Rocket88 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 3 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said: The Princess of Wales once… No she didn’t…. But you can pick up a reasonable example of what she did drive for £4k… 808 Estate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Just buy a petrol Toyota or Honda whatever size you need and see what 4k buys you at that size. egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Toyota Rav4 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403298108803?sort=year-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Toyota&model=RAV4&page=6&postcode=so157np&price-from=&price-to=&radius=&fromsra https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403268002103?sort=year-asc&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Toyota&model=RAV4&page=6&postcode=so157np&price-from=&price-to=&radius=&fromsra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 18 hours ago, bezzabsa said: to answer a few Q's. it will be a daily use vehicle, mainly short <5 miles journeys, with weekend coastal jaunts. Mainly with me on my own. it would have to live outside, due to living in a high rise 30mpg round town would be nice (bini is doing about that and 55 on a run) Eco boost erm No ta sis has just had to have hers rebuilt...luckily under warranty and ex wifes focus eco is on its 2nd engine.. quite like the 1 series but seeing how many are spears or reapers has put me off.. RE my R56 its now running as well as it can after spending almost 2k on it, so may be a possibility of keeping the bini and throwing some new suspension & wheels at it, also updating the sound system and brakes Rebuilt through wrong oil/failure to heed low oil pressure signs… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shite Ron Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 5 hours ago, Rocket88 said: No she didn’t…. But you can pick up a reasonable example of what she did drive for £4k… I don’t think the Princess of Wales drove anything interesting, it was the Princess Royal who had Scimitars. Whilst a Scimitar or even better a Gilbern are very good car choices it was stated no 2 doors. The best suggestions so far are from @NorfolkNWeigh the E320 estate would be my choice without doubt it is even in the best colour. The BMW 330 is also a good shout and a Rover 75 not bad, the rest of the suggestions are pretty grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEATMad Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 What about one of these? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7183625411693237/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A1ad39477-4b7b-4c4b-ad62-5a2974f246f7 Vantman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket88 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 36 minutes ago, Shite Ron said: I don’t think the Princess of Wales drove anything interesting, it was the Princess Royal who had Scimitars. Whilst a Scimitar or even better a Gilbern are very good car choices it was stated no 2 doors. The best suggestions so far are from @NorfolkNWeigh the E320 estate would be my choice without doubt it is even in the best colour. The BMW 330 is also a good shout and a Rover 75 not bad, the rest of the suggestions are pretty grim. Agree with about Rover… got my Royal lineage confused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattlecan Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Best £4K car? That would be my Mk2 RS2000 that I paid precisely that sum of money for in 2001 😀🤦🏼♂️ sierraman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 23 hours ago, rattlecan said: Best £4K car? That would be my Mk2 RS2000 that I paid precisely that sum of money for in 2001 😀🤦🏼♂️ GIT *sulks* rattlecan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 10/04/2024 at 22:34, Marina door handles said: I am going to completely ignore your criteria and suggest this, assuming it stays below the 4k mark! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186377872921 Behave. Family have history with these and I'm watching this. Tell him to buy a range rover with rod knock or summat 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Citroen C6 plus £2k for repairs. Or... a nice Volvo estate. An 850, say, or a V70. Or, ideally, a 940/960. Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 doesn't fit with the 4/5 door remit but so what civic 8 gen type-R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrcento Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 1 hour ago, Noel Tidybeard said: doesn't fit with the 4/5 door remit but so what civic 8 gen type-R I'd have thought the best car you could get for 4k would at least come with working suspension. AnthonyG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Think im erring on keeping the ungrateful pile of BMW shite for the time being.. spend a few quid on suspension and some odds n sods then thrash the balls out of it so I can at least enjoy the new timing kit!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullzwei Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 You should be able to get a nice Mercedes w201 for your budget. One of the best cars ever made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3ltr straight 6, 3 or 5 series. The cleanest one you can find. Gzongenflatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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