokee or an MX-5??

How are they comparable in ANY way? Do you need to carry stuff/people?

They both have four wheels and and engine in the front and...erm

Well, I like them both.

No kids but don't NEED more than two seats or a big boot. But the Jeep would be nice for Ikea trips etc.

Well, I'll presume that you don't do daily trips to Ikea...?

So, buy the MX-5, save stloads of money on running costs and ask a mate to help lug your Ikea stuff or pay them to deliver. Easy.

[redgriff500]

I drive an MX5 and periodically fancy / buy a 4x4...

I never keep them over a few months you are either a driver or a cruiser

Which are you ?

[eldar]

Summer MX5, Winter Jeep.

[McSam]

XitUp said:

I'm vegan, so no.

In this case, buy a Cherokee just because it will confuse everyone!

[TotalControl]

MX5

[XitUp]

One concern is that my girlfriend couldn't get to work for about a week in December, and it took her ages when she could, due to the snow. The Jeep would be a big help here.

Papa Hotel said:

Well, I'll presume that you don't do daily trips to Ikea...?

So, buy the MX-5, save stloads of money on running costs and ask a mate to help lug your Ikea stuff or pay them to deliver. Easy.

Will it though? What mpg does an MX-5 get? Considering the Jeep will be on LPG that will lower fuel costs a bit.

redgriff500 said:

I drive an MX5 and periodically fancy / buy a 4x4...

I never keep them over a few months you are either a driver or a cruiser

Which are you ?

This is why its a tough choice, I'm a bit of both.

And next year my girlfriend and I will probably be buying a house with a drive so I can have both.

McSam said:

XitUp said:

I'm vegan, so no.

In this case, buy a Cherokee just because it will confuse everyone!

This is a good point. I'd have to get a big "Go Vegan!" sticker for it.

[Laurel Green]

MX5 and purchase a trailer.

[Bonefish Blues]

Fit Winter tyres and providing the snow's not more than 12" an MX5 copes perfectly well (significantly better than 4x4s without them) we found this Winter.

[XitUp]

I'm not putting a towbar on an MX5!

I've seen this Jeep that I like the look of. http://www.rhmotorscarsales.co.uk/used-cars/jeep-c...
Might swing by on the way to Ikea (I've mentioned it twice in this thread, very sad!) next weekend.
Only problem is, they never made on with a 3.7 V6 so does this garage know what they're on about?

[XitUp]

I cant decide if I hate this or love it - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2508059.htm

[V8mate]

I'd love to know how this thread has simplified the buffoonery of 'what car' threads