What shite? daily

[They_all_do_that_sir]

It has to be a Toyota. Avensis is a good shout, Camry would be an almost better one if you can find one (think cheaper Lexus), otherwise this model of Corolla is ideal if masses of internal space isn't essential:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-Toyota-Corolla-1-6-Vida-Ltd-Edition-Auto-5DR/302689250260?hash=item4679af6bd4:g:QRoAAOSw8mRav6gu

 

This one for example has 41000 on the clock and is retailing at £1200.

Ignore these at your peril. I bombed around in a £200 example with the 1.3 powerhouse engine. Never missed a beat, never used a drop of oil or water.

 

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[Parky]

This is VERY smart - £4495

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEXUS-IS-200-SE-AUTOMATIC-PETROL/142717078459?hash=item213a99cbbb:g:le8AAOSwNbFaskAZ

 

Low mileage, big spec, in budget, and it has wood! Well, pretend wood anyway

[Parky]

Ignore these at your peril. I bombed around in a £200 example with the 1.3 powerhouse engine. Never missed a beat, never used a drop of oil or water.

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They are the ultimate automotive cockroaches. I think the previous model was slightly better built but these are damn fine motors. If you need to get to work and back reliably and aren't too bothered about image, you really cannot fail with a Corolla.

 

When I lived in NZ (where they aren't so bothered about appearance and keeping up with the neighbours) every mechanic had a one word answer to a question I posed them. The question was "If I were looking for a decent reliable five door hatch that wouldn't let me down, what should I go for?"

 

Every answer - "Corolla"

[Parky]

Here's a blue one - bit pricey at £1995 but with 32000 on the clock it has years and years of life in it. I would think £1700 cash would secure if you go full Mike Brewer

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1999-TOYOTA-COROLLA-1-3-GS-Automatic-From-GBP1995-Retail-Package/232714828523?hash=item362ee27aeb:g:PWAAAOSwrfVZW7nv

 

It's only a 1.3 but it should manage fine one up and I would imagine the insurance will be peanuts

[sam simmons]

I do like toyota`s (i have a aygo) and i have not heard many bad things said about most of their offerings so thanks,i do like the Lexus is250 as well but i may as well suffer my Alfa if i get another 2.5 so smaller engined but not too small is the idea i think.

 

up to 2 litre,petrol preferred,4/5 doors,reliable,roomy enough for myself (6 ft 4) and back seats roomy for a rather large staffy cross...maybe adding another dog to the family.

 

I have plans for this car to do the job of commuting/tip runs/dog carrying duties mainly and expect the back to get rather messy often hence spending less than £5k...

 

no volvos or saabs as i have had a few and as good as they can be i fancy a change..thanks to those for giving me some ideas

 

(I do like the is200 as per Parky`s post but maybe a bit too nice and shiny and that wood looks urrghhh)

[Parky]

Having owned one of the previous (1992/97) model Corollas (very similar to the ones above), I can confirm that they are more than capable of meeting your requirements.

 

The £1200 one is a 1600 and will be pretty punchy. And if you are looking at using it for dog transport and tip runs, you probably don't want anything too expensive.

 

Mine looked like this - 1600 automatic, owned it for 6 years and total expenditure was two tyres, a fan belt, and a battery alongside oil changes. Lovely long distance car (70mph was about 2000 rpm) and I wish I had kept it.

[sam simmons]

Now that i do like.....

[They_all_do_that_sir]

Now that i do like.....

They are the ultimate appliance car.

 

Mine was my mother in law's cast off, and her idea of maintenance is to occasionally put petrol in.

 

Quick service and I used it to haul survey equipment all over the place, loaded till the tyres were rubbing the arches, on and off building sites etc.

 

Absolutely dull as dish water but it'll always get you there.

 

Spend the change on something stupid!

 

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[trigger]

There's probably hundreds of cars that suit your needs, generally something with a larger engine capable of around 35-45mpg on a run and comfy seats is all you need.

 

How about a late Vauxhall Omega 2.5 and spend the rest on shite cars and hookers?

[sam simmons]

I prefer the late Vectra 2.2 over the Omega tbh.....

[Shirley Knott]

On my experience, no. The modern diesel is a tough old thing; it'll handle however near or far you drive it. I've not had the DPF take a holiday in the Bora, and even the cambelt has lasted longer than recommended.

 

 

^A 2003 Bora won't have a DPF fitted (They came in later) but they do have DMF's and turbos, both of which can and do shit themselves.

 

Irrespective of that, VAG derv stuff of that era is a good shout.

 

If you can put up with the drudgery, SDI models don't have DPF, DMF, or turbos to worry about so a good shout from a durability perspective (I'm biased though)

 

Other than that my choice would be something pre PD with the VE lump, whilst turbos and DMF's are present they commonly do 200k+ miles before replacements are required.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Sod fuel econony, get your arse in a Jag.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

They are the ultimate automotive cockroaches. I think the previous model was slightly better built but these are damn fine motors. If you need to get to work and back reliably and aren't too bothered about image, you really cannot fail with a Corolla.

 

When I lived in NZ (where they aren't so bothered about appearance and keeping up with the neighbours) every mechanic had a one word answer to a question I posed them. The question was "If I were looking for a decent reliable five door hatch that wouldn't let me down, what should I go for?"

 

Every answer - "Corolla"

 

Corollas were/are pretty much the default taxi cab of choice in places like Afghanistan so if they can survive there then they can survive anywhere.

[flat4alfa]

This is my diesel (BMW) with auto and cruise and air and leather and proper veneer and other comforts

 

Could be for sale/swap as had it while now as my daily, but I want to get my Alfa 2.4 diesel Wagon back on the road as moving house soon

 

However, I would like to experience owning an Aisin-driven Alfa 2.5...

 

[flat4alfa]

This is my petrol 2.0 with auto and cruise and air and leather and fake veneer and other comforts

 

Definitely is for sale/swap as it's been sitting on my drive doing notalot since the Rover 75 turned up. It has niggly issues to fix but is on the button and can driven away

 

However, I would like to experience owning an Aisin-driven Alfa 2.5...   

 

 

[sam simmons]

Now both of those are tempting in fact the Bmw more so as i like the idea of a estate but i will say my Alfa needs money spent on it and will just about break even.Timing belt/waterpump/idlers approx £800 and a suspension refresh approx £200 maybe more so i would take that out of the equation unless you are a masochist....dont get me wrong it is a on the button running daily having had a few bob spent on new premium tyres all round/new pads all round and regular oil changes but the dog has taken over the back seat (seat cover is fitted) and its a bit tired..

 

So my plan was to run until end of July (mot time) and break or sell for parts/project..

 

Any info on the 320?

[Faker]

Felicia.... nuff said

[scruff]

SD1 V8

[Crispian_J_Hotson]

I find I am enjoying using the touring for the commute. I spend on average 15 hours a week in it since may last year and I'm not bored with it yet. I easily got two full size (empty) oil drums in it last week and with room to spare... It made me raise an eyebrow in surprise when I shut the tailgate. It really is the gift that keeps on giving.

[sam simmons]

SD1 V8

Now that is just silly...

[Talbot]

Now that is just silly...

But just so much cooler than anything else suggested so far!

 

If you are looking for comfort and not worried about image, then a C5 Pez auto estate might be worth a look. They depreciate like a falling brick, so you can get a relatively new one for your budget. If you find a good one that's been looked after they are a good shout, and if you make sure it's a Hydraulic model (later low-spec models are steel-sprung and less comfortable) it will be far more comfy on a regular commute than something "dynamic". Also many estate models have handy suspension height control in the boot, which makes loading and unloading significantly easier.

[iainrcz]

Pug 407?

Maybe squeek a 508 in at 5k. Especially with petrol engine.

 

Sent from my phone. which obviously isn't an Apple one, I'd have said.

[sam simmons]

But just so much cooler than anything else suggested so far!

 

If you are looking for comfort and not worried about image, then a C5 Pez auto estate might be worth a look. They depreciate like a falling brick, so you can get a relatively new one for your budget. If you find a good one that's been looked after they are a good shout, and if you make sure it's a Hydraulic model (later low-spec models are steel-sprung and less comfortable) it will be far more comfy on a regular commute than something "dynamic". Also many estate models have handy suspension height control in the boot, which makes loading and unloading significantly easier.

I have history with SD1`s buying mot failures and breaking them in the late 90s and have owned quite a few,cool they may be but as a daily no chance....good call on the c5 though

[MrBiscuits]

If you like the IS250, don't rule it out on economy. I have an Auto and it's averaging 38-40mpg over 400miles a week. That's mostly M-way and A-road though, don't really use it in town. The IS uses direct injection which is much more efficient and the 'box has 6 speeds. I should have chopped it in for a dirty diesel when my commute changed last year but it's such a nice drive & has everything I'd ever want

[Wingz123]

My 2009 Avensis D4D WITHOUT a dpf does 250-300 miles a day 6 days a week and engine is running non stop for 14/14.5 hours of the day.

 

85% town and city driving and 15% motorway...

 

All I do is service (drop oil and filter) every 5k miles and thats it....

 

If that isn’t testimony to how good a car is I dont know what is....

[sam simmons]

Update...

 

Bought a 2017 Astra K series 1.4turbo.....

 

 

 

 

 

Its a Vauxhall and it is blue

[Parky]

May I draw the right honourable Gentlemens attention to one of the key rules of Autoshite?

 

Article one, paragraph one which begins "Orl Voxalls"....

 

Joking apart, get some pics up. How far over budget did you go?

[ProgRocker]

Update...

 

Bought a 2017 Astra K series 1.4turbo.....

 

 

 

 

 

Its a Vauxhall and it is blue

That must have cost quite a bit more than the 1990s Corollas that were suggested upthread.

 

Nice buy, though.

[DodgeRover]

SD1 V8

With lpg conversion for running costs of less than a modern diesel with far far less to go wrong, spend the money you save on soaking it in anti rust products and you'll be the envy of all the powerfully built company director types.

Tailgate for tip runs and decent seat covers should make the dog happy.

Or a couple of P38 range rovers in either diesel or lpg guise.

[flat4alfa]

i am in need of a daily crapwagon 

 

Excellent choice!