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Previously on "What car to get for under £1,000"

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  • bobspud
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    Because of the increased likelihood that there will be one less agent?
    Ouch! Thats harsh funny but harsh...

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by bobspud View Post
    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?

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  • bobspud
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    Originally posted by evilagent View Post
    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?

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by evilagent View Post
    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?

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  • evilagent
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    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.

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    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

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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    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

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  • Mich the Tester
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

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

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

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  • eek
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

    moneysavingexpert is ->

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  • DimPrawn
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    What car to get for under £1,000

    Had a terrible year, need to upgrade the motor.

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