BensGrandad
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When you said old cars I was expecting 1960s Morris Minor or Ford Prefect. Not Japanese they are not old., any pre 1980 I doubt it as the original ones were rust buckets.
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Need advice on affordable old cars
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daveybgtt
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What's wrong with you lot? Get an RS cosworth and be a real man with a real car. You will instantly have a cooler car than 99% of the population.
Job done.
Job done.
DarrenFreemansPerm
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Not particularly cheap mind
Lord Bracknell
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Winker
CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE
My Ford Capri rotted into dust even as I was driving away from the dealer when I bought it. But it looked good after I added the whip ariel, front spots, spoilers, furry dice, fake sheepskin nylon seat covers...... Those were the days!!!
TomandJerry
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Just found a Mini Rio for sale on Ebay, anyone have any thoughts on the car?
Raleigh Chopper
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If you can get away with 2 seats then go for Mk1 Mazda MX5 the one with the pop up headlights.
Get a British made 1.8.One that has been looked after and has a good roof or maybe even a hard roof for the winter.
I had one in British racing green.
Whar a brilliant car it was, great to drive and goes round corners like it is on rails.
It is so good that even the latest model still has most of the Mk1 engineering.
No rust and very reliable.
And I dont want to hear any hairdressers/women's car nonsense, it is the new MGB roadster for enthusiasts except you can drive it and not spend most of the time staring at the engine and scratching your head.
Get a British made 1.8.One that has been looked after and has a good roof or maybe even a hard roof for the winter.
I had one in British racing green.
Whar a brilliant car it was, great to drive and goes round corners like it is on rails.
It is so good that even the latest model still has most of the Mk1 engineering.
No rust and very reliable.
And I dont want to hear any hairdressers/women's car nonsense, it is the new MGB roadster for enthusiasts except you can drive it and not spend most of the time staring at the engine and scratching your head.
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TomandJerry
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Looks a reasonable price but I am not a fan of soft tops (which most of them appear to be)
Looking at a Mini Mayfair / Mini Cooper 1991 / Mini Rio 1993 - not sure which is best, etc etc
Mackenzie
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My dad had a Cooper and absolutely loved it. On that not very scientific basis, this is the ONE.
Raleigh Chopper
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I know what you mean about soft tops, if you have on street parking its a worry, cold frosty mornings are uncomfortable and a poor one can leak, some 2nd hand MX5's come with a hard top which sorts all that out.
However, on a sunny day zooming around the country lanes and down to the beach you would be so pleased you got one, this brilliant car puts a huge grin on your face.
There are also so many classy accessories for it you can spend years improving its looks and performance.
If I had the chance I would have it back in a heartbeat, if I had the money I would get the latest model tomorrow, its not the best selling roadster ever for no reason.
Uncle C
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Good advice, recommend a car that's will cost him above the odds at present.
theboybilly
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Find a decent Pug 106 Rallye and have a grin from ear to ear
Raleigh Chopper
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If you are thinking older cars like a Capri for example, is it not best to go for one that has been renovated to a very high standard, if not you may be buying whole heaps of trouble.
Problem is that properly renovated cars are expensive, or are there many good ones still out there.
Problem is that properly renovated cars are expensive, or are there many good ones still out there.
BlockDpete
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Good luck with that, I had a similar 318i a while ago, and that was a great car drive.
Still prefer that shape to the newer 3 series, and they go for a lot of money on Ebay.
Just a shame the suspension started to go, as it was costing me a fortune at MOT time.
maltaseagull
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Agreed. One my worst ever buys was an Audi Quattro Coupe Turbo 4 wheel drive . A good well maintained one was about £10k at the time. I bought one for £2.5K expecting to have to spend some to get it right. After 18 months and a few grand down the road I sold it for what I paid for it and bought a 5 year old Golf GTI. Fantastic car. Sold it with 170,000 miles on the clock and it still ran really well.Totally reliable.
Raleigh Chopper
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I would not think twice about buying a well maintained and serviced German car that has done 100,000 +.We had an R reg BMW 323i from new and I swear it was as good at 100k as it was when we bought it.
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Capri - looks like a fish, moves like a fish - steers like a cow......
Mackenzie
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Don't be miserable.
TomandJerry
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Cheers for the help guys, I am looking at a £4000/5000 budget limit, I have only heard mixed views on the capris and only good things about the classic minis (unless theres things people aren't telling)
And also the max engine size I am looking for is a 1.4/1.6
And also the max engine size I am looking for is a 1.4/1.6