Looking for a cheap to buy road tax free option - Page 2

Kennyeth · 26th November 2015, 14:57

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

20 mile round trip to vets. 50 mile round trip to auction. 70 mile round trip to abattoir. I don't have enough life left to spend it sitting on a TE20 tractor. lol

Well now, probably your great great grandad would have......
..........never mind...too much traffic

Good luck in your quest.
Ken.

jonathan63 · 26th November 2015, 17:42

Just been looking at a few A40s, LandRover Series and other 70s estates.....WTF happened to the prices?

dad1uk · 26th November 2015, 18:07

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

Just been looking at a few A40s, LandRover Series and other 70s estates.....WTF happened to the prices?

The prices have gone stupid for the older cars.....
When I think what I put in the scrapyard over the years.......

Saga Lout · 26th November 2015, 19:04

If you hang on for a little while longer...There will be loads of choices...most of them will have VW badges on...

FrazzleTC · 26th November 2015, 22:15

Can't go far wrong with a decent Series Landy. However, prices are getting a bit stupid. With a 200TDI they can really fly, and deliver acceptable MPG.

3disco · 27th November 2015, 22:20

I think an old milk float would fit the bill,at least it's got most of the points you mentioned covered!

jonathan63 · 27th November 2015, 22:54

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Originally Posted by 3disco

I think an old milk float would fit the bill,at least it's got most of the points you mentioned covered!

Bingo. All I need to do now is train the sheep to stand still on the back of an open milk float.

MSS · 28th November 2015, 08:41

How about.

http://www.freemeditation.com/wp-con...cart-story.jpg

A couple of highland cattle and you are all set up for transport. Then, when the time comes, some nice steak dinners!

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Originally Posted by jonathan63

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EDIT: sensible suggestions please.

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All sugegstions are sensible...if the recipient broadens their mind sufficiently.

murphyv310 · 28th November 2015, 09:41

Volvo 145 estate, circa 1970. Or an old Amazon estate. Old clattery OHV engine that never fails, tough chassis if it's been looked after and no road tax.

murphyv310 · 28th November 2015, 16:33

Going back ten years or more is the estate versions of the Ford 100E, the Squire & Escort. The 1174cc SV is a slogger and even with three speeds it works well. The body is strong and not a big ruster. Not cheap but great fun, even the Thames van is ok, much better than the later Anglia van with the pushrod unit and rubbish bodywork.

26th November 2015, 19:04	#14
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Wait.. If you hang on for a little while longer...There will be loads of choices...most of them will have VW badges on...

26th November 2015, 22:15	#15
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	Can't go far wrong with a decent Series Landy. However, prices are getting a bit stupid. With a 200TDI they can really fly, and deliver acceptable MPG. __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

28th November 2015, 09:41	#19
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Volvo 145 estate, circa 1970. Or an old Amazon estate. Old clattery OHV engine that never fails, tough chassis if it's been looked after and no road tax. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

28th November 2015, 16:33	#20
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Going back ten years or more is the estate versions of the Ford 100E, the Squire & Escort. The 1174cc SV is a slogger and even with three speeds it works well. The body is strong and not a big ruster. Not cheap but great fun, even the Thames van is ok, much better than the later Anglia van with the pushrod unit and rubbish bodywork. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

26th November 2015, 17:42	#12
jonathan63 This is my second home CDTi Conniosseur SE HLNav Tourer and a Personal Line CDT Conniosseur SE Tourer..for the time being. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumbria Posts: 3,639 Thanks: 340 Thanked 423 Times in 294 Posts	Just been looking at a few A40s, LandRover Series and other 70s estates.....WTF happened to the prices?

27th November 2015, 22:20	#16
3disco 3disco ROVER 75 CONN TOURER CDTI and ZTT V8 SE LPG Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chardstock.axminster,devon Posts: 1,493 Thanks: 361 Thanked 94 Times in 85 Posts	I think an old milk float would fit the bill,at least it's got most of the points you mentioned covered!