lord13
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As the title says, I'm thinking of buying a cheap runaround in the style of a jeep or wagon-esque type suv. Must be very cheap, budget won't stretch over a grand and that's pushing it. I've had a hankering for something small and boxy that I can roller nato green and make it look like an apocalypse wagon or something ...well maybe not do that to it but the idea is there.. I don't have many criteria, it ideally would be: Cheap ...sub 1k Small engine sub 1.5 cc boxy did I mention cheap? Anyway, I've been looking at suzuki's namely wagon R's Jimny's Vauxhall Agila (wagon R basically) Ignis Although the Ignis seems a bit to 'modern' for my purposes, too 'round'. Anyway, has anyone had much dealings with these vehicles, and advice as to what would be the best choice. Or does anyone have any other suggestions? I mean, I used to have a Rickman Ranger and I'd love one of those again but they are getting more than scarce these days. And I've had a couple of ford Fusions, they are ok but again a little 'too round'.... so any ideas? Or should I just stick a roof rack on my mk3 astra, lift it up (somehow) and fit big wheels?? Any help and Ideas are much appreciated
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autojumbled
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I was going to suggest a Daihatsu Terios but after a quick search they seem to still command a couple £K...
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What about a Partner. My lad had one for about 4 yrs. Cheap as chips & good little tool
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lord13
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I did think of those, and the citroen version, but there is something about them I can't seem to get on with, I don't know what it is but I just don't like the look of them.. I think it's the side profile, it's just a bit too 'round', and they all seem to be big diesel engines, I'd ideally want small and petrol. It's no doubt a good vehicle, but not what I'm looking for. It's one of those things, I'll know it when I see it . . .
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Honda HRV?? a few years ago I bought one for £600, got nearly 4 years use out of it. Cost me a couple of tyres, half an exhaust off ebay and a bit of welding to rear end of sills and still got a decent price for it when I sold it. Engine & box still running OK at 150K.
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lord13
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May 27, 2021 10:27:35 GMT
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Thanks guys, Good suggestions there. The CR-v all have big engines though, but its a good looking truck. The HR-v is more interesting, I like the shape, but the road tax on the ones I've seen is over 300 quid, I'm trying to keep the running costs down as low as possible.
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May 27, 2021 10:52:54 GMT
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I daily a pre face-lift ignis sport, its not an suv and is 3 door but has the boxy shape and can be found under 1k. It's an absolute hoot to drive everywhere and costs peanuts to run. Plus they have tennis racket recaro's which is an instant win. Other than ball joints that seem to need doing every mot (probably due to terrible quality euro car parts replacements) all its needed is service items in the 6 years its been in the family.
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misteralz
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May 27, 2021 11:40:11 GMT
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Mazda Demio. There's a rollered military blue one goes around here with Curaçao plates. Looks better than you'd expect.
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pow
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May 27, 2021 12:00:28 GMT
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Meriva?
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stealthstylz
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May 27, 2021 12:01:04 GMT
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I'd go Mazda Demio or the first shape Ignis.
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paul99
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May 27, 2021 12:08:07 GMT
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lord13
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May 27, 2021 13:13:09 GMT
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Yeah I saw that... really tempting but the lack of rear seats make it impractical unfortunately 😕
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lord13
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May 27, 2021 13:14:47 GMT
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Thanks guys, I'll check ot the smaller ignis and the demio, keep the recommendations coming 😀
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Rich
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May 27, 2021 13:18:19 GMT
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Thanks guys, I'll check ot the smaller ignis and the demio, keep the recommendations coming 😀 If you bide your time you’ll find a pre-facelift Demio with the styling nudge bar as part of the ‘softroader’ package.
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May 27, 2021 17:36:29 GMT
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May 27, 2021 18:21:32 GMT
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A polo breadvan. One in the classifieds but you may find cheaper online.
My mate had the 1.4s rollered nato green with the bumpers removed. It looked good and had millions of space in the back for shifting dead hippos.
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May 27, 2021 18:22:19 GMT
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And I didn't read the initial post.
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Kron
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May 27, 2021 18:29:49 GMT
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Panda Cross - they even come pre-painted in green.
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Seems the Berlingo is going into the market, For Sale. His son is leasing a new Transit for work now things are opening up again. PM if interested.
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