How far would you travel for a new car?

Ollie's Gadgets · 23 Jan 2006 at 11:35

As the title states, how far would you realistically be willing to go in order to get the right used car? Any thoughts appreciated.

Lopéz · 23 Jan 2006 at 11:37

Furthest I've gone is somewhere in the 150 mile mark for a £300 Peugeot.

Ollie's Gadgets · 23 Jan 2006 at 11:38

Wow, long way to go for a cheap car...

Muncher · 23 Jan 2006 at 11:41

If it was the right one, probably anywhere within the UK.

eidolon · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:04

Muncher said:
If it was the right one, probably anywhere within the UK.

Same here. You could be looking forever if you're restricting yourself to local cars only.

I bought my MR2 from Grimsby, that's a fair hike from Bristol.

Adz · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:07

I went to Doncaster from Eastbourne for a £350 (albeit very rare) car a while back so I'd agree with 'anywhere in the UK' for the right car.

Confused · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:08

I went to York from London to get my Prelude.

Definitely worth the trip!

Ollie's Gadgets · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:12

Maybe I have to bite the bullet and go on a roadtrip. The car I want is 178 miles away according to autotrader. Just have to convince a family member to come along with me

Jez · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:16

Anywhere in the UK, went from newbury to newcastle to look at a golf for my gf, didnt even get it in the end.

vanpeebles · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:18

durham to southampton and back, about 320 miles there, and then back

SgtTupac · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:21

South Wales to West Sussex! Around 300+ miles there and 300+ miles back! All for a Rover 220 GSI

Ollie's Gadgets · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:22

eidolon from http://www.mr2-turbo.co.uk/

"Despite being the most expensive MR2 I'd seen and the fact that it was located 250 miles away I just had to go and view it.The 4 hour drive to Grimsby wasn't fun but when I saw the car it was all worth it."

8 hours driving, nasty :eek:

unclelonghair · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:24

Newcastle to Dundee (approx 170 miles each way).

Once to view/test drive, and once to pick up the car.

Reckon I saved between £1500 and £2000 so it was worth it.

Tesla · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:50

I would go anywhere in the UK myself. I quite like the drive though.

My Dad is the opposite and will just look within the local area which I think is daft!

Phantom · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:55

depends on how "special" you feel the car is to you or how rare. i personally would keep it local. within 50miles radius perhaps.

Ollie's Gadgets · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:56

That my problem I would hapily shoot up the country but obviously I need someone to drive my old car back when I get to the new car. So need my dad with me. But he doesn't want to go past around 50 miles

Nozzer · 23 Jan 2006 at 12:57

Depends what it is. My Audi was ~5 miles away but I'm prepared to travel hundreds for the upcoming Lotus, if it's the right spec and price.

eidolon · 23 Jan 2006 at 13:00

Ollie's Gadgets said:
eidolon from http://www.mr2-turbo.co.uk/

"Despite being the most expensive MR2 I'd seen and the fact that it was located 250 miles away I just had to go and view it.The 4 hour drive to Grimsby wasn't fun but when I saw the car it was all worth it."

8 hours driving, nasty

Yep, Grimsby isn't exactly a fun drive from Bristol but it was definitely worth it

Rimm3r · 23 Jan 2006 at 13:01

I went from Southampton from Bracknell, which isn't that far, but was willing to go anywhere for the right car!

Matt82 · 23 Jan 2006 at 13:04

mr2 gts.

southend to southport

e320cdi

southend to liverpool