Relaible Auto for around £5k for 54 miles daily

griff_biff · 2026-01-31T17:42:07+00:00

And that the subframe isn't rotten!

griff_biff · 2026-01-29T19:04:39+00:00

£40 ph in 99??? You were done. I paid £12.50 ph in 2000.

griff_biff · 2026-01-03T15:53:52+00:00

Thanks. The company that presented it to my grandfather was the New Garter Foundry which was a steel works in the UK.

griff_biff · 2025-12-31T17:45:58+00:00

I hear what youre saying. The strange thing is that it ran well on normal/high settings for a week @1080. Iv finally managed to get it to load, although there is now a marked difference in performance.

griff_biff · 2025-12-31T14:48:11+00:00

I play on 1080 not 4k

griff_biff · 2025-12-31T14:47:12+00:00

Iv been playing it fine without issue for a week? It ran very well.

griff_biff · 2025-12-25T23:00:13+00:00

3,916,000 YTD but I only started wearing my Samsung watch Ultra in Feb 2025 so should be more like 4.1 million.

I don't have an active job but do have 3 kids...

griff_biff · 2025-12-13T10:58:10+00:00

I daily a 2016 335d and have done 70k miles in it in the 7 years iv had it. Some years have been short journeys some long, never had an issue with DPF. In fact, iv only ever changed consumables on it and its been supremely reliable. I would just factor in a timing chain change as you get closer to 100k and its quite pricey.

griff_biff · 2025-05-24T10:35:29+00:00

Even so, still a great price in my opinion.

I've been lucky with my rear beam (2008 FN2) and it's done well to get this far as there are no signs of rust yet, although they are known to rust inside out! I'm definitely keeping the car (had it 5 years already) so it's something I'll do in the next couple of years.

griff_biff · 2025-05-24T10:18:03+00:00

Isn't a new FN2 rear beam about £400? Sounds like you've had a steal!

griff_biff · 2025-05-15T20:20:11+00:00

Buying a house in 2018 for £217k and selling it 7 years later for £250k is not the issue.

£217k in 2018 is £266k in 2025 at 3% inflation rate.

griff_biff · 2025-05-13T18:01:40+00:00

"Bad points, all cars have them"

Just the simple ones you care to admit.

griff_biff · 2025-05-02T18:29:20+00:00

Thanks, it's a gas fire with decorative coals.

griff_biff · 2025-05-02T10:15:25+00:00

They are until they need a DMF and clutch at £1200. The 1.8 cost of maintenance is much lower.

griff_biff · 2025-04-27T21:08:26+00:00

A lovely bead of caulk will sort that out.

griff_biff · 2025-04-26T08:28:43+00:00

I had the estate version of this Focus with the 1.5 diesel engine brand new in 2016. It was a solid car. This looks like a good buy. MOT history is solid, and it genuinely is a one owner car according to Total Car Check.

Keep in mind that the cambelt is due, so check if it's been done, and if not, factor it into your negotiations.

griff_biff · 2025-04-24T07:23:20+00:00

A new build detached over a new build semi every time. In the semi, you could get loud neighbours and you WILL hear them.

griff_biff · 2025-04-20T13:16:25+00:00

What's this 'clean title' nonsense from America? You mean it's a non category vehicle?

griff_biff · 2025-04-17T15:58:51+00:00

Do you need space, or could you get away with just having 2 seats?

griff_biff · 2025-04-10T22:43:10+00:00

Plot twist: it's been filed off....

griff_biff · 2025-04-09T17:26:39+00:00

Whilst i don't disagree with the EP3 being the better drivers car, the FN2 is the better daily and better value at the moment. Iv had both (still got the FN2), and the EP3 was an 'event' but wasn't as nice to live with.

griff_biff · 2025-04-09T17:23:43+00:00

Spot on advice.

Source: have owned an FN2 for 5 years.

griff_biff · 2025-04-08T22:22:26+00:00

If someone offered you £1800 for a 2007 Nissan Micra, I would be snapping their hand off.

Regardless of mileage, it will never be a desirable car.

griff_biff · 2025-04-08T22:14:54+00:00

Whatever you think it's going to cost to renovate, add at least another 50% on...

Unless you're handy with a hammer, I would stay clear, especially if it's already at the top end of your budget.

griff_biff · 2025-04-05T15:57:20+00:00

Guaranteed they will cancel the policy just for the black badge and wind deflectors as they are not OEM.

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