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Wed 15 Sep 2004 17:17
What Car ? - alan1967
I have got £1800 to spend and an "L" plate 1.3 escort to part-ex.
Can anyone suggest what cars i can consider, i have only ever owned Fords, but i've finally had enough of them.
I have got to have an automatic because of medical reasons.
Am i right in staying away from the Rover 620? or any Rover for that reason.
I have been looking in the autotrader mag and site, and it appears to be the same handfull of cars for sale.
So, i thought i would post on here and ask for peoples opinions on what they have owned or own.
I have only test driven 1 car upto now an Auto Nissan Almera 4dr saloon 1.6.
Apart from not looking as nice as it's piccy in the ad, it didn't drive as well as i thought it would, it seemed under powered.
I think an auto should have at least a 2.0 litre engine.
So, if anyone could give me a few tips etc, i'd very much appreciate it.

Thank You.
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Wed 15 Sep 2004 17:55
What Car ? - daveyK_UK
if YOU GET 400 QUID FOR YOUR ESCORT (TOTAL OF £2200), YOU SHOULD EASILY GET A 2000 KIA CLARUS 1.8 OR 2.0 AUTO.

Great space, decent performance, and i'll stick my neck on the line - one of the most reliable kia's i have come across.

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Wed 15 Sep 2004 20:04
What Car ? - Dynamic Dave
£1800 should get you a very tidy late Mk3 Cavalier Auto, with quite a high spec. ABS came as standard from 1994 or 95.
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Wed 15 Sep 2004 22:13
What Car ? - Sprice
AFAIK the Rover 600's use Honda engines (apart from the diesel) so are rather dandy and should suit your needs
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Thu 16 Sep 2004 01:04
What Car ? - MichaelR
£1800 is a hell of a lot of money to spend on an old Cavalier. As good as they are, you shouldnt need to spend more than a grand on one.
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Thu 16 Sep 2004 01:15
What Car ? - spikeyhead {p}
Do an autotrader search for a cavalier with a minimum price of £1000 and auto in the keywords and you'll get soem good examples of a very reliable car that every mechanic knows how to fix should they develop a problem.

I can't think of a better option for that sort of money.
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Thu 16 Sep 2004 02:12
What Car ? - Dynamic Dave
£1800 is a hell of a lot of money to spend
on an old Cavalier.


I meant to have added that he'll have plenty of spending money left over afterwards.
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Fri 17 Sep 2004 02:03
What Car ? - alan1967
well, thank you all for your replies.
Plenty to go on there.
Also, i think a cavalier would be the best option insurance wise.

Thanks again.
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