Road Trip.

[Jacobus]

A friend came over to me the other day with a challenge, which was instantly accepted. He proposed a race, from Birmingham to Kiev, to Portugal, Home. This obviously depends on the situation in Kiev in a years time when we begin. Basically as part of the 'challenge' in order to begin, we have to buy a car for under £1000 and have it roadworthy etc.

Initially I thought of buying a Diesel car because of the distance, however am looking at a Petrol as well. I am looking for a small car, light weight (will strip unnecessary parts out) and most importantly, will actually get me there and back.

At the moment I am looking at a Mk4 Fiesta, Pug 106 / 306,

What would you suggest car wise?

 

[Yugguy]

What made him pick those places?

 

[T9 man]

Greetings and a Warm Welcome to our TorqueCars Forum my Friend!

Good to have you along with us


That sounds like quite a challenge your undertaking, I wish you luck buddy.

 

[Jacobus]

His mom and dad live in Portugal and hasn't seen them for a while and he wanted Russia at first lol but had to put my foot down as it was too far lol Think he wants to see Chernobyl like they did in top gear but not go too far in

 

[T9 man]

I watched that episode of Top Gear at Chernobyl, sobering thoughts indeed looking at that devastation and the 30 mile radius safety barrier :sad2:

 

[Yugguy]

Get a ford. Cheap parts that you can get anywhere

 

[Jacobus]

Get a ford. Cheap parts that you can get anywhere

That's the plan I think, can pick them up running for pennies as well.

Fairly reliable I think, my friend at work has one on almost 100k miles and has only replaced the exhaust and wiper blades

 

[Yugguy]

We have a 10 year old focus that we've owned for the last 8. It's never once broken down. Had to replace some tired suspension parts recently but that's age-related, not a fault.