Which of these 3 as a run around?

Shep_Cobain · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:03

Hi guys,

I'm after a sub £600 run around and have found three cars near me.

I was wondering which is better...

1993 1.2 K10 Micra - 66k

1993 1.3 Rover Metro Auto - 25k

1995 1.3 EP82 Toyota Starlet - 77k

It will be used to drive to and from work every day.

Thanks,

Shep.

-westy- · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:05

Micra.

joey1211 · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:06

I'd imagine in this price bracket, consumables will be what I'd be looking at. Slipping clutch, good set of tyres, years MOT.

widdyst · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:09

NOT the metro

Joe T · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:10

widdyst said:
NOT the metro

Especially with the auto box...

Firestar_3x · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:20

Micra.

Vita · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:22

Micra.

mjt · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:25

Micra.

Although you should buy that Metro first and push it off a cliff.

lemonade · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:38

would have said the Micra if it was a K11, but I would for for the starlet especially if it has a 4E-FE under the bonnet.

Nomisf · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:47

lemonade said:
would have said the Micra if it was a K11, but I would for for the starlet especially if it has a 4E-FE under the bonnet.

In a starlet of that shape it should be, Fuel Injected 75bhp DOHC unit - would certainly be the most lively of the three. And probably more reliable being a little newer and fuel injected, if my facts are right the 1.2 K10 Micra is an Electronically Controlled Carb, not something I would want to die in the winter !

GravyMonster · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:49

My god. An automatic 1.3 metro. I should think it's only done 25k miles as the previous owners would rather walk.

Firestar_3x · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:50

Nomisf said:
In a starlet of that shape it should be, Fuel Injected 75bhp DOHC unit - would certainly be the most lively of the three. And probably more reliable being a little newer and fuel injected, if my facts are right the 1.2 K10 Micra is an Electronically Controlled Carb, not something I would want to die in the winter !

You can get a cheap K11 for £600 if you shop around.

4T5 · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:51

Toyota Starlet if you're a bloke/man/boy.

Nomisf · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:53

Firestar_3x said:
You can get a cheap K11 for £600 if you shop around.

I only mentioned the K10 because its in his original post, otherwise it might not be so clear cut.

burns · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:55

Why limited to those three? There's much better run arounds for £600. I'd start with this I think http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201148432354471

Firestar_3x · 14 Dec 2011 at 13:58

burns said:
Why limited to those three? There's much better run arounds for £600. I'd start with this I think http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201148432354471

Admittedly picking between a Micra and Corsa is like selecting which kneecap you’d rather be shot in, however the Micra is miles better than that lump of junk.

He’d be better off with a £600 Clio or Fiesta rather than any of the above.

Steve2000 · 14 Dec 2011 at 14:00

1.3 Metro Auto? Jesus wept, doesn't even bear thinking about.

K.C. Leblanc · 14 Dec 2011 at 14:16

Look at then all and buy on condition. Also make sure you consider how much tax and MOT they have left.

That said a 1.3 Auto Metrot does sound particularly unappealing.

EDIT: And bare in mind you'll get much better value for money at this end of the market by going for a bigger car.

LizardKing · 14 Dec 2011 at 14:20

£500 Polo in Blackpool

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3463400.htm

Having learned to drive in a Micra i can thoroughly suggest you so not buy one of those leaving the starlet

Begbie · 14 Dec 2011 at 14:21

burns said:
Why limited to those three? There's much better run arounds for £600. I'd start with this I think http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201148432354471

For £600 I wouldn't touch that with yours.

Going back 4 years I got a 1.25 fiesta with little miles on for £700. That's what I would be looking at.