Options with £2000 to spend

[Stedaley]

Hey guys

I have been looking for a while and have got it down as the parents are going to be trading in an 06 clio soon,

They will be getting a newer model so ive decided to join in when they trade and get hold of a renault

The only problem is to go for a twingo 133/gt or an older 172/182???

Thoughts? It will be used for uni for the next few months then placement and work!

Insurance is about the same for all.

Ste

 

[Chi]

I think your budget answers your question. Can you pick up a twingo for under 2k?

 

[Daniel]

If you can find a twingo 133 for under £2k I'll have one as well!

 

[Lal B3N]

If you can find a twingo 133 for under £2k I'll have one as well!

Won't be long lol, 10 plates can be found for 3k-3.4k.

 

[Stedaley]

I think your budget answers your question. Can you pick up a twingo for under 2k?

It would be a deposit for one and finance on the rest.

As they would give a deal on the buying of two cars

 

[Stedaley]

Won't be long lol, 10 plates can be found for 3k-3.4k.

Exactly my point. The new twingo is just coming out so prices will be dropping.

 

[Gally]

The 172 felt better put together than the Twingo 133s i've been in. You could get a 182 if you look hard enough or a mint 172.

 

[Addicted]

As above, that's very good 172 or not so bad 182 money .

 

[Stedaley]

Any one link me to a good 172? Just so i can have a look?

Also what big things should i look out for with the 172/182

 

[Addicted]

Main thing is service history, specifically the cambelt. It's around a £500 job, and due every 5 years. So if it isn't done expect to fork out money/risk the engine failing if it snaps. It's also worth noting these are notoriously a pain to time correctly (or seem to be), so if the receipt is from a specialist that's another plus. Heard a few reports of receipts being forged, so probably also worth checking the garage in question if it's really done (if it's done at all).

 

[Goodj]

Any £2k car is going to be a reliability lottery

 

[Adam93]

I'd try and find the best 172 i could get my hands on.

Any £2k car is going to be a reliability lottery

Agree !

 

[Stedaley]

I'd try and find the best 172 i could get my hands on.

Agree ! :smile:

I really need to win it because it will be my daily driver!!

Any one got any good ones to link me?

 

[Adam93]

Sh!t advert but its low mileage and cheap.
http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/renault-clio-sport-172/1090653532
Belts will no doubt need doing though.

Or this one ?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/renault/20...lver-lovely-car-long-mot-low-miles/1093580213

 

[CrippsCorner]

Someone down my road bought a Twingo RS before Christmas and I think it looks absolutely spanking! More beefy than my 182 actually... shame they're down on horse power.