what car for 1k max (just for a 4 mile commute!)

putz · 06-02-2010, 08:25 PM

I need a cheapo car for 1k (max) for a 4 mile commute, age/colour/spec un-important. just looking for something fun and interesting for chugging to and from work. Only caveat is I dont want a huge engine as I need to keep insurance costs sensible.

Any inspirational idea's chaps?....

steelwind101 · 06-02-2010, 11:22 PM

106 GTi in budget, good fun!

On the other hand, how about 130 HP from a 1.3 Turbo in a car smaller then the Yaris? YRV Turbo!

Sponge · 07-02-2010, 08:38 AM

You'd get a very nice

for £1000.

SeanKHotay · 07-02-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sponge

You'd get a very nice

for £1000.

My thoughts, too.

Or a moto-scooter if you're leg-movement averse...

theduisbergkid · 08-02-2010, 09:15 AM

106 Gti, or 106 Rallye, if you can find an original/straight one, good call.

Whatever you end up with, make sure you let it warm up, 4 miles might not be enough to thoroughly warm the engine and you'll may end up rotting exhausts and stuff. Just a thought.

There are a million choices really, if you're not worried about MPG, how about a 'modern classic' and insure it for peanuts through Adrian Flux ? 944 or 924S ? MK1 MR2 ? MK2 Golf Gti ? Lots of choices. You'll get a useable MK1 MX-5 for that money (don't knock it 'til you've tried it) too, see here.

Let us know what you end up with

Teacake · 09-02-2010, 09:35 AM

MX-5 would be near the top of the list for me too. In fact, I can't think of anything better for the money to fit your criteria.

Mook · 09-02-2010, 09:38 AM

And if you're lucky, you'll find a sh*t box MX-5 for £250 like Duisberg managed to

Cuprabob · 09-02-2010, 09:40 AM

I hear on the grapevine there may be a few Toyotas coming on the market cheap

theduisbergkid · 09-02-2010, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mook

And if you're lucky, you'll find a sh*t box MX-5 for £250 like Duisberg managed to

*ahem* £1000 exactly, them's the Scumball rules.

Mook · 09-02-2010, 03:42 PM

Ahem - "up to £1,000" was the rules, wasn't it they them there? Maybe you paid £240..?

Shame we bought a shed for £250 and spent well over £2k on it sorting it out

06-02-2010, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
putz Citroen C1 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 103	what car for 1k max (just for a 4 mile commute!) I need a cheapo car for 1k (max) for a 4 mile commute, age/colour/spec un-important. just looking for something fun and interesting for chugging to and from work. Only caveat is I dont want a huge engine as I need to keep insurance costs sensible. Any inspirational idea's chaps?....

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theduisbergkid Torque King comfy shoe wearer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: your underwear drawer... Posts: 8,116	106 Gti, or 106 Rallye, if you can find an original/straight one, good call. Whatever you end up with, make sure you let it warm up, 4 miles might not be enough to thoroughly warm the engine and you'll may end up rotting exhausts and stuff. Just a thought. There are a million choices really, if you're not worried about MPG, how about a 'modern classic' and insure it for peanuts through Adrian Flux ? 944 or 924S ? MK1 MR2 ? MK2 Golf Gti ? Lots of choices. You'll get a useable MK1 MX-5 for that money (don't knock it 'til you've tried it) too, see here. Let us know what you end up with __________________ *Guess the laptime and win a year's subscription to Evo and* Practical Performance Car and Banzai Magazine. £2 a go, all proceeds to charity.**

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Mook the Puke Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 19,247	Ahem - "up to £1,000" was the rules, wasn't it they them there? Maybe you paid £240..? Shame we bought a shed for £250 and spent well over £2k on it sorting it out __________________