Suggest a motor

tinofapples

Might in the next few days be taking a closer look for something cheap to buy and run. I'm working 2 miles from home (V.lucky on both counts, working and so close to home) and have decided I might look towards something small engined for the forseeable future.

I've been subscribed to the bangernomics for along time now, more viewing than contributing and I love all them cheap luxury machines but can't get myself round high tax/insurance/servicing costs for such a short journey. I'm 35 so insurance shouldn't really be an issue.

Here's my history:
99 Punto
97 Vectra 1.6
97 Accord 2.0
99 Toldeo 1.9TDi
03 Superb 1.9TDi
07 Berlingo 1.6HDi (Current)

What you fella's think ? Doing damn all mileage, wife has Octavia for any "family excursions", budget can be anything really from €500-€2000/€2500.

My head is just all over the place so would love some suggestions on wheels .

Twin-go

Something like this:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Rover/Mini/**SALE-N/201116202078103/advert?channel=CARS

With the added benifit that you could fit it in the Octavia's boot when ye go out on "Family Excursions"

Atomic Pineapple

Your situation is crying out for an MX-5!!

tinofapples

Twin-go wrote: »

Something like this:
http://www.carzone.ie/search/Rover/Mini/**SALE-N/201116202078103/advert?channel=CARS

With the added benifit that you could fit it in the Octavia's boot when ye go out on "Family Excursions"

I like them but above my budget.

tinofapples

draffodx wrote: »

Your situation is crying out for an MX-5!!

Drove a friends '91 a few years ago and loved it. 2 seats would be no more pratical than the van though and probably no cheaper to run, tax and insurance would be probably be more than the van.

stevenmu

Fiesta 1.25, should get one within your budget. Cheap to run, maintain, tax, insure. Reliable and a nice enough drive.

Cionád

Panda? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2141397

tinofapples

Cionád wrote: »

Panda? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2141397

Certainly bang on with regards costs of running but .............. image

Gael23

With that budget, you cant afford to be to fussy with image.

tinofapples

ryanf1 wrote: »

With that budget, you cant afford to be to fussy with image.

I know I know.;)

DopeyKev

Get a civic

tinofapples

Cionád wrote: »

Panda? http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2141397

Have been reading reviews and by all accounts good little motor, hhmmmmmmmm.

Nissan doctor

Keep all the hippies happy and buy a bicycle!:P

Alanstrainor

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Keep all the hippies happy and buy a bicycle!:P

I know this is the Motors forum and all, but a bike would make perfect sense if it's just going to work?

spiggotpaddy

the already suggested fiesta seems perfect for the job.
how about a hyundai coupe.

tinofapples

Nissan doctor wrote: »

Keep all the hippies happy and buy a bicycle!:P

Ah given our climate ........... no.

tinofapples

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I know this is the Motors forum and all, but a bike would make perfect sense if it's just going to work?

Okay maybe a bit more info, I live in the countryside. A second car is a necessity as I work evenings and she works days. We have one child and another on the way.

Zubeneschamali

I ran a Kangoo Kar for a few years as a second car, and it's brilliant for what you want. 1.1 motor, cheap tax, 5 seats, boot bigger than an Octavia, and when you fold the seats it'll hold nearly as much as your Berlingo.

The only downside is that it's slow, and one of the most hideous abominations on the road, but hey, you drive a Berlingo already!

Moon Indigo

hyundai coupe sounds good just buy a decent one. What about a toyota celica?
Hate to interupt the thread but I'm thinking of buying a 94 3door Honda Intergra (wine) and the lad wants 1,500 for it. Its nct for 2 years and has nice alloys but othewise unmodified. I'm torn if this a good price or should I leave it alone? Any advice? Thanks!

O-Deazy

Was doing some browsing (looking for my first car) and came across this http://www.carzone.ie/search/Volkswagen/Golf/1.4-5-Do/201119202398723/advert?channel=CARS .. Looks fairly clean, low mileage and within your budget