Would this be worth buying

[mjb]

Don't forget that an X-reg is now 14 years old and with these issues it aint worth 600 sheets, more like 350

Actually, if it needs £650 work doing to it, then that £600 car is less than worthless. I tend to find that cars I buy in good condition have at least £300-400 of hidden costs usually including tyres, wiper blades(*), brakes, and a service. It's come to a point now that tyres are one of the most important things I look for on a used car because they can cost so much to replace.

Stu63: This one may well be a money pit. If you can, I'd seriously consider spending the money on coach/train/plane fares buying a good car, than spending it at a garage fixing up a turd.



(*) Turns out Mk1 Citroën C5 wiper blades are RIDICULOUSLY expensive! About £70 for a pair!

[Stu63]

I know it's all the hidden stuff that can and does mount up

It's the subframe problem with this that's really getting me, the airbag light and worn tyre I can live with

[dirtydirtydiesel]

I know it's all the hidden stuff that can and does mount up

It's the subframe problem with this that's really getting me, the airbag light and worn tyre I can live with

It won't pass a mot with the air bag light on , & as others have said with a rotten subframe Run, Run very fast

[Stu63]

No need to ...I know that, but it can be turned off, as I've did before, but I know the subframe's a diffirent matter

[GingerMagic]

I've bought cars before for around £140 and kept them trouble free for a couple of years... There will always be issues with bargain basement cars - its whether or not you can live with them, and if they will or will not pass an MOT.
On the other hand I have friends that spent £1500 on respectable cars and have had nothing but trouble with them.....

Skip this one - you know the warning signs are there This car is £600, maybe another £400 to sort it out properly - so I think £1000 is too much for an older 406.

You may find a decent one which is say £700 with minimal work required, and its only a £50 train fare away - much more realistic.

You may find a car you like, you know, get one of those ' ooh, I like that ' moments - and simply weigh up the initial car cost / repair cost and train fare to collect it. If after doing this you get the car you want for the price you want then jobs a good'un.

[Quinny]

My feeling is that for £600 you can probably do better.

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