Second car for under £3k

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Woody

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 Bristol
Few changes in my circs and also wanting to do less miles on the MC has led to me looking at getting a second car. Under £3k, still nippy and has to be reliable. Also needs to be a large hatch or estate. Basically a bit of a work horse that's still fun etc. Having had one of these as my previous car:

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and owning/enjoying for 5 years, I'm swaying towards this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301174954284?atmobcid=soc4

What do you think? (Please, save the 'Skoda' jokes!)

Any other thoughts/recommendations?
 
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301034778442/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_100000_miles/body-type/estate/maximum-age/up_to_10_years_old/model/9-5/make/saab/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/bb120hr/page/1/radius/1500?logcode=p

if you feel frugal :)

or http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301204986072/sort/default/usedcars/maximum-mileage/up_to_100000_miles/body-type/estate/maximum-age/up_to_10_years_old/model/9-5/make/saab/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/2/radius/1500/postcode/bb120hr?logcode=p

if you don't :P

remap & these things go like the wind :cry:
 
Looks like a great buy....

PS:- SORRY

1. How do you double the price of a skoda?
Fill up the tank

2. Why do skodas have heated rear windscreens?
To keep your hands warm while your pushing it.

3. Have you got a wing mirror for a skoda?
Okay, seems like a fair swap

4. What do you call a skoda driver who say's he has a speeding ticket ?
A Dreamer

5. How do you double the value of a skoda?
Chuck a penny in it.

6. What do you call a Skoda with a sun roof ?
A skip

7. Ive just bought the new 16 valve Skoda .......4 in the engine, 12 in the radio! (If you understand this and your under 40 then you need to get out more)

8. What is the difference between being inside Katy Price's bra and being caught inside a Skoda?
You feel a bigger tit in a Skoda !

9. What do you call a Skoda at the the top of a hill ?
A miracle.

10. How do you overtake a Skoda ?
Run

11. What is the difference between a school and a Skoda?
Schools breaks up and a Skoda breaks down

12. Why is a skoda and a baby similar?
They both never go anywhere without a rattle

13. Why did the skoda cross the road?
It was supposed to be going along it but the steering failed

14. What do you call a Skoda with a really long radio aerial?
A bumper car

15. What colour shall i get my skoda in?
It doesn't matter, it'll go brown through rust after a week

16. How do you make a policeman laugh?
Tell him your skoda just got nicked

17. I bought the top spec skoda, this one came with an engine.

18. Tom: 'I was gonna buy a passat but I bought a mondeo instead'
Harry: 'I was gonna buy a skoda but i bought a bike instead'

19. How do you make a skoda more sporty?
Wear adidas trainers while driving it.

20. Whats the difference between stress and a skoda?
Stress makes you have a mental breakdown.
 
Maniac said:
An absolute bloody bargain... is that what these things are going for?
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I know, cheap eh?! I sold my previous one to my father in law and he's loving it! 35mpg, 0-60 in under 7secs, boot the size of the Tardis, basically a Golf GTI but bigger. Hhmmmmmm...
 
Woody said:
Maniac said:
An absolute bloody bargain... is that what these things are going for?
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I know, cheap eh?! I sold my previous one to my father in law and he's loving it! 35mpg, 0-60 in under 7secs, boot the size of the Tardis, basically a Golf GTI bit bigger. Hhmmmmmm...
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Wouldn't slag them off on the badge alone as i know they are VW but they are dull visually in & out . whatever budget i have to like the look or i fall out with them very quickly :|
 
A little over budget but I'm sure you could negotiate.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301214994553/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/body-type/estate/price-to/4000/model/x-type/make/jaguar/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/tn24rh?logcode=p

Andi.
 
Maxsam :evil:

MrWilks, good options there, don't know anything about Saabs though...are they good? Parts, servicing, reliability etc?? The Skoda is tempting what with the very strong and proven 1.8T engine used many times successfully. Miles on this are good and looks pretty pristine, just a shame it's so far away!
 
mr wilks said:
Wouldn't slag them off on the badge alone as i know they are VW but they are dull visually in & out . whatever budget i have to like the look or i fall out with them very quickly :|
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But I have this for looking good!

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Doesn't have to be visually appealing, just pokey and reliable...I mean the Saab's no looker either (IMO) but I'm sure very capable for its purpose...
 
andicole0 said:
A little over budget but I'm sure you could negotiate.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301214994553/sort/pricedesc/usedcars/fuel-type/petrol/body-type/estate/price-to/4000/model/x-type/make/jaguar/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/radius/1500/page/1/postcode/tn24rh?logcode=p

Andi.
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Good shout Andi but should say I'd prefer a manual and something not as thirsty as a V6! Think a Jag might be too expensive on parts/servicing and want to buy something defo under £3k with as few miles as possible on...
 
bluestreak56 said:
Ive listed a load of options in here:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=46340&hilit=+hyundai
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Thanks bluestreak, I've had a look but I think that thread focuses a bit too much on smaller cars compared to what I want. Large hatch or estate required by myself, don't mind it being a little older. Would just love something that's been cared for like we care for our Z's on here!
 
Great jokes Maxsam :thumbsup: my first car was a skoda :) the legendary super estelle 120L it was my rear engined rear drive 911! I thought I had heard all of the jokes but some new ones in there!

My mate had a VRS & he loved his, I wouldn't go anywhere near them now I had too much stick 23 years ago I couldn't put myself through it again :lol:
 
Woody said:
Few changes in my circs and also wanting to do less miles on the MC has led to me looking at getting a second car. Under £3k, still nippy and has to be reliable. Also needs to be a large hatch or estate. Basically a bit of a work horse that's still fun etc. Having had one of these as my previous car:

e8ube5yz.jpg


and owning/enjoying for 5 years, I'm swaying towards this:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301174954284?atmobcid=soc4

What do you think? (Please, save the 'Skoda' jokes!)

Any other thoughts/recommendations?
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I don't think you will go too far wrong with the VRS Woody :) hell of alot of performance for the cash, I have run a couple of V6 mondeos as cheap second cars they have been dependable in my experience. :driving:
 
Thats a great work horse with a touch of pace for 3k :)

I think when dreamer junior comes along i might consider something like this to try keep hold of the M. In reality though, i'll end up with two of these and no M :( :rofl:
 
bluestreak56 said:
20VT power and definitely stand out looks..

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201301225016526

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Why do I assume from the photo that it's owned by some baseball cap wearing chav? :?
 
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