NEED a stop gap barge NOW
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My wifes A6 has developed a load of electrical gremlins and is going to be off the road for sometime whilst they're sorted.
I need to pick up a daily for her in the interim as we live in a semi-rural location and she needs a car.
I've a purchase budget of 1,000 which I know in this day and age doesn't buy a lot but that's all
I can run to right now.
The car MUST be automatic, and a full size four door or estate, can be petrol or diesel, but I'd prefer no V8's as it is her daily.
I'd prefer under 100,000k but willing to consider if over and preferably within a 50mile radius of cambridge.
Any help would be appreciated.
I need to pick up a daily for her in the interim as we live in a semi-rural location and she needs a car.
I've a purchase budget of 1,000 which I know in this day and age doesn't buy a lot but that's all
I can run to right now.
The car MUST be automatic, and a full size four door or estate, can be petrol or diesel, but I'd prefer no V8's as it is her daily.
I'd prefer under 100,000k but willing to consider if over and preferably within a 50mile radius of cambridge.
Any help would be appreciated.
mikearwas said:
Hire one for goodness sake.
It's not cheap to hire a car at short notice. Especially not in that class.OP- find a friend or a friend of a friend that knows a car dealer. Tell them your situation. It might be a 'pile' but it'll be a lot cheaper than renting.
ETA- Check eBay or AutoTrader for an older A4 1.8T. As I remember, they seem to be giving them away.
Edited by grumbledoak on Tuesday 15th February 02:32
JakesterUK said:
My wifes A6 has developed a load of electrical gremlins and is going to be off the road for sometime whilst they're sorted.
I need to pick up a daily for her in the interim as we live in a semi-rural location and she needs a car.
I've a purchase budget of 1,000 which I know in this day and age doesn't buy a lot but that's all
I can run to right now.
The car MUST be automatic, and a full size four door or estate, can be petrol or diesel, but I'd prefer no V8's as it is her daily.
I'd prefer under 100,000k but willing to consider if over and preferably within a 50mile radius of cambridge.
Any help would be appreciated.
Petrol + match + call to the insurance co I need to pick up a daily for her in the interim as we live in a semi-rural location and she needs a car.
I've a purchase budget of 1,000 which I know in this day and age doesn't buy a lot but that's all
I can run to right now.
The car MUST be automatic, and a full size four door or estate, can be petrol or diesel, but I'd prefer no V8's as it is her daily.
I'd prefer under 100,000k but willing to consider if over and preferably within a 50mile radius of cambridge.
Any help would be appreciated.
Actually, scratch that. At todays prices you may be better off buying a car.
Perhaps (if you're not afraid of driving something with a bit of rust) a W210 E class? They're huge, but almost always rusted to buggery so can be picked up for pocket change. Milage shouldn't be a problem on these either - at 100k they'll be just run in.
Volvo V70 D5 auto or petrol, reliable, comfortable, even 40mpg(D5). Big miles no problem either. Always get you money back as well. Something like this for example http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VOLVO-V70-SE-10V-RED-/1...
Edited by AC Motors on Tuesday 15th February 21:37
Edited by AC Motors on Tuesday 15th February 21:48
AC Motors said:
Volvo V70 D5 auto or petrol, reliable, comfortable, even 40mpg(D5). Big miles no problem either. Always get you money back as well. Something like this for example http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-VOLVO-V70-SE-10V-RED-/1...
That would fit the bill perfectly, shame its a manual....Edited by AC Motors on Tuesday 15th February 21:37
Edited by AC Motors on Tuesday 15th February 21:48
lordlee said:
Oh god, not that urge again...Scurries off to trawl the classifieds for old e190's
The Nur said:
Oh god, not that urge again...
Scurries off to trawl the classifieds for old e190's
Look away now Nur before its too late...Scurries off to trawl the classifieds for old e190's
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2406522.htm
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