Car required

[whitevanman]

Well my Sons back from Afghanistan and has suddenly become single again..................

so he wants to splash out on a new toy for himself.........

 

requirements

1- it must be "ME"

2- preferably Black

3- "something a bit fancy"

4- MOT'd and preferably taxed

5- NOT a ridiculous insurance group as he is only 22

6- no more than £1500 give or take

7- preferably post 1999....though if it was a cool motor I suspect he would change his mind

 

his previous motors include

Sierra Saphire

1600 Escrot

318i BMW

Subaru Legacy

 

 

any one got anything that fits the bill or some suggestions? this is way, way out of my price league

[trigger]

what's "me"?... My bet would be a peugeot 306 of some kind, the post 1999 models in black are a good looking car and are cheap to insure and buy now, Even the 2.0 XSi are a low insurance group.

[brammy777]

Perhaps WVM means something he would like, so Im imagining RWD and maybe blue oval?

[whitevanman]

ooo I hadn't thought of them.

Me as in me myself and I............ he is 22 what do we expect

[whitevanman]

Sorry that was what my son said meening somethingf that is HIM...sorry to confuse

 

so far I've found a T4 saloon, C70 T5 coupe, 306 XSi, 306 Rallaye, and a 406 coupe that might fit the bill

[lancashireclamper]

Someone at work is selling a 53 reg MG ZT 2.5 190bhp in black, all the toys,tidy looking thing with I think 106k on the clock,

He's asking 1800 but open to offers, these seem to make regular appearances in the sub 1500 category, not sure if they appeal to the youth of today though.

[Father Ted]

There is a Skoda Favorite up for sale across the road for £500.

No?

Its post 1999....

[pandamonium]

There is a Skoda Favorite up for sale across the road for £500.

No?

Its post 1999....

That'd be a Felicia then..

[Cavcraft]

Nissan Bluebird and 469.387751020408163265306122449 cans of Carplan satin black 400ml aerosol cans?

[PatrickMcRebel]

I think a Reliant Scimitar SS1/SST would be a great car for your son. Post 1986 models have a galvanised chassis and the body is fibreglass.

 

Reliant did 1.3, 1.6, 1.4 Ford engine and a 1.8 Nissan I4 Turbo engine. (The turbo model being quick as it is an 840kg car) . My only point would be is they only have 2 seats. Hard tops can be sourced for winter also.

 

They are not for everyone, some people love 'em some people hate 'em (looks wise). You could probably source a nice one for £1000 - £2000 depending on model, year mileage etc, which in my opinion is alot of car for the money.

 

A great load of fun for little cost.

[trigger]

Garethj's Ginetta G26?.

 

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9480&p=217409&hilit=ginetta#p217409

[whitevanman]

Someone at work is selling a 53 reg MG ZT 2.5 190bhp in black, all the toys,tidy looking thing with I think 106k on the clock,

He's asking 1800 but open to offers, these seem to make regular appearances in the sub 1500 category, not sure if they appeal to the youth of today though.

 

 

if you could get some details of that it would be cool thanks

[whitevanman]

Nissan Bluebird and 469.387751020408163265306122449 cans of Carplan satin black 400ml aerosol cans?

Billy it was the first car I tried to get him into...........but he wants something flash to get over being dumped by his wife

[Andrew353w]

Quote from the USSR car club forum, if he wants something a little odd....

 

 

Because of my change of circumstances due to retirement and limited vehicle storage, it is time to part company with my FSO Caro 1.5 GLi Prima (1495cc petrol).

In my ownership for the last 6+ years, has been in regular use & now with a genuine 35k miles, and maintained by my local garage.

Very similar to the one that Lee sold a few months ago, and the same Splendour Red colour.

Currently has one months MOT and 4 months tax. Will require both rear exhaust boxes and possibly attention to the drivers door locking mechanism for the next MOT, but recent advisories, together with a comprehensive maintenance record, would suggest little else should be required - ready to be driven away.

Originally Alba corrosion treated, but I have attempted to treat the mainly cosmetic rust since then - certainly nothing structural.

Obviously these vehicle are not worth a lot, so I am willing to negotiate around the current scrap value, but would prefer to see it continue to have some useful life as a relatively rare east European example - as I have enjoyed driving this over the years. Boot-full of related spares available with the car.

Photos and detailed maintenance history available (and any questions) to anyone interested : please contact [email protected] . Vehicle based in Reading, Berkshire.

 

Come on, you know you want one.....

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[Guest Leonard Hatred]

Nissan Serena 2.3 diesel.

[pogweasel]

KIA PRIDE.

MORRIS OXFORD (DIESEL)

JAGUAR XJS PRE-HE

PERODUA KENARI.

 

These are my suggestions.

[lancashireclamper]

Someone at work is selling a 53 reg MG ZT 2.5 190bhp in black, all the toys,tidy looking thing with I think 106k on the clock,

He's asking 1800 but open to offers, these seem to make regular appearances in the sub 1500 category, not sure if they appeal to the youth of today though.

 

 

if you could get some details of that it would be cool thanks

 

Will make an attempt to have a word tomorrow,

Car is in Preston Lancs if that makes any odds, was quite tempted with it myself but thought it might be a bit fond of the unleaded for a tight arsed old git like me!!

[Pete-M]

 

It's black, and cool.

[Guest]

Whirlpool 2000 "Gold Series".

[lancashireclamper]

Someone at work is selling a 53 reg MG ZT 2.5 190bhp in black, all the toys,tidy looking thing with I think 106k on the clock,

He's asking 1800 but open to offers, these seem to make regular appearances in the sub 1500 category, not sure if they appeal to the youth of today though.

 

 

if you could get some details of that it would be cool thanks

 

 

He has lobbed it on ebay with a BIN of 2500 but I know he's after a quick sale and would take a lot less

Pretty sure 1800 in readies would buy it, have a look and see what you think.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2003-MG-ZT-GREY-/ ... 2a0b0cf92b

I know it says grey in the ad but it looks more black to me, oh and the mileage is 110 not 106 sorry

[whitevanman]

Cheers LC....unfortunately the idiot has gone and bought a car from a "mate".....2001 Astra Coupe, no MOT, No battary, and no idea what to do to fix any faults, though "A Mechanic" said he'd sort it cheap ohh and he spunked a Grand on it you can tell he is not my flesh and blood can't you

 

ps- Sorry Billy I didn't mean to diss the Astra...........well I did really

[Mr_Bo11ox]

LDV Convoy (hi-roof)

[CortinaDave]

God's sake Dunc - If i'd thought he was going to splash a bag of sand on a heap we could have sharked him into my Cougar with a bung in it for you

[Albert Ross]

Astra Coop with no test? Hello brake pipes, leaking steering rack, broken springs, corroded discs, sticking rear calipers, probably got headlamp bulb holders lobbed in incorrectly with subsequent poor beam pattern.... etc. Best of luck.

 

I thought he wanted something nice?

[whitevanman]

Dave I know, he requested help then phoned the next morning to say don't bother

 

 

AR....tell me about it, is it any wonder I despair at him....an Astra Coupe for fuck sake, I was almost too embarresed to tell everyone on here .

 

fools and their money.........

[Cavcraft]

Cheers LC....unfortunately the idiot has gone and bought a car from a "mate".....2001 Astra Coupe, no MOT, No battary, and no idea what to do to fix any faults, though "A Mechanic" said he'd sort it cheap ohh and he spunked a Grand on it you can tell he is not my flesh and blood can't you

 

ps- Sorry Billy I didn't mean to diss the Astra...........well I did really

 

Hey no skin off my nose chief! One thing I'd add is that seems quite cheap for a coupe so if (when) it does want eleveny thousand quid spending on it he should get his purchase price back.

Have to say though I'd be extremely wary about buying a modern(ish) car like that with no battery and no MOT, it sounds quite suspcious to be honest.

[whitevanman]

One of his mates in the same Regiment sold it to him, been sat since they went out to Afghanistan back in April, hence the dead battery ( last night it was no Battery )