camryv6 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, 320touring said: Sub £1k for a car with full MOT in reasonable order seems ok to me:) It doesn't matter the make or model - it's about (relatively) sensible buys. I wouldn't WANT a vectra, but I'd buy one if I needed something to "Car" for a while with minimal effort. I'd also know @Split_Pin would take it off my hands when done:) I doubt it would go down in value providing you kept it in good condition ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 SEAT ALHAMBRA 1.9 TDI, https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/seat-alhambra-19-tdi/1374254896?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Price: £ 800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 In 1996 I bought F456PLA a 1300 "Merit*" Astra estate from Basildon auctions for £not much. About a 800 IIRC. it would have been around 7or8 years old at the time, and my MK1 Astra had failed it's MoT earlier in the day in a fairly spectacular fashion. The Merit had around 60k on it, big wodge of history, IIRC Lex Leasing was the first owner, I was 3rd. The minute I drove off the compound I hated it. BUT In the 4 years I had it - before someone stole it - I did nigh on 100,000 miles in it, and the only expenditure barring topping up the oil (leakage) was tyres and a couple of light bulbs. It didn't get serviced - I figured that as I was constantly topping up the oil, it would be renewed as I went along, i think it got washed about 3 times - the paint pogged after about 3 months, and I couldn't be arsed. After it got nicked the insurance paid me out £500, by my maths it's £300 depreciation, circa £200 on sundry bits, so 100k for £500. I don't know, to this day, how I put up with the thing for that long, but I suppose it earned a bit of respect by refusing to die. (I MAY* have towed a Dodge Ram with a trailer with Sapphire Stockcar on the back for 15 miles, I MAY* have driven to MIldenhall 4-up with a generator, a Cologne V6 in the boot, 3 tool boxes and 4 spare Granada wheels on the roof....) Jerzy Woking, mitsisigma01, Springer and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 10:34 AM, Supernaut said: This thread is dangerous. In the process of being interested in that Rav 4 yesterday I realised my finances at the moment allow me to comfortably buy some cheap chod and insure it etc. Find some more vaguely interesting vehicles in the NE of Scotland, please. This isn't even remotely interesting, but it's cheap, and those VW TDIs are fairly robust aren't they? 217k miles and 11 months MOT for £400. https://www.gumtree.com/p/volkswagen/vw-golf-mk4-11-moths-mot-diesel-/1374136635 Oh look! The Yaris from the first post (which had sold) is now for sale again by a flipper trying to make a £100 profit! It moved from Westhill to Bucksburn and in 24 hours has somehow gained £100 in 'value'. https://www.gumtree.com/p/toyota/toyota-yaris-1.0-vvt-i-colour-collection-3-door/1374129087 This is proper misery spec. Hyundai Getz 1.4 with an MOT until May 2021, £750. https://www.gumtree.com/p/hyundai/2006-hyundai-getz-1.4-cheap-mot-till-may-2021-cheap-road-tax-and-i/1374045556 Check out the interior! There are few cars as robust as the Hyundai Getz in my experience. Truly horrible to drive, but after the nuclear apocalypse they‘ll still be there, along with the cockroaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/31/2020 at 9:06 AM, SiC said: £950 for a Vectra B doesn't seem to be very low cost to me? BUT LOOK AT THE COLOUR! Brown, adds at least £400 to its value....at least on here anyway! RobT and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Toyota Corolla 2.0 Diesel D4D , https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/toyota-corolla-20-diesel-d4d/1374423302?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Price: £ 499 @Supernaut to the sensible purchase phone plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 On 6/2/2020 at 12:02 AM, AnthonyG said: BUT LOOK AT THE COLOUR! Brown, adds at least £400 to its value....at least on here anyway! but if you wanted to spend that kinda money would you not pick something worth it (to you not money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 23 minutes ago, hairnet said: but if you wanted to spend that kinda money would you not pick something worth it (to you not money) But what can you get that is interesting for £950 I am asking this hoping somebody will show me something I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 That's what I paid for my X type. 80,000, full MoT with service history. 3.0 4x4 Jag. Better than any Vauxhall Vectra. 15 minutes ago, camryv6 said: But what can you get that is interesting for £950 I am asking this hoping somebody will show me something I want Jerzy Woking and camryv6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-Jaguar-X-Type-2-0-diesel-saloon/193496118628?hash=item2d0d447564:g:me0AAOSwaspe16GH X Type, £775, long MoT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X-Type-2-0d-SE-Saloon-Good-Running-Car-Full-Leather-Diesel/233604010514?hash=item3663e25212:g:0UwAAOSwzINe0f0B Here's another £995. I think you can tell, I like Jags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 Well played:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 2 hours ago, 320touring said: Toyota Corolla 2.0 Diesel D4D , https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/toyota-corolla-20-diesel-d4d/1374423302?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android Price: £ 499 @Supernaut to the sensible purchase phone plz The RAV4 was vaguely interesting because it was a beige 4x4. That's just plain dull. No thx. Find me an IS200 plz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 @Supernaut £500 start https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-is200-navigator/254615255206?hash=item3b484078a6:g:q6MAAOSwmf5e1nDP needs a fiddle because misfire Supernaut and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Just now, outlaw118 said: @Supernaut £500 start https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/lexus-is200-navigator/254615255206?hash=item3b484078a6:g:q6MAAOSwmf5e1nDP needs a fiddle because misfire Somewhat far from me, fit colour, but auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Or this one is £860 so far, seller says it's had new lights, so possibly a CAT D or whatever they call it nowadays, but he's not specifically said it. Looks OK to me though. (Edit in that Wales) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-IS200-2005-Low-mileage/293596628540?hash=item445bb9063c:g:ymEAAOSwajFe0Xou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, 2flags said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-Jaguar-X-Type-2-0-diesel-saloon/193496118628?hash=item2d0d447564:g:me0AAOSwaspe16GH X Type, £775, long MoT. We wont talk about corrosion then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 1 hour ago, 2flags said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-X-Type-2-0d-SE-Saloon-Good-Running-Car-Full-Leather-Diesel/233604010514?hash=item3663e25212:g:0UwAAOSwzINe0f0B Here's another £995. I think you can tell, I like Jags. This one sounds better, but high bills just around the corner would worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volksy Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Isn't an Xtype kinda missing the 'low liability' theme of this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I do like an Lexus is though, preferably a three litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camryv6 Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Volksy said: Isn't an Xtype kinda missing the 'low liability' theme of this thread? Probably my fault because I asked for something more interesting than a Vectra but the same price as the £950 one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 If the X type is in good fettle, no light on the dash / rod through the block etc and has a decent MOT, it's likely no more risky than a Vectra or Mondeo. It's the individual car being in decent nick that's key to this game! alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 53 minutes ago, Supernaut said: The RAV4 was vaguely interesting because it was a beige 4x4. That's just plain dull. No thx. Find me an IS200 plz. Look what you have started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2flags Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 Also remember that the X Type is mechanically based on the Mondeo. So Ford engine, gearbox, brakes ect. Makes for lower running costs but Jag style. As for corrosion, well that's no different to many other older cars. As with all these things, you pays your money and to makes your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 2 hours ago, camryv6 said: But what can you get that is interesting for £950 I am asking this hoping somebody will show me something I want That MINI Cooper S R53 for £700 was interesting. Trust me, I owned it! There's a Pug 306 XSi on C&C for £750 at the mo as well. camryv6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, GeordieInExile said: That MINI Cooper S R53 for £700 was interesting. Trust me, I owned it! There's a Pug 306 XSi on C&C for £750 at the mo as well. Saw that.. COVID MOT but looks hawt https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1222149 Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 750 quid with months of MOT is a friggin' steal for that. I miss my GTi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 useful looking focus 1.6 petrol estate with 12 months mot for 750 quid https://www.gumtree.com/p/ford/ford-focus-estate/1376045474 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Dull but worthy 1.9tdi Passat for £1100 New clutch, dmf, timing belt, diesel pump, handbrake motor. Just be glad you didn't pay for all that. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagon-Passat-1-9TDI-manual-155k-miles/293658257860 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Handbrake motor. Two words that should not be together. 320touring and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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