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myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life1 year ago

Ok so i had a car lol & sold it,one cos i hated it & secondly the person who bought it from me offered me too much to refuse. I have looked for another but the cars were eithr way over my price range,milage too high or i had to dip into the money for other things.I was starting to think that i would not be getting one till after christmas..

That is until my ex came up to see my daughter & mentioned that his dad was giving him his audi..yes giving him it!!!..nice car & only a few years old.
I asked him what he was doing with his car.He said his GF will be putting it on the council website for £300.Now this car is a N Reg which makes it about 12 + years old....
The only people who have owned it were my ex hubbys mum,his GF & now him.It only has 61,000 odd miles on the clock which for a car that age is pretty dam cool.The car itself is in good condition & of course insurance will be cheap,plus its the right size for me,nippy & loud lol.Its a wee peugeot 106 ..kinda bright green in color. Andy said its just went through its MOT & has 8 months road tax...sound huh..That will be do me jist braw like..what ya hink....toot toot lol
He said he will take £250 fur it..that leaves me plenty money left over & i can get a full years insurance paid too!! thumbup

So again would you drive around in an older car or do you prefer newer ones?

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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. suzzy3 (3816)   ranked 1,093 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

To much could go wrong it could end up costing you a fortune, and what about spare parts.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Too much could go wrong with any car or i might CRASH it,which i have done.
I wrote off a punto haha w00t
The car has had 3 owners,2 from the same family & has a good service history.
I cannot be picky & choosy,i need a car! happy


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Spare parts can be got anywhere.One of Andys sons is a mechanic so that will help a lot eh happy


myLot reputation of 94/100. mariposaman (2442)   ranked 6,499 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Something could go wrong with a newer car too and cost you a fortune, but if you get a newer car you cannot dump it because you have too much money into it already.


myLot reputation of 94/100. suzzy3 (3816)   ranked 1,093 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

If you have a mechanic on hand and it looks ok, go for it a newer car would have a warranty thats all,but garage fees are massive but if you have that covered go for it, goodluck to you .xxx


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

It looks really good for a car its age Suzzy.When i get it i will try to take pics.
if i can get my son to loan me the laptop for a while lol. he took it away when he moved out & left me with a desk top & no cam lol


myLot reputation of 94/100. suzzy3 (3816)   ranked 1,093 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

If it is ok and you are happy with it go and get it and happy motoring love suzzy

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2. myLot reputation of 97/100. Ruthep (5917)   ranked 208 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

I have.
We got a new car in May but our old car was a 1993 Honda Accord.
We also had a 1983, yes 83, blazer that ran pretty good. It was just getting pretty rusty so we sold it.
If it runs good it doesn't matter how old it is.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Hondas are great cars.I always wanted a honda civic Type R,looks likes thats on hold ..again.Yeh well i figured i need a car & Andy says this one has gave him & other owners no problems over the years...
What kinda car you got now..If ya say a civic yer deleted lol lol


myLot reputation of 97/100. Ruthep (5917)   ranked 208 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Nope.
This ones a dodge avenger

 
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3. myLot reputation of 45/100. story15 (118)   ranked 9,394 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

My car is 15 years old. I'd like to have a newer car but then the insurance would be higher, tags would cost more.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Yes well i would like your purple star lol


myLot reputation of 45/100. story15 (118)   ranked 9,394 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

How about that. I didn't know I've been promoted to a purple star.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

lol

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. sudalunts (4246)   ranked 65 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

The age of the car should not matter, the performance is what counts. My husband's Aunt gave him her 1990 Toyota Corolla, with 56,000 original miles on it. Would we refuse it because it is not a 2008 model, heck NO. I have never been into having the neatest and newest car on the market, as long as I can get from point A to B, that is what counts.
Good luck with your NEW car


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

It dont matter to me sudalants.I have had many older cars.
I just thought i would ask everyone what they would do.
I will still be taking this parrticular car happy

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6315)   ranked 480 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

I would love to own a newer car, but we never could afford it, so yeah, I would drive an older car, because it is transportation, but if I had a choice, a new model is preferred..


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Wouldnt we all Carmel,but i cannot afford anything new so a car is a car as long as it goes i dont care happy


myLot reputation of 93/100. carmelanirel (6315)   ranked 480 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Which is more than I can say for the car we bought, seems it is always breaking down or having problems..:( BTW, love your new avatar..;)

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6. myLot reputation of 62/100. darkjedi (4381)   ranked 3,310 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

Hell my car is 11 years old. My parents gave it to me after they bought a new car, my car before that was an 89 plymouth sundance. So almost that old too. Hell all my cars have been old lol. Sounds nice, specially the miles. Mine has about 160k right now. Whats N reg? whats MOT? and whats the 8 months road tax? lol.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago


You think i dunno....wheest lol

N Reg is the year the car was made like N654 XYX
Mot is a The Ministry of Transport test,which means yer car gts checked at various points to see if its road worthy enough,not falling apart,dangerous to drive on public roads..etc
Road tax is a disc ya put on yer car that allows you to drive the car on public roads....
Failure to diaplay such a disc,results in a fine,points on yer licence & maybe even a ban...Dont ask what points are cos am no tellin ya..except i got NONE!!

rasp


myLot reputation of 62/100. darkjedi (4381)   ranked 3,310 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Ahhh ok cool lol.


myLot reputation of 76/100. myklj999 (7262)   ranked 1,884 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Car old. Have parts spare for to sell. Many old spare good parts cars. Sell for cheaply you to buy.

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7. myLot reputation of 97/100. LouiseKnittel (1864)   ranked 3,206 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

Sure I would drive a 12 year old car.. I want another car really bad right now...LOL


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

LOL why whats up with the one ya got?
Thats if you have one at all,i dont know you never told me lol


myLot reputation of 97/100. LouiseKnittel (1864)   ranked 3,206 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

yes, we have a van... It is high up off the ground. My mom can't climb up into it, nor can one of my good friends... I do not like the maneuverability in it at all.

It was my hubby's grandfather's. I would lie to trade it in or get another. I just want to be able to take my mom places!

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8. myLot reputation of 92/100. Transdisc (18496)   ranked 965 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

I currently drive a 10 year old car, LoudnProud, and until quite recently I also had a 15 year old car that I had maintained all these years. I don't mind driving an older car as long as I'm comfortable in it and it is dependable.


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Ah cool yer back Trans,just in time to see my new avatar,in 5 mins!!
Yep old cars can be just as good as newer ones,like you say as long its comfy & reliable,the rest dont matter happy

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9. myLot reputation of 92/100. Irishfrndly65 (7253)   ranked 472 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

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myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

Yep i am going to go for it Irish!! happy

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10. myLot reputation of 95/100. dawnald (9216)   ranked 281 out of 37,632 in life   1 year ago

Never driven a 12 year old car, but my husband did. It was pretty good until the end. You're probably OK since you know where it came from and all, but why not take it to a mechanic and have it looked over first?


myLot reputation of 67/100. LoudnProud (6260)   ranked 2,808 out of 37,632 in life  1 year ago

yeh thats what i figured Dawn thumbup

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