MrT
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Just who did Mr Hitler REALLY think he was kidding?
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Ok, here goes.
A mate who's fairly keen on 'retro' cars needs a cheap hack (as in ideally comfortably under 1K) to cover a daily commute of around 60 miles each way/120 miles per day (A roads and some motorway). And he's quite a big guy at 6' and 16 stone, so a 126 isn't gonna cut the mustard!
He's mechanically minded, but wants something that in theory should be fairly reliable. Diesel or petrol, manual or auto, but things like PAS, electric windows, central locking and aircon would be welcome bonuses.
But he can't decide whether to buy a 'banger' or go all-out 'retro'. Whatever he buys, half decent fuel economy is a must.
I've made a few 'banger' suggestions (Peugeot 306 diesel, VW Polo 3/Golf 3/Vento diesel, Nissan 100NX, etc), and a few 'semi-retro' suggestions (Volkswagen Scirocco, Peugeot 305 diesel [try finding one of those!], Renault Fuego, Ford Sierra/Cortina, Triumph TR7, etc), but what would you choose if you were him?
Dale
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slater
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Help a mate - what to buy..?slater
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pug 405 diseasal turbo? my insane mate at work has one and i attulay quite like it. I want him to air bag it but he dosnt see the sence in spending double the value of the car to get it to look cool. I do try  |
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bstardchild
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Decent mpg and a car a 6 ft 16 stone chap can be comfortable in
Senator 12V - late post 90 and 30 plus mpg should be easy on a 60 mile journey
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ask phoenix
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Hello Dale, didn't know you lurked about these parts He wants some big old knackered looking diesel Merc I reckon |
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If he wants a reliable daily driver thats not retro I`d go for a Peugeot Diesel probably a 406 TD. Decent handling, economy and reliability.
405`s are good as well and a bit more retro but there are a lot of ropey ones around with shagged rear suspension.
If you are wanting more of a retro car for that sort of mileage a Ford cortina or sierra or a Vauxhall carlton or senator would be good choices.
For that sort of mileage he really needs to decide what sort of fuel economy he can put up with before he makes a decision
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Yeah, economy was what I was thinking - not sure I could stomach 30mpg at that, be looking for more like 40+ (quick bit of mental arithmetic gives about £1000 a year difference on fuel costs, enough to buy an interesting retro).
Did they do a TD version of the 309? Reckon 205 would be a bit too small for that kind of mileage.
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someone offered me a fiat tempra today for nothing 1.9TD........so ugly though and isurance was to much for me
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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for free? take and flog my son  |
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bryn
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The Pug 406 has got to be right up there really... Or some sort of Audi 80 with a 1.9 diesel motor. Bigger than a Golf, so better for the larger framed man about town... I'd obviously (given my leaning) recommend a BMW E28 ETA, over 30mpg and a fine cruising car with cheap bits. Bit of character too, plus safe in an accident. |
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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someone offered me a fiat tempra today for nothing 1.9TD........so ugly though and isurance was to much for me Take it and crush it. I suggest a 205 chugga, failing that HYUNDAI SONATA |
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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1850HL auto. Bang on! 'Part from all that electrickery business   Great fun Anyway - back in the real world - 190E 2.0 Auto? Saab 9000 2.0 NA. Peugeot 405? |
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Last Edit: Oct 7, 2006 2:10:45 GMT by Lewis
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I'd also vouch for the 2.0 Grandad, saved my Dad's life did one of those and I always liked it  Got some good gadgets too, for a car of it's day.  This shape |
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2.0 Granada is a lovely drive, but a Sierra is appreciably quicker 'round town and overtaking, plus more economical, and with sharper (hey, it's all relative! ) handling. Personally I'd get the Granada though, only 'cos I could do with the change of scenery! ;D Odd suggestion maybe but if you can find a solid one, a mk2 Cavalier SRi 130 would do the job well, just don't mention the build quality! My mk3 SRi soldiered on for 150k with no problems at all, giving over 40mpg. In fact I wish I'd kept it... With my sensible head on, I'll say 406TD. Loads of P / R platers around now for £500 with service history - lot of modern shizzle for the money! 405s can be nice but personally I'd have to go for the facelifted version - used an early one for a while and the dashboard creaking got on my nerves after 0.189 miles! |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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Mazda 323F (pop-up light version). Unbelievably reliable if looked after, unique looks, getting rare, go and handle well. Also late eighties Toyota Corolla Executive 5-door if you want to swap handling for retro appeal.
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MrT
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Thanks for the input on this.
He's looking for high 30's mpg minimum.
Carlton's a no-no due to the fact he's had 2 duff ones in the past.
Hyundai Sonata(!) probably not that good on fuel and not so simple to get parts for.
Dolly too juicy.
323 too cramped and claustrophobic.
Grandad's definitely not on the list.
Merc's/BMW's are out too.
405's are a maybe.
Tomorrow, he's checking out an R reg 406 diesel at £795, and one I hadn't even considered, a P reg Toyota Carina E 1.8 lean-burn thingy hatchback at £850.
I'll keep you posted as to where the cash goes eventually...
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Tomorrow, he's checking out an R reg 406 diesel at £795, and one I hadn't even considered, a P reg Toyota Carina E 1.8 lean-burn thingy hatchback at £850. Exacty the same as our family car. Slightly odd driving experience, as lean burn economy mode doesn't give a lot of oomph, and you have to be quite brutal with throttle to get it to change fuelling to the power mode. That being said, for a decent size petrol car it gives good economy - 39mpg last time I checked. Very big inside, quiet too, but not exactly memorable. |
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apologies in advance but if thats the route he's heading down find a felicia 1.9d for £500 and enjoy 45-60mpg and enough oomph to work, and its basically a favorit with a vw 1.9 so its ~kinda~ retro (not)
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Have to agree with the above Felicia diesels are excellent especially with PAS.
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Got some good gadgets too, for a car of it's day. 
