Help me do some bangernomics! Updated with purchase!

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 12:12

Please!

I'm changing jobs and not in a position to buy anything expensive outright. What I want is something that will last me 6 months to the end of my probation and hopefully longer before I tie myself into finance. I want to get something for under £1k, insurance will be in my wife's name to build NCB for her we will share driving but she will drive our other car. Insurance quotes come out similar for loads of different cars so I'm not overly fussed on that.

I've come from a company car so obv get back the BIK tax etc.

Looking for something cheap, petrol and preferably not tiny. Not interested in Ka, C1 etc. I'd like something interesting but something that won't fall apart. Also a slightly lower level of tax if possible.

Also want it to be MOTd for longer than 6 months.

Ideas welcome

Quartz · 19 Apr 2019 at 12:18

What sort of driving are you going to be doing? And how much mileage?

Bat · 19 Apr 2019 at 12:44

eBay filter by nearest first. Set a max price and try searching 12 months MOT or 11 months MOT etc. That's what I do.

I've had great success doing this by sticking to private sellers with excellent feedback.

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 13:46

Quartz said:
What sort of driving are you going to be doing? And how much mileage?

It's mostly motorway/dual carriageway but only 15 miles each way. And it's unlikely to be full speed due to traffic so diesel doesn't make much sense. Car needs to be relatively comfortable but not entirely sensible.

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 13:46

Bat said:
eBay filter by nearest first. Set a max price and try searching 12 months MOT or 11 months MOT etc. That's what I do.

I've had great success doing this by sticking to private sellers with excellent feedback.

Tbh I forgot about eBay will have a look thanks.

Armageus · 19 Apr 2019 at 14:04

Petrol, not tiny, slightly interesting and typically don't fall apart:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903115761028
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187117613

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 16:45

Armageus said:
Petrol, not tiny, slightly interesting and typically don't fall apart:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201903115761028
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201904187117613

The accord is interesting, I like them and it looks in good condition. Is 140k mileage much to worry about on that engine? Also on the MOT history it says about sub frame corrosion as an advisory, is this a no or just normal (I've seen it listed on some vehicles).

Rilot · 19 Apr 2019 at 17:42

A mate has 190k on the same engine in his 2007 Accord. It's been completely bomb-proof and shows no sign of giving up any time soon.

Armageus · 19 Apr 2019 at 18:43

If I was going to trust any higher mileage engine, Honda would be a safer bet.

Corrosion is just age related - likely just minor surface rust. Quick wire brush and some underseal paint and be fine for the rest of the cars useful life.

With any "cheap" car, better to by on condition rather than age or mileage. A 90k mile car that's tatty inside and got scrapes etc on the outside is likely a worse buy than a 140k but looked after example.

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:07

Ok thanks for the info @Armageus I may investigate the Honda. I'm happy with high mileage if looked after as I know how well my 16 plate Passat with 75k on is looked after.

Nasher · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:10

Old Toyota Hilux, done.

Diddums · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:27

That Honda is ridiculous for that kind of money. You could drive it for a year and throw it in the bin at that price.

Or do an @Acme and spend £5k on doing it up and 2 years trying to decide on a colour.

smilertoo · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:35

You want a Honda Jazz.

Akagi · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:53

Diddums said:
That Honda is ridiculous for that kind of money. You could drive it for a year and throw it in the bin at that price.

Or do an @Acme and spend £5k on doing it up and 2 years trying to decide on a colour.

Hey now.

Diddums · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:55

Acme said:
Hey now.

Awww sowwy buddy <3

Which pink have you chosen?

Akagi · 19 Apr 2019 at 19:58

Diddums said:
Awww sowwy buddy <3

Which pink have you chosen?

Hot pink obviously. Gold stripes. And gonna put chrome spinners on.

iamdjdz · 19 Apr 2019 at 20:14

@Diddums do you mean good ridiculous?

Hades · 19 Apr 2019 at 20:23

I like that Accord. It looks great for that money.

Diddums · 19 Apr 2019 at 20:25

iamdjdz said:
@Diddums do you mean good ridiculous?

Yes, very good ridiculous. For that money you buy the car, spend £150 on a service, and enjoy it.

Gaygle · 19 Apr 2019 at 22:10

Under £1000, not tiny, petrol and that will last until the end of time?

Surely it's got to have a Volvo badge somewhere on it?