3k~ to spend on a car what would you buy?

[C.A.R.]

I think for the money (£1k or less) you can't really beat a 306 nowadays, but the reality is that there are many better cars out there, just not for that kind of money. The 306 is simple (relatively) and you can fix most problems yourself - you can't say that for many modern cars - which I think is why online forums / car clubs aren't what they used to be. People would rather have an "appliance" car and take it back to the dealers for a new lightbulb when one blows.

Let's face it: none of us would be in a 306 if it weren't for the financial situation we find ourselves in!