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[D.E]

V6 Galant, £895

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-galant-saloon-1998-other-2498-cc-4-doors/1484079345

[GregZX]

  On 02/08/2024 at 17:16, cort16 said:

I firmly believe these are most depressing automobiles ever made

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407242090749

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That’s an ex-taxi. And yes, they’re truly depressing. And the Octavia is close behind in the depression stakes. 

[IronStar]

  On 03/08/2024 at 21:40, GregZX said:

That’s an ex-taxi. And yes, they’re truly depressing. And the Octavia is close behind in the depression stakes. 

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We had those as company cars, base spec 1.6 TDI spaceback. I've driven a lot of cars in my life, some of them very leggy, some of them very very expensive. Never have I ever sat in a worse car seat than what Skoda Rapid offers. My back was aching after 10 kilometers. I needed to drive 350. I needed 2 days to recover after that. A then-colleague of mine thought I was being overdramatic.  He started complaining about terrible seats 15 minutes in and went straight to massage after we got back. Next time we asked for a Caddy instead and delayed the trip so we avoid Rapids. 

I still don't understand how did they manage to make such a terrible seat in 21st century. 

Truly woeful cars with the single redeeming quality being fuel consumption. Don't know if the higher-spec ones are any better. but I refuse to get into Rapid since. 

[GeordieInExile]

  On 03/08/2024 at 18:11, D.E said:

V6 Galant, £895

https://www.gumtree.com/p/mitsubishi/mitsubishi-galant-saloon-1998-other-2498-cc-4-doors/1484079345

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Oh my God that is so COOL. Always liked these. 

[yes oui si]

  On 03/08/2024 at 13:58, sierraman said:

Loved the one we had, but the rust… Jesus wept. Where they kept this one to stop it rusting? 

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The solid red ones I've seen and owned have all been surprisingly rot free - thicker/better paint than the other colours? 

[Brodders]

This seems like a reasonable deal for a modern with what's probably one of the more reliable diesel engines around.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408022479262?sort=most-recent&advertising-location=at_cars&make=&postcode=IP14 2DZ&price-to=1000&radius=60&fromsra

[SEATMad]

This little nail will do someone well for £250 for a couple of months

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1223155625526736/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

[SEATMad]

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[SEATMad]

Nearly a year MOT on this. Will be AS gold within the next couple of years... 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/755147166615415/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

[SEATMad]

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[SEATMad]

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[SEATMad]

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[bigfella2]

Slightly leggy brand new Panda, cheap tax and reliable motors.

[bezzabsa]

  On 04/08/2024 at 15:26, SEATMad said:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/420381551032009/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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Thought these had all been turned into bean cans, can't remember last time I saw one!!!!!!

[EyesWeldedShut]

  On 04/08/2024 at 16:16, bezzabsa said:

Thought these had all been turned into bean cans, can't remember last time I saw one!!!!!!

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Scrapped mine ten years ago - 6 cyl pezz one - it had perm 4x4 rather than the switcheroo 4x2 in this one - OK tow cars if a bit light on the train weight. I think I'd plated most of the chassis behind the rear axle at some point and I finally just lost the mojo and hung up the welding mask. This one does have v.low mileage so maybe not that crispy underneath?

[SEATMad]

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[High Jetter]

  On 04/08/2024 at 22:41, SEATMad said:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/856293856462198/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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I'd be tempted, if local

[SEATMad]

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[EyesWeldedShut]

A £400 Welsh Bini One.Worth a visit just to read an honest description....

[edit] - forget it - I just looked at the front tyre images - the guy should be shot

[egg]

  On 04/08/2024 at 17:18, EyesWeldedShut said:

Scrapped mine ten years ago - 6 cyl pezz one - it had perm 4x4 rather than the switcheroo 4x2 in this one - OK tow cars if a bit light on the train weight. I think I'd plated most of the chassis behind the rear axle at some point and I finally just lost the mojo and hung up the welding mask. This one does have v.low mileage so maybe not that crispy underneath?

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Is the Daewoo how you got your username?!

[EyesWeldedShut]

  On 05/08/2024 at 18:39, egg said:

Is the Daewoo how you got your username?!

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No. Solihull products.
Ser 2a, Ser 3, 2 door and 4 door RR 'Classics'.
Hung up the welding mask until a Ssanyong Musso GX220 came along as a stopgap. Bloody nice car to drive with MB 6 cyl pezz, auto box and the perm 4x4. Fugly to look at and it was a losing battle with chassis tin worm. 

[D.E]

£950

https://www.gumtree.com/p/vauxhall/1998-vauxhall-tigra-1.4l-chequers-54000-genuine-miles.-one-family-owner-since-new-/1484190545

[D.E]

£695, 29k miles

https://www.gumtree.com/p/suzuki/1999-suzuki-baleno-glx-1.6-petrol-29-000-miles-4-door-saloon-/1484183035

[2flags]

Saw this one, might do someone a turn. Marketplace – 2003 Rover [hidden information]73511 | Facebook

[sierraman]

  On 05/08/2024 at 18:28, EyesWeldedShut said:

A £400 Welsh Bini One.Worth a visit just to read an honest description....

[edit] - forget it - I just looked at the front tyre images - the guy should be shot

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Probably get those changed first quarter on next year…

[EyesWeldedShut]

  On 06/08/2024 at 14:26, sierraman said:

Probably get those changed first quarter on next year…

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Likely just the worst of the pair?

[New POD]

  On 05/08/2024 at 18:28, EyesWeldedShut said:

A £400 Welsh Bini One.Worth a visit just to read an honest description....

[edit] - forget it - I just looked at the front tyre images - the guy should be shot

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That's legal in Wales. 20 mph makes it safe. 

[egg]

£1k

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1730843300999348/

[EyesWeldedShut]

£800, 3.0 D Isuzu - cranks but no start

[egg]

£795

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Engine has a slight noise I imagine it could do with some TLC

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