economical car for high milage...

[Adz]

Your budget is £500 - £1000

Your mission is to find the most economical car...

I was thinking KA, Clio, Polo, Micra...

Wanted for possible mega mileage if new job comes off...

[kbekl]

pug 406 2.0 hdi regulary gave 50mpg

or what about that jag from the eco trip from top gear

[Adz]

pug 406 2.0 hdi regulary gave 50mpg

Added to the list :thumbs

or what about that jag from the eco trip from top gear

If you buy it for me :augie

[briggie]

If you buy it for me :augie

astra 1.7 td

[Adz]

astra 1.7 td

The shells will be rotten & the engines will be near retirement... (had 1 2 years ago)

[briggie]

why not get a isuzu bighorn lotus edition ? ..... they do millions of miles to a gallon and never break down :augie

[kbekl]

by a cheap metro and put it on LPG should get loads of miles for you pennies lol

i thought you was doing the breaking thing this year or you already given up on that

as i cant a micra towing a 4x4 down motorway lol

[kbekl]

why not get a isuzu bighorn lotus edition ? ..... they do millions of miles to a gallon and never break down :augie

that would only be the case if he wanted to replace the t2 with something better :thumbs

also the astra is a isuzu so you already mentioned that lol

[Adz]

by a cheap metro and put it on LPG should get loads of miles for you pennies lol

i thought you was doing the breaking thing this year or you already given up on that

as i cant a micra towing a 4x4 down motorway lol

Dont do giving up & the 4x4 breakers will be up & running & hopefully be my main & only job by the middle of the year :D

[briggie]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/52-FORD-KA-COLLECTION-LONG-MOT-TAX-LEATHER-CD-CHEAP-CAR-/250749856148?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a61db2994

[11redrex]

find yourself an early 1.7 td Astra or Vectra and drive it slowly. I used to get 800 miles off a 60 litre tank keeping to 60mph max and I didn't feel like I was getting there any slower.

[kbekl]

get that ka and do this

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[Adz]

Seen it & been in it @ K.O.R.C. :thumbs

[rayf3262]

Rover 200/400/220 hatch estate...etc. With a years ticket on it.
50+ MPG and plenty of them out there in the price range.

[briggie]

im a old man , and ive had a thunk ( yes i can think ) ..... of all the cars ive owned which one was the cheapest and most reliable to run ........simple answer is a vw polo 1.1 litre hatchback .......we filled it up to go to blackpool from here ( about 90 miles ) ....... when we got to blackpool i looked at the fuel guage...... it had moved a needles width :thumb2

[4wheel]

I agree with kebkl.I had a 406 2l hdi as well and if I was carefull got 55/60 mpg on run.Never less than 40mpg in town.When a replaced the xhaust with a Powerflo it pulled like a train and gave me a regular 55mpg.Comfy too.

[walshie]

The missus runs a little 1.3ltr V-Reg corolla. She does 500+ miles a week and it's never broken down once and I worked out the other day it was returning 55-60 on her daily commute!

[walshie]

The missus runs a little 1.3ltr V-Reg corolla. She does 500+ miles a week and it's never broken down once and I worked out the other day it was returning 55-60 on her daily commute!

MPG that is!

[illy]

Up to about 6 months ago my wife used a Peugeot m reg 106 diesel 62 mpg 1500 cc best, 1400 was a BL engin and they were rubbish.

illy

[Deleted account DD]

Whilst a mini is out of it for mega miles and a jag out of it for economy why dont you approach this slightly differently as economy cars will be fetching quite a premium at the mo I would have thought.

Work out how much money youve got to spend then have a look at how much a car you like would cost to run for the mileage youre planning. People get far too hung up on mpg. My missus car returns phenomenal mpg but cost her £18 000 !!!

You may be able to buy a big or boring motor dead cheap although it'll cost you a tad more in fuel but at the end of the day has cost you the same per mile.

Take into account everything like cost of exhausts , tyres and insurance.

Ive done that a few times and had some pretty good cars :thumb2

Good example of getting it wrong was me with the jeep, tyres turned out to be pricey (i didnt check thoroughly), got it right with the Seat i had, dead cheap to insure not wildly economical fuel wise but fast as hell to drive (golf 16v engine) and dead cheap to buy and service :thumb2

[kbekl]

Whilst a mini is out of it for mega miles and a jag out of it for economy why dont you approach this slightly differently as economy cars will be fetching quite a premium at the mo I would have thought.

Work out how much money youve got to spend then have a look at how much a car you like would cost to run for the mileage youre planning. People get far too hung up on mpg. My missus car returns phenomenal mpg but cost her £18 000 !!!

You may be able to buy a big or boring motor dead cheap although it'll cost you a tad more in fuel but at the end of the day has cost you the same per mile.

Take into account everything like cost of exhausts , tyres and insurance.

Ive done that a few times and had some pretty good cars :thumb2

Good example of getting it wrong was me with the jeep, tyres turned out to be pricey (i didnt check thoroughly), got it right with the Seat i had, dead cheap to insure not wildly economical fuel wise but fast as hell to drive (golf 16v engine) and dead cheap to buy and service :thumb2

thats y i said 406

cheap to buy cheap to insure and cheap to run if you get a 2001 one then cheap to tax aswell, parts aint that bad either

if you do get one stay away from the 110bhp one has problems with the dmf:thumb2

[Adz]

All good points :thumbs

[briggie]

if rick still has that turbo diesel xantia estate ....... that would be brill for you

[larson]

i no a chap with a s plate polo tdi and it gives 50mpg. you can get these for 700 quid. i have thought about buying one to get to work and save the troll for the weekend..

[makeitfit]

ADZ if you buy a bloody KA I will personally stick it right up your hatchback :eek:
Why not get a focus diesel 1.8 turbo thingy , easily 45 -50 mpg with lead boots:sly
Good n cheap plus reliable etc . Estate versions too if your collecting big bits :naughty

[Adz]

ADZ if you buy a bloody KA I will personally stick it right up your hatchback :eek:


My mate said that :o

He said i should get this :doh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Aristo-Twin-Turbo-2JZ-GTE-silver-same-GS300-/270687024162?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f06343422#ht_674wt_1139

Think his mist the point or is trying to get me back to petrol turbos :nono :doh

[lacroupade]

Nissan Micra every time. Comfy, 1.0 ltr 16v returns 45-50mpg, cruises happily at 80mph, snicky little gearbox, cheap as chips to run and repair, and very nippy in traffic if you keep the revs up. Take rear seats out and its a surprisingly roomy little van....stick a sheet of MDF where the passenger seat is and you can sleep in it very happily.

Easily accommodates a six-footer.

Hoot to drive and £500 would get you an R plate K11 with 70-80k miles on and plenty to go.

We've had several of 'em and never a bummer.

There isn't any competition in its price bracket.:bow

[Adz]

Nissan Micra every time. Comfy, 1.0 ltr 16v returns 45-50mpg, cruises happily at 80mph, snicky little gearbox, cheap as chips to run and repair, and very nippy in traffic if you keep the revs up. Take rear seats out and its a surprisingly roomy little van....stick a sheet of MDF where the passenger seat is and you can sleep in it very happily.

Easily accommodates a six-footer.

Hoot to drive and £500 would get you an R plate K11 with 70-80k miles on and plenty to go.

We've had several of 'em and never a bummer.

There isn't any competition in its price bracket.:bow

Watching a few on ebay :thumbs

Had an old Mk1 on a C plate & it was a 950cc auto :o

Went well & at the time £20 filled it up & it done around 325 on a full tank :thumbs

[tezzer]

Citroen ax, cheap to buy and 60-70mph, but they are a bag of sh**e though, :lol

[lacroupade]

Citroen ax, cheap to buy and 60-70mph, but they are a bag of sh**e though, :lol

Thats what I like about you Terry, always so f*****g helpful! :doh :lol:lol:lol:lol

[Deleted account DD]

thats y i said 406

cheap to buy cheap to insure and cheap to run if you get a 2001 one then cheap to tax aswell, parts aint that bad either

if you do get one stay away from the 110bhp one has problems with the dmf:thumb2


yes but its a pug :augie

[Deleted account DD]

ADZ if you buy a bloody KA I will personally stick it right up your hatchback :eek:

Theyre not nicknamed "Kack" for no reason.

Why not get a focus diesel 1.8 turbo thingy , easily 45 -50 mpg with lead boots:sly


mmmm.................new calculator required methinks ;)

[Terranical]

I'd second that - if you're looking for fairly new, go for the Blue Motion version - incredible fuel consumption - I had a 1.9TDI Passat Blue Motion Estate company car last year just before I retired, regularly gave 38-43 mpg fully loaded with tools and spares (and company cars have only two positions for the loud pedal, stopped and floored!)

[kbekl]

how about a little fiat punto 1.2 60 as these are quite eco and cheap

my farther in law has been using one to got to and from work been quite relaible

think he is just about about to buy an a4 so one could be had quite cheap

[The Patrolman]

Try this :D:nenau:thumbs:eek::doh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110631601581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c22845ad

[(RIP) PLANK]

Try this :D:nenau:thumbs:eek::doh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110631601581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c22845ad

i like the look of that, i might have a bid my self :thumb2

[Deleted account DD]

Try this :D:nenau:thumbs:eek::doh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110631601581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c22845ad


doesnt the sellers description just sum up why leyland/rover went under :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

Id give him top marks for describing it as a "classic" though :clap

[tezzer]

Thats what I like about you Terry, always so f*****g helpful! :doh :lol:lol:lol:lol

well i like to help if possible Paul as you know, what adz needs is a motor bike, hyabusa comes to mind, something with a bit of grunt, :thumb2

[Deleted account DD]

Try this :D:nenau:thumbs:eek::doh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110631601581?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c22845ad


he's already had a shot at selling this "classic " and it didnt make the reserve :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110627903559?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c1efd847

[makeitfit]

Ah, the olde chicken shed :lol That's what they're used for round these parts:D
Did see one made into a trailer a while back:cool:

[Adz]

Ah, the olde chicken shed :lol That's what they're used for round these parts:D
Did see one made into a trailer a while back:cool:

Best thing for it :lol

[(RIP) PLANK]

he's already had a shot at selling this "classic " and it didnt make the reserve :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1999-ROVER-MAESTRO-500-CWT-VAN-GENUINE-41-000-MILES-/110627903559?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19c1efd847

£840? i'm suprised it went that high :eek: love them or hate them they are the last chapter of british motoring history. it ought to be in a museum some where really

[lacroupade]

£840? i'm suprised it went that high :eek: love them or hate them they are the last chapter of british motoring history. it ought to be in a museum some where really

still a cheap little van for someone at that price. But you just wouldn't would you.....:doh

[makeitfit]

still a cheap little van for someone at that price. But you just wouldn't would you.....:doh

No I wouldn't :p
Escort's a cheap van with all it's credentials intact http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-van-55-1800-diesel-full-mot-tow-bar-/320635924716?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item4aa763f0ec

[R1cho]

how about this (http://www.walts.info/Pedalcar.htm)

[Adz]

how about this (http://www.walts.info/Pedalcar.htm)

YES