3.5k for a new car

[J86]

ok, so id like to spend 3.5k on a car.

Engine pref. 2.2 or lower, under 80k miles, diesel or petrol

Looking to get something big like a focus (example of size) not something like a corsa


thank you

 

[[TW]Fox]

In order to help you further please explain why 79k miles is acceptable but 81k is not. Thanks!

 

[Sone]

In order to help you further please explain why 79k miles is acceptable but 81k is not. Thanks!

i thought "big like a focus" would have rattled you more

 

[peterattheboro]

Ford Focus.

 

[Shimmy]

i thought "big like a focus" would have rattled you more

I thought it would have been the engine size

 

[J86]

Because thats what I want? :/

 

[stoofa]

Because thats what I want? :/

Seems like a good answer to me

 

[Jez]

Mercedes S600?

 

[[TW]Fox]

Because thats what I want? :/

I was asking why - what is it about a 79k mile car thats so much more pleasing than an 81k mile car?

 

[Malt_Vinegar]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/669546.htm

I put in as much effort as you in describing what you want, in finding you a car.

 

[Howard]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/245615.htm

 

[J86]

No reason,

Because thats what I want? :/

I'm asking for examples of cars around the price etc im looking for, if you do not have anything to suggest then please hit the back button and stop trashing my thread

 

[Jez]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/245615.htm

Why is that so expensive? I'd expect that thing to be £500 :S

 

[Howard]

Because it's a Freda! The female version!

 

[West]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/669546.htm

I put in as much effort as you in describing what you want, in finding you a car.

V-Tec y0..

That Civic looks good.. Focus as in the Op maybe?

 

[J86]

I'll seek help elsewhere, thanks.

 

[Howard]

Get a Focus, but ignore the mileage. Focus on the condition instead. Honestly.

 

[West]

I'll seek help elsewhere, thanks.

Fox scared him off...

 

[Clarkey]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/669546.htm

I put in as much effort as you in describing what you want, in finding you a car.

Type-r shape? Lol, who is he kidding.

 

[[TW]Fox]

I'll seek help elsewhere, thanks.

No worries, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

If you want us to give up some of our time to help you out - which most of us here are only too happy to do - you could do us the courtesy of perhaps being a little more polite and answernig questions we might have to try and make sure whatever advice we give to is useful with a little more than just 'because I want to'.

Otherwise pop to your local car supermarket, they'll be more than happy to assist you with a car that meets your budget and criteria. It won't be the best car for your needs, but then if you apply strict criteria to the business of purchasing something you know little about, what more can you expect.

The point which was trying to be made before you threw your toys all over the forum (I think West accidently trod on your dummy, you should apologise) was that applying strict 'must be under 2.2' 'must be under 80k' criteria is a bit daft. You need to look at what you want and need from a car and then let people recommend stuff that fits that. It might be that an 85k mile Focus, which is outside your criteria, is better for you to buy than a 60k mile Astra, for example. But you'll never know if you stick so rigidly to things.