Used Cars with over 100K miles?

gazfocus

Angry_Bear wrote: »

Which model/year? My OH has a Vauxhall 1.9 diesel that runs great and gets over 70 to the gallon on mortoway driving. The specific engine variety makes quite a big difference.

I'm no expert, but my understanding is that a chain-driven diesel engine can be expected to last a good 200k, so 100k shouldn't really be a worry.

However, if you're doing a lot of miles, the extra to get a newer car might pay for itself in terms of fuel economy as this has changed so much over the last 10 years.

Which model 1.9 has your OH got? I know automatics typically do a lower MPG than manuals but unfortunately my budget is tight.

We have discussed possibly me using my wifes car while I save up for something better but there doesn't seem to be much around.

gazfocus

BeenThroughItAll wrote: »

I forget most people won't travel a decent distance to buy a car!

It's not the not wanting to travel a decent distance, I have to think about my wife, a fairly new driver, having to drive back on her own when I get the car.

jaydeeuk1

Rover 75 or mg whateverthesamemodleis in diesel form, apparently they're a gem for the cash. No doubt some poster on here will have one.

Master_Blaster

Tilt wrote: »

Probably been thrashed up and down the motorway all it's life. I'm sure you can find something else better for the same money knocking around.

It could still be a better buy than something that travels round the corner every day to the shops or work and the oil never gets up to temperature.

Angry_Bear

gazfocus wrote: »

Which model 1.9 has your OH got? I know automatics typically do a lower MPG than manuals but unfortunately my budget is tight.

We have discussed possibly me using my wifes car while I save up for something better but there doesn't seem to be much around.

It's a 2009 Manual (so Insignia rather than Vectra).

gazfocus

Thanks guys, I must admit I do like the feel of quality in a Vauxhall (in comparison to Ford, as I've only ever owned Ford and Vauxhall).

The reason I am struggling I think is, my last car was a 54 reg Fiesta and the automatic gearbox was awful. My current car is a 2012 Fiesta and the automatic gearbox has a fault which Ford are struggling to fix, so I have told them I no longer want the car, and I am voluntarily terminating the finance agreement.

My car prior to my last fiesta was a 1999 Astra and the one before that was a Vectra. I really liked the Vauxhalls, I just don't want to be burnt by getting a bad car when finances are so tight (even if I am only spending £1000-£2000).

JustinR1979

Does the 1.3 cdti corsa come in auto?
Mate has a manual version (04), and I'm always surprised how nippy it is, pulls from low down, and no lag or delay on each gear change; it just nips along nicely. You're soon up to speed without revving it much.
He has a shocking driving style, yet it does silly high mpg - and it will do 100mph.

gazfocus

JustinR1979 wrote: »

Does the 1.3 cdti corsa come in auto?
Mate has a manual version (04), and I'm always surprised how nippy it is, pulls from low down, and no lag or delay on each gear change; it just nips along nicely. You're soon up to speed without revving it much.
He has a shocking driving style, yet it does silly high mpg - and it will do 100mph.

Forgot to add, I'm quite 'large' so I don't think an older style corsa would suit.

JustinR1979

The astra comes with same engine.
I've been in a fiesta same age as yours, guess that doesn't suit either as it appears same size inside to me.

burlington6

We had a few corsa vans with the 1.3 engine. The early models had a few issues, since then they've been belters.