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Suggestions <2k Reliable 1.8l max petrol

  • 12-10-2010 10:52pm
    #1
    F-Stop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭


    I've a budget of 2,000, and ideally will spend less. Looking for something that is going to be pretty reliable and also fairly economical to run (not just mpg but also cost of replacement parts). No larger than 1.8 litre for tax and insurance cost reasons. I don't mind the year, I don't mind colour (within reason) I don't mind the mileage as long as it's been taken care of and any necessary work has been done (I'll get it checked before hand anyway). I don't do enough mileage for a diesel to make sense. I would hope to get something that, all thing being equal, will last another 100k (realistically I'd be happy if I got 5 good years - so an extra 50k). It doesn't have to be the fastest or flashiest or prettiest, but a bit of luxury inside and something that is enjoyable to drive would be nice too of course.

    I was thinking pre 2000 Accord or 2000-2002 S40 (so leather and lots of buttons appeal to me, but I suppose those things aren't essential). Any arguments for or against them, and other suggestions? Cheers.


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    1.8 Accords can like their petrol but are a fine bus.


  • #3
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Check out the bangernomics thread for some good cars in that budget

    Or buy my Corolla :pac:


  • #4
    Conor_M1990
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 480 ✭✭Conor_M1990


    An Avensis dull as dish water but it has 4 wheels and does the job


  • #5
    johnos1984
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,096 ✭✭✭johnos1984


    Conor_M1990 wrote: »
    An Avensis dull as dish water but it has 4 wheels and does the job

    I used to love mine when I had it.

    I would highly recommend one as a comfy car, 1.8L is good to go as well


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