want to buy a banger but don't know where to start

rrockettman

Hi.
You say you want to run it on Bio diesel, do you mean veg oil? If so, you will need one with a bosch fuel pump. Look for a Citroen/Peugeot, VW tdi Golf or Passat or for the absolute best a Merc 190 2.5D. If you buy something that has a Bosch in line or rotary pump, you won't have too many problems. A lucas pump will work on Bio diesel but not veg oil.
Try looking on as many biodiesel sites as you can:
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/index.php
http://www.bio-power.co.uk/
These may be of help and will give you all the info you need.
Good luck.

bartman

I'd recomend a Seat Ibiza diesel - they have the reliable VW engine & gearbox (same as a VW Polo I think) and are built as solid as a brick ****house - but are usually considerably cheaper than the VW. I don't think you'd get the Turbo version on your budget though.

DM2007

Mark 1 (N-V plate) Hyundai accents are very reliable.
economical and spacious in the front.

can be picked up for £100 pound plus.

good for upto 150k mileage.

Just dont crash in it.

highguyuk

Get a Peugeot 306. Great little motors (I'm biased, I own one.)

I also recommend https://www.pug306.net for advice, and in your case, have a look at the Sales pages of the forums and see if someone is selling one that you may be interested in.