Down sizing...but how?

MartialArtMan

I currently run a 2.0 Toyota Avensis CDX (leather seats, air con, elec everything, etc), it's only an old 'S' reg but I love it. Mileage is about 89k making it worth circa £1700 - £2000. Thing is it's costing me too much to run, I seem to be forever putting petrol in it, so I want to downsize, ideally to a car in the lower tax bracket.

Other than being lucky enough to find someone willing to straight swap my loaded Avensis for a similarly loaded small car I have a dilemma. No garage is going to swap my car like for like, so my plan is to buy a very cheap run around sell my car and take the cash to look for something suitable. Is this a sound idea? It seems a lot of hassle. Any other suggestions?

Also can anyone recommend a car? Something very frugal, reliable, leather and electrics would be nice to, all for about £1500 - £2k?

MartialArtMan

My last post didn't get any answers either, you people can see my posts can't you???

ispartacus75

Yes ........

03022242

the trouble is large cars with leather etc only come on a high spec model, such as a 2.0L or a 1.8, if you do lots of miles it may be worth investing in LPG, a new system would cost you a grand but a second hand can be purchased and installed within 500 or so

MartialArtMan

ispartacus75 wrote: »

Yes ........

lol thanks. At least I know that I'm just being ignored now, or perhaps I'm just beyond help....it has been said


I had considered the LPG route but I'm not sure. It's still not wide spread and the people at the pumps always seem to be having some sort of problem. I also can't afford to invest even £500 in the car.

I've found a Peugeot 306 diesel that I may be able to do a deal on. Parker says that it does 45mpg compared to my Avensis's 34mpg. This sounds quite a significant difference to me. Would it amount to a great saving?

Also only group 4 insurance instead of 13 for mine.