NuisanceValue
Active Member
There's certainly a shortage of decent sub £1k - £1.5k cars about due to the current climate and the fact they are worth more as trade in now due to the scrappage scheme. I was looking for a mate a few weeks ago and every one we rang had been sold within hours, leaving only the dross. They've all been snapped up and as such prices have increased slightly.
We ended up getting a tidy Volvo S40, T plate, with leather, 95k miles, 1.8 or 2.0 petrol engine, some service for £950. No dings or rust. A fair price.
How about a cheap Fiat? Cheap to run and insure and easy enough to fix yourself. My first car was an Uno 55S and didn't mind crashing it even. Is the Punto the replacement? I would stay well clear of anything the boy racers are likely to fancy (except a well looked after 205 maybe)
There will be something out there, you just need a little patience and be prepared to hit the phones and then travel. Good luck.
We ended up getting a tidy Volvo S40, T plate, with leather, 95k miles, 1.8 or 2.0 petrol engine, some service for £950. No dings or rust. A fair price.
How about a cheap Fiat? Cheap to run and insure and easy enough to fix yourself. My first car was an Uno 55S and didn't mind crashing it even. Is the Punto the replacement? I would stay well clear of anything the boy racers are likely to fancy (except a well looked after 205 maybe)
There will be something out there, you just need a little patience and be prepared to hit the phones and then travel. Good luck.