I agree you should always have a fund. That isn't my point. My point is your arrogant quips at people. One day you'll grow up and realize it just isn't that easy all the time. Until then enjoy living at home.
a fairly reliable car for about 1500 quid?
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I agree you should always have a fund. That isn't my point. My point is your arrogant quips at people. One day you'll grow up and realize it just isn't that easy all the time. Until then enjoy living at home.
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Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTI SR (6 Speed with a half decent interior) made 01 and 02 or a GS with the same engine and 5 speed box and I think the interior is isnt as good and has softer suspension
Both can be had for under 2k and run on a chain
Both can be had for under 2k and run on a chain
I agree you should always have a fund. That isn't my point. My point is your arrogant quips at people. One day you'll grow up and realize it just isn't that easy all the time. Until then enjoy living at home.
Follow your own example. I know it isn't easy but if you want to rule out my comments just because I live at home, then I'm happy to play along
If things aren't easy for the OP, why did they pay well over the odds for a car that could have been had £700 or so cheaper privately. Why is it people that are hard up, always make things worse for themselves?
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I didn't want people to end up arguing. Dont worry about it. It would be nice if I could have a 'fund' for emergencies. I am on a motor forum, I dont expect people to understand a single parent working & bringing up children, i'll eat anyones hat if there are many parents on low income with a pot of cash in case of emergencies. How cool would that be.
Anyway, looking for capital aside, I shouldn't have mentioned that. I wasn't thinking straight when I thought I could sell for the same price I bought for.I did say that up there. And by the way, the RAV4 was actually a year older, not that it makes any difference, someone mentioned selling a newer car to get an older one though.
And I bought this one from a dealer because you're less likely to get a lemon, obviously. If you cant afford inspections & dont know anyone that knows about cars, it can be a minefield. And even if only a little, a car dealer holds a bit more responsibilty when selling than a random private seller that sometimes wants you to sign for 'sold as seen'
But please dont get in rows about it. Was my fault for mentioning trying to raise money, I just thought it would avoid the questions about why I wanted to sell a newer car to get an older.
Info overload!
Anyway, looking for capital aside, I shouldn't have mentioned that. I wasn't thinking straight when I thought I could sell for the same price I bought for.I did say that up there. And by the way, the RAV4 was actually a year older, not that it makes any difference, someone mentioned selling a newer car to get an older one though.
And I bought this one from a dealer because you're less likely to get a lemon, obviously. If you cant afford inspections & dont know anyone that knows about cars, it can be a minefield. And even if only a little, a car dealer holds a bit more responsibilty when selling than a random private seller that sometimes wants you to sign for 'sold as seen'
But please dont get in rows about it. Was my fault for mentioning trying to raise money, I just thought it would avoid the questions about why I wanted to sell a newer car to get an older.
Info overload!
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Follow your own example. I know it isn't easy but if you want to rule out my comments just because I live at home, then I'm happy to play along
If things aren't easy for the OP, why did they pay well over the odds for a car that could have been had £700 or so cheaper privately. Why is it people that are hard up, always make things worse for themselves?
With all due respect 'living at home' is a world away from the numerous extra expenses others have. But even though I wanted the Focus as the RAV was too dear for me, the extra money I need soon has only just arisen, so I wasn't scraping the bottom of the barrel before, not quite!
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Yuk
I think i'll have to think of something else to raise funds as I didn't realise I would make that loss if I sold this car now. And it's not like I dont need a car, come 3-4 years time I can get rid & walk to work, but not until then, I need it to get the kids to school. Penance for keeping them in the best school when I had to move out the area. But still worth it as my son is hearing impaired & would get lost in the system in schools round here, so his TASS teacher said at the time anyway.
The cheapest solution is almost undoubtedly to swallow hard and keep the focus. You bought it becasue it ticks all the boxes and will be reasonably cheap to keep on the road. In spite of your current circumstances this won't change.
All you'll get if you sell it at this stage is cash in your pocket. You won't get something for £1500 that will use less fuel, cost less to tax, or have fewer big bills on the horizon. If you need cash in your pocket (And in the grand scale of life £1k isn't a huge amount of money) you'd be better off approaching a parent/relative and just saying you made a mistake and ask for help.
That'd be my approach anyway
All you'll get if you sell it at this stage is cash in your pocket. You won't get something for £1500 that will use less fuel, cost less to tax, or have fewer big bills on the horizon. If you need cash in your pocket (And in the grand scale of life £1k isn't a huge amount of money) you'd be better off approaching a parent/relative and just saying you made a mistake and ask for help.
That'd be my approach anyway
This. You'll get a good 02/03 plate specimen for that money, and they're good solid cars.
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ok ok I was about to suggest a Focus as thats how much mine cost...well thereabouts anyway. Nevermind
Majority vote it seems lol
The cheapest solution is almost undoubtedly to swallow hard and keep the focus. You bought it becasue it ticks all the boxes and will be reasonably cheap to keep on the road. In spite of your current circumstances this won't change.
All you'll get if you sell it at this stage is cash in your pocket. You won't get something for £1500 that will use less fuel, cost less to tax, or have fewer big bills on the horizon. If you need cash in your pocket (And in the grand scale of life £1k isn't a huge amount of money) you'd be better off approaching a parent/relative and just saying you made a mistake and ask for help.
That'd be my approach anyway
I wont ever ask for help, but mum has been a diamond & told me not to worry if the worst comes to the worst. Says it'll come off my inherritence anyway! haha But that's only going to happening if I need to pay out a good few thousand & they wont accept silly amounts each week, which I think they will probably have to. Anyway, thanks for the info folks, I wish I hadn't atarted the thread now. I dont tend to think right most of the time, I know that. Screw loose
I would be silly to get rid of the Focus I know. I am still not through the full tank yet, nearly but no light on yet & come wednesday I have been driving it 2 weeks on that, so I am pretty pleased if I think about it!
What I'm getting at is you rely on your car heavily, as it stands you have something that will serve you well for a few years and not cause you any headache, I'm not sure a £1500 car could do the same. Trading down might put a few quid in your pocket but in the long run its doing you no favours.
I Especially when you've just bought it and stand to lose quite a bit.
I Especially when you've just bought it and stand to lose quite a bit.
I know what you mean, but when you're in a hole there comes a point where you need to stop digging and stop throwing money away.
Hope you sort it out
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Spazzy, have you got debts or just really difficult cash flow probs, or both? Worse thing would be selling the car buying a cheap money pit which costs you more in bills.
A cheap car could go either way, be a bargain runner if you get lucky or a nightmare. Stick with the focus and find another way. As you need a car, you need to mentally commit to the focus and not see it as a payout if cash gets tight. Glad your mums offered. If it gets to the point where you can't afford to keep the focus or you over committed buying it then maybe its time to go without a car.
A cheap car could go either way, be a bargain runner if you get lucky or a nightmare. Stick with the focus and find another way. As you need a car, you need to mentally commit to the focus and not see it as a payout if cash gets tight. Glad your mums offered. If it gets to the point where you can't afford to keep the focus or you over committed buying it then maybe its time to go without a car.
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I wish I could tbh, I only need it for getting the kids to school, once they leave I can sell it. I haven't got loads of debts, I have one loan, but that's being paid off every month anyway no probs, but I might have a couple of grand to pay out soon. Was working on selling the car for what I paid & that would give me 2k after getting a 1500 one, but I know now it wont work like that.
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Would be worth taking debt advice and look at options if not done already??
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£1500 I would go for a Primera. Maybe not the most refined cars but they go on for ever. Servicing is cheap, not cam belts and something you can service yourself with a few spanners.
Cheap as chips and always my choice when I have only had £1000-£2000 to spend. They have lasted years.
Cheap as chips and always my choice when I have only had £1000-£2000 to spend. They have lasted years.