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Junkman Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Junkman

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We bought the Mitsubishite, because Junkdaughter no. 1 does her exams and other stuff, which means 1000 miles a month in urban traffic.
Hence we bought something a bit more suitable for the task, instead of doing it with a bulky waftbarge (many people grossly underestimate the size of a 405).
This was a bit of a luxury we afforded ourselves. As you know, small cars are as expensive to own as big ones.

 

Since this is coming to an end in July, we will then need a proper car again, i.e. one we can use to travel with the whole Junkfamily and assorted luggage in
total comfort.
And there lies my problem. I'll definitely not buy any newfangled tosh with computers, and suitable older cars are becoming scarce.
Also, the Junkwoman has a different approach to motoring than I have, and I must accommodate that.

 

The 405 is a darn good car, but after three, I'm a bit tired of them.

Those 3-Litre Hyundais are growing on me, and they look suitably giffertastic. Haven't seen one with non-slip interior yet, though.

 

In short, I have no idea what to buy, but I'm open to suggestions.

 

What we are looking for, is some cheap wheels, that are big inside, like old cars used to be, without the tons of ugly fat new cars ferry around at all times.

Excellent visibility is essential!

Cloth and PAS are a must, badermatic desired. 28-30 OMGMPG on a run would be nice.

Please, no coal burners, or Shitroens with this daft suspension.

 

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Sloth in a bowl Rank: Renault 16

Sloth in a bowl

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It's got to be a Volvo. Even posh spec GLE can be had with cloth interior.

 

Search gumtree for a 740 GLE Auto in blackheath. I'm on phone so can't link.

trigger Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

trigger

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Having drove Richards 850 TDi at the weekend i can only concur with Volvo too.

Ratdat Rank: Renault 16

Ratdat

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Don't worry about that, Man of Junk, you wouldn't be needing any spares* if you had a 300C. Thoroughly excellent motor carriages, especially in estate form (although ALL estates are manual sadly), although saloons ride a little better thanks to coil sprung rear end. They are surprisingly good on fuel if driven like a pensioner but are capable of a frightening turn of speed when not.

 

* except for maybe an air flow meter...which is the ONLY thing that ever seems to go wrong on them, and even they can usually be cleaned. 

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dollywobbler Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

dollywobbler

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I'm thinking Rover 800 series as well, or is that just asking for OMGHGF?

 

KV6 in the 800 was particularly prone to HGF, but none of the other engines have a massive reputation for it - though anything can blow its top if neglected. I'd seriously consider the 600 as well. Honda power, so they never* go wrong.

phil_lihp Rank: Lancia Gamma

phil_lihp

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Actually, having been wafted around in Skizzer's SD1 and BrookJm's 504 last weekend I can recommend both of those from a passenger perspective.  Both superbly comfortable and spacious.

NorfolkNWeigh Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

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The Merc suggestions seem right on the money ,there seem to be hundreds of W124s around for not much money,everybody wants the estates,the veg friendly rattlers or the high spec bovined 320's. That means the 4 cylinder pez autos with no cow or air are crying out for Luddite ...er,I mean traditionalist buyers.

Depending on if you can live with no rear legroom, a late 190e 1.8 auto with keep fit windows might fit the bill.

Mr Livered Rank: Citroen Ami

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The Merc suggestions seem right on the money ,there seem to be hundreds of W124s around for not much money,everybody wants the estates,the veg friendly rattlers or the high spec bovined 320's. That means the 4 cylinder pez autos with no cow or air are crying out for Luddite ...er,I mean traditionalist buyers.

Depending on if you can live with no rear legroom, a late 190e 1.8 auto with keep fit windows might fit the bill.

Yes, they're great. I think Six-Cylinder of this parish has one, maybe he's ready to sell it on?

rml2345 Rank: Renault 16

rml2345

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I'd say Volvo as well. 30mpg is possible in a petrol auto and they're big inside. Failing that, what about a Renault 21 Savannah or 25? A Granada MK3 shouldn't be too hard to find in badermatic flavour without cow and those are huge inside.

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Borrow my 2001 Alfa 156 Sportwagon.  A tad new, but has a Busso V6.   V lovely to sit in.  5 seats, OK luggage space, handily.

 

NB Has 3 pedals.

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Has levva, but you can mangily it with covers.

 

is FAST.

mercrocker Rank: Isuzu Florian

mercrocker

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My thoughts....Despite owning a 190E 1.8 with keepfit windows I cannot recommend for Junkman en famille, there is bugger all leg room in it.  W124 massively better in that respect, W123 beginning to attract OMGLRM tax (Last Real Merc innit) and the rust, always the rust....Also, there must be something seriously wrong with that Cedric to lurk on Ebay for this long at that price but how about trying to find a Laurel.   My mate has one in green with green velour, its filling me with wantage at present....

Asimo Rank: Isuzu Florian

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SaaB 900 (Before GM got involved). 

Excellent velour, three of Borg Warners finest speeds & the only hatchback able to carry a double bass*.

 

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*According to Miles Kington.

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Guest Breadvan72

Guest Breadvan72

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Foremost it's an Alfa. Which means it's Italian.

 

 

Si, va bene!

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Guest Breadvan72

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The Alfa wd be free subject to insurance and what not.  Ie, loan car.

eddyramrod Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

eddyramrod

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Doesn't Vulgalour's brother have an Omigod for sale, complete with Gentleman's Gearbox?  I'm sure I saw it when I visited, and it's not a million miles from you either...

chaseracer Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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W123/124 is deffo on the radar.

The ex-Wobbler 300E is available.

 

Cloth, auto, 25+mpg.

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