what would you buy 1k<

[draper]

as a runaround, obviously been looing at novas but none are local at a decent price and tbh i fancy a change, theres a 205gti on auto-trader im tempted by
just missed out on a corsa sport the other day
saxo vtrs mk1 are growing on me

i dont want anything old man and im not bothered about MPG, insurance is a factor tho (i have more than my name and address on mine :( )

any ideas/opinions

[paddy138]

96/97 corolla

[stuartyj21]

rs 1800 fiesta, my mate has one they are a great wee car..

[NovaLad]

Maybe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK2-VW-GOLF-DRIVER-gti-bumpers_W0QQitemZ260341904132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item260341904132&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK2-VW-GOLF-DRIVER-gti-bumpers_W0QQitemZ260341904132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item260341904132&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318)

[draper]

Maybe?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK2-VW-GOLF-DRIVER-gti-bumpers_W0QQitemZ260341904132QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAu tomobiles_UK?hash=item260341904132&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18

good call novagirl, although that would mean id 'have' to get the nova finished within 6months

[Mike]

205 GTi as a first choice without a doubt.
Seconded by a poxy Corsa.
Thirded by an 8v Golf GTi.

[draper]

205 GTi as a first choice without a doubt.
Seconded by a poxy Corsa.
Thirded by an 8v Golf GTi.

im just waiting for the guy to call me back about the 205 :cool:

only a 1.6 and i can insure it for a reasonable amount :thumb:

[Mike]

The 1.6 is only about 12bhp less then the 1.9, IIRC has a very similiar amount of torque as the 1.9 too. There as easy to work on as Nova, just the inlet is on the front.

And, because i know you love to mince Mark, in the slam panel there are two circle holes, your average coffee mug fits these pukka :thumb:

[draper]

but i have extra large coffe cups so breaks last longer ;)

[Mike]

but i have extra large coffe cups so breaks last longer ;)

Should still fit ontop the battery though :D

THere good cars TBH, interior sqeauks & rattles now and again (like a Nova) but they handle far better as standard then a Nova.

Common rust is the same as a Nova, behind headlights, syll panels, around the wing repeaters is uber common issue. Try and get one with some decent service history though as there really easy to bodge (you could end up buying a bodged POS)

[Southie]

How about this. Needs a little work by the sounds of it and not ideal for winter but a bargain IMO.

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+ASTRA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-12-147-240-4294966635-4294966969/advert.action?R=200851112450099&distance=113&postcode=ls29+8nq&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=ASTRA&min_pr=&max_pr=1000&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=1987&vehicleRegLetter=E

[NovaLad]

good call NovaLad, although that would mean id 'have' to get the nova finished within 6months
Howcome?

[kc_08]

A hairy sheep? good for them colder days ;)
that astra looks good at that price but its a 2.0 8v (insurance?)

[draper]

A hairy sheep? good for them colder days ;)
that astra looks good at that price but its a 2.0 8v (insurance?)

yeah seen it, cant justify spending the extra on insurance

novalad, i want something that needs minimal work doing

[Welsh Dan]

Howcome?

The golf has 6 months MOT.

[kc_08]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-106-GTI-1-6-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ180317826462QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto mobiles_UK?hash=item180317826462&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318<< seems to be quite nice

[Mike]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-106-GTI-1-6-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ180317826462QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto mobiles_UK?hash=item180317826462&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318<< seems to be quite nice

Bet that sells for ITRO £2k :thumb:

[draper]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-106-GTI-1-6-16V-BLACK_W0QQitemZ180317826462QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAuto mobiles_UK?hash=item180317826462&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318<< seems to be quite nice

that'll clear 1k tho by the end

theres a cherry red 106 GTi on auto-trader local to me at 999 but its been on for a while, and seems to cheap - probably a nail

[loggyboy]

The golf has 6 months MOT.

Is it a special car that cant be reMoted for a further 12 months?!

[Pistol Pete]

I paid £100 for this.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v310/Pete_58/festa01.jpg

Had no tax or MOT mind, but abit of welding, two tyres, bled the brakes and abit of a tidy up and it sailed through. There are bargain cars out the to be had.

[draper]

nice buy pete

im going to look at the 205 tomorrow night now aswell

[Pistol Pete]

205's, great cars. I've had a 1.4 XS for my first car, a 1.9 GTi and a 1.0 4 speed run about GTi rep (not done by me i must stress!! lol)

Had to do the odd job on each but no more than you would on any other car TBH. The GTi needed the most attention but then a car like that always will!!

[draper]

this is a 1.6 GTi, some old boy had it as a company car from new, then he bought it then his mates daughter bought it, now its my go

i drove one a few years back roadtesting one we had in the garage i worked in and loved it

[Pistol Pete]

Any 205 is a good car IMO. Handle great. Couple that with a good engine and smiles per mile is second to non. The french even now still build a good sporty hatch (Renault Clio 172/182/Cup etc)

[ade]

I link failed

[draper]

what use do i have for a failed ebay link :p

you edit quick sir

[ade]

lol - it might work if you copy and paste...although not to everyones tastes!

I think PNG swear filter has an issue with the words farming equipment!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ferguson-TEF20-Diesel-Tractor_W0QQitemZ230317136502QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _BOI_Far*****quipment_RL?hash=item230317136502&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318

[draper]

hehehehe ming e without a space

[ade]

lol apmsl lol swear filter strikes a beauty!

[Jack]

S13 :D