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What car for 5 grand?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Ok so I've been in the motor trade all my working life and the problem I've got is I fuckin hate cars. So what do I buy for 5 grand. I will only be doing short journeys to work and back but don't want a fiesta or anything lime that. Please help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pop to a local dealership and see what they’ve got and which takes your fancy. They all take you from A to B at the end of the day, it just depends what bells and whistles you want!

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By *aul DeUther-OneMan
over a year ago

Sussex

There are a few Smart for2 in good condition for that money. Economical, fun and hold their value well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Civic type R

Good fun to drive

Super reliable

Hilarious when you use the Rev range

Poor economy won’t matter since it’s a short trip

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Cheers guys

Yeh do like the civics or I was thinking golf or Audi a3.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hyundai Santa Fe crtdi 5 seater all leather, electric seats, heated seats, 190 bhp and was getting 47 mpg yrsterday

2006

104000

Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Hyundai Santa Fe crtdi 5 seater all leather, electric seats, heated seats, 190 bhp and was getting 47 mpg yrsterday

2006

104000

Lol"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seriously worth vonsidering big old brute find a good one, had the cam belt done when we bought at 73000

Awesome machine

You see people look at it their mirrors and think nothing of it, no changing gear foot to the floor and overtake it is immensely satisfying

Had mine remapped and hence she pulls like a train, but if you take it easy you get a really good return

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By *apascouseMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

New or 2nd hand mate

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Seriously worth vonsidering big old brute find a good one, had the cam belt done when we bought at 73000

Awesome machine

You see people look at it their mirrors and think nothing of it, no changing gear foot to the floor and overtake it is immensely satisfying

Had mine remapped and hence she pulls like a train, but if you take it easy you get a really good return "

I'll give them a look. Good cars Hyundai. Just want something I don't have to fix as I work on cars hence mine have all been sheds. Cheers for advice defo will have a look at them. Thank you my friend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on coyple of things audi golf good cars cant beat a focus cheaper on parts etc wish i had a car had licence for 3 years cant afford bloody car now LOL

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By *U1966Man
over a year ago

Devon

Kia ceed bought one one two years ago been in motor trade for 33 years would never of thought about one but it came in cheap . been very impressed and great value for money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Ok so I've been in the motor trade all my working life and the problem I've got is I fuckin hate cars. So what do I buy for 5 grand. I will only be doing short journeys to work and back but don't want a fiesta or anything lime that. Please help. "

Erm... you've been working in the car trade all your working life... and now asking for advice on buying a car??? Really!

5k... get a bike.

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By *rmainman10Man
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Right at this moment in time - rear wheel drive car (bmw) ... Snow drifting

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Depends on coyple of things audi golf good cars cant beat a focus cheaper on parts etc wish i had a car had licence for 3 years cant afford bloody car now LOL "

It's fuckin insurance as well. Being in Liverpool it's not cheap as were all robbing bastards.

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By *ollyGWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

Don't get a Peugeot!!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't get a Peugeot!!! "

I was a master tech for Citroen for 12 years and there the same car so I know what you're saying. They're just awful. Engines are good just electrics are shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on what your after, if you’re sensible you’d go with youngest car, lowest mileage which rules out the brands. If you like your brands, you’d have to go older car with higher mileage. For reference, I’d choose the later. You mentioned an Audi A3 - great choice. I miss my Audi A5 sline. Audi’s have great build quality.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Depends on what your after, if you’re sensible you’d go with youngest car, lowest mileage which rules out the brands. If you like your brands, you’d have to go older car with higher mileage. For reference, I’d choose the later. You mentioned an Audi A3 - great choice. I miss my Audi A5 sline. Audi’s have great build quality. "

Yeh and when you drive them they feel solid and no interior rattles. Cheers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ford focus

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ford focus "

I have thought of that kitty as cheap on parts. Thank you dear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't get a Peugeot!!!

I was a master tech for Citroen for 12 years and there the same car so I know what you're saying. They're just awful. Engines are good just electrics are shit."

I said the same yesterday on a similar thread. Citroen really let themselves down with the cheap electrics, they’d be good cars otherwise.

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By *arewithmeMan
over a year ago

Craven Arms

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By *arewithmeMan
over a year ago

Craven Arms


"Ok so I've been in the motor trade all my working life and the problem I've got is I fuckin hate cars. So what do I buy for 5 grand. I will only be doing short journeys to work and back but don't want a fiesta or anything lime that. Please help.

Erm... you've been working in the car trade all your working life... and now asking for advice on buying a car??? Really!

5k... get a bike."

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

fiat 500

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can get a lot of car for 5k, it’s not pocket change. If you’re looking to keep the insurance down and you’re only doing short journeys the the 1.4i petrol focus is a good option. Cheap to run, cheap tax and insurance and pretty bullet proof. You’ll get a good 13 plate for your 5k, maybe newer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Ok so I've been in the motor trade all my working life and the problem I've got is I fuckin hate cars. So what do I buy for 5 grand. I will only be doing short journeys to work and back but don't want a fiesta or anything lime that. Please help.

Erm... you've been working in the car trade all your working life... and now asking for advice on buying a car??? Really!

5k... get a bike."

Yeh really.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Don't get a Peugeot!!!

I was a master tech for Citroen for 12 years and there the same car so I know what you're saying. They're just awful. Engines are good just electrics are shit.

I said the same yesterday on a similar thread. Citroen really let themselves down with the cheap electrics, they’d be good cars otherwise."

They're always first out with technology but get it wrong.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Forget 4 wheels, get yourself a motorbike and start enjoying life.

A nice starter bike will be about £5000

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Forget 4 wheels, get yourself a motorbike and start enjoying life.

A nice starter bike will be about £5000"

Had bad experience with bike can't ever get back on one. Thanks though

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"New or 2nd hand mate"

Sorry for late reply. I think 2nd hand.

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