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Cheap runabout wanted!

Old Aug 7, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Default Cheap runabout wanted!

Suddenly need to buy a cheap runabout to get to work and back (130 mile roundtrip). Needs to be bought in the next week.

Rules:
1) Must be Golf/306-sized or bigger
2) Must do at least 35mpg, but preferably 40+
3) Preferably with aircon
4) Must not be a Ford or Vauxhall
5) Must cost <£2k
6) Must be cheap to insure

Current shortlist includes: Pug 306 D Turbo, Pug 406 1.9TD, BMW 318i, BMW 518i, Merc 190E (the diesel Mercs and Beemers are usually more money )

Note: I'm not looking for suggestions. I'm looking for someone selling a car that fits the bill.

Cheers.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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might not fit the fuel economy bill, but it is cheap;
M reg Laguna V6
Automatic
Air con
just had new gearbox!
£500.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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You're right. It is cheap. What sort of MPG do you get? Over 30 on a run? What's the insurance like?
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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cant really answer these questions, I will have a look in an old car mage and see if I can find it. Its me dads car and really tidy, if you want more info please email me and I will answer any other questions.
I would have thought 3rd party insurance would be fine for this though.
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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Yes, it would be 3rd party. Trouble is, I have all the NCB used up on another car (Cerbera). Can you find out what the history's like, too?
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Old Aug 7, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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i will get all the details for you, but it will be Monday if you can wait. Nice car (Cerbera) BTW, I used to have one of those!!
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