Replacing the Octavia - New work Daily needed.

[320touring]

The Rank Taxi is due an MOT shortly, and is not running at all well. I shall be sending it to the retirement home forthwith.

 

Nothing in the current fleet is servicable as a daily, bar the 335. CX is next closest but still a fair bit away.

 

I can utilise public transport util the new year, then I'll need something that does the following:

 

Costs sub 750

Be reasonable to insure for Business use

Readily available spares/service items

min of 35mpg on the Motorway

reasonably practical (4/5dr if poss)

Spirited performance as standard, or easily attainable

entertaining to drive

 

not much to ask eh?

 

I know you folks will not fail me -bring on the suggestions!

 

please put info in posts, rather than just links - my phone takes ages to load ebay/gumtree etc!

 

In the meantime I'll faff about with the CX and the 320:)

 

cheers

[derskine]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/ford-escort-flight-1.6-16v-zetec-41k-one-owner-/1143658625

 

 

 

Ford Escort mk6 1.6 zetec. 2000 model. This car has had the same lady owner from new! 41,000 genuine miles. Mot until may 2016. Ideal if your looking for cheap reliable transport, with none of the costly modern car issues to worry about! I.e no stupid sensors, or expensive dual mass clutches etc.. It's 100% dependable, returns great mpg, and is very easy to maintain. Interior is superb with no rips, tares, or burns. (Never been smoked in) Recently had tyres, and a new exhaust. The bodywork is excellent for its age.

 

 

 

Gorebridge, Midlothian

£395

 

Watch out for them dual mass clutches though...

[explosive-cabbage]

Crazy boost 5 door 205? I'm fitting a 850TDI turbo to it right now...

 

MOT till May. £300.

[Richard]

6N Polo?

[320touring]

Crazy boost 5 door 205? I'm fitting a 850TDI turbo to it right now...

 

MOT till May. £300.

Talk to me!pics etc plz:)

[320touring]

Straight out the box I have an Escort

 

then a 205

 

than a 6N polo..

 

top work so far chaps!

[Inspector Morose]

I'll just leave a post here.

[garethj]

Primera GT?

[beko1987]

Renault 20?

[320touring]

Primera GT may be a shout,

 

Beko, awa back te yer hoovers ya bam;)

[Lacquer Peel]

Are you not being a bit rash? All it needs is some fuel delivery fettling. Do you think it's going to fail the MOT test big style?

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/citroen/citroen-xsara-desire-2.0-hdi-turbo-diesel-2003-53-plate/1144803728

 

Ideal for WVO blend experimenting...

[320touring]

Are you not being a bit rash? All it needs is some fuel delivery fettling. Do you think it's going to fail the MOT test big style?

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/citroen/citroen-xsara-desire-2.0-hdi-turbo-diesel-2003-53-plate/1144803728

 

Ideal for WVO blend experimenting...

Handbrake

rear shoes

4x dampers

front arms

exhaust

 

so aye its not really worth the graft

[LessThanEqual]

I can vouch for a 6N. Not ideal if you need space though. The one to get is the 1.4 16V for performance, tax, and fuel efficiency. Sadly most 16V models have been yobbed, might be difficult to find one.

[HH-R]

Horsey Horseless. Tourer.

[doobietoo]

Saab ...you know it.... easy 225bhp with a bit of chip manipulation.... 5 doors hatch etc.... special price for you!!!

[320touring]

I can vouch for a 6N. Not ideal if you need space though. The one to get is the 1.4 16V for performance, tax, and fuel efficiency. Sadly most 16V models have been yobbed, might be difficult to find one.

Had a 1.9d that is now with Richard of this parish.

 

As you say 1.4 16v is probably pick of the bunch!

 

Saab ...you know it.... easy 225bhp with a bit of chip manipulation.... 5 doors hatch etc.... special price for you!!!

Alas naw chap! Had one previously, didnt get on with it at all

[twosmoke300]

The 1.4 16v vw is a terrible engine !

[320touring]

The 1.4 16v vw is a terrible engine !

Never said it was good- just thr best of the 6n:)

 

had a fabia 1.4 16v auto with it, was ok

[twosmoke300]

In fact I would say all small vw petrol engines are dogshit ! Well anything from the mid 90s onwards is anyway

[320touring]

In fact I would say all small vw petrol engines are dogshit ! Well anything from the mid 90s onwards is anyway

i shalls strike them from the list forthwith!

[beko1987]

Xm 2.1 for veg ness, then you can say you own 2 generations of citro luxobarge.

 

They both may work at the same time in the same week occasionally too!

 

Or just get a wbod with a long test and think about it next year?

[320touring]

Xm 2.1 for veg ness, then you can say you own 2 generations of citro luxobarge.

 

They both may work at the same time in the same week occasionally too!

 

Or just get a wbod with a long test and think about it next year?

I shall say nup to the first as 1x green blooded monster is enough..

 

2nd may be a plan depending on what pops up roundabout these parts

[Lacquer Peel]

Handbrake

rear shoes

4x dampers

front arms

exhaust

 

so aye its not really worth the graft

 

Worth it for the savings of running on WVO, maybe.

[hairnet]

the 1.8 skoda on here

[gdhaydock]

Renault 20 - surely that must tick all the boxes?

[cort16]

Merc 190

MG zt diesel

Mk1 Mondeo pez

Volvo S80 diesel

[320touring]

Worth it for the savings of running on WVO, maybe.

Ordinarily I'd agree but tbh with the work plus fuel issue it can just get replaced!

[twosmoke300]

Ordinarily I'd agree but tbh with the work plus fuel issue it can just get fucked!

Ftfy

[320touring]

Ftfy

i was trying* to be polite:)

[Lacquer Peel]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/skoda-octavia-1.9-tdi......./1144230675

 

Stick with what you know~?