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[Accy cyclist]

You only live once. It's worth a go, even if storing a car like this is a problem (a probable theft magnet).

Yes, theft magnet indeed. Still worth a look though. I've just watched a video of the same model Mercedes, but with a grey interior which to me is nowhere near as nice as that cream/beige one in the car above.


View: https://youtu.be/AqV0bvWZejQ?si=UeRzgjgVdVIXULJ9

 

[Accy cyclist]

For your type of use Accy, there are three things you should be looking at -

Small
Japanese
Petrol

Something like this Joe?!

 

[vickster]

Yes I know I said earlier in another motoring thread that with my monocular vision I'm better off with small cars, but look at this!😎

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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7 SL350 2dr for sale in Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire | Junction 7 Motor Village https://share.google/ahdVGdUYPVisrHx26
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It's in my price range and it's only about 2.5 miles from where I live. I might go and have a look at it tomorrow and ask if they'd take my Fiat 500 in part exchange.😉

What's the VED cost on that?

 

[Drago]

He said Japanese! The K13 was made in India for the British market, but also China and Mexico. It was probably the worst K series Nissan ever made, was a poor seller, and those in the know tend to give it a wide berth.

 

[Drago]

What's the VED cost on that?

He gets the mobility element of PIP, so £00.00.

 

[Accy cyclist]

What's the VED cost on that?

A crazy £430, but according to a bloke who has a newer/later model his is a staggering just short of a grand!😯

 

[Alex321]

Something like this Joe?!

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Looks ideal for your use. My wife has a Micra, and loves it.

 

[Accy cyclist]

He gets the mobility element of PIP, so £00.00.

So if I were to buy that Mercedes with the £430 VED I wouldn't have to pay a penny? If so, I think the limit should be capped to say £175 or £200. If you can afford to run a big Mercedes you can afford the VED, disabled or not! I wonder if anyone on the full rate of mobility buys a high VED costing car just to get free VED?! I bet some penny pinchers will do!😏

 

[Drago]

No one can arrord to run a big Mercedes. Thets why they're all for sale, on budget tyres, with a fictitious service history using a hooky stamp from Ebay.

 

[DCLane]

No one can arrord to run a big Mercedes. Thets why they're all for sale, on budget tyres, with a fictitious service history using a hooky stamp from Ebay.

Tempting though

Oh, and I ran an old 1988 E300TE big Merc estate in the early 2000's. 7 seats, lots of space for kiddie stuff, big engine, 10mpg.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Something like this Joe?!

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Mmm, I've just found the same car 9 miles away from me, but it's £1,000 less! Has it got rear parking sensors though? They aren't mentioned in the specification. Can any of you see rear sensors in this photo?🤔

Used Nissan Micra for Sale | AA Cars https://share.google/PsG4YhakeBA1hCJEd

 

[Accy cyclist]

Mmm, I've just found the same car but £1,000 less! Has it got rear parking sensors though? They aren't mentioned in the specification. Can any of you see rear sensors in this photo?🤔

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Used Nissan Micra for Sale | AA Cars https://share.google/PsG4YhakeBA1hCJEd

Around £300 to have them professionally fitted, so I'd still be saving £700.
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[Jameshow]

Mmm, I've just found the same car 9 miles away from me, but it's £1,000 less! Has it got rear parking sensors though? They aren't mentioned in the specification. Can any of you see rear sensors in this photo?🤔

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Used Nissan Micra for Sale | AA Cars https://share.google/PsG4YhakeBA1hCJEd

@Drago says avoid ...

 

[Drago]

Seriously Accy, the 2010-2016/17 Generation Microbe is not a nice car at all. They were a very poor seller for a reason. "Made in India" is not a reassuring tagline for a car. Remember the ShittyRover...?

Your FIAT 500 will be a better car in most respects, other than the absence of rear doors.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Seriously Accy, the 2010-2016/17 Generation Microbe is not a nice car at all. They were a very poor seller for a reason. "Made in India" is not a reassuring tagline for a car. Remember the ShittyRover...?

Your FIAT 500 will be a better car in most respects, other than the absence of rear doors.

How about this one then? The seller says it's a 'good price' because it's had accident repairs done to the front right side wing.🤔

Used Fiat 500 Hatchback 1.2 Lounge Euro 6 (S/s) 3dr in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire | Britannia Car Sales Ltd https://share.google/UuKv1DDavT8ECqdQX