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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:02
Backwards Technology Please - GeordieGuy
I'm in the market for a cheap new (or newish) run-around. However, I'd like something which has more in common with cars from the nineties than the noughties. I like to open up the bonnet and not be blinded with science.
So what, if anything, is still being sold as new, but has its roots firmly in another era. The Corsa and Ka seem likely candidates.
I'm not at all bothered by badge snobbery. I just want something cheap, reliable and easy to work on.
Thanks!
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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:14
Backwards Technology Please - daveyjp
Our Aygo looks to be very easy to work on - it appears everything can be accessed without dismantling half the car first, even things like water pumps and the alternator.
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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:20
Backwards Technology Please - GeordieGuy
Thanks ... I'll look at this. I guess I'm just looking for a re-badged Mk3? Fiesta.
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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:25
Backwards Technology Please - bell boy
Thanks ... I'll look at this. I guess I'm just looking for a re-badged Mk3?
Fiesta.
>>>>>>>>>> sorry i thought you were looking for a good car,i didnt realise rust had to be part of the formulee

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Tue 31 Mar 2009 21:22
Backwards Technology Please - bell boy
well it would have been nice to recommend a new dacia but reno have shelved the plans-a bad move in my eyes as they are well screwed together cars and i love the pickup they do
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