Pabs Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hey all, With a slight change in plan in my future directions, I may actually need a very cheap runabout to keep me mobile until the funds for the Supra have been finalised. Ideally: I'd love something in the VAG range, but certainly not restricted to this Something not too slow (probably above 1.3L engine) Cheap to insure Cheap to tax/run If it's easy to work on/maintain, perhaps I could tackle some of the basic jobs myself (oil changes etc) I'm a bit of a n00b when it comes to this, but as the car would be cheap it wouldn't really matter if something went wrong. Obviously I've thought about VW golfs, but is there anything else that's worth looking at? I don't really want to spend any more than £1k inc. the insurance (should hopefully be no more than about £100-150 for me) What do you lot recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 im not biased atal... toyota starlet sr, and with the intake manifold off the corolla you can keep with 1.6 hatches like vtr's, seat leons etc. which is great for a 1.3 One of the easiest cars to work on, nice and simple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm sorry, but I am going to upset you (and probably a few others here) by saying if you cannot decide in on sub K1 car without help, then you should not be on a car forum to start with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 starlet sr without a doubt, hey are great fun and indestructable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Peugeot 306 turbo diesel. 92 throbbing horses under the hood and umpteen mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 starlet sr without a doubt, hey are great fun and indestructable haha , you shouldnt of sold it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Can a Starlet SR be found in decent condition for under £1k? I spent a while looking to replace my Punto but couldn't find one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Can a Starlet SR be found in decent condition for under £1k? I spent a while looking to replace my Punto but couldn't find one. Ant (fat Controller) sold his very cheap i belive...and i saw one a while back for 950 quid, but it had a few dings in the bodywork... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Peugeot 406, Mazda 323, BMW 318i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm sorry, but I am going to upset you (and probably a few others here) by saying if you cannot decide in on sub K1 car without help, then you should not be on a car forum to start with! Thanks CJ - - It's not that I can't decide on one, I wanted to hear other peoples comments and recommendations for reliable motors in that price range. I can make my own decision, but would prefer to make an educated decision rather than stupid one. Personally, I actually thought that a car forum was the right place to ask! I've not actually owned many cars (bar my current car I've only ever owned 1 other) I don't know what's worth bothering to look at. Thanks anyway though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Peugeot 306 turbo diesel. 92 throbbing horses under the hood and umpteen mpg. thanks RedM - been looking at a few of them but mostly are out of my price range. It does depend on how much I get for my current car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Starlet SR.. there is a car I've not even looked at or considered yet. I kinda thought they were quite expensive to insure because of the reputation with the chavs/boy racers, but might take a wee look - cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 thanks RedM - been looking at a few of them but mostly are out of my price range. It does depend on how much I get for my current car though. Mine cost £850. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 i got my sr for £550 off ebay and sold it for £750 6 months later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 £700 got me a 55mpg 1.7 Turbo diesel astra 1997 R plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Mine cost £850. I'm currently looking at those, how many miles Martin if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 107k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 I have an N reg 306 xtdt with 90,000 miles, cost me £500. I have had it a year with no problems what so ever. They are ideal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 107k. I have an N reg 306 xtdt with 90,000 miles, cost me £500. I have had it a year with no problems what so ever. They are ideal really. Thanks both Same sort of mileage I've been looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 im on my 2nd 306 dt,got it at 160k i sold it and it had done 198k...paid £300 and sold it for £150...nothing went wrong with it on my second which is on 120k.. was given it and its the sports model...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 I'm also considering the mk2 ibiza and vw polo's as well, as I know VAG cars are very reliable But the pug 306 does seem quite appealing because of the sheer volume of cars available, meaning they are usually cheaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 The 306 drives really well. I went to the supermarket earlier (no worries about parking) and came back via some B roads. On twisties like that the car seemed to hold the road better than the Supra over the ruts and bumps. I wasn't going any faster than in the Supe but because the 306 was working harder and 'feels' faster I got the adrenaline rush without the fear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-lover Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-TOYOTA-STARLET-1-3-GLS-RED-CAR-FSH-Ex-Cond-LOOK_W0QQitemZ110225658667QQihZ001QQcategoryZ18290QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 ^ thats a GLS tho...still has the really thin wheels, and high suspension unlike the SR... And insurance isnt bad as they are not a chav car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 well I think I'm planning on spending no more than about £850/900 on the car.... I've just been speaking to a mate who picked up a very nice mk4 polo 1.4 8v for £850... had the alloys and a few other nice bits Still open to other ideas, but after further research and considering I need the following: Hatchback ( so I can get my band amps/guitars in) Around 1.3-1.6L Somewhere around insurance group 4-7 (will cost me around £150-200 insurance) I'd like Petrol, but won't say no to a decent diesel. I'd really like something sporty/nippy, but I'm worried that it'll just attract attention to the car when it's parked in undesirable areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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