Recommend a car for around €1500?

Van Occupanther

My 97 Almera is on its last legs and I need a replacement. Will be using it to drive from Limerick - Dublin until about September and then it will only be used for local driving. Probably do about 500 miles a week until then. On a low budget and really can't go higher than 1500. Was looking at Fiat Brava 1.2 or maybe Rover 45. I really don't know a lot about cars and so would appreciate advice from anyone!

Thanks.

patzer

Go for something a bit classier

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/525TDS/200944195670854/advert?channel=CARS

If you buy a 45 ensure it does not have HG issues, if it doesn't keep an eye on the coolant level and you should be fine. If you can find a diesel 45 for your budget (you won't) buy it, the L series is bulletproof. Any car will do 500 miles a week without a bother if it's been looked after. An old 1.8 Accord, Rover 600 1.8, 1.6 Primera etc would all be ideal. Plenty out there for €1500, buy one with less than 100K miles with good tyres and a service history not requiring a timing belt anytime soon and with a bit of luck you should cover the next 6 months cheaply enough.

patzer

patzer wrote: »

Go for something a bit classier

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/525TDS/200944195670854/advert?channel=CARS

Good spot
Suspiciously cheap though considering it's NCTd 'till 2011.

cantdecide

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1202078

Huge array of sensible, comfortable, reliable cars as long as you're not small engine fetishist...

cantdecide

cantdecide wrote: »

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1202078

Huge array of sensible, comfortable, reliable cars as long as you're not small engine fetishist...

Savage H22 motor for peanuts, pity it's so far away.