Suggestions for a £5k car?
22 July 2004, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
Worth the journey if having spoken to the owner you feel it could be the car. I personally would travel any distance in the UK fro the right car. Only thing that worrys me about the ad is the lack of a mileage declaration. Usually this means its high (i.e. over 100k)
Cost me £6k, was £33k new in 1998. Only real downside is expensive insurance, though it's not awful - about £700 pa.
22 July 2004, 07:04 PM
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I wasn't having a pop at high mileage cars as I expect mines will happily do over 100k but I didn't want Scotsman to get it in his head that even though the mileage isn't stated it'll surely be about 60-70k when in reality if its not stated its likely to be considerably higher.
22 July 2004, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kieran_Burns
Now that's a nice car!
the only thing that puts me off is the mileage tbh... but nice! (and still a 4wd... hmmmm....)
the only thing that puts me off is the mileage tbh... but nice! (and still a 4wd... hmmmm....)
The Pug V6 sounds like a good bet.
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23 July 2004, 06:38 AM
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Yeah, I noticed the lack of mentioned milleage, and I expect it could be close to the 100k mark or over. Still, as bugeyes said, that wouldn't really be that much for a V6 anyway.
I've noticed you can also get a 406 coupe for that sort of money as well (£4k).
I've noticed you can also get a 406 coupe for that sort of money as well (£4k).
23 July 2004, 08:54 AM
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I said,
Scotsman said,
That what I like about this guy......his attention to detail 
The real bonus with the Pug is that if you want to spend a little more and can live with 2 doors you can get the coupe version which has a lovely sleek profile
I've noticed you can also get a 406 coupe for that sort of money as well (£4k).
23 July 2004, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Petem95
How much?!! Was that from an auction, or is it on v-car or what?
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27 July 2004, 01:29 PM
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Having problems finding a V6 Pug 406 up here (central scotland) - but tempted by this mondeo.
2000 FORD MONDEO Hatchback 2.5 V6 Ghia X 5dr Auto
Blue.mot 6/05.fsh.elec s/r,m,w,seats.heated leather seats.multi cd.cruise.phone.dig a/c.aa/rac test welcome. 73000 miles. £4250.
Would get it for less than £4k.
2000 FORD MONDEO Hatchback 2.5 V6 Ghia X 5dr Auto
Blue.mot 6/05.fsh.elec s/r,m,w,seats.heated leather seats.multi cd.cruise.phone.dig a/c.aa/rac test welcome. 73000 miles. £4250.
Would get it for less than £4k.
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27 July 2004, 02:22 PM
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i had one of these as a loan car from work about a year ago. very very comfortable motor, not too shabby performance wise. i liked it.
not sure on used prices etc.. but that seems a bargain, 73000 miles isnt a lot from something that the engine will be very rarely under a lot of load.
not sure on used prices etc.. but that seems a bargain, 73000 miles isnt a lot from something that the engine will be very rarely under a lot of load.
27 July 2004, 02:34 PM
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Parkers says it should be around the £5.3k mark but with 40k miles. So for the millage it seems about right. I had a 1.8 mondeo back in 96 and loved it.
27 July 2004, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bugeyes
I honestly dont believe that 100K is high mileage for a 'modern' car, particularly a V6. Especially if the 100K is motorway, the wear on all components is minimal. Mine now has nearly 119K but I bet its good for at least 250K before major money needs spending. My dealer mentioned a 400K A6 V6 that was still going strong.
The Pug V6 sounds like a good bet.
Stephen
The Pug V6 sounds like a good bet.
Stephen
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