£1000 car challenge

[mdking]

Hi all,

The other half is looking for a car.

She is starting her GTP this year so money will be tight.

Looking for a cheap to run, but a well built car.

I have been looking at 206's and VW polo's. But any suggestions would be appreciated.



Matt

 

[M88KE C]

Seat Ibiza? Pretty much a VW in a Spanish Frock

 

[Mentalpen]

Twizy!

 

[Arran]

Wouldn't go for a 206 tbh. Driving position is terrible and they're not that reliable. Polo you will be looking at much older than many other motors. I would start with a Clio and you'll probably end with a Clio!

 

[Mattie]

There not that bad are 206s, the 1.1 1.4 engines are pretty bullet proof and driving position is okay

 

[mdking]

Was looking at the 1.4 TDI polo.. Any comments?

 

[Arran]

Are they over £1k though?

 

[Willis]

Don't believe the hype about VW reliability.

A little Fiesta would be half the price and just as reliable.

 

[mdking]

Thanks all for the comments

 

[GrumpyTwig]

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/nissan/almera/nissan-almera-1-5-e/547941

You'll die before the car does.

 

[gazb197]

I had a 206 1.1 look for about 2 years a good few years ago. It had some real abuse and never missed a beat

 

[iAndy]

I know there is probably good and bad in all cars... I had a megane W reg and it was great. 1.6 alize I think it was and had all the toys, enough power but still good mpg. There is a megane scenic that's near work for sale 05 plate and £1250 so there may be a few more out there

 

[Rogue]

Get a Honda Civic.

Engines go on and on and on and on...

 

[chettle]

What about a lil 306td? or dare i say it, a saxo, cheap as chips and plenty in the scrap yards!

 

[jamjar15]

b16 civic eg! around 170bhp, light and very reliable and pretty good on fuel, rust is the only problem but not as much as you'd expect for a 20 year old car bought a few for around £500 aswell

 

[spee]

You can pick up a Ph1 172 for that money these days, 40+ MPG and still fun, if you can live with the interior! Cheap to run too, mine cost me nothing in 18 months bar the usual service parts. The dash is BOGGING though!

 

[spee]

Get a Honda Civic.

Engines go on and on and on and on...

This is very true! Also, if you can find a Hyundai Getz at this price, they are bullet proof too. Will be high mileage at this price but low stress engine and everything is built to last, inside and out.

 

[mdking]

This is very true! Also, if you can find a Hyundai Getz at this price, they are bullet proof too. Will be high mileage at this price but low stress engine and everything is built to last, inside and out.

Thanks for the info

 

[Chrisgti6]

Another vote for a 306 here. I'd go for an HDI if you can find one in budget, failing that an older 1.9td. Great cars.