omega0684
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 01:14 AM |
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time to put the feelers out
right guys,
most of you will probably have seen my post yesterday about being hit by another motorist and pending an insurance assessor coming out and telling me
the car is going to be a right off, im putting the feelers out for a new motor.
no massive preference on car but it must be diesel & medium sized, (focus,astra golf etc) would considered dropping down in size for something
with a little attitude like a fabia VRS (or similar)
Budget is £7500 MAX, but ideally don't want to go above £7k.
SPREAD THE WORD GUYS AND GALS! IF YOU SPOT SOMETHING LET ME KNOW!
All the Best
Alex
EDITED: After Blakes Hilarious Link preferably as low a milage as possible! (under 50k)
[Edited on 20/11/09 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 01:18 AM |
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^link btw lol
[Edited on 20/11/09 by blakep82]
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owelly
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 04:26 AM |
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FFS guys!! Have you seen the time?? I'm trying to sleep over here........
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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trikerneil
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 05:14 AM |
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Woke me up!
Neil
ACE Cafe - Just say No.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:05 AM |
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Iv been awake a while 
How about a Jag X-type? Not my favourite car in the world but the deisel engine is actually pretty good and it falls well within your budget.
ETA - Theres 58
here. One of themn should be low miles 
[Edited on 20-11-09 by speedyxjs]
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mcerd1
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
but ideally don't want to go above £7k.
7k! you shouldn't have any trouble getting what you want for that - its 3 times what I spent on the last tin-top and 9 times more than
I've ever spent on any other car 
(the dax doesn't count, its not a car yet )
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NS Dev
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:46 AM |
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my '96 diesel shogun was only 1/7th of that budget!
The world is your oyster, and for that money I would not be buying a diesel, I'd get a petrol, which will be a grand or two cheaper, then get a
decent lpg kit put on it...............
Retro RWD is the way forward...........automotive fabrication, car restoration, sheetmetal work, engine conversion
retro car restoration and tuning
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l0rd
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:50 AM |
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Here is something with an Attitude for a lot less than 7k
Click me me me me me
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l0rd
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:52 AM |
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and obviously not joking this time
an LPG as suggested for less than 7K and also low miles
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Vauxhall-Astra-1-4i-Life-A-C-LPG-5-door-in-White_W0QQitemZ270473007756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3ef972928c
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l0rd
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 08:56 AM |
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-A3-19-TDI-110-BHP-ONE-OWNER-27000-MILES-FROM-NEW_W0QQitemZ250513462375QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item3a53c41467
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l0rd
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 09:00 AM |
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Oh there you go.
Have fun
me me
[Edited on 20/11/09 by l0rd]
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 10:16 AM |
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I bought a 130ps 2.0 TDCI mondeo for similar money, with 26k miles.
It goes well, and is very comfortable. I havent had any problems with it in the 18 months ive had it, and its now approaching 70k miles.
Highly recommended.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 10:32 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
but ideally don't want to go above £7k.
7k! you shouldn't have any trouble getting what you want for that - its 3 times what I spent on the last tin-top and 9 times more than
I've ever spent on any other car
(the dax doesn't count, its not a car yet )
That Dax is just a money pit........ by the time you set foot in it you will hate taking it anywhere it gets dirty
I practice bangernomics at the moment 150 max for 2 years motoring in the renault
and the same for the pug.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 01:10 PM |
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Alex, would I be right in thinking that you just want a car thats going to give you the minimum of hassle ? (and being fun to drive is a bonus)
quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
I practice bangernomics at the moment 150 max for 2 years motoring in the renault
and the same for the pug.
that pug was the second cheapest car I've ever owned...
the mk1 fiesta was much cheaper (free) its 30 years old now and its still on the road and still going up in value
I wish it was still mine 
[Edited on 20/11/09 by mcerd1]
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omega0684
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 01:43 PM |
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im after a car that i can have a little fun in with good fuel economy and good looks but is a compromise between insurance cost and cost to run,
lol
picky bugger arn't i!
i think i have found a winner, lady owner from new!
check it out here
if i can get her down to £7000 i think i might just get it!
i have also seen this
skoda fabia linky
[Edited on 20/11/09 by omega0684]
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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l0rd
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| posted on 20/11/09 at 03:32 PM |
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Nice one
GO FOR IT
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