Something automatic.

[TeddyThom]

Hey guys. My dad is need of something automatic. He has parkinsons, so as you can imagine, it's a must. Would prefer something Vauxhall, however anything will be looked at, provided it ain't too far away and meets requirements.

Requirements:

Preferably a small engine, like a 1600. However, we are willing to have a browse at bigger engines, but nothing bigger than a 2 litre. Also has to be a more door, so think along the lines of an astra/omega type of car etc.

We have a budget of around the £500 mark, we aren't expecting anything exceptionally glamorous, just something that will see my dad through for the next couple of years without too much bother.

EDIT: Thanks to Mike's choice I have noticed that I haven't added my location like a complete tool: I am located down in Kent, so something relatively close :thumb:

Cheers guys!

[Mike]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-VAUXHALL-VECTRA-AUTOMATIC-1-8L-Estate-Club-LONG-MOT-SILVER-/180927602652?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a20201fdc

[TeddyThom]

How the hell you find that? I couldn't find anything like that lol. I need to search fleabay properly! I shall talk to my dad, however, Leeds is a bit far out. My fault, for not saying where I was, shall edit.

[Mike]

How the hell you find that? I couldn't find anything like that lol. I need to search fleabay properly! I shall talk to my dad, however, Leeds is a bit far out. My fault, for not saying where I was, shall edit.

ebay > vectra automatic > cars > cheapest first

[TeddyThom]

Ah, I searched for vauxhall automatic... Too generic?

[Mike]

Ah, I searched for vauxhall automatic... Too generic?

Yea Id of though so. First thing in my head was a Vec auto as Astra autos are thin on the ground. Could look at Mondeos or older BMW's. E36 shape kinda thing. Plenty auto Volvos about too.

[TeddyThom]

Only beemers in the price range have far too big an engine, same for the ovlov's :/ mondeos are iffy, but am currently watching an astra auto, Mark 3.

[mowgli]

look at jap stuff too. there are tons of nasty cheap toyotas & nissans with slush boxes..

european stuff with autos are thin on the ground...


what about a daewoo?? its almost a vauxhall

[TeddyThom]

I was thinking of something I have some vague experience in fixing, and seeing as I have had a few novas and a load of friends have had vauxhalls, I think it makes sense. Haven't really considered jap, as parts are usually expensive :/

Haven't really found any daewoo's, but again haven't really thought about them

[Connor]

i drove a suzuki 1.6 8v auto estate around for a while, well equipped and cheap as chips if theres any for sale.
edit*suzuki baleno

[Connor]

?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1998-VOLVO-V40-T4-SE-AUTO-WHITE-200-BHP-/180928619263?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a202fa2ff

[Connor]

or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NISSAN-PRIMERA-2-0-GX-AUTOMATIC-GREEN-FULL-HISTORY-MOT-JUNE-2013-AUTOMATIC-/320944873657?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4ab9ce20b9#ht_737wt_1183

[TeddyThom]

All well and good Connor, I appreciate your efforts etc, however I am in Kent and don't want to go that far out just to see if it is a sh!tter or not :thumb:

[Connor]

Yea, i wouldnt either, just giving some tips on good cars for your budget :)