No harm in asking

[bub2006]

Before I go and fetch a holy Mondeo with gaffa tape aplenty I thought I'd ask here. Has anyone got a car they want gone today? Diesel,petrol,manual or auto. 200 quid or payment plan if possible? I know I'm an arse but I have to ask! Cheers.

[dollywobbler]

You may win a Colt tomorrow! I'd offer that, but the money has already come marching in from most folk. Also, there's not much left of today.

[bub2006]

That's true but I have promised a ten year old boy I'd take him out tomorrow. Struggled getting to work this morning too.

[Stanky]

Is it worth hiring something to fix the short-term issue of tomorrow then looking to sort out a permanent solution next week? it'll probably cost £25 to change the insurance to a temporary car, plus whatever adjustment on the policy price and I bet you can hire a grotty C1 or similar for a day for not a whole lot more than that.

[bub2006]

Don't like hiring/renting but its something to consider

[oldcars]

What about cavcrafts 405 with a towbar, he was giving £100 off cant remember the price. Seems a bit pointless buying a rotten mondeo with no towbar for your van, to spend £££ fixing it to get rid in a few weeks.

[bub2006]

Mondeo has towbar. Only 3 owners and typical rust on arches and will.

[oldcars]

Might be worth a punt then. What mot history like on it?

[bub2006]

Not too bad. Reg is w153 whr

[oldcars]

It reads like the last owner uses a mot as a service. Just read about your Audi, bad news and make me think this cheap Mondeo could just be more grief you don't need.

[oldcars]

PBK has a 214 with a towbar but not sure if that could manage your van or not. £375 with mot.

[Cavcraft]

Panic buying a £60 Mondeo for £200 probably isn't going to end well.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

That's true but I have promised a ten year old boy I'd take him out tomorrow. Struggled getting to work this morning too.

WTF did you do that for if you had no wheels?

[egg]

What's happened to the Audi?

[Cavcraft]

Cam belt threw it's hand in I believe.

[Cleon-Fonte]

If £200 is your maximum budget you'd be far better served by this beauty* than a manky Mongdeo.

[xtriple]

If you were closer you could borrow the Kia which I 'think' you would like (auto, V6, air con, leather) but the fuel consumption may put you off!

[bub2006]

WTF did you do that for if you had no wheels?

That promise was made last weekend when I last seen him. Tensioner quit last night. Ive took folks advice and walked from Mondeo. Thanks for offer too x triple

[RayMK]

Apart from rust and a grim interior, Hyundai Pony/Excel is usually a reliable means of transport.  Gumtree says its rear wheel drive.  It isn't. MK1 and 2 Ponies were, but the later ones were transverse engine and front drive.  I would keep looking!

[egg]

This looks a good Mondy in Dudley, but it is a manual, has all the bits done. Reckon you could get it for £300....

 

It's been on the Facebook group, seller is selling it for his mum.

 

https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/ford-mondeo-18-16v/1180563452

[bub2006]

Over budget mate but thanks.

[scruff]

I thought you had a few motors knocking about Bubz?? 

[sierraman]

You could drop on but a £200 motor is likely to have something chronic up with it. That said shadow finds some pretty respectable stuff for the equivalent of what you'd spend on a visit to the boozer.

[bub2006]

I thought you had a few motors knocking about Bubz??

Nope only one.

[Sloth in a bowl]

I can lend you the Puma till you have something more permanent available if you want.

[bub2006]

That's a very kind offer. Thank you. I'll drop you a message. Only looking for something for a month or so worst case.