Whats the best car for circa £700

[FLiPNFiLL]

I will mention a diesel, although it would have to be a bigger car, as with the little one to put in the back etc 5 doors and Escort size is ideal.

2nd time a Nova has been mentioned Too old! And I might drive it from time to time so its not gonna happen, not in Essex LOL.

I was thinking maybe the Escort on about a M or P plate, might possibly have airbags and pas?

[punto855]

S13 200SX 170bhp+ on tap RWD

[circolo]

I'd go for:

Fiat Tipo - surprisingly solid for a Fiat,
Seat Ibiza - after VW got involved,

[shamster]

those j and k reg escorts were an absolute nightmare, known 2 mates who had them and they were pants!!

why not look for a 5 door punto????

only joking

[XScaPE]

you would be surpsied at what 55s go for on ebay.

larger pugs? 405 etc?

vw jetta
renault 19?

[FLiPNFiLL]

Thing is, for £700 its likely to be quite high mileage (70k +) so need a reliable engine.

Peugeots arent reliable after about 50k, especially the older ones (it may have changed in modern ones tho).
VW's more than likely still bulletproof.
Fiats will possibly work, but only if treated well!
Fords, are the 'Mr reliables' of the world I think...

[BlackBeast]

What about a Corsa? I'll hopefully be getting 1 without an MOT/knackered engine for £200, buying a 1.2 engine for around £30-40, fitting it and sorting everything else thats wrong with it so in the end i wont be spending more than £400!!! Just a thought! Shes got you to repair stuff for her!

[FLiPNFiLL]

Shes got you to repair stuff for her!

Very true mate!

I'll look into these options, thanks guys

[soche]

with the little one to put in the back

is this something I missed mate??

[FLiPNFiLL]

LOL, nah mate, lovely lil girl, but she is not mine.

But safety is a big issue with kids in a car so definately tin can Peugeots & Fiats are prob out the question!