[N11K DJ]

Need to get a runaround car to last me at least a year or so, gonna have about ?1k maybe a bit more for the right car..

Could anyone suggest something, i've gone blank as to what would still be a nice, respectable car for a grand!

 

[oxford]

MK2 GTI!!!!

 

[BORA_TOM]

I've got an old skool mk2 16v in the classifieds

 

[oxford]

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&variant=gti&keywords=&min_pr=500&max_pr=2000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sg8+6ds&miles=60&max_records=50&source=1&photo=1&sort=3&ukcbumarch_full=SEARCH&start=4&distance=23&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200509184494150

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW/CARS_popup.asp?modelexact=1&lid=search_used_cars_full&make=VOLKSWAGEN&model=GOLF&variant=gti&keywords=&min_pr=500&max_pr=2000&mileage=&agerange=&postcode=sg8+6ds&miles=60&max_records=50&source=1&photo=1&sort=3&ukcbumarch_full=SEARCH&start=5&distance=29&adcategory=CARS&channel=CARS&id=200509185044531

Do a deal for 1k!

The 2nd one is MINT!

 

[turbo tyke]

I bought a 93 polo coupe with 72k on the clock for the wife 18 monthes ago for ?650 and its still running strong,great little car.

 

[N11K DJ]

Cheers guys..

Oxford - Whereabouts are you? That 2nd one does look nice, classy looking car still!

Was thinking something a bit newer may be better, less chance of expensive repairs n all that..

 

[oxford]

I like in Cambridge at the moment, but grew up in oxford.

I know what you mean about getting something newer, but the Mk2 is a classic and still cuts the mustard IMO []

 

[Ricardo]

Mk2 would be nice but age could be a problem for everyday. What about an early Mk3 (about L reg 1994)?

What about a pug 306gti type about the best handling for hot hatch and good power?

 

[dannyboy]

Go and have a look down Black Bush auction find a cheap buy... Its not that far from Reading.

 

[dannyboy]

P.s Sorry to see that you are having to sell you Golf mate after all your hard work.

 

[oxford]

Dont think he is selling it?? just needs a run about?

 

[zekegti]

Quote: posted by oxford on 10/03/2005 22:03:01

Dont think he is selling it?? just needs a run about?

He is selling if I'm afraid []

http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55252

 

[oxford]

darn

 

[blackburn]

i bought a polo coupe last year great car ?15 a month to insure never fails to start!

good on juice comes in handy for takin rubish to the tip.Use mine mostly as a dog mobile

which is the main reason i bought it as one of them is 9 stone!downside 45bhp[!]

 

[BeezerDiesel]

I've got an old Polo as a runabout too. A 91 GT, it's nice to have something that can be parked anywhere and still be there when you return!

 

[efrancis]

Someone on here might suggest a diesel Rover 400 as a good run about []

 

[a8wpg]

Mk2 Gti everytime![] I did and I use it everyday with no problems whatsover, pukka reliable car, and beets the saxo plebs too[][)]

I'd stick to the 8v for reduced costs, a grand should buy you a goodun, far better to drive than a mk3 imho[]

Mine cost 400 quid with 160k and half a dozen owners, masses of history to, simply can't fault it.

 

[pc.iow]

mk2 star, all the way.

no question...

 

[toad]

I bought a 93 polo coupe with 72k on the clock for the wife 18 monthes ago for ?650 and its still running strong,great little car.

Agreed, I bought a 92 'coupe' [] for our lass for ?500 just over a year ago. Serviced it myself when bought it, took radiator out and flushed cooling system out, cost ?30 in total for parts from GSF. Then did a 650 mile round trip to cornwall and it never batted an eyelid. They're solid aswell, sailed through MOT in december

Decent little cars that cost nothing to run, fix and insure.

 

[turbo tyke]

GO FOR THE POLO COUPE ITS A GREAT LITTLE CAR.