New little runaround!

940Graeme · Feb 24th, 2013, 15:31

With a new job meaning that I am now doing 300-400 miles a week, the fuel consumption of the 960 was getting crippling! But I love it and don't want to get rid - it's too useful for long journey's and moving stuff......so the solution....?

Here's the new runaround! 45ish mpg, easy to park - and huge fun. Only £450 with new MOT and 5 months tax, FSH, 62000 miles from new etc etc. Frankly it will pay for itself in reduced fuel bills in a couple of months.

I'll park it in the boot of the Volvo at night, of course!!

t5frankie · Feb 24th, 2013, 16:27

sorry to hear that mate

Axionknight · Feb 24th, 2013, 18:42

Needs must I suppose mate!! If it pays for itself asap then all the better! Just cash the tax in and scrap it if it dies!

Slackey · Feb 24th, 2013, 18:49

I had a Cinquecento as a little rin around a couple of years ago. I was given it for free and sold it for £450 two years later. Awesome little cars with so much character, surprisingly fun to drive and so easy to work on. If I had the need for another little car I would have another Cinquecento or Seicento without hesitation.

940Graeme · Feb 24th, 2013, 19:52

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Originally Posted by Axionknight

Needs must I suppose mate!! If it pays for itself asap then all the better! Just cash the tax in and scrap it if it dies!

Exactly! Kind of can't loose....and of course I still have the 960 when I want to drive a proper car, (and for chauffering Mother around in of course!!!).

AcidicDavey · Feb 25th, 2013, 00:21

That's a proper tidy looking example! Nice to see one that's not yellow!

volvorocks · Feb 25th, 2013, 01:12

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Originally Posted by AcidicDavey

That's a proper tidy looking example! Nice to see one that's not yellow!

Inbetweeners?..!!

I think they look good in yellow, the sporting versions look quite smart.

Regards

petrolblue · Feb 25th, 2013, 18:52

I recently bought a 125cc sports bike for the same reason. Huge fun to ride and cheap on insurance/tax/fuel

Feb 24th, 2013, 16:27	#2
t5frankie Master Member Last Online: May 27th, 2022 18:19 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: wellingborough	sorry to hear that mate __________________ visit my youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/t5frankie?feature=mhee

Feb 24th, 2013, 18:49	#4
Slackey It's just a name! Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Coningsby, Lincolnshire	I had a Cinquecento as a little rin around a couple of years ago. I was given it for free and sold it for £450 two years later. Awesome little cars with so much character, surprisingly fun to drive and so easy to work on. If I had the need for another little car I would have another Cinquecento or Seicento without hesitation. __________________ Current: 2015 S80 SE Lux D4 Previous: 2010 C70 2.0 SE Lux, 2004 V40 2.0 Sport Classic Founder member of the X40 In Dash Cup Holder Owners Club 😋

Feb 25th, 2013, 00:21	#6
AcidicDavey Younger Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 00:10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hereford	That's a proper tidy looking example! Nice to see one that's not yellow! __________________ Current cars 98 V70 AWD - The Volvo with a twist! 96 Volvo 850 R Estate x2 01 Alfa 166 3.0 V6 'Zender'. + LY Clio 182

Feb 24th, 2013, 18:42	#3
Axionknight Premier Member Last Online: May 30th, 2020 21:59 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen/Huddersfield	Needs must I suppose mate!! If it pays for itself asap then all the better! Just cash the tax in and scrap it if it dies!

Feb 25th, 2013, 18:52	#8
petrolblue Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2018 18:47 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Warrington	I recently bought a 125cc sports bike for the same reason. Huge fun to ride and cheap on insurance/tax/fuel

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