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So here we go! 
Need to get a commuter. Must be pre-2001 (to duck under the point where C02 emission was stated on V5 - relates to clause in my company car policy). Want more than 4 cylinders. No diesels. MPG does not matter (fuel card). Insurance must not be silly. Manual favoured but will consider an auto. Budget £1000 to £1500 max. Looking to buy end of this month.
Current favourite is a Omega 3.0 MV6. I know they go sideways well and purchase price/insurance is reasonable. Doesn't seem to be many manuals about though (2 on the Autotrader)
Nigel! How much can I get one for?
BMW 328i is in with a shout too but a bit pricier to insure.
Need to get a commuter. Must be pre-2001 (to duck under the point where C02 emission was stated on V5 - relates to clause in my company car policy). Want more than 4 cylinders. No diesels. MPG does not matter (fuel card). Insurance must not be silly. Manual favoured but will consider an auto. Budget £1000 to £1500 max. Looking to buy end of this month.
Current favourite is a Omega 3.0 MV6. I know they go sideways well and purchase price/insurance is reasonable. Doesn't seem to be many manuals about though (2 on the Autotrader)
Nigel! How much can I get one for?BMW 328i is in with a shout too but a bit pricier to insure.
wackojacko said:
Mk3 Golf Vr6 ?
Was quite keen on one of them until Mr Verysideways warned me off with tales of head gasket woes. He said he'd never touch a K-series Elise either though! 
wackojacko said:
Mr-2 ? (not great for commuter but hay 2 mid engined cars is a good going eh ?)
No it isn't. The new car needs to be a sensible counterpoint to the Elise - essentially it has a boot.wackojacko said:
Old skool E class, built
like tanks and extremely comfortable.
The one Alex had was cool. Its in the running.like tanks and extremely comfortable.
m3alex said:
Indeed. Very nice!Can it be 2001?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ESTATE-M...
or go for a t5 volvo, jag xjr
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-JAGUAR-XJ-EXECUTIVE-BLU...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Volvo-S70-2-3-T5-Turbo-...
haggle the volvo
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ESTATE-M...
or go for a t5 volvo, jag xjr
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-JAGUAR-XJ-EXECUTIVE-BLU...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-Volvo-S70-2-3-T5-Turbo-...
haggle the volvo
Edited by m3alex on Saturday 4th September 17:12
Edited by m3alex on Saturday 4th September 17:15
Nothing shouts fuel card abuse more than one of these puppies
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
m3alex said:
Nice find 
All depends what is on the V5. If it states the CO2 emissions I'll lose circa £100/month.
I'll ask the seller. Cheers
touching cloth said:
Nothing shouts fuel card abuse more than one of these puppies
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
Well if we are going down that route, go for this. Perfect for winter http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-LAND-ROVER-P38-RANGE-RO...
Edited by m3alex on Saturday 4th September 17:17
m3alex said:
touching cloth said:
Nothing shouts fuel card abuse more than one of these puppies
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
Well if we are going down that route, go for this. Perfect for winter http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1913687.htm
Do it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-LAND-ROVER-P38-RANGE-RO...
Edited by m3alex on Saturday 4th September 17:17
Thanks guys but they just really aren't me. I'll probably end up ramming some MLM off the M25 in one of those!
m3alex said:
I think not! The ex-police Omega on ebay does not have CO2 on V5 according to seller. I'm viewing on Monday evening.
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