chrishill 0 Posted November 9, 2005 I know plenty of people on here run 'bangers' as day to day hacks to preserve their corrados, and I just wondered if anyone had any tips for what to look for in a sub £500 car. Obviously reliablity is going to be the main issue, theres no point buying a shed that needs alot of engine work to keep it going. I've noticed alot of old (mk3?) escorts and new-ish shape mondeos on autotrader, what could i expect from something like that? bodywork in less than great state and space ship miles are a given, but are the engines likely to be spannered or are they just 'the norm' prices for old fords? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 9, 2005 A million taxi drivers can't be wrong .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted November 9, 2005 a friend of mine just bought a 350 quid mk2 GTI. 179k on clock but 6 months tax and test. good cheap motoring for 350 and a bit of fun too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rado16v 0 Posted November 9, 2005 expensive to insure though. Can't go too wrong with a pug 306. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted November 9, 2005 I've noticed alot of old (mk3?) escorts and new-ish shape mondeos on autotrader, what could i expect from something like that? bodywork in less than great state and space ship miles are a given, but are the engines likely to be spannered or are they just 'the norm' prices for old fords? more than likely mk5's..............mk3 Escorts are starting to become a bit collectable.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted November 9, 2005 Compared to what a lot of people spend/loose in depreciation, my old banger (see signature) provides me with fun cheap motoring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted November 9, 2005 mk3's are the square ones that the rs turbos were based on werent they? I probably do mean mk5's, the model before the model before the focus if that make sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted November 9, 2005 I tend to look for vauxhalls (I've got a cavalier as a second car) - really cheap parts, especially compared to VW, and so far hasn't given me any problems at all! cost £300 from the auctions and I've been running it for a year and a half :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted November 9, 2005 more than likely mk5's..............mk3 Escorts are starting to become a bit collectable.............. Yep they are quite a rare sight now. There is a really clean one in the car park where I work. What about an oldish dull Japanese car, Nissan Micra, Sunny, Primera?? Jap cars are supposed to be ultra reliable, and they are not that desirable, so prices should be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronan 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Get an Almera or a Primera, can get Primera GT's cheap now too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted November 9, 2005 aye, old nissans might be a good route to persue. not a primera gt though, insurance would be too steep to be economical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Can't go too wrong with a pug 306. Get a Cit ZX instead - same chassis, just as well built, and half the price... The Volcane TD will turn in 55+mpg, and is quite nippy too... Plus, you still get to use GSF for parts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 9, 2005 I think £500 or so is about the going rate for old Mk5 Escorts, Cavaliers, Almeras, Primeras, insert other non-descript 90's repster here. Look em over, as long as they run alright, has an MOT and tax, then go for it. Oh and :lol: @ Ronan's avatar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted November 9, 2005 I might have a nice Audi80 for you, really good condition and has alloys on and lecky widows too. But what's wrong woth using the VR in the mean time? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted November 9, 2005 I just bought a vauxhall corsa as a daily driver this week, cheap to run, cheap to insure and cheap for parts. If it does go wrong its easy to fix! Picked it up for £500. Bargin! However, with only 45BHP its a hell of a contrast from my raddo!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted November 9, 2005 veedub-g60, you need to update your sig pics! :lol: Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Erm...That one is NOT going in!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted November 9, 2005 But what's wrong woth using the VR in the mean time? just speculating for the future mate, pig sick of the VR at the moment, its the focal point of a few issues... not the cars fault but I hate the thing at the mo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted November 9, 2005 just speculating for the future mate, pig sick of the VR at the moment, its the focal point of a few issues... not the cars fault but I hate the thing at the mo! Drive a Corsa for a few weeks mate, you'll soon be gagging for the 'rado back ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice White Socks 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Staying on Corsa's- I got a 1.7d p reg for £800. It was lovely, handled really well (I'm not kidding..), and the economy was something else- 600 plus miles on £40 quids worth of diesel. It was easy to fix and was quite well engineered until I stuck it under the back of an artic. I have now got a 206 on the cheap to run around in but its not 'that' much better than the Corsa was.. and costs much more to run. I think its just getting old- but there are days when the Corrado is just too hardcore for bumpy 'B' road driving and I actually prefer using the banger :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted November 9, 2005 yeah, i have use of a pug 206 at the moment which isnt 'fun' to drive at all, but its passible. As i say its nothing to do with the corrado as a car, just issues connected to owning cars in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Just picked up my bag 'o' pooh for £900 and it's as solid as a rock, there's always bargains around mate, just make sure you dont buy a £500 car that's only worth £500....just wait for the right one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted November 9, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1 I am convinced my 62 quider will still be running this time next year. Roof bars and towbar worth 60 quid anyway. Plus it was taxed until feb 06. Downside, it failed the MOT badly on a pair of wipers blades. It has 4 michelins fitted, starts most of the time first turn. I do think it'll be getting a battery or starter soon though. Seems to return mid-high 30s on the run to work. I could get 300 for it all day long or break it. Gavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8RRA 0 Posted November 9, 2005 i always found nissans etc expensive for parts and higher on insurance - unless others know better? people buy them for reliability but old cheap cars are all going to potentially need money spent on them. you can't go wrong with vw's citreons and vauxhalls as the parts are dirt cheap - i really wouldn't touch an almera etc. - If you do a search on ebay by distance, theres always bargains on there cos very few cars get good money on there as you generally can't look at them - hence search local and have a look first :) Heres some prices from lots at Birtley Auctions chris - vauxhalls look favorite when on a budget ;) CITROEN SAXO ® 580 CITROEN SAXO (P) 360 CITROEN SAXO ® 620 CITROEN SAXO ® 510 CITROEN SAXO ® 500 CITROEN SAXO (P) 450 CITROEN SAXO (T) 700 CITROEN XSARA ® 375 CITROEN XSARA (S) 550 CITROEN ZX (N) 300 CITROEN ZX (K) 50 CITROEN ZX (K) 50 CITROEN ZX (M) 260 CITROEN ZX (M) 260 CITROEN ZX ® 390 CITROEN ZX (N) 450 CITROEN ZX (P) 175 CITROEN ZX 1997 300 CITROEN ZX ® 400 CITROEN ZX ® 300 CITROEN ZX (M) 100 CITROEN ZX (L) 250 CITROEN ZX 1995 200 CITROEN ZX ® 300 CITROEN ZX ® 175 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Apr 300 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (N) 625 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (N) 400 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (N) 650 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF None 225 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Jul 450 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Oct 300 VOLKSWAGEN CARS (L) 675 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF (L) 275 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1993 150 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF None 200 VAUXHALL VECTRA (T) 400 VAUXHALL VECTRA (S) 500 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 500 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 370 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 625 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 560 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 425 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1997 700 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 690 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 525 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 490 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 700 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1997 500 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 700 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 420 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1997 600 VAUXHALL VECTRA ® 700 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1997 160 VAUXHALL VECTRA (P) 400 VAUXHALL VECTRA 1997 450 VAUXHALL VECTRA (P) 450 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ASTRA (P) 350 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 330 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 480 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 320 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1996 350 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 700 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 400 VAUXHALL ASTRA (P) 525 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1996 140 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 360 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 450 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 550 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 240 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 375 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1995 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA (N) 160 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1995 190 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 320 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 100 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 150 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 110 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1995 30 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 390 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 225 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 280 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 175 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 125 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 225 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 275 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 85 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 250 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 200 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1994 300 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 220 VAUXHALL ASTRA (M) 20 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 400 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 160 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1994 150 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 170 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 210 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 100 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 100 VAUXHALL ASTRA (L) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 100 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1993 150 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1993 80 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 70 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 180 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (K) 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1992 80 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1992 50 VAUXHALL ASTRA (J) 160 VAUXHALL ASTRA 1991 30 VAUXHALL ASTRA (H) 40 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 200 VAUXHALL CORSA ® 330 VAUXHALL CORSA 1997 425 VAUXHALL CORSA 1997 600 VAUXHALL CORSA ® 700 VAUXHALL CORSA 1997 700 VAUXHALL CORSA ® 600 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 600 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 450 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 650 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 480 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 625 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 575 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 510 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 650 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 120 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 310 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 625 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 625 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 540 VAUXHALL CORSA (P) 475 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 650 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 675 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 295 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 275 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 300 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 320 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 600 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 250 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 300 VAUXHALL CORSA (N) 480 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 250 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 275 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 360 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 330 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 420 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 210 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 300 VAUXHALL CORSA 1994 225 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 375 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 200 VAUXHALL CORSA (M) 430 VAUXHALL CORSA 5dr 100 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 135 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 175 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 400 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 400 VAUXHALL CORSA 1993 160 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 120 VAUXHALL CORSA (L) 90 VAUXHALL CORSA 1993 80 VAUXHALL CORSA (K) 250 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub 0 Posted November 9, 2005 Gav, Thats a bargain at twice the price!! Good work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
