General How much would a decent MK2B cost me?

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

Hey Guys,

How much do you reckon I will need to buy a decent Mk2b? Im gonna start saving up for my first car and Im pretty set on a mk2b

Ziggy122 · Apr 28, 2015

samperry209 said:
Hey Guys,

How much do you reckon I will need to buy a decent Mk2b? Im gonna start saving up for my first car and Im pretty set on a mk2b

Depending alot really

I'd say your looking at 750 - 1500 depending on things really

750 will get you a cat C car though
1500 should get you a low mileage Decent condition Active Sport

I'd probably pay a little more for the 1.4 16v, but i'd avoid if its your first car, as insurance will be sore on the rear

Im still finding it steep just with an 1.2 8v car

Ziggy

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

Ziggy122 said:
Depending alot really

I'd say your looking at 750 - 1500 depending on things really

750 will get you a cat C car though
1500 should get you a low mileage Decent condition Active Sport

I'd probably pay a little more for the 1.4 16v, but i'd avoid if its your first car, as insurance will be sore on the rear

Im still finding it steep just with an 1.2 8v car

Ziggy

I was thinking a grand myself.. pretty set on a active 8v

AndyRKett · Apr 28, 2015

I'll sell you my active sport grande 1.4 8v

For less than Ziggys mk2b upper quote

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

AndyRKett said:
I'll sell you my active sport grande 1.4 8v

For less than Ziggys mk2b upper quote

What less then 1500.. blimey!

varesecrazy · Apr 28, 2015

samperry209 said:
What less then 1500.. blimey!

check out the ins.. 1.4 in a grande is like an 850cc in a 2/B

it's a sound car,

but I'd be tempted to spend a LOT less on my 1st foray into car ownership

that £400 one is still worth a look

Charlie

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

varesecrazy said:
check out the ins.. 1.4 in a grande is like an 850cc in a 2/B

it's a sound car,
but I'd be tempted to spend a LOT less on my 1st foray into car ownership

that £400 one is still worth a look

Charlie

I'm trying to contact the guy Charlie but he ain't replying..

oldhammer · Apr 28, 2015

cars are more expensive down south so it seems,

depends what mileage you want and condition, iguess,

theres a mint one here, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-FIAT...238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee07f7da6

flisko · Apr 28, 2015

AndyRKett said:
I'll sell you my active sport grande 1.4 8v

For less than Ziggys mk2b upper quote

1337 squid forum discount

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

oldhammer said:
cars are more expensive down south so it seems,

depends what mileage you want and condition, iguess,

theres a mint one here, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-FIAT...238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2ee07f7da6

There's sod all within a 20 mile radius of Brighton man.. which is why I've decided I'm gonna just save and keep an eye out I think I can raise about a grand by end of July which should be enough for a decent mk2b with 60k on the clock from what I've seen about.. I'd love a sporting model but insurance is going to be crap for me till I have my first year under my belt.. although I hit 25 in march which should go in my favour!

oldhammer · Apr 28, 2015

samperry209 said:
There's sod all within a 20 mile radius of Brighton man.. which is why I've decided I'm gonna just save and keep an eye out I think I can raise about a grand by end of July which should be enough for a decent mk2b with 60k on the clock from what I've seen about.. I'd love a sporting model but insurance is going to be crap for me till I have my first year under my belt.. although I hit 25 in march which should go in my favour!

Have you got any car 'Auctions near by,?

if so, go to a couple..not to buy at first, but to see whats going through noting the prices,

what you couid save on auction prices couid go towards your insurance,

samperry209 · Apr 28, 2015

That's a valid point I'll look into this because I'm not sure being the answer to that I'm sure there will be nearer to London I suppose

oldhammer · Apr 28, 2015

Keep a look out on Preloved or Gumtree etc,

You might pick up a Bargain, Agrubby looking punto can be made to look like new with a few hours tlc,

that might be your way to go,

heres my old punto, https://www.fiatforum.com/members-motors/334176-my-yellow-ting.html

it was full of green mold /faded paint, a unloved car when igot it,

Brendan W · Apr 28, 2015

Who's going to service it ? If you plan using a local garage that maybe family have used you could put the word out there that you are in the market. They may know someone, a customer even.

oldhammer · Apr 28, 2015

heres a gumtree bargain.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/fiat/-2004-fiat-punto-spares-or-repairs-mot-sept-2015-/1112994044

*wing.
*wheel bearing.

flisko · Apr 28, 2015

oldhammer said:
heres a gumtree bargain.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/fiat/-2004-fiat-punto-spares-or-repairs-mot-sept-2015-/1112994044

*wing.
*wheel bearing.

KNOCKING NOISE FROM BACK

how is that possible, mk2b got arms on the rear like mk1?

Scudmonkey · Apr 29, 2015

flisko said:
KNOCKING NOISE FROM BACK

how is that possible, mk2b got arms on the rear like mk1?

If the rear exhaust mount rubber breaks the rear box knocks against the suspension...probably that

oXRUSSXo · Apr 29, 2015

Have you looked at these on gumtree?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/fiat-punto-active-12/1109919372

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/fiat-punto-active-12-low-mileage/1112278721

The MK2 one looks ideal just needs new rear bumper. Would be an ideal time to put abarth bumpers on

Mk2 still have alot going for them

oXRUSSXo · Apr 29, 2015

Just found this,

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-...ot-power-steering-fsh-cambelt-done/1109503754

Have you done an insurance quote on a sporting might be better than you imagine. That would be perfect just father and son from new

Brendan W · Apr 29, 2015

Scudmonkey said:
If the rear exhaust mount rubber breaks the rear box knocks against the suspension...probably that

.........or a back box was fitted incorrectly, very common, or the bump stops in the rear springs have perished allowing excessive travel or a combination of all three.

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