BeavisJem 0 Posted October 1, 2004 I need a car to do a twice weekly commute to london from norwich (135 miles) Don;t want to put the miles on the rado so thats out of the equation It needs to be Economical as possible (Diesel i think) Cheap to buy about 9 months mot Just be dam cheap Only needs to last a year thats it. Any suggestions welcome, will only be sending it down the M11 4 times a week. Beavisjem If its a big car then i might even use it as my taxi :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted October 1, 2004 citreon ax diesel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 1, 2004 citreon ax diesel or same engine but not as desirable........Metro 1.4D /Rover 115D.........had one as a second car(pre C days) for 6months+ 50mpg round town and PSA group mechanicals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted October 2, 2004 vauxhall cavalier. Dirt cheap (to buy and to maintain), loads of them around and very spacious.. the boots huge! This is what I bought as a temp car before I got the corrado... and I still have it, never had any problems :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Louie Lungbubble 0 Posted October 2, 2004 I'm with Shilakadaddy, mate.... Near enough every bin of a runaround car i've had (i.e. before i owned a Corrado) has been Vauxhall. No style No cred No grip (ever) But despite my best efforts, I COULD NOT KILL THEM! Get a cheap oily one. Run it into the good hard earth fr 12 months, then sacrifice it to the god of barbeque fuel! You know it makes sense :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted October 2, 2004 old seat ibiza TD? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Peugot 205 Diesel. Not as slow as you might think, and a great grin factor when cornering (once you get over the shock of the body roll). Currently going on eBay for about £300-700. Good luck. Cheers, Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M777CUSGTI 0 Posted October 2, 2004 mk2 8v gti, suprisingly good on petrol :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadoAds 0 Posted October 2, 2004 mk2 all the way, not as economical as a diesel but at least you still have some street cred 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Campaign 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Or even cheaper, a Mk2 Scirocco, probably about £300 will get you a GTII or Scala (go for injection if you can, as they're slightly more economical... This one has 13 hours to go... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9873&item=2492105868&rd=1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeavisJem 0 Posted October 2, 2004 What kind of MPG would i see from a sirroco Cheers for the advice guys BEavisjem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M777CUSGTI 0 Posted October 2, 2004 from the mk2 golf you should see about 35mpg :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemac 0 Posted October 2, 2004 BeavisJem, I have a Seat Toledo TD for sale at the monment. L reg 137,000 miles 10 months MOT Taxed until 31.12.04 Dark'ish Blue Power steering 4 Electric windows Average 40-45mpg 4 doors Alloy wheels Average condition for year & mechanically sound. I was looking for around £700 but may haggle a bit - send me a PM if your interested. :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted October 2, 2004 If you're looking for a cheap diesel it simply HAS to be Puegeot/Citroen. Cheap diesel from any other manufacturer means incredibly unrefined, incredibly loud, and incredibly slow. Puegeot got it right years and years ago. And the TD variant is actually pretty pokey, particularly in a small Peugeot car - they're pretty light. Oh, and the other bonus - the insurance is almost free! Group 5 or less even for the TD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott 0 Posted October 2, 2004 Yup - got to admit I am very fond of my Pug 306 TD :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted October 2, 2004 tomB said Peugot 205 Diesel. Yes - I have had one from new for 13 years. It has only 70k on the clock, though. The 1.8 engine seems rock solid and is well proven. The car gallops along in 5th gear on motorways sailing past many of this year's models - we love it. Lots of cheap parts available from GSand F. Our H reg seems a good vintage. We would not sell it because to us it is worth at least £2k. Our local garage owner (formula-Ford racer and Ferrari owner) often comments on what a good design this car and its engine are. Makes me blush as I always do a good bit of research before buying a car and reckon I opted for a good un all those years ago. Took delivery of it on the day the first gulf war started. Please dont blame me if you get a dog or a lemon, though - I am only trying to offer good advice! Best of luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted October 2, 2004 tomB said Peugot 205 Diesel. Yes - I have had one from new for 13 years. It has only 70k on the clock, though. The 1.8 engine seems rock solid and is well proven. The car gallops along in 5th gear on motorways sailing past many of this year's models - we love it. Lots of cheap parts available from GSand F. Our H reg seems a good vintage. We would not sell it because to us it is worth at least £2k. Our local garage owner (formula-Ford racer and Ferrari owner) often comments on what a good design this car and its engine are. Makes me blush as I always do a good bit of research before buying a car and reckon I opted for a good un all those years ago. Took delivery of it on the day the first gulf war started. Please dont blame me if you get a dog or a lemon, though - I am only trying to offer good advice! Best of luck. I worked as a driver at a peugeot dealer here in the north, The 1.8 engine will do 200,000-250,000 no probs as long as the fuel and oil filters have regular changes. the gearbox will go first,usually about 200k,just watch if it starts crunching. The sceptres D turbos were lovely,as they were run out models just watch it doesnt have a beige dashboard :pukeleft: :pukeright: Some models as spec eds had Britax sunroofs fitted at dealers,ok if not absued. The only Real downside with peugeots is that they dont use plastic covered brake pipes so they have been known to fail on the first Mot,wheel bearings as its a heavy engine and brake pads,well they have to stop a lot as theres not much in the way of engine braking,oh and a carpet that was made from fuzzy felt,hard to keep good ! They are a good quality buy,the folks had a 106 1.4 diesel in top spec,not much gallop but when it got there always good for 47mpg @80mph down the m6 He has a 306 non turbo now that has been faultless, its got 40+K on it and it sickens him the value of it on the street and he has the same opinion its worth far more to him than a trader and quite right Too ! A lot of people quickly switched onto diesels dont have to be just for farmers and look where we are today,its giving petrol engines a good run for their money. I took the midway option and bought a mitsubishi with a GDI engine,basically a petrol engine with a diesel pump (gasoline direct injection) chubbles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
