What run around car does everyone have?

[Philsutton]

Well its come to that time again where i need to start looking for a car to drive around over winter, due to the nova not having heaters an quite a lot of other things. Last year i had 1.6 lazer capri and a old 3 series bmw. I need some thats going to be gentle on insurance, what is everyone else paying for crappy? As i think paying nearly a grand for a ?23 pound is stupid.

[Chris]

I have got a 1.0ltr Polo Coupe that I use for running about in. Can beat it, starts every time, it also has cruise control on the motorway but only works at 85mph :lol:

[Phil_G]

"french shit" 106 diesel..

impeccably reliable still after 130,000 ish miles and v economical too.. Will cruise at 80+mph on bypass without thinking about it....

insurance is a none too dear ?520f/c (24 zero NCD)

Phil

[scottn]

calibra (cruises nicely at 130 mph)

not exactly a cheap runaround but its gunna keep salty water off me old nova

[srs1]

xe nova. oh thats my only car lol

but i hear what you are saying phil. i need to lookinto getting another car for the winter, maybe not this year as road tax is due at end of the month. and i want to run out all the problems with the car and finish the install off.

so next year, run around car.

[M_U_T_A_N_T21]

a fiat panda should suit you fine love that carpet dash hmmmmmm

[sh0rty]

Peugot 309 sri as said above somewhere runs shithot*hot* with 192k miles on clock. nippy, pretty good on petrol - 80-90 miles for a 10er. and uh reliable :D

[ollster]

Cally se5 :wink:

bored of it though and want something different jus cant think what at the moment lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ollster/Cally/DSCF0110__Small_.jpg

[Dave]

have a mk2 1.2 spi nova snap! cost me 200 with loads of bits that i've sold off it car owes me about ?50 now an it's still got a good alarm on it! :lol:
it's also good for desperate spares for my other one!
insurance is ?300 with no ncd (used on other car) limited miles to 8k on a 12mths policy

got to do a bottom joint and thermo on it then she'll be sweet!

dave

[Matt Nova]

i've only got my nova and its a pain in the arse when its dead, like now for instance

[nova ian]

only got my nova!

[novataka]

i only have my nova to but id get something like this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38708&item=2489539929&rd=1

you could have some fun in that

[novataka]

or something like this well cheap

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9844&item=2489463176&rd=1

[Matt Nova]

I'd love that mini :D

i'm gunna recommend that fiesta to my mate he's after one

[novataka]

kk m8 nice to be of some help

[Matt Nova]

yeh thanks mate i'll show him it 2moro

[peester]

this; sometimes..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/peester/meblared2006.jpg

1.2 star. 1986, 1 lady owner, 67,000. rusty.
mainly used for carting us lads out of town clubbing and pubbing. im not actually regestered owner yet..? its a mates car but i have bought it for cash off him and am insured. only used it while gsi was getting engine rebuilt. dunno what ill do with it.

[Chris S]

Gotta Silk Violet Gsi as a run around at the mo.
when ive got a LSD for me F28 the turbo engine will be going in, and i'll have my 1.7TD cav as a run around.
done 160k, the oil's like black treacle and its mucky as fap, still a good runner though

[Stuart]

not so much a run about but more of my "normal" car
Omega Elite 3.0 V6 :) lovely and comfy, and seems nice and reliable for the abuse i give it

i could be tempted by way of a new ford focus if they bring the new one out with a nice lairy engine lol

[nova---chris]

at the moment im using either.
416 sli m reg rover lmao
620i rover n reg lmao again.
rover metro gta m reg (ouch)
sometimes use the sisters pajero jeep. altho curbed that a little!

so im not exactly stuck at the moment for transport. lol shame there all rovers or some other kind . lmao. but didnt cost me owt to get. so cant complain!

[Will F]

My 'run about' is my daily drive pretty much all the time!
K plate Gsi, as seen at Trax. Mint body work except an arch and the engine/ride is one of the bset you can get from a Nova!

[Ste_Nova]

this

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/Ste_Nova/Ste.jpg

soon to be replaced with this :?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v343/Ste_Nova/K368ARO/P9040004.jpg

[-Bruce-]

i have told you already phil get a seirra!! cheap insurance, cheap car very reliable :roll: and its the best fun you will have in comfort!! apart from a omega :P (cambridge)

bruce

[dhdev (Oli)]

BMW E30 M3 :wink: Damn thing drains all my money so the nova is sat on the drive at the moment in pieces.

[staffychance]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v119/Staffychance/DSCF0028.jpg[/url]

[Ben]

Vectra SRi V6 (soon to be on 18"s)

[Damogolfgti]

Pug 306 XSI

[Philsutton]

i have to say i do like my rear wheel drive cars, the sierra does sound like a good choice as i can pick them up for near to nothing. Like i said last time though i do like the old fords i.e capri, m2 escort, but i want something i can go to and start first time. I also like the idea of a big 240 volve estate but the insurance on one of those best is still rather high for what im after. Think i might go to the bargin place at the back of justnovas to see what they have in. I got my bmw from there for bout 100 with mot.

[-Bruce-]

yeh phil a 240 volvo would be smart!! or a seirra you know you want to :wink:

bruce

[Philsutton]

only thing with a sierra they have no class what so ever at least when i had my capri people seemed to love it, well i wouldnt go that far :D. Whats the smallest engine they do on the sierra is it a 1.6?

[Stuart]

i belive there are some early 1.3 sierras lol

[Philsutton]

oh dear thats quite sad, a 1.3 in a car that size. Bet it tops out about 50mph

[-Bruce-]

yeh they made 1.3 seirras!! lol imagine that and no PAS!!

but dont bother with a seirra unless its the 2.0 16v!! its slow but the rest are very slow!! eg 16. and 1.8 cvh!!

phil what do you mean " seirras have no class" im offended :lol:

try find a 2000e, they have leather heated seats all the toys and the 16v engine!!

bruce

[Philsutton]

well i dont know the capri just looks much better than the sierra, away i'll be going for the smaller engine one as i need as cheap insurance as possible.As long as i can get sideways in the wet i'll happy :lol:

[-Bruce-]

well if you just want sideways action in the wet then a 1.6 cvh will do!!

but see what a 1.8 pinto is like on insurance will be abit better. but saying that mines is ok insurance. and a saphire is needed not a hatch they are horid.

bruce

[benji]

get somthing big and daft, the insurance won't be much cause it will only be for 3/4 months. heres a few.

1990 JAGUAR XJ6 3.6 AUTO,
G reg. finished in Midnight Blue Metallic, Cream leather interior, elec windows and mirror, air con, ABS, Walnut trimmings, central locking, service history, MOT till Jan 05, HPi report, runs and drives superb, body in good condition. ?495 . no offers.
SOUTHFIELDTel: (01159) 820020 or (07790) 416969
Distance: 15 miles
Price: ?495

PORSCHE 924 2.0 SPORTS COUPE,
A reg. 10 months MOT, Tax available, e/w, e/m, f/f/s/r, 5 speed, alloys, over ?1,200 spent in the last 6 months, service history, VGC for year, other cars available, bargain at. ?995.
S GrantTel: (01785) 225479 or (07967) 239019
Distance: 28 miles
Price: ?995

1990 DAIHATSU FOURTRAK, G reg.
removable hard top, 5-speed, tow bar, stereo, good runner. ?400 . ono.
willsTel: (07947) 516803 or (01494) 680577
Distance: 95 miles
Price: ?400 ono.

[SKoob]

a 1.2 laser blue nova
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/SKoob/Laser%20blue%20one%20two/DSCF0253.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/SKoob/Laser%20blue%20one%20two/DSCF0260.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/SKoob/Laser%20blue%20one%20two/DSCF0255.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v30/SKoob/Laser%20blue%20one%20two/DSCF0257.jpg

[Mel]

i've only got the nova.

[benji]

i've got a 1.7d berlingo van, which has recently been treated to ?900 worth of front end, thanks to my apprentice. on the plus side, the bonnet now has polish on it so it looks pretty when it rains

[epo]

i've got a 1.7d berlingo van

same here (full feature coming soon :lol: )

there not to bad

did have a merc vito tho and thats good but very uncomfy

[Mike.]

only got a nova

[Lee H]

Rather heavily modified Renault 5 GT Turbo running approx 180bhp, hardly the most reliable or economical option for an everyday car but I hate driving standard cars. It is actually the reason the nova has been off the road for a year now as the modifying bug has bitten on the 5 unfortunately so the nova has been neglected.

[epo]

Rather heavily modified Renault 5 GT Turbo running approx 180bhp, hardly the most reliable or economical option for an everyday car but I hate driving standard cars. It is actually the reason the nova has been off the road for a year now as the modifying bug has bitten on the 5 unfortunately so the nova has been neglected.

id love an r5 gtt

[Mike.]

why don't you guys swap :lol: :lol:

[Ian]

mk4 astra gsi, been looking for a nova to drop a valver in for a runabout to cart the dogs in, so they dont scratch the leather in the astra though lol

[Stuart]

tart

[krobinson]

The middle Nova in my Sig is my runabout. Been using it this past 2 years! Trouble is, its realllly clean, and i dont fancy driving it in the winter again. But i kinda have to, cant buy anymore cars!!

Keith

[Ste_Nova]

maybe you should buy a shed for winter??

[Stuart]

another nova then? lol

[krobinson]

maybe you should buy a shed for winter??

That white nova was supposed to be a 1.7TD cavalier, but couldnt resist when i found it..lol

Keith

[Philsutton]

Been looking for some cars today, couldnt find any sierras or anything rwd in my price range but looks like i might be running round in a white mk3 astra 1.4 3 door. Not quite the same but its fine for work an uni ect..

[-Bruce-]

aww!! you need a seirra phil.

there were no seirras in your price range??? i got mine for 450 and your not realy wanting a 2.016v!! keep looking you will be gutted when you cant go sideways in your astra.
:cry:

bruce

[Philsutton]

i no i wil be very upset when the ice comes. My price range was about 50

[Ste_Nova]

www.loot.com

[Philsutton]

heres my new runaround 1.3sr with the sexy brown interior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/philsutton/sr1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/philsutton/sr2.jpg

[Mike.]

very nice phill :D

[dan_mk1]

Thats looks well cool, in a funny kinda way!

[krobinson]

heres my new runaround 1.3sr with the sexy brown interior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/philsutton/sr1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/philsutton/sr2.jpg

Sell me the lower section to the bumper!! It'll fit my New 85 yock :D

Keith

[Philsutton]

well after the end of october its mot runs out an its scrap, so if anyone wants any bits let me know. I only had the car for 5 mins, was driving it home and got pulled. Think its the ive just been nicked look it has about it :lol:

[Stuart]

love the rear number plate

[Mike.]

how much did you get it for phil?

[?Marty?]

I ride around on my donkey. Failing that, a 4 door 1 litre 16 valve twin-cam BEAST of a Nissan Microbe is my tarmac terrorist weapon of choice at the moment.

[epo]

you sorted your nova out yet marty since the nissan garage fuc.ked it up

[Mike]

ive got a heap of s**t pug 205 xs trio. only one door lock works but she's up for sale any way (?260 bargain)

[Philsutton]

the yellow sr is going this week end, it lasted 2 days :lol: I got pulled in every day i had it so got pissed off, its going grass tracking instead

[Breeny]

http://www.breeny.co.uk/bmwmk

[Dave]

now an astra 1.7td! need thermostadt doing though :D

[m.d.]

ive been running arround in a volvo 440 1.8 turbo. funny as really cos i fitted the old filteer i had from an xe lump as it fitted the air folw meter and got a dump valve from a chav that i new. lol goes quite well now we have wound the boost up. its goin in a week or so tho as the nova will be all mot,d and on the road again.