Saabnut Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 My mate has just brought my VW Polio back, so I have another spare car lying around so rather than watch it settle into the ground, I thought I would offer it on here. I bought this a couple of weeks ago to save it from the bridge. A few little jobs and it passed its MOT last week, so comes with 12 and a half months MOT It starts first time, every time, runs well and seems to be doing something over 40mpg which I was pleasantly surprised at. I have covered about 500 miles in it and would happily drive it anywhere. Log book says it was first registered 31st December 2002, so another day and it would have been 2003 and worth much, much more! It also says it has had 4 previous owners (last one was Skegness, so that explains the lack of rust compared to up here), it is 1587cc and 8v. Good points:New MOT - expires February 2019Get you home tax (until the end of the month)Low mileage - 130k just clocked up but it appears to have had a replacement engineTow bar fittedEverything seems to work including the radio, but not tried the CD playerSolid underneath and still has the original brake pipesLooks presentable (when clean!) Bad points:Minor advisories on MOTDrone from a bearing somewhere, I think it might be the driveshaft support bearing but nothing could be found on MOTShopping trolley missing from the bootA few dents and scratches.Drivers seat not very comfortable Overall, a cheap runaround, with a tow bar and twin electrics (not tested). It has the advantage that the rear seats lift out to make a van that can get into your local tip! Priced at a bargain 275 quid for a shiter (this is what it owes me plus 27 quid profit for my trouble) so non negotiable. It will be another hundred quid if I have to resort to Gumtree. However, I am daft so will consider a part exchange or swap if someone fancies a change. Will consider anything in p/ex, it does not have to be a car, surprise me! If the temperature rises I will give it a wash and post better photos, but it is a sub 300 quid car with more than a years MOT. WCPGW? Collection from the North East of Scotland (about 25 miles south of Aberdeen) or will deliver for cost of petrol plus a train ticket home. Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, richardthestag and barefoot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 have no need for it but If I did that would be an epicz colleshun thread that could involve planes, trains and uber bargain price for huge van like capacity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 If the shoppy trolley were not missing etc. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Megabarg. I love these despite them being as desirable as AIDS. Stupendous capacity with the rear seats removed. Braddon81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Shopping trolley missing from the boot FUCKING SCRAP IT! Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Looks good.Parked outside greggs. oldcars, Nyphur, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Is it wrong that I'm nursing a guilty semi for a Picasso? richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 hmmm whats train fare from Wolvo to Aberdeen?? SCRUB THAT 17 hours!!! https://loco2.com/en-gb/destinations/wolverhampton-aberdeen-train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdhaydock Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Roffle it, then watch everyone buy JohnF a ticket ..... he loves* these cars catsinthewelder, KruJoe, oldcars and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 hmmm whats train fare from Wolvo to Aberdeen?? SCRUB THAT 17 hours!!! https://loco2.com/en-gb/destinations/wolverhampton-aberdeen-trainFly baby, fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 These are ace, someone get it bought. Thank fuck I still have the Galaxy (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I liked mine alot. As I said before,great off roaders! Glwts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 These are ace, someone get it bought. Thank fuck I still have the Galaxy (I think).How can you be unsure if you still have a red MPV?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Certainly looks about as appealing as a prostate examination Twiggy and barefoot 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I forget about it at times 'cos at the barn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 It's a shame you weren't in the market for a Seat Toledo that needs the clutch doing. It's annoyingly nice to drive though - the cruise is a nice touch.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Scary's 2.0 manual one of these is teh awesome. teh fucking disgusting, but awesome nonetheless. I'd be tempted but I'm a terrible snob. Twiggy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Plans forming... EDIT : 170 clams for a one way ticket to Aberdeen! YIKES. This changes things rather heavily lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Is there not a Big Bus type option that might cost cockles as opposed to clams? binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just down the road! https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-part-accessories/well-sought-after-citroen-picasso-shopping-trolley/1283817844 binhoker668 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 15 hours on coach - same price as a flight really. Horrendous any which way ye look at it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Where are you looking at travelling from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binhoker668 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Where are you looking at travelling from?Nottingham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Nottingham.Fly EMA to GLA from £43, train from Glasgow to Aberdeen from £19.50 Coach £40-£60 but as you say it takes 14-16h The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 My wife has an 05 1.6 8v. It's ok. Its as thirsty as my 3.0 though and is the second 1.6 8v Picasso we have had that whines its tits off. I'm yet to figure out which pulley is knackered. Great cars though, plenty of rooms for kids and things! Cheap to run. But like I say the 8v can be thirsty. I think the engine is just too under powered for the body, not really a long distance car as its stressed at anything above 60. £275 is a bargain! GLWTS purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I had a 52 plate 1.6 8v for ages and didn’t find it particularly thirsty, depends on driving style I suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just down the road! https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-part-accessories/well-sought-after-citroen-picasso-shopping-trolley/1283817844Class, well sought after and £7, never two things i expect to read in the same sentence. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I had a 52 plate 1.6 8v for ages and didn’t find it particularly thirsty, depends on driving style I supposeWell, its round town driving mainly and on long runs its quite a stressed little thing quite loud too. And, like I say this is whining its bollocks off - Could be PAS, A/C, Alternator or tensioner. Not sure yet as havent had a good look. Its not too bad on fuel, but not as good as you'd expect with it being a heavy car and a little engine. I believe these engines are straight out of the 205? Cheap as chips to get parts for! Accelerator peddle seems very sensitive on this one too compared to the last 16 8v we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 I cannot believe how little interest there has been on this (apart from a couple who live so far south it is not economically viable to collect). I know they are shite, but it is cheap shite! Less than 300 quid for a car with nearly 13 months MOT, no major faults and a working radio . Scrap value will be over a ton so a potential years motoring for 150 quid. Oh well, I will leave it on here until the end of the week then it will go on gumtree and faceache for more money, but I had hoped not to have to deal with that lot. cpjitservices and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I think its probably a case of people who require such a large car are limited in numbers on here or they may choose an alternative such as a V70, R75 Tourer and so on. Some elderly French cars have strangely missed the shite scene. For example, there's little interest in Mk1 Meganes yet people fall over themselves for a 306. Weird! Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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