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courtesy car, need new car - low budget

sim2335 · 2024-05-20 15:54:24

Old car written off, (non fault)courtesy car have to give back this week. So my budget at the momment is 1500-2000 then I can pay 100-150 a month I live in East Midlands I’m looking for a Vauxhall corsa with apple car play. Preferably automatic but don’t think I can afford it on my budget Other option go without a car and…

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WellKnownSid Posts: 2,067 Forumite

29 May 2024 at 6:13AM

102,000 miles is nothing, it’s not going to suddenly fall apart.

At that mileage and age, it will have had brake and suspension components replaced already - you don’t sound like a high mileage driver so I doubt there will be much difference between running this car and a 50,000 mile example.

Just keep on top of servicing and check fluid levels regularly.

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