harrybanks
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Registered: 30th May 08
Location: Basingstoke
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This is my bargain winter runabout, vectra b 2.2 turbo diesel,138k, 1 owner from new, full vauxhall service history and a massive folder of paperwork including original bill of sale just inder 18k 
electric windows all round, electric mirrors, electric sunroof, 4 disc changer, steering wheel controls, 4x newish tyres (pirellis on front) new brakes all round (genuine) new exhaust system, had all brake pipes changed, towbar, rear parking sensors, 2 remote keys, could praise it all day with more stuff 
7 months tax and I just had it MOT'd
Paid 350 great british pounds 
Shite pics as its dark
Plan is to run it over winter, will save a few quid on fuel driving this which can go towards xmas beer tokens 
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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See I wouldn't call that a winter shed. I'd call that a everyday car.
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
Location: Armchair
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£350 sounds very reasonable
[Edited on 07-11-2011 by Russ]
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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where the fuck do you all find these bargains! thought mine was a tidy price.
you must have thrown the guy £350 as you were driving off thats cheap!
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harrybanks
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Registered: 30th May 08
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Didnt say it was a winter shed i was it was my winter runabout, certainly isnt a shed lol
goes well for an older diesel too, comfy to drive and will be amazing on fuel compared to my leon cupra!
[Edited on 07-11-2011 by harrybanks]
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Tiger
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Registered: 12th Jun 01
Location: Leicestershire Drives:Astra VXR
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Fuck all that shit, my car does 22MPG at this time of year taking it easy, I dont give a damn, its all about the driving, I love the car, I love driving it, so what if it costs me another 3rd extra in fuel over some poxy french piece of rattly crap.
Just live and fuck how much stuff costs, enjoy it while you can 
[Edited on 07-11-2011 by Tiger]
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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chill out
some people dont want to smash up their cars over winter or damage them.
i have a cheap car, because i needed a cheap diesel while in uni.
[Edited on 07-11-2011 by gez bay]
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Andy Stocker
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Registered: 31st Aug 00
Location: Herts Drives: Porsche 911
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I only have my runaround as I don't want the VXR getting dirty
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mattant
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Registered: 19th Jun 10
Location: South Yorkshire
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My first car was a £350 shed
Still loved it though, sometimes
Sold it a year later for £500
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AlunJ
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
Location: Newport
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Fucks sake I want a winter shitbox
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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get one Al, plenty close on PH
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Corsa_Sport21
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Registered: 13th Apr 08
Location: Leven, Fife. Drives : 205 GTi
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Gumtree is the place for cheap shitters.
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Swiftay
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Registered: 6th Aug 05
Location: West Midlands
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My winter shiter is a 106 diesel, starts 1st time everytime, 100 miles on £10 sounds like a tractor though
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Colin
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Not particularly cheap or a shed but I like this -
http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/mitsubishi-shogun-gls-28td-swb-manual/91189756
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
Location: South Wales drives: Vxr
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too expensive!
stay under the 1k and you can do challenges in the snow
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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I crashed that Corsa I had last year into a kerb in the snow, true story. Reversed it off and carried on. Like a boss.
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Colin
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Cheap-ish Puma - http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bargain-ford-puma-vvti-long-mot-low-miles-1-owner-from-new-full-service-history-bargain-625-ono/90998709
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daymoon
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Registered: 1st Aug 08
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Tiger
Fuck all that shit, my car does 22MPG at this time of year taking it easy, I dont give a damn, its all about the driving, I love the car, I love driving it, so what if it costs me another 3rd extra in fuel over some poxy french piece of rattly crap.
Just live and fuck how much stuff costs, enjoy it while you can
[Edited on 07-11-2011 by Tiger]
That is the reason I have my 530D atm. Faster than most cars and does 42+mpg when needed ( got 48 max so far). I wish i still had my E36 323i but I was spending most of my part time wage on fuel. Not ideal when at uni and no loan.
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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i could have bought a nice diesel car, but i dont want a diesel and none appealed to me, so i thought i'll buy a cheaper one and use the rest of the money to put away and add to my new car funds
[Edited on 08-11-2011 by gez bay]
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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All my service items have come today 
6L of oil
5L of ready mix winter anti freeze
complete filter set: oil/fuel/cabin/air etc.
Brake Fluid
its been in need of a service for the last year by the looks of the oil
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
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I'd love a E39 530D. My missus Dad has a 530i (facelift) that makes me weak at the knees
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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im not too keen on that shape for some reason. doesnt seem appealing
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mattant
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Registered: 19th Jun 10
Location: South Yorkshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Swiftay
My winter shiter is a 106 diesel, starts 1st time everytime, 100 miles on £10 sounds like a tractor though
My sister has one of those, has had it for 3 years now. Literally sounds like an old transit van.
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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I've got a year round shed, it only needs to make it through the winter so it kind of counts. It cost me £750 over 18 months ago, has carried me about 20k miles and only had tyres and brakes Hopefully get half my money back as well when I get my new motor early next year.
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gez bay
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Registered: 14th Feb 08
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thats what i plan on doing. mine is my daily. hopefully it lasts 2 years so i can save for a stonking new sports car
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