Under 4k - Cheap as possible to run
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As well as trying to find a car for myself at the moment, I'm also trying to help my brother in his search too. He has around 4k to spend, including insurance, and wants something that is going to be super cheap to run...i'm talking cheap insurance, good mpg (45-50 atleast on motorway run), low tax band, cheapish service costs etc.
I read the thread on the high mpg petrol cars and noted the 107/iq/aygo suggestions but none fall into his budget as they seem to be holding their value rather well.
Which cars should I be putting to him for review? He's not the biggest petrolhead in the world as you can tell from what he requires but like a lot of people at the moment, he just needs something to get him from A to B for as little as possible while money is tight
I read the thread on the high mpg petrol cars and noted the 107/iq/aygo suggestions but none fall into his budget as they seem to be holding their value rather well.
Which cars should I be putting to him for review? He's not the biggest petrolhead in the world as you can tell from what he requires but like a lot of people at the moment, he just needs something to get him from A to B for as little as possible while money is tight
lord-of-creation said:
I read the thread on the high mpg petrol cars and noted the 107/iq/aygo suggestions but none fall into his budget as they seem to be holding their value rather well.
That's partly true, but sub-£4k is still at the lower end of the market for these cars, and they're the best bet for cheap hassle-free motoring:107: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2645467.htm
C1: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2711873.htm
An alternative (and for half the budget) you could have a good Fiat Seicento Sporting Michael Schumacher special edition!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2580282.htm
Audi A2
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2607094.htm
Not the cheapest to buy, but if you get the right one they hold their money like a Jock and cost buttons to run.
BB
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2607094.htm
Not the cheapest to buy, but if you get the right one they hold their money like a Jock and cost buttons to run.
BB
I bought a 54 focus 1.8tdci for under £4k.
So far 5k miles later its cost £150.00 in servicing and MOTs. Next service is due in 11k and MOT in December.
Oh, tax isn't much can't remember but something like another £100.00 a year.
The book says 51mpg, reality probably a bit less.
Sport seats so you dont slide off round corners, aircon, less than 3k revs at m-way cruising speed and will lift off oversteer a little bit if you ask.
OK so its not the most PH car ever but for the moment while saving for boring stuff like houses its ideal
So far 5k miles later its cost £150.00 in servicing and MOTs. Next service is due in 11k and MOT in December.
Oh, tax isn't much can't remember but something like another £100.00 a year.
The book says 51mpg, reality probably a bit less.
Sport seats so you dont slide off round corners, aircon, less than 3k revs at m-way cruising speed and will lift off oversteer a little bit if you ask.
OK so its not the most PH car ever but for the moment while saving for boring stuff like houses its ideal
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