Buying advice needed - SEAT Cupra.net

*bazzer* · 21-03-2003, 20:43

The wife starts driving lessons next month and with it being our 25th wedding anniversary this year I’m looking to buy her a cheap, (£1300), small car. Has to be really small as she’s only 5’ nothing.

Choices so far are:

Peugeot 106 (1.4 diesel)
Nissan Micra
Fiat Cinquecento (possibly Sporting)

Looking around I can, for the money, get a 1994 (M) with 60,000 on the clock.

Opinions on the above most welcome, and other options, (she doesn’t want a Vauxhall, taught her that much at least).

Thanks

**m0rk** · 21-03-2003, 20:55

Micra was a nice car when I had one for 3 weeks while mine was being re built.

OR - for that kinda cash, buy an Ibiza like mine (but with 1/2 the miles)

*Getgaff* · 22-03-2003, 11:14

Yep, Nissan Micra from 1993 onwards (bubble shape) sound be OK. The gf owned one for about 3 years, 1.3 engine. Fairly nippy, very reliable - only fault was a flat battery once - easy to work on for your own servicing and felt much bigger when actually driving it. Handy town car. In fact we're now looking to get another one.

If you haven't done so already, look at Honest John's car-by-car breakdown for things to look out for.

HTH.

mattb · 28-03-2003, 13:46

I had a Fiat Cinq Sporting for 6months whilst waiting for Leon R. Great fun and cheap to run, but switchgear is a bit dated and no power steering.

I loved it and would bother a lot more expensive and powerful machinery at every available opportunity.

Sold it to my mum who also enjoys it and isn't too bothered about lack of power steering. She is holding onto to it till my brother turns 17 in April.

Matt

*bazzer* · 29-03-2003, 16:44

Just put a deposit yesterday on a P reg Rover 100 Knightsbridge, (56,000 miles). Pick it up on Monday and surprise the wife, (not done that since our honeymoon).

**m0rk** · 29-03-2003, 16:50

Have some of that beast

*bazzer* · 29-03-2003, 16:53

That’s my REVO money gone

Mark, It’s a Rover 100, NOT a Metro

*mik* · 29-03-2003, 22:06

you have PM baz

*bazzer* · 29-03-2003, 22:11

Mik, have sent you an e-mail as your mailbox is full

*mik* · 29-03-2003, 23:22

Gotcha :thumbsup:

flippin' PM box thingy

Let us know how you get on...... very romantic gesture sir

~ nothing quite like the excitement of giving

*mik* · 02-04-2003, 07:57

Well?

How'd it go?

*bazzer* · 02-04-2003, 19:34

Mik,

Collected it Monday Lunchtime, put key in gift box and handed it over to the wife. She was actually speechless for about 10 whole minutes, (new record her).

Thankfully she loved it, will take her out in it Sunday on some industrial estate just to get her started. Proper driving lessons start this Friday.

For what it is it drives surprisingly well, and is in excellent condition. Brakes scared the sh*t out of me though after the Cupra.

Start with the waxing weekend and will have the honour to be the first member to post a photo of a Metro, (Rover 100), on the site

*mik* · 02-04-2003, 22:03

Good stuff Baz you old romantic

*bazzer* · 03-04-2003, 06:28

Quote:

Originally posted by mik
Good stuff Baz you old romantic

Actually got a peck on the cheek, (face), for my efforts :love4:

Physical contact again after all these years

*mik* · 03-04-2003, 08:11

I had physical contact last night too :thumbsup:

The downside is that it involved an attempted invasive nether region access using a set of car keys..... which wasn't as much fun

21-03-2003, 20:43	#1
bazzer wrinkled member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Reading Posts: 824	Buying advice needed The wife starts driving lessons next month and with it being our 25th wedding anniversary this year I’m looking to buy her a cheap, (£1300), small car. Has to be really small as she’s only 5’ nothing. Choices so far are: Peugeot 106 (1.4 diesel) Nissan Micra Fiat Cinquecento (possibly Sporting) Looking around I can, for the money, get a 1994 (M) with 60,000 on the clock. Opinions on the above most welcome, and other options, (she doesn’t want a Vauxhall, taught her that much at least). Thanks __________________ Barry My Images: http://shutterstock.com/g/baz777

21-03-2003, 20:55	#2
m0rk sarcasm comes free Join Date: May 2001 Location: Horndean, Hants Posts: 29,470	Micra was a nice car when I had one for 3 weeks while mine was being re built. OR - for that kinda cash, buy an Ibiza like mine (but with 1/2 the miles) __________________ m0rksport fleet Skoda Octavia vRS Leon Copa

22-03-2003, 11:14	#3
Getgaff Less bounce, more beans Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Numpty Land Posts: 1,040	Yep, Nissan Micra from 1993 onwards (bubble shape) sound be OK. The gf owned one for about 3 years, 1.3 engine. Fairly nippy, very reliable - only fault was a flat battery once - easy to work on for your own servicing and felt much bigger when actually driving it. Handy town car. In fact we're now looking to get another one. If you haven't done so already, look at Honest John's car-by-car breakdown for things to look out for. HTH. __________________ Gareth MY03 Leon CupREVO

29-03-2003, 16:44	#5
bazzer wrinkled member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Reading Posts: 824	Just put a deposit yesterday on a P reg Rover 100 Knightsbridge, (56,000 miles). Pick it up on Monday and surprise the wife, (not done that since our honeymoon). __________________ Barry My Images: http://shutterstock.com/g/baz777

29-03-2003, 16:50	#6
m0rk sarcasm comes free Join Date: May 2001 Location: Horndean, Hants Posts: 29,470	Have some of that beast __________________ m0rksport fleet Skoda Octavia vRS Leon Copa

28-03-2003, 13:46	#4
mattb Full Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41	I had a Fiat Cinq Sporting for 6months whilst waiting for Leon R. Great fun and cheap to run, but switchgear is a bit dated and no power steering. I loved it and would bother a lot more expensive and powerful machinery at every available opportunity. Sold it to my mum who also enjoys it and isn't too bothered about lack of power steering. She is holding onto to it till my brother turns 17 in April. Matt

29-03-2003, 16:53	#7
bazzer wrinkled member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Reading Posts: 824	That’s my REVO money gone Mark, It’s a Rover 100, NOT a Metro __________________ Barry My Images: http://shutterstock.com/g/baz777 Last edited by bazzer; 29-03-2003 at 17:05.

29-03-2003, 22:06	#8
mik irregular participant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 3,055	you have PM baz

29-03-2003, 22:11	#9
bazzer wrinkled member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Reading Posts: 824	Mik, have sent you an e-mail as your mailbox is full __________________ Barry My Images: http://shutterstock.com/g/baz777

29-03-2003, 23:22	#10
mik irregular participant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 3,055	Gotcha :thumbsup: flippin' PM box thingy Let us know how you get on...... very romantic gesture sir ~ nothing quite like the excitement of giving

02-04-2003, 07:57	#11
mik irregular participant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 3,055	Well? How'd it go?

02-04-2003, 19:34	#12
bazzer wrinkled member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Reading Posts: 824	Mik, Collected it Monday Lunchtime, put key in gift box and handed it over to the wife. She was actually speechless for about 10 whole minutes, (new record her). Thankfully she loved it, will take her out in it Sunday on some industrial estate just to get her started. Proper driving lessons start this Friday. For what it is it drives surprisingly well, and is in excellent condition. Brakes scared the sht out of me though after the Cupra. Start with the waxing weekend and will have the honour to be the first member to post a photo of a Metro, (Rover 100), on the site __________________ Barry* My Images: http://shutterstock.com/g/baz777

02-04-2003, 22:03	#13
mik irregular participant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 3,055	Good stuff Baz you old romantic

03-04-2003, 08:11	#15
mik irregular participant Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Glasgow UK Posts: 3,055	I had physical contact last night too :thumbsup: The downside is that it involved an attempted invasive nether region access using a set of car keys..... which wasn't as much fun

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