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08-23-2004, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Moggy,Aug 23 2004, 01:22 PM
San-Is buying a beater going to make your journey any more pleasant? 
My job is in Colchester for a year. The mileage on my S is now 27K in 15 months which is more than I had planned. Petrol costs over this period are also high.
I still have my place in Surrey, where Karen will be staying, and I can't get a place nearer to work yet for various logistical reasons. So I'll have to rent.
You see....at the end of the day, and from the beginning of time.....it's always been the woman's fault!
It's not a comfort factor that's the problem. In fact, I have absolutely no problems with comfort in the S. It's mainly a cost issue.
Plus I'm sure that the extra glint on the metallic paintwork on the car I get will provide it with at least twice as much torque as the S......
Mark.....that's a pretty good deal....I'll go check it out.
me san is that all. My mileage is 65,000 in 22 months. more than i had planned too 
BUT IT WAS FUN MILEAGE 
08-23-2004, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by san2000,Aug 23 2004, 04:53 PM
Hi Nige,
My job is in Colchester for a year. The mileage on my S is now 27K in 15 months which is more than I had planned. Petrol costs over this period are also high.
I still have my place in Surrey, where Karen will be staying, and I can't get a place nearer to work yet for various logistical reasons. So I'll have to rent.
You see....at the end of the day, and from the beginning of time.....it's always been the woman's fault!
It's not a comfort factor that's the problem. In fact, I have absolutely no problems with comfort in the S. It's mainly a cost issue.
Plus I'm sure that the extra glint on the metallic paintwork on the car I get will provide it with at least twice as much torque as the S......
Mark.....that's a pretty good deal....I'll go check it out.
My job is in Colchester for a year. The mileage on my S is now 27K in 15 months which is more than I had planned. Petrol costs over this period are also high.
I still have my place in Surrey, where Karen will be staying, and I can't get a place nearer to work yet for various logistical reasons. So I'll have to rent.
You see....at the end of the day, and from the beginning of time.....it's always been the woman's fault!
It's not a comfort factor that's the problem. In fact, I have absolutely no problems with comfort in the S. It's mainly a cost issue.
Plus I'm sure that the extra glint on the metallic paintwork on the car I get will provide it with at least twice as much torque as the S......
Mark.....that's a pretty good deal....I'll go check it out.
You say cost is the main issue. Have you done the maths?
So an extra 10K miles on the S-might push the resale down by 500 quid (rough guess)??
Lets say you get a car that does 100% better mpg. Thats a maximum saving of say 1200 quid.
so lets say 2 grand at worst to run the S.
then compare Vs a beater. You have to stump up the cash for the beater. Then there's a far greater risk of breakdown. You still have insurance/tax to pay-so thats 300 quid at least in that. Then theres the resale value-might be scrap. 10K on a beater in heavy traffic might push it over the edge.
so the expected saving is probably a grand. Is it still worth it?
08-23-2004, 12:56 PM
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What about one of these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=63735
It's in your price range (only need to arrnage shipping!!). It'll soon get you round the M25, it's diesel so it's economical and has only had one careful driver!
As you know I've been test driving it today so I can recommend it! You'll get the back end out at every roundabout
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=63735
It's in your price range (only need to arrnage shipping!!). It'll soon get you round the M25, it's diesel so it's economical and has only had one careful driver!
As you know I've been test driving it today so I can recommend it! You'll get the back end out at every roundabout
and all the buggers on the M25 will get outa your way in that thing!!
08-23-2004, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by M@rk,Aug 23 2004, 07:27 AM
I may know someone who is selling what could well be an ideal one for you. He has an R Reg Mitsubishi Carisma. Its a .......
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You will have a PM in a bit!
08-23-2004, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle,Aug 23 2004, 05:59 PM
Like this: 
Not to mention that damned nuisance congestion charge!
08-23-2004, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Moggy,Aug 23 2004, 08:37 PM
OK-so you are stuck in that hell hole of a place for a yr
Difference in 2nd hand price according to Autotrader would be about