Where to find cheap cars (VTR/VTS)

Clipsey · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:04

Hello,

Figured I need a run-around car for everytime Im back in the UK (presently have to keep borrowing dads work vans!) and to hire a car for a month is a complete rip off. Noticed on here the other day that someone picked up a Citroen VTR I believe for 500pounds!
So been looking on autotrader and ebay etc but cant find anything real cheap enough. I know I should get down to the local car auction but cant during the week so was just wondering if there was anywhere else recommended looking for these types of cars?

Thanks
Chris

[TW]Fox · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:06

If you find one of these cheap, it's ruined. Simple as really.

Clipsey · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:21

Your probably right and I know you pay for what you get etc
But I think the one on here was a bargain still only something like 25k on the clock.
It is just to be a run-around and Im not expecting anything good - just figured one of these would be a bit more fun than anything else in the price range.

[TW]Fox · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:26

Clipsey said:
It is just to be a run-around

lol this always makes me laugh, as opposed to what? Isn't that what all cars are for - primarily getting you around?

GT3 · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:29

Clipsey said:
Your probably right and I know you pay for what you get etc
But I think the one on here was a bargain still only something like 25k on the clock.
It is just to be a run-around and Im not expecting anything good - just figured one of these would be a bit more fun than anything else in the price range.

Saxo VTS, 25k miles? Sounds familiar. No where near £500 though

Clipsey · 26 Jun 2007 at 19:57

Sorry I thought you bought that for 500notes.

I missed out on one last week as a guy at work traded his VTR in (idiot) for 500 pounds - would have given him 510

Run-around to me means something that is minimalist and something your not overly fussed about - must be more of a work term

[TW]Fox · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:05

Clipsey said:
Sorry I thought you bought that for 500notes.

I missed out on one last week as a guy at work traded his VTR in (idiot) for 500 pounds - would have given him 510
Run-around to me means something that is minimalist and something your not overly fussed about - must be more of a work term

So why a VTR, the number one hot property for people buying a sub £2k hatch? Why not a 1.1 SX?

The_Dark_Side · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:06

dirt cheap performance cars are best avoided.

Clipsey · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:15

Why not a 1.1 SX?

Given the choice I'd rather have something with a little bit more poke in the engine.

performance cars

Since when has a saxo been a performance car lol

Guys I can understand what your saying and believe me I've looked at quite a few cars -
Unless anyone else can recommend something similar -

Jez · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:25

What sort of budget are we dealing with here? My local BCA house is always teeming with ex rental corsa's and the like which go for very attractive prices. They would make an ideal cheap runaround.

GT3 · 26 Jun 2007 at 20:28

Clipsey said:
Sorry I thought you bought that for 500notes.

The suspension for it perhaps

Saytan · 26 Jun 2007 at 22:04

get an old mondeo or vectra.

digitalwolf · 26 Jun 2007 at 23:08

Clipsey said:
Since when has a saxo been a performance car lol

I'd say the VTS is a performance car in it's class.

The_Dark_Side · 26 Jun 2007 at 23:22

Clipsey said:
Since when has a saxo been a performance car lol

try phoning your insurer and telling them that it isn't

lol

GeX · 26 Jun 2007 at 23:52

[TW]Fox said:
If you find one of these cheap, it's ruined. Simple as really.

what a load of tosh. mate of mine bought a Saxo VT.. whichever one the 16v is, had had work done to it, was very quick for a saxo, car was very tidy and he didn't pay a lot for it.

[TW]Fox · 27 Jun 2007 at 00:06

GeX said:
what a load of tosh. mate of mine bought a Saxo VT.. whichever one the 16v is, had had work done to it, was very quick for a saxo, car was very tidy and he didn't pay a lot for it.

By cheap I mean 'at a price thats considerably below its market value'. IE, there is a reason why its cheap - there is no such thing as a free lunch and people don't generally willfully sell cars for lots less than they are worth unless they have a very good reason. Occasionally, that reason will be personal circumstances. Mostly, that reason will be reflected in the condition of the car.