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Old 26th May 2010, 18:10   #1
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Default May need a small runabout any ideas please

May be looking for a cheap runabout to keep the wife away from the 75

Probably diesel or small petrol hatch, girlie proof, ( She doesn't understand why she should open a bonnet.)

Looking for a good track record in reliability, dont want to spend a fortune as i know it will not be washed/loved just started and driven

Friend of mine has a fiat brava that seems to run forever and never falters is this typical of the marque? any other suggestions. No Phil i don't want a Marina
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:25   #2
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The diesel Rover 200/400's are reliable buses Dave.
My Mrs has had the 400 and the 600 diesel models.
Good MPG and performance and the comfort isn't bad either
and best bit they can be picked up cheap.
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:27   #3
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We have a Yaris as a second car , it has never even thought about letting us down. Car is easy to service yourself and get 50mpg.

Not the cheapest but have a very good reputation and hold their prices fairly well
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:29   #4
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Have you considered a roller skate?
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:32   #5
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May be looking for a cheap runabout to keep the wife away from the 75

Probably diesel or small petrol hatch, girlie proof, ( She doesn't understand why she should open a bonnet.)

Looking for a good track record in reliability, dont want to spend a fortune as i know it will not be washed/loved just started and driven

Friend of mine has a fiat brava that seems to run forever and never falters is this typical of the marque? any other suggestions. No Phil i don't want a Marina
If you had a marina you'll have to buy a boat then
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:41   #6
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I would go for a little 200, 25, ZR Diesel. (My Mum has the latter), the Diesels Deliver about 50mpg and off the top of my head road tax is around £120 a year as they have low emissions and to top it off the L series unit in them doesn't suffer head gasket problems like the K Series.
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Old 26th May 2010, 18:41   #7
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Have you considered a roller skate?


Aye single press and ankle straps fasten, two presses and they release
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If you had a marina you'll have to buy a boat then
The Marina i have has cost me far more than any damn boat or entire boat yard come to think of it

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Old 26th May 2010, 18:55   #9
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found tis on ebay for you
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/sinclair-c5-/1...item20b127543a
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The Marina i have has cost me far more than any damn boat or entire boat yard come to think of it

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You wait till I see her again Dave.
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