09-09-2012, 01:31 AM
I'll give you a tip for finding cheap motors to get you around for a while. Main dealer part exchange. Usually taxed and tested, cheap because they want rid, don't valet or do any work on them and give no guarantees. I've had loads of cheap cars like that, for example:
306 STDT - £600, 10 months tax and test, great runner.
Calibra 16v - £250, 6 months tax and test, never gave me a problem in 4 months.
Frontera Sport - £250 write-off for a dented wing, 8 month test, never gave me a problem in 5 months.
Corsa 1.7D - £500, full MOT, needed a clutch in 9 months.
There's a few more but the latest is my XRDT. £250, 4 month tax and test, Bosch pump. Needed a radiator but just done 1000 miles in a week no problem.
306 STDT - £600, 10 months tax and test, great runner.
Calibra 16v - £250, 6 months tax and test, never gave me a problem in 4 months.
Frontera Sport - £250 write-off for a dented wing, 8 month test, never gave me a problem in 5 months.
Corsa 1.7D - £500, full MOT, needed a clutch in 9 months.
There's a few more but the latest is my XRDT. £250, 4 month tax and test, Bosch pump. Needed a radiator but just done 1000 miles in a week no problem.