2nd Car

[iAndy]

Ok been toying with idea of something cheaper to run as a second car, I really am tempted with a nice 172 that can track as well but think that's defying the point. Don't want to wreck the clio over winter and I know it probably will be a pain in the snow, so budget is £4000 - £9000 and insurance and road tax needs to be cheap to justify it. I know its a high budget for a second car but don't want something that I will spend more time repairing than driving.

Any idea's?

 

[ben_r1]

I think your not far off with the 172. I had the same debate earlier this year and decided to pick up a clean 172 for just under 2k. Admittably the insurance isn't massively cheap and neither is tax.

But having said that I have half leather interior, all the electric goodies, A/C, it averages 41mpg on my 15 mile commute and so far has been reliable. Chuck in with that the fact its a classy looking motor and its got enough performance to keep me from getting bored it's a winner of a decision!

Just be careful as there are some real dogs out there with a history of chav abuse and tasteless mods.

 

[iAndy]

Its the CHAV factor that puts me off as there is a lot of rubbish out there thats had its nuts thrashed, but being able to give it some track time is a major plus side. I only work 2miles from home.... but manage an average of 30k a year :s

 

[slime]

...you will get your hands on a good 182 Trophy for 5K to 6k.....9K will get you in a RS Twingo on a 10 plate easy.....

 

[Mentalpen]

Twizy !!!

I'm seriously looking into buying one.

with 2k down its about £160 a month pcp (inc battery at 12k a year) with doors, windows, bluetooth and colour pack.

3 hours charge from dead flat and around £1 a charge and zero road tax. Insurance is just under £200 for me.

 

[Lump]

Surely if its a second car to take the stress of the clio over winter you want a derv burner. Something like a Skoda VRS diesel would be my choice.

 

[iAndy]

a derv burner would be good, but keep thinking.....mmmm track toy lol

Not sure on the twizy, think like my mobile I would forget to charge it lol

 

[Lump]

a derv burner would be good, but keep thinking.....mmmm track toy lol

Not sure on the twizy, think like my mobile I would forget to charge it lol

A track toy in winter? :clap: braver man than I.
I hate getting into the clio on a cold morning, never mind a track slag.

 

[iAndy]

Yeah mine is really frustrating me now and I have a main road at end of my street so it lacks any guts when pulling out

Track toy is just because my Exocet won't be finished for march.

Found this on autotrader and sensible head says go for it....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...radius/1500/postcode/bd193qa/page/1?logcode=p

 

[Mentalpen]

a derv burner would be good, but keep thinking.....mmmm track toy lol

Not sure on the twizy, think like my mobile I would forget to charge it lol

You won't after the first time you run out of charge.

They are a real blast! And with running costs of around £180 a month inc juice and insurance it pays for its self for me.

Road tax exempt as well.

Clio service and tyres + meg tyres have eaten my deposit this month or I'd have ordered it.

 

[iAndy]

Are they safe to leave outside thou.... my garage is full of cars at moment thou

 

[Lump]

Yeah mine is really frustrating me now and I have a main road at end of my street so it lacks any guts when pulling out

Track toy is just because my Exocet won't be finished for march.

Found this on autotrader and sensible head says go for it....

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...radius/1500/postcode/bd193qa/page/1?logcode=p

I thought you said sensible... not stupid. :tongue_smilie:
Surely that will be epicly slow and drop in value like a brick?

 

[ben_r1]

A Renault twizy? It hasn't got any windows and even the doors are optional!? A winter runabout i think not...

Seriously if you only live 2 miles from work why not man up and cycle to work and save the entire 9k + it's exercise?

 

[Fernandez]

You want this mate..

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lancia/delta/lancia-delta-integrale-16v/848503

Well within budget, 4 wheel drive for winter and great as a track toy..

 

[iAndy]

I've been looking at this.....

http://www.elamsofmirfield.co.uk/details.php?v_id=368

and

http://www.elamsofmirfield.co.uk/details.php?v_id=360

 

[slime]

You want this mate..

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lancia/delta/lancia-delta-integrale-16v/848503

Well within budget, 4 wheel drive for winter and great as a track toy..

...av it....I thought these were far more expensive than that! 40k or so or is there a monster evo version.....

 

[iAndy]

Think I would spend more time fixing the temperamental Italian electrics thou lol, Plus insurance...... they wat £1200 for the Evo as I've no NCD to put to it although one of guys at work says send a copy of current renewal and get them to use that..... sounds dodgy to me!

 

[Fernandez]

...av it....I thought these were far more expensive than that! 40k or so or is there a monster evo version.....

Top drawer ones do go for 40K +, check out these examples..

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lancia/delta/prototype-evo-3-viola/289876

http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lancia/delta/deltona-works-integrale-by-abarth/254428

 

[iAndy]

mmmm its like Italian garage porn!

 

[Mentalpen]

A Renault twizy? It hasn't got any windows and even the doors are optional!? A winter runabout i think not...

Seriously if you only live 2 miles from work why not man up and cycle to work and save the entire 9k + it's exercise?

doors are an option and then windows are an option on top.

Like i say its around £180 a month full running cost.

We spend £500-£700 a month on fuel! running the 200 and trophy.