Quote from: RivkidBudget was 4K so if I spend 3K on the car and stick the rest in the bank to cover the gasket if and when it goes.

LMAO gotta say I do love that attitude. Dont budget on a reliable car, budget on the car you want and set some aside for when it shafts itself

LOL that sounds about right - I paid around 5k for the MR2, and so far have spent 5 times that on upgrades.

ok - if I were to be sensible what about this :

2001 51 FORD FOCUS 1.6 Zetec 5 Door Hatchback
GREY
48,000 Miles
PRICE  -  £4,000    

LOW MILEAGE, SERVICE HISTORY, Central Locking, Front Electric Windows, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Air Conditioning, , Power Steering, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Alarm, Immobiliser, Alloy Wheels, HEATED FRONT SCREEN, HEATED REAR SCREEN,

Plus 100% extra yawn...FREE! (ask for writte.......*Yaaaaaawwwnn)

If I were to be sensible Id get a Focus, a nice spec titty one perhaps.

Well put down deposit today on a 55 plate Fiat Punto 1.2 active sport. Pretty nippy for a 1.2 and being the sport its got a really comfy interior. Looks great in black and with some body kit (but subtle and nice not sh*te!). Its also had the fiat logos replaced with the arbarth scorpion which I love!! Got 12 months warrenty out of them too,

Paid £2900 plus y Rover 414sli which for the year and 40 K mileage I reckon was a great deal!

Photos o follow when I pick her up on Tuesday!

Puntos are reasonably reliable, the next door neighbour has one.

3k for a 55 plate sounds like a bloody good deal mate, nice one

Good deal, I hope it proves reliable for you. Wouldnt touch a Fiat myself.

Im actually looking at swapping my MX-5 for a Focus now in the next couple of weeks, Im seeing whats out and about given that this would be the best time for me to sell, not winter.

dare i say it, but fiat engines are probably more reliable than even japanese engines.

Shame ya cant say the same for there electricals!!

Jaimz

With experience, Id disagree!

Quote from: soopahflyWith experience, Id disagree!

Disagree that they are reliable, or unreliable?

Quote from: sdpId look at the Ford Ka too if youre under 25 - dont laugh. ... the handling is pretty spot on

They feel like theyre connected to the road by four smarties.

My fiat was a piece of sh*t.