What to buy for £2k.

AudiPartner · 01-10-2008, 10:20 AM

When I'm not running round in the Turbs, my ride is unfortunately also of the 6 cylinder variety, and its costing me too much money.

So I am looking to replace the VR6 with something more economical. Not much criteria to fulfil, it just has to cost around £2k.

Of course as a second car, I would benefit from it being practical, but it isn't vital.

cruiser647 · 01-10-2008, 10:41 AM

An old Vectra (not the horrible mk I, but the decent mk II). Get the 2.2?

theduisbergkid · 01-10-2008, 10:50 AM

Well, with no criteria, other than £2k, the world is your oyster !

Reliable, comfy, pseudo-modern classic - Merc E class Coupe

Cheap as chips and great fun - Mini

Fun, tough and still good-lookin' - MK2 MR2

I can't speak highly enough of these - MX5

Big, comfy, anonymous.

Fill your boots....

theduisbergkid · 01-10-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cruiser647

An old Vectra (not the horrible mk I, but the decent mk II). Get the 2.2?

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You've gone mental !

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cruiser647 · 01-10-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by theduisbergkid

[wayne's world]

You've gone mental !

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Yes!
However, didn't realise the old S80 could be had for soo little!
But then again, they won't be too economical....
The E220 Coupe might be better - defo fab looking!!!!!

No need for a 2 seater - he's already got one!

shao_khan · 01-10-2008, 11:04 AM

Practical:
Volvo 850 Estate
Audi 100 Avant
Omega Estate - BMW sourced Oil burner on some versions.

Smaller:
A3 TDi
Vectra Tdi
Bora TDi

Fun:
MX5
Puma
Honda CR-x
Honda CR-x (del sol type)

shao_khan · 01-10-2008, 11:06 AM

Citroen 2cv / Dyane 6. 34bhp - will really make you appreciate the porka when you get in it. Good reliable cars though, easy to maintain and will sell on for what you pay for it in most cases.

theduisbergkid · 01-10-2008, 11:21 AM

I think Shao's got it - Puma 1.7. Cheap to buy, very very cheap to run, great fun to drive too, and maybe, just maybe, a classic in the making ?

Its the only Ford I'd drive.

AudiPartner · 01-10-2008, 11:37 AM

Hmmm... keep 'em coming. Really can't see myself in a Puma I'm afraid.

A vectra sized car appeals to me, so perhaps a Passat? Or a smaller Volvo - that S80 is a bit on the large size!!

Omega sounds good too.

theduisbergkid · 01-10-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AudiPartner

Hmmm... keep 'em coming. Really can't see myself in a Puma I'm afraid.

A vectra sized car appeals to me, so perhaps a Passat? Or a smaller Volvo - that S80 is a bit on the large size!!

Omega sounds good too.

I think an Omega is better value than the equivalent Vetra or Passat and £2k gets you a very good one. As mentioned elsewhere, the 2.5 diesel is a BMW sourced unit and should be pretty good, sure you want something so dull though ?

01-10-2008, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
AudiPartner Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: on another bloody camera Posts: 2,119	What to buy for £2k. When I'm not running round in the Turbs, my ride is unfortunately also of the 6 cylinder variety, and its costing me too much money. So I am looking to replace the VR6 with something more economical. Not much criteria to fulfil, it just has to cost around £2k. Of course as a second car, I would benefit from it being practical, but it isn't vital. __________________

01-10-2008, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
cruiser647 BBC Correspondant Join Date: May 2004 Location: Anywhere but work.... Posts: 11,045	An old Vectra (not the horrible mk I, but the decent mk II). Get the 2.2? __________________ "There will be no whitewash in the White House." Richard M Nixon. Speaking of liars, look at this website:- www.labour.org.uk

01-10-2008, 10:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
theduisbergkid Yeahhhh rat fans! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Twycross Zoo Posts: 4,897	Well, with no criteria, other than £2k, the world is your oyster ! Reliable, comfy, pseudo-modern classic - Merc E class Coupe Cheap as chips and great fun - Mini Fun, tough and still good-lookin' - MK2 MR2 I can't speak highly enough of these - MX5 Big, comfy, anonymous. Fill your boots.... __________________ Chelfing requests financial help from US Government http://www.chelfing.com/

01-10-2008, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 17,962	Practical: Volvo 850 Estate Audi 100 Avant Omega Estate - BMW sourced Oil burner on some versions. Smaller: A3 TDi Vectra Tdi Bora TDi Fun: MX5 Puma Honda CR-x Honda CR-x (del sol type) __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

01-10-2008, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
shao_khan Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: CCCentral Posts: 17,962	Citroen 2cv / Dyane 6. 34bhp - will really make you appreciate the porka when you get in it. Good reliable cars though, easy to maintain and will sell on for what you pay for it in most cases. __________________ Play Speed 3x Coming soon "Ratemyagent.co.uk"

01-10-2008, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
theduisbergkid Yeahhhh rat fans! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Twycross Zoo Posts: 4,897	I think Shao's got it - Puma 1.7. Cheap to buy, very very cheap to run, great fun to drive too, and maybe, just maybe, a classic in the making ? Its the only Ford I'd drive. __________________ Chelfing requests financial help from US Government http://www.chelfing.com/

01-10-2008, 11:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
AudiPartner Mitsubishi Evo X Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: on another bloody camera Posts: 2,119	Hmmm... keep 'em coming. Really can't see myself in a Puma I'm afraid. A vectra sized car appeals to me, so perhaps a Passat? Or a smaller Volvo - that S80 is a bit on the large size!! Omega sounds good too. __________________