sub 1k car

[Mieran]

Can't fault MK4 astras, the z18xe seems pretty decent too

[paddy235]

I've always liked a 306 dturbo or hdi

[turbojolt]

my seat cordoba will be back on the road soon 6mnths tax 12months mot. 1.9tdi vw engine 55/60 odd mpg. had new front bushes and drop links and subframe probably going to have new discs and pads aswell £800

[novag51]

Sounds like something my Mum would say. The truth is though that great cars are out there at great prices if you look in the right places (eg:- not Facebook & Gumtree)

Where else can you look for cheap cars, folk won't pay to advertise them on the likes of pistonheads and auto trader

[8valve-craig]

That's a common misconception. Most garages have Autotrader accounts and will put their trade in's on there for a bit before sending them to auction.

Just because it's not good enough for the pitch doesn't mean it's a bad car.

[Pistol Pete]

My vectra sxi is a car that goes on and on. Bought it four years ago, just get in and drive it no bother whatsoever. Be a shame to see it go tbh.

[Jack]

LS400 would be my choice

[Scottcooper85]

I'd say a mk4 astra 1.8 sxi on a x plate to avoid stupid emissions tax band.

think this would be my first port of call also.

as for for mk4 golf if think you'd have to nearly double the budget to get a decent one of those with fair mileage and service history. I had one that had done 70k and when things went bits weren't the cheapest.

[8valve-craig]

Il just leave this here then.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

[Subtle modder]

Bros just brought a Mk4 Astra 1.8 SRi taxed and tested for £400 and loves the thing, had it 3 weeks and cant help but rave about it which considering his pride and joy is his Ph1 172 means quite a lot, i think its a woeful barge though

I myself would get a 1.4 8v Corsa B, Auto if possible, Excellent daily comuter that costs stuff all tax and insure, goodish on fuel and cheap as chips on parts, you can change the cambelt in your lunch hour and they make novas seem a mission

and i honestly wouldnt have a diesel for a chep car, something like a turbo goes wrong, even if using used parts you wont get change from £150 on the cheapest of cars

wayne