I have now got a new job and the round trip is about 60 miles so clocking up loads of mileage on my poor S. I am thinking of getting a second car as a runner to and from work as I don't think I could part with my S2000, any one got any ideas on what to get? I was thinking a diesel and cheap but reliable.

 

focus. plenty of them around, especially ex-fleet ones. cheap to run & maintain.

 

60 miles isn't really that heavy. I doubt a diesel would be worth it for that commute.

Probably better with a small petrol shopping wagon like a Fiesta.

 

We use a fiat panda with a 1.3 multijet diesel engine. Cruises comfortably and quietly at 70-75 mph and returns over 60mpg.

 

For real beater cheapness maybe do over some old codger for his/her 1.5D Corsa? Ideal for the job according to some friends who tuck up their cars for the winter...

 

a 1.4tdi Lupo will cost around 3k for a good example, insurance group 2, 75mpg on a motorway and nippy little thing, very good cars

 

Thats not a bad idea I had a Lupo before, and not to shout around about it but i really enjoyed it I shall have a look.

 

I also had a Lupo before my S, the GTi, awesome little car!!

 

Mk 2 or 3 Golf Gti - bomb proof, cool & cheap
-or-
Civic EK or EJ - keeping it Jap
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Pug 106 15D - good for miles

 

Round trip 60 miles.

Pah nothing. Get a grip