pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Ey up chaps. I have just got through interview stage on the job I applied for, and I start 3rd July. I've decided to treat myself to a new daily driver, but I'm unsure what I want... Let's see what suggestions I can get. Budget: £500-800Criteria: 4 or 5 doors, cheap to run and insure. Relatively reliable. Practical. Estates preferred! Ideas so far are pretty boring, like A stra, Xsara, Megane, etc. Left field suggestion is Toyota Yaris Verso. Anyone know anything about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I bet Billy has a choice of Astras in that price range........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Angrydicky's Maestro. NorfolkNWeigh, adw1977, BorniteIdentity and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 . pandamonium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'm actually pretty much sold on a certain Rover 416 in white that is on eBay. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Angrydicky's Maestro.Do enlighten? I didn't see one for sale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 3B Passat! Reliable, comfortable, great estates - ignore the VAG haters. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-VOLKSWAGEN-PASSAT/263038935608?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fabulous-work-horse-of-a-car-for-sale/272719629844?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Cheap as they'll ever be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I've just PM'd you dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Do enlighten? I didn't see one for sale....http://autoshite.com/topic/28514-a-touch-of-class-maestro-and-rover-600-for-sale/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Supernaut's Xantia would be ideal for the job, although it might be too dull for you.I like Xantias Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 £800 would get you a pretty nice Rover R8 Estate - classic insurance should be possible, and if you ask me (which hardly anyone ever does despite always being right) they're the best looking estate out there. chodweaver, Twiggy, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloth in a bowl Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Volvo S60 non turbo petrol or 163hp diesel. Be fussy and get a maintained one, it will last as long as you need. P.s. if auto then look for sign of an ATF change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Perodua. Kenari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 As mentioned above... would sir be interested in a Xantia HDi with 83k miles and an MOT until February? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayW Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Rover 820 turbo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 As mentioned above... would sir be interested in a Xantia HDi with 83k miles and an MOT until February?Theoretically, I will check insurance, compared with the Rover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Can I please have more info on the Xantia? I can't see a thread.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Can I please have more info on the Xantia? I can't see a thread.. It's Doom Blue, cosmetically challenged but mechanically solid. Air con, all round electric windows, a somewhat temperamental 6 CD changer. Located in Aberdeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 My Octavia VRS, fast, reliable, leather, climate, 35mpg, top of your budget Maybe not quite what you are after. fiatdaft and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 By the way, Panda.... congratulations! Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 By the way, Panda.... congratulations! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Can I please have more info on the Xantia? I can't see a thread.. plasticvandan, alcyonecorporation and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Congratulations. You need a 2.2i Vectra B CDX Estate Cloth with Xenons. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I'll +1 the ability for a Xantia to cover 160 miles in comfort at enthusiastic speeds using no fuel. It also donks itself. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Fabia or Octavia estate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 New job?Make the right impression...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152597555719?clk_rvr_id=1241881052335&rmvSB=true The Moog, SiC and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 alan - gan oop north?? nah like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkjagnz Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Or the alternative to UltraWombles fine effort Is ................... eddyramrod, UltraWomble and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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