Serious Question

[Calumcco]

What would be better?

A 1998 C240 for £450
A 1992 230E for £675

Thanks guys.

 

[Cole@MBS]

Both could be potential rot boxes but I would say the 124 was the better car, but for the money there asking I doubt nether are gonna any good..........

 

[Craiglxviii]

A 2003 Focus for £500.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704064147344

 

[Calumcco]

Both could be potential rot boxes but I would say the 124 was the better car, but for the money there asking I doubt nether are gonna any good..........

I've checked their MOT histories and the c240 has a better history.

 

[Craiglxviii]

I've checked their MOT histories and the c240 has a better history.

Calum, you really should recognise that you are the least qualified person in the county to make that judgement...

 

[Cole@MBS]

I've checked their MOT histories and the c240 has a better history.

Well that me out of here.........

 

[Calumcco]

Well that me out of here.........

Why?

 

[Naraic]

Why?

Probably something to do with asking for advice, getting it from a very highly respected indie...then ignoring it.

 

[Craiglxviii]

Why?

Because this thread will end up with you choosing the least suitable car for your budget and capability to work on, ignoring all the advice you're given to get something far more reliable.

How about a Lancia Delta?

 

[triumphstag]

Buy both, then if one breaks you can drive the other one.

What happened to the Astra?

 

[LostKiwi]

Way too little information there Calum.
Both cars should be bought on condition. That means serious checking for rust and mechanical issues.

 

[triumphstag]

Hang on, have we moved on from the Rover SD1 now?

 

[Craiglxviii]

Hang on, have we moved on from the Rover SD1 now?

Wait and see!

 

[triumphstag]

Wait and see!

I suppose it is possible that he has bought it, it has already fallen apart and he has moved on to something else.

 

[Craiglxviii]

I suppose it is possible that he has bought it, it has already fallen apart and he has moved on to something else.

It has been three days. Plenty of time for an SD1 to die.

 

[Calumcco]

Way too little information there Calum.
Both cars should be bought on condition. That means serious checking for rust and mechanical issues.

What sorts of mechanical issues apply to the c240 and 230e respectively?

 

[Calumcco]

Probably something to do with asking for advice, getting it from a very highly respected indie...then ignoring it.

When did I ignore it or imply that I had ignored it though?

 

[AMGeed]

When did I ignore it or imply that I had ignored it though?

Cole, a respected indy gave you the opinion that neither car is likely to be any good at those prices, yet you are still going to buy one or the other and ignore his sound advice.

 

[Calumcco]

Cole, a respected indy gave you the opinion that neither car is likely to be any good at those prices, yet you are still going to buy one or the other and ignore his sound advice.

I haven't though???

 

[Calumcco]

I haven't though???

Hence why I came on here to get a professional opinion before reaching any final decision.