Indeed, which is why I abandoned the sensible diesel and reverted to using the S14 everyday
However, last year it cost me lots to rent a supermini for a week while the S14 was welded back together at MoT time, and I think the same is going to happen again this year.
So I understand the appeal of the 'spare car' principle.
I am glad it's only once a year though.
If you dont need a big car...
What about a 106/AX/205 Derv. The 1.4/1.5 dervs are super-reliable, most of the bodies are galvanised so no rust, and they dont have many electrics to stop working.
They're actually pretty fun as you drive them at 100% everywhere - something you can never do with a 200SX unless on track, my old AX was quite entertaining in a funny sort of way!
Don't buy a diseasel - for £500 buy a 1.7 Puma and have loooads more fun. Mine does 37-38mpg no matter how I drive it and if you factor in the difference in price between 95 and the black stuff then that's the equivalent of over 40mpg AND you'll be helping the environment
You know it makes sense.
1993 [L] RS13 200SX
2003 [53] MX-5 Angels
2004 [04] E63 645i
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1993 [L] RS13 200SX
2003 [53] MX-5 Angels
2004 [04] E63 645i
SXOC Member #199
I had one for a bit, it was quite a hoot to drive, even tried one on an autosolo and it was pretty good - but far too well put together to compare to a 205 level of excitement
Yeah, part of the 205 charm is the rattles and sense of wonder when you complete a journey without issue
I know what you mean though, my ruined MX5 usually does OK at Autosolo days - it's amazing what you can do and how quickly you can do it when you have no fear of ruining the car - due to not really caring
Gotta say the puma is a good shout, they are great little cars and handle amazingly well and cheap to run too
Puma = cracking little fun car
Tigra = Corsa in a dress
You might be disappointed
Hmm might not the ! Haha
cheap run around, can't beat a rover, 220d/420d/620d all got the same bullet proof L-series.. and they drive well, had a 600 as a run around, was ace, electric everything, nice leather..proper nice cruiser and it handled and drove lovely... or an MG ZS TD, cracking car