Armoured Wizard3d ago

Does anyone know anything about cars? (UK)
Mine is too expensive to repair, so I need a replacement.
I have about £2.5k budget, and want something small, reliable, and cheap to run.
Advices?

#car #usedCar

Show threadGeoff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@ArmouredWizard
1: Diesel. You're looking for a high mileage car on that budget, and diesels will stay more reliable for longer.

2: Smallish engine, 1.4 or 1.6. Cheaper to run, plus it's unlikely to have been owned by someone who liked to thrash it about.

3: Independent local dealer, if they offer a warranty.

4: Get underneath and look for corrosion. Get the cleanest one you can find, particularly suspension.

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Show threadArmoured Wizard3d ago
@_thegeoff
Diesel prices are rising rapidly :(
Show threadGeoff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿3d ago
@ArmouredWizard So is petrol, here. Much better mileage on diesel compared to petrol though. By all means, go with electric if you can find one in the price range, wish I could. Currently looking at a big scooter for my daily commute/shopping, which is about 25 miles round trip. But that's with my partner's car as an alternative.