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Tiny budget - what would you buy?
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07-03-2010 9:19pm#1Okay, I need to buy a used car. My maximum budget is 5000, including tax & insurance. I am 35 years old, 5 years named driver on another policy, 5 years claim free. My problem is everyone I discuss this with give the usual 'sensible' advice. That is "get a little car, small engine, cheap(er) insurance, cheaper tax (remember it's gonna be on the old tax system). Basically, cheaper to run and yada yada ...". And my head says 'yes'. But here's the problem - my heart says 'no' ! I can't stand small cars. U know the ones: Micra, Corsa, Clio, Ibiza, Punto et al.
I'm more inclined to go with the larger, older(say 8 - 10 years old) variety - I'm thinking:- BMW 5 series, or higher spec 3 series
- Saab 9-5
- Audi A4 or A6
- Merc C or E class
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Or this.....
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1195131
One owner from new. I'll bet you'd get it for a grand
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Christ0pher wrote: »Saab Ed, they seem like a decent cars. don't know too much about them, any advice, faults to look out for. Those 3 spoke wheels would be an aquired taste though!
The oil needs changing more often than Saab suggested and because of this you can end up with a blocked oil strainer in the sump which in turn ends up with the engine going bang. Watch out for a flickering oil light and exhaust snoke on a test drive. Both are signs the turbo / engine are on the way out. Also the auto versions can hold gears too long. Its a box out job so just walk away.
A lot of these cars got replacement engines because of this and if you buy one of these you can land a proper bargain. If the oil is changed every 5-6,ooo miles instead of the 12,ooo that Saab suggested then you'll never have a problem.
Aeros are proper 5 Series killers ( they've got the lovely 3 spoke alloys
) They are very fast , very comfortable and driven daily also very economical.....just dont plant it too often or point 3 goes out the window.
If you are after one then I can put you in contact with a real good Saab guy who kows these cars inside out. 0 -
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They're also FWD aren't they? Which unfortunately makes them pretenders to the crown.
Indeed they are fwd
I don't want to wander this thread off topic but unless you have 250+bhp the ole rwd is better bla bla bla doesn't really stand up unless the chassis, supension on the fwd car is awful.
OP, get a big, comfy older car that is in great nick and well looked after, 2.0 tax in €600 ish under the cc regime and insurance shouldn't be too much more unless you buy something quite looney as you are in your 30s. €3000/€3500 and you'd have a fine bus. That €1400 9 5 that Saab Ed linked to looks quite a bus for the money.0 -
My understanding is the reason for rwd in "luxury" cars is a combination of traditional values (ie Bently, etc) and a better turning circle in a big car. Nothing to do with performance really, if at all.RoverJames wrote: »Indeed they are fwd I don't want to wander this thread off topic but unless you have 250+bhp..........0 -
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RoverJames wrote: »Dash looks gash in pics but a 9 5 is a great place to sit, very driver friendly
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i had a 9-5 for a couple of months, two of them exactly an aero and a griffin....
fabulous cars... lovely to drive, great long distance cruisers.... in that class of cars would be in my top three of great cars..
its just that dash really irks me for some reason.... mind you i did really like the cup holder... i know stupid 0 -
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- BMW 5 series, or higher spec 3 series
- Saab 9-5
- Audi A4 or A6
- Merc C or E class
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The cars you listed here are classics, they were Classic designs with great spec and durability. I think that List you have there is very positive. Not so sure about Saab though, I just dont like problems but then again the cabrio range are very beautiful.
Why not spend max 3k on a car ,
1 k on insurance just for argument and then if anything breaks you still have 1k left. Get what you want, life too short for driving a Micra, unless you want to drive one. No offence to Roy and Haley!
"Life is too short for doing something you dont want"0 -
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