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Originally Posted by trebor
a couple of points to think about
1: nobody ever sells a car there is nothing wrong with (why would they)
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Not really true. People sell cars because they no longer meet their needs. My last car was sold as it was a 3 door and we had started a family. With all round airbags at the front the baby seat was going in the back and this is apparantly very difficult in a 3 door. Leaning in to get seat in place then belt securely around it.
Others could sell as they are leaving the country, want a newer car. I try not to run a car over 5 years old now as although it is running well, large service costs accrue - new timing belts, brake pads and discs, clutches, new tyres. While not problems, are all items that if added into the replacement cycle costs make keeping a car past yr 5 expensive.
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Originally Posted by trebor
a couple of points to think about
2:don't pay more for a car than you can afford to loose.
between the depreciation the risk of theft or crashes you can soon loose all you
have invested in that tin box on wheels.
good luck with the insurance it could cost more than the car get a quote before you get the car.
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True - this is why some of those new deals with free first year insurance can be so enticing for new drivers. New car - warranty, 0% finance and free insurance. The 2k you have makes a healthy deposit for negotiations or the minimums required under the 0 deal and your off with low hassle motoring and free courtesy cars from a main dealer if things go wrong.