What car to get for under £1,000

[DimPrawn]

Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

[eek]

Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

moneysavingexpert is ->

[doodab]

Nissan Micra, at least 10 years old. Cheap to insure as well.

[Mich the Tester]

Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

BMW 3 SERIES 318 Ci 2dr Step Auto Convertible 2.0 2003

[Old Greg]

Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

Second hand coupé should suit you fine.

Little Tikes Princess Cosy Coupe 30th Anni Pink Toy Car

[AtW]

Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

Toyota 86 GT if don't plan on asking any questions and can pay in cash.

HTH

sasguru

[evilagent]

You dont have to have a bad year to buy a car under 1K.
I used to buy similar cars, and run them into the ground for when I was contracting away from home.
The mileage allowance paid for them, and could then afford to run a proper "weekend" motor.

I am going for a Mazda6 this year for under £1,200, It will pay for itself within 6 months.
Good, reliable, and if it breaks down, cheap enough to dump and buy another rather than repair.

[AtW]

I am going for a Mazda6 this year for under £1,200, It will pay for itself within 6 months.

Are you an unlicensed taxi driver?

[bobspud]

You dont have to have a bad year to buy a car under 1K.
I used to buy similar cars, and run them into the ground for when I was contracting away from home.
The mileage allowance paid for them, and could then afford to run a proper "weekend" motor.

I am going for a Mazda6 this year for under £1,200, It will pay for itself within 6 months.
Good, reliable, and if it breaks down, cheap enough to dump and buy another rather than repair.

So what you are saying is you buy a really nice car that you like driving and stick that in a garage to gather dust while losing money. Then you go out and buy a munter and drive that all week when you are statistically more likely to be in a fatal car accident if you travel long distances for work?

Can someone please explain to me why this has ever been a sensible idea?

[Old Greg]

So what you are saying is you buy a really nice car that you like driving and stick that in a garage to gather dust while losing money. Then you go out and buy a munter and drive that all week when you are statistically more likely to be in a fatal car accident if you travel long distances for work?

Can someone please explain to me why this has ever been a sensible idea?

Because of the increased likelihood that there will be one less agent?