After working on SWMBOs car all weekend it passed its MOT yesterday and she suddenly decided that she wants a new car.

As she's only a part timer:rolleyes: her budget is

The Smarts are great fun and there's a big community of owners and forums

The Smarts are great fun and there's a big community of owners and forums

:rofl:I think you might be biased...

Although I do quite fancy a roadster. Has anyone driven a fortwo?

give her the fabia and buy yourself a pug 205 gti to rattle round in..... you know it makes sense

Nissan Micra!

Has anyone driven a fortwo?

I own one as my daily hack...they are good fun to drive, despite a lack of power.

Insurance and fuel costs are really very cheap (though mine's a diesel), and generally I'd say it's pretty cheap to run.

Only things to watch out for in terms of running costs are:

Tyres - they're a bit of an odd size so generally you either have to shop around and wait, or buy from the first place and pay through the nose. For example, for two new rear tyres fitted same day cost me about

Micra, and get a 1300 if she wants to be able to drive up hills in it!

Yaris?

Lancia Thema turbo (I got one for £1500, nearly cried when I let it go!)

Alcantara, ABS, climate control, and best of all, the 220bhp two litre turbo motor from the integrale... 0-60 in 7 seconds, and 150 mph.... I loved that car..

downsides, group 19 insurance and 25 mpg.. lol.... and don't show it a bloody corner!

Another vote for the Micra - they just go on and on and on

Chris

You could get her a late original Mini for that money.

May be able to get a mk2 106 rally with the 1.6 8v engine, rare and very good looking, often well look after if you find the right one, as opposed to the 106 gti, saxo equivilents.

How about ............

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You might still want to give the Fabia to SWMBO :rofl:

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How about ............

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You might still want to give the Fabia to SWMBO :rofl:

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:rofl: I looked at that one twice earlier. SWMBO said no...

Women ey, I suggested the Micra but not sure how she felt. I know they're good cars but when I look at the i feel like someones poking me in the eyes cause they're that ugly!

Yaris is another possibility. Going to go for some test drives this weekend, although I'm kinda hoping she can't find one because theres so many that I want. Anyone driven a Nissan Sunny/ Pulsar GTI R??

S14 200SX? :rubchin: - is there a drift championship nearby?

AutoTrader (2nd one listed)

Steve

2003 CITROEN SAXO 1.1i Desire 3dr Hatchback

Features: BLUE Petrol 3 Door Hatchback 03 reg (2003) Full Description: Glossary of Terms

Manual, Blue. Body coloured bumpers, Cloth seat trim, Drivers airbag, Electrically adjustable drivers seat, Electrically adjustable passenger seat, Folding rear seats. £2,000. ONO

Private Seller:

Contact number: 07041 302468

Distance: 9 miles

2000 X Reg TOYOTA Yaris 1.0 16v VVTi GS3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 43,000 miles, Red. Adjustable seats, Adjustable steering column/wheel, Central locking, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric windows, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette, Rear headrests. Insurance Group:22, PHONE NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT 0 7 7 8 9 9 6 8 7 8 8 £1,995.

2000 X Reg NISSAN Micra 1.0 S3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 52,342 miles, Metallic Silver, MOT-09-2007, 1 Owner. Adjustable steering column/wheel, Driver airbag, Head restraints, Immobiliser, Power assisted steering, Radio/Cassette. Insurance Group:3, ONE OWNER,POWER STEERING,ROAD TAX TILL SEPT 2007. STUNNING CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT £1,995.

Tel: 0141 5610234 or 07711 922266 Distance: 11 milesPrice: £1,995

2000 W Reg FIAT Seicento Sporting3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 43,000 miles, Yellow. Adjustable steering column/wheel, Alloy wheels, Central locking, Computer, Driver airbag, Electric windows, Foglights, Head restraints, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser, Power assisted steering, Radio/CD, Sports seats, Sunroof. Insurance Group:3, excellent small sporty car with low insurance at only £1,995

Tel: 0141 8101500 Distance: 12 milesPrice: £1,995

Can you tell i'm bored at work????

You know your postcode is right in the middle of that post Woodie?!

Oh, and I'd have the Yaris out of those above. Seems a very good buy that, especially with that mileage.

Steve

Decent looking Yaris Rob, a bit nearer to you: link (1st one listed)

A little over, but see if you can skim some cash off?

Steve

You know your postcode is right in the middle of that post Woodie?!

Oh, and I'd have the Yaris out of those above. Seems a very good buy that, especially with that mileage.

Steve

old postcode mate- just what autotrader is set to use....

i'll remove anyways, ta

Oh, and I'd have the Yaris out of those above. Seems a very good buy that, especially with that mileage.

Just make sure you can live with that interior!

Chris

old postcode mate- just what autotrader is set to use....

i'll remove anyways, ta

No worries, just in case it was by accident!

Steve

As she's only a part timer:rolleyes: her budget is

Just make sure you can live with that interior!

Chris

Indeed, not my cup of tea. But any of the females I know with one love it :confused:

Couldn't be doing with that offset dash and digital speedo...

Steve

P.S. They go faster than you might think....

Why a Kia Picanto of course. Fits every requirement: cheap, small, low running costs, cheap to insure, comfy and fun. 5 doors for the price of three...:drivesaf:

Anyone would think you were on commission :P:rofl:

Chris

Anyone would think you were on commission :P:rofl:

Chris

Strangely, the thought had crossed my mind too

Steve