D Spares & Tyres Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 After 17 years it is time to retire my mother's Almera. The clutch is going, its high on tax, bad on fuel and only 3 doors so it no longer ideal for her pensioner friends either. Criteria: Good on fuel (40 mpg minimum round town)Lowish tax (£150 per year max)4 or 5 doorOf Oriental origin, preferably Japanese No mechanical faultsMinor bodywork issues not objected to ( mother will dent I guarantee you)£2000 maximum price but lower preferred!Evidence of service history not essential but must be a well looked after examplePreferably within a reasonable distance of Ludlow ( 80 miles? ) although if a trusted shiter further afield has something then I would travel further. Age not an issue, a late nineties, early 2000s Toyota or Honda would be great so long as the tin worms haven't got to it. You lot know what I favour by now surely. I am happy to pay the going rate or even slightly over it for a decent example that will last indefinitely with minimum expenditure. Nothing much on eBay. Anybody know of anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 £2k gets you a lot of 2nd hand motor, should be able to find a Honda Jazz auto for that easily Eddie Honda 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I was going to say, that's a very wordy post for: WANTED, Honda Jizz. Should be able to bag a GD in CVT flavour no problem for the budget. Go for 2005> though. Some of the early ones can be a bit sheddy because rubbish paint. willswitchengage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yes a Jazz would be ideal, just thought I would ask on here first. Its far less traumatic dealing with you lot than looking for a motor in the real world! Nothing currently on eBay within a reasonable distance. I haven't braved other sites yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I was going to say, that's a very wordy post for: WANTED, Honda Jizz. Should be able to bag a GD in CVT flavour no problem for the budget.Go for 2005> though. Some of the early ones can be a bit sheddy because rubbish paint.Jazz would do nicely. But a late nineties Civic or Corolla with low miles for £500 would be fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Toyota Yaris 1.3 vvti. 40mpg easily, 5 doors, rock solid engine, cam chain, seem to resist rust fairly well, good high seating position, easy to get in and out of, £130 a year tax. there is bound to be one for sale locally. You're not having mine because its such a good car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi paul Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I am half heartedly selling my corolla . Rash impulse buy. There is a for sale thread on here somewhere. It's a 94 1.3 hatch. Gsi no less. Auto. 13.00 a month tax and not bad on petrol. Needs front tyres soon . I have serviced it when I got it a couple of months ago. Fair few scratches but drives fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 I have just seen your thread. This could be the one I'll ask her in the morning She may not want to go older but I have been trying to impress on her how crap moderns are in comparison to nineties Japanese cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 On the jazz, check the rear tyre well to see if it's full of water. They can suffer from quite a few boot leaks that can be a nuisance to track down. Also CVT needs to have its fluid changed on time for it to not have problems. kinkersaab and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 They can suffer from quite a few boot leaks that can be a nuisance to track down. Dead easy, roof seam either side at rear. Anyone having trouble findng the source can't be looking properly. SiC, kinkersaab and D Spares & Tyres 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 On the jazz, check the rear tyre well to see if it's full of water. They can suffer from quite a few boot leaks that can be a nuisance to track down. Also CVT needs to have its fluid changed on time for it to not have problems.Boot leaks are either the seams in the top of the roof/ 1/4 panel /boot aperture panel . Easy fix with clear sealer . Or , rear door membranes - fix with sealer again . Cvt does need regular fluid changes to prevent pull away judder . There is actually a start clutch mod available but a good flush usually sorts them out . Rear wheel bearings fail regularly and the usual lack of servicing kills the engines ( 8 spark plugs remember ) D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 + Pre dented+ Full assortment of giffer marks+ Kerbed alloys+ OAP compliant seat height - Door edge reflectors https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kia-Picanto-1-1-auto-LX/253154968757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Jazz is a good choice provided the cvt box is in tip top fettle. The 2002-2007 Civic is a nice motor and the automatics are usually part of the Executive trim so your Mum will have many many bells and whistles to play with, all of which should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 There is a Toyota Carina II auto dwelling on 'google Carinas for sale' somewhere... Looks v clean TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 Corolla sourced off this 'ere forum Thanks for your suggestions ☺ Collection happening soon The Moog and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I am half heartedly selling my corolla . Rash impulse buy. There is a for sale thread on here somewhere. It's a 94 1.3 hatch. Gsi no less. Auto. 13.00 a month tax and not bad on petrol. Needs front tyres soon . I have serviced it when I got it a couple of months ago. Fair few scratches but drives fine.I've said it before but that will last another 20 years with minimal maintenance. Everyone and I mean everyone drives a Toyota in West Africa, every taxi is that shape or slightly newer (AMC pacer style) Corolla, they are amazing and bombproof, really great cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Corolla sourced off this 'ere forum Thanks for your suggestions ☺ Collection happening soonPerfect choice. D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I just right of we had any sites for one as we had two eventually but nothing ever really went wrong so we don't!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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