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Thanks guys for the inputs. I don't have a specific need for diesel but it seems when it comes to larger 90s cars people preferred diesel so 90 percent of these cars are diesel ... It's almost impossible to find a petrol U12 or a Camry and there are no Petrol Vistas at all from the V30 range. Heck even the AT170 Carina's also are mostly diesel 64- ones . If I can find a petrol I'd definitely go for it but seems it's gonna be a long wait. I don't care at all about fuel economy.

Hi Guys, Continuing my car hunt for a non ridiculously priced car. I'm looking for a car that is relatively comfy around 1.2-1.4 Mill. There are early 90s Diesel Barges for this budget. Nissan Bluebird U12 and Camry/Vista CV30. 64- plates. Have a couple of questions for the experts here. 1. What would be the better choice between Bluebird and Camry/Vista? Parts wise? Engine reliability? Easy to live with? Performance? 2. SU12 Bluebirds are almost same price or more expensive as CV30 Camry's...given that Toyota's are more expensive usually is there a specific reason for this? 3. How reliable are these old diesels(Bluebird has the vanette LD engine and Camry has 2C )? Can a one time engine overhaul sort things out for a reasonable time? How would these engines fare at emissions test? I don't have a specific reason for buying diesel but prices seem relatively ok and you can't find petrol variants of these cars easily. Any other suggestions are welcome.

Super inputs gentlemen Thanks and it seems you have saved me a run in with the law. Sadly I see my mini dream fade 😂. I've driven a Kelisa yes nice car. But prices are now high 1.7-1.8 can afford but I wonder if it's worth almost 2 Mill. Bigger cars seem reasonable priced. Will continue to look for options. BTW a mutual friend has a Corolla 2 hatch for sale(has a lease) - while I'm not really hooked on the car just want to know another legal aspect. The car has a lease: should the seller settle the lease OR is there a way That legally it can be agreed for me to continue paying?( Legally Transfer the lease) Thanks for the information guys.

Greetings Guys, Back on the forum after many years (posted a question when looking for a car for my sister ages ago - can't remember my account). I've gone through the existing stuff re my question but most are a little old and bit vague. I'll try to summarize: I'm currently car less having sold the parents family sedan a year back as we do not travel a lot.But with covid I'm really not to keen on public transport OR taxis. Given the current insane prices the idea is to spend as less as possible initially on a car. My budget is less than 1.5 Mil LKR. I'm looking at a car with some character (no Maruti please) I don't drive to work daily or anything mostly weekend medium-short trips. I've noticed Minis for sale right in my budget and the prospects are tempting. BUT some background check I noticed the following: Seems almost all Minis are listed as Year 1960s but seem to be newer with AC and EFI. How are the legal aspects of this? Am I asking for trouble buying one? Are spares and components super rare? Any places bring them down etc. I'm from around CMB. So as long as there are joints in the Western province I'm ok There seem to be EFI and Carb engines both...any specific infos about these? How practical is the car for average usage in 2020? (think getting parts from abroad etc) Good places that handle repairs etc Not looking for mega resale but not willing to sell at 50% off. Other options I considered are the ones mentioned by you guysin some similar threads Mazdas Station Wagons Peugeot etc but these cars are like my backup plans. Please suggest your opinions am I Asking for trouble or what other options do I have?