Hello chaps! I should have a reasonable amount of money saved within the next two week to be able to get myself an OK 13 or cheap 14 (£1000~£2000)
I'm only doing about 200 miles a month mostly town driving for my daily commute.
What are the running costs of these cars? I imagine the 13s average 20-25 mpg town driving and the 14s 15-20 mpg? So if I do 50 miles a week around £15-£25?
My main concern however is maintenance costs, parts aren't easily available and I'm guessing they aren't cheap either? If the bottom end was to give in on a CA then you might a well be buying a replacement engine which would be a major set back.
Id imagine half the problem is finding the right car that's been well maintained and therefore shouldn't require too much (if anything) doing to it.
For my budget I should probably look at 13s but for reliability 14s are favoured right?
I guess I'm just looking for some general advice and reassurance.
Roll on VVT rattle & big end complaints. :P