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[Ben_O]

Time for a little project to keep me busy whilst the Mini project is halted.

 

I have set myself a budget of £100 to pick up something cheap which needs minimal work and will hopefully turn me a nice little profit.

 

There are no real preferences as to what car but hopefully i want something that will be easy to sell on. So i am going to go for something that might appeal to a new driver or someone who wants a small runaround.

 

I have been to see a few cars and once i make my mind up on which, i will update with photos and a plan.

 

stay tuned....

 

Ben

[Anthony30]

What have you been smoking? £100?   My Astra cost £350, and that seemed to be one of the cheapest/reliable cars to buy at the time.

[MrBounce]

There you go. It ain't much but its doable. Bit far for you mind, Ben...

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221927300947

 

[Anthony30]

Ford KA should sell quickly, as a first car. Just a shame they rust so much.

[Ben_O]

I'm going to go and get it now.....

[Shifty]

Facebook car sales groups seem to throw up a few cheapies.  My local one has loads of cheap stuff on it.

[Ben_O]

Facebook car sales groups seem to throw up a few cheapies.  My local one has loads of cheap stuff on it.

I was actually spoilt for choice 

 

There were about 5 cars in my range that i was looking at. some were 2002-2004 age range too!

 

All mot failures and a couple were head gasket.

 

I think i have made the right choice though

 

Going now so ill add photos when i return

 

Ben

[Ben_O]

OK, so I made it home without a hitch in my cheap car.

 

But I should change the title as i managed to snag it for £80 

 

Pictures to follow. They are uploading now

 

Ben

[Ben_O]

 

[Yams]

Should have gotten a volvo. 

[Ben_O]

Should have gotten a volvo. 

You can't get a Volvo for £100 

[Yams]

 

Should have gotten a volvo. 

You can't get a Volvo for £100 

 

 

So what you going to do to this bad boy? 

[Ben_O]

 

 

So what you going to do to this bad boy? 

 

Well it failed it's MOT a few weeks ago so i want to get it MOT'd first and then it needs a VERY good wash and machine polish as the paint is as flat as a pancake but fortunately in good condition.

I'm going to re-paint the Fiat hubcaps as they are scuffed and dull and just generally tidy it up and then move it on.

 

Work should hopefully start tomorrow

 

Ben

[Ben_O]

I might also replace the hideous boy racer headlamps for some Fiat originals if they are cheap enough

[Carlos W]

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