If you had approx £1500-2000 to spend on a runabout..

Tatts · 15th March 2009, 16:00

A daily drive type of car, what would you consider?

Can't be a cheap R75/ZT either!

Needs to be cheapish to insure, eccomical. Something with a bit of performance & something not too small.

Want to stay clear of anything with a K Series 4 pot engine.

M3NDEREZ · 15th March 2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by Tatts

A daily drive type of car, what would you consider?

Can't be a cheap R75/ZT either!

Needs to be cheapish to insure, eccomical. Something with a bit of performance & something not too small.

Want to stay clear of anything with a K Series 4 pot engine.

Dead simple that.. 1999 Honda Civic VTi - Honda's just go on, and on, and on without and problems, and the B18 VTEC in the makes a good 170BHP in standard form - It's effectively the engine out of an Integra in a 5 door hatch. They shift pretty quickly, and you can pick one up with FSH, Leather and a few toys for £1700..

James.uk · 15th March 2009, 16:45

Unless.. You also want economy, then you have to spend between £600 -- £800 on a Cit ZX Volcane 1.9D turbo (diesel.)..
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BigRuss · 15th March 2009, 17:03

The XUD engine is simple extremely reliable and there are some very fine examples of the ZX around for next to no money.

They'll sit on 80+ all day, every day. change the oil Filters and coolant when required and they will go forever, run a few well over 250,000

O.K. they won't win any prizes for being flash, but if economy is your thing then you won't go far wrong. (between 40 and 50 MPG )

Russ

M3NDEREZ · 15th March 2009, 17:04

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Originally Posted by James.uk

Unless.. You also want economy, then you have to spend between £600 -- £800 on a Cit ZX Volcane 1.9D turbo (diesel.)..
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I seem to recall driving a Xantia with a 1.9TD engine once.. Was remarkably good!

efreeti · 15th March 2009, 17:21

Have you looked at the Rover 200 series diesels? I had one for a year or two and it was very cheap to run and had a bit of poke once the turbo kicked in.

You can pick them up for peanuts now.

JohnDotCom · 15th March 2009, 18:09

Rover 620 GSDi all the Pleasures of the 75 but not quite as good.
Comfortable, Similar Size, Very Cheap ion Diesel and Parts.
A Bargain at around £780 for a Good un.

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Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	If you had approx £1500-2000 to spend on a runabout.. A daily drive type of car, what would you consider? Can't be a cheap R75/ZT either! Needs to be cheapish to insure, eccomical. Something with a bit of performance & something not too small. Want to stay clear of anything with a K Series 4 pot engine. __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,411 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	The XUD engine is simple extremely reliable and there are some very fine examples of the ZX around for next to no money. They'll sit on 80+ all day, every day. change the oil Filters and coolant when required and they will go forever, run a few well over 250,000 O.K. they won't win any prizes for being flash, but if economy is your thing then you won't go far wrong. (between 40 and 50 MPG ) Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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efreeti Gets stuck in ZT-T CDT 130+ (04) & 75 Tourer CDT Auto (52) & a 1998 MGF (with HGF!) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 903 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Have you looked at the Rover 200 series diesels? I had one for a year or two and it was very cheap to run and had a bit of poke once the turbo kicked in. You can pick them up for peanuts now. __________________ Jim Replace in tank fuel pump with Peugeot alternative Dismantle and re-fit interior and seats Retrofit electric memory seats without the loom All followed at your own risk! Available to borrow: I have a home made (tried and tested) Cam Locking tool for M47 should anyone need it.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Unless.. You also want economy, then you have to spend between £600 -- £800 on a Cit ZX Volcane 1.9D turbo (diesel.).. .

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Rover 620 GSDi all the Pleasures of the 75 but not quite as good. Comfortable, Similar Size, Very Cheap ion Diesel and Parts. A Bargain at around £780 for a Good un.