aij29
Part of things
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Nov 19, 2012 19:37:22 GMT
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Hi Guys I`m on the lookout for a new car for my good lady (Gearbox in her Scenic Dci has failed and will cost a fortune to fix) So am unsure what to buy for her It needs to be cheap (Sub £500) Easy to work on at home Easy to drive with powersteering Not to small Reliable And safe as she works with children It`ll probably have to be some kind of unloved brand/model so we can a good one for little cash Cheers Adrian
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Last Edit: Nov 19, 2012 19:38:22 GMT by aij29
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Nov 19, 2012 19:54:51 GMT
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Nissan Primera, Ford Mondeo, or Volvo 850.
I have had both a £200 Mondeo and a £220 Volvo and the Volvo was the pick for me.
It felt like it was hewn from solid granite.
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'03 Porsche 996 C2 3.6 - Sort of Retro '84 Porsche 924 - Definitely Retro!
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Nov 19, 2012 22:39:04 GMT
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give her your car and buy something old :-) unless of couse you already drive something old...
I will get my coat!
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Nov 19, 2012 22:48:14 GMT
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My wife reckons the current familly Skoda Fabia (54 reg 1.4 diesel) is the best car we've ever had. Basically a Polo in more boring clothes. In 3 years all that has gone wrong is a split water hose. We would have another if anything happened to this one. Early, petrol, versions are now within your budget.
Paul h
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djefk
Part of things
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Nov 20, 2012 11:32:00 GMT
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Pug 306!
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Nov 20, 2012 15:10:39 GMT
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Citroen ZX you can get a great zx diesel for £500
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Nov 20, 2012 17:28:04 GMT
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Bubble shaped Rover 400?
Volvo 850 would be great, but might be a struggle to find one that wasn't a complete dog for <£500.
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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Nov 21, 2012 17:49:15 GMT
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what they said. 306 diesels are fantastic. ok may not be that exciting but fantastic on fuel, reliable (ours gets slightly neglected and it doesnt complain) and they are actually roomier than they look. can get the phase 1 versions for £500 easily. faiing that the citroen zx is a good allternative. or if you want bigger peugeot 405 is a fantastic car
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Nov 21, 2012 17:55:23 GMT
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405 isn't bigger at all! I know, I have one and the ZX! my brother has one and had a 306, my mum has one, the other brother has a 306. I drive a 205 mostly
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MK2VR6
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Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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Nov 21, 2012 17:58:13 GMT
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Ideal for floods.
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