Buying a 2nd hand car instead of an EV

[northernchappy]

Heloo All.
Just looking I to replace my 10 plate fiesta 1.25 with 114k miles
It needs a new belt and also the exhaust is old! but not banging yet. Rusty near the suspension area and some play in steering..

Not being rich enough to get an EV, was thinking of a newer petrol car..
Wow.. the prices are a lot! I saw a Mazda 2 14.plate with 50k miles and wanted £5k for it.

I am trying to factor in future fuel availability .. e.g. fuel station closures , fuel price hikes , the government screwing us with ever higher road tax etc.. spare parts and consumables like filters spark plugs..

Not sure if the best plan is to buy a car with the least miles and age the most I can afford .. and d keep it going as long as possible.. being my last car as there's no way I can afford hybrid or EVs
Or .. just keep on scrapping and buying old bangers ?

Any thoughts?

 

[Wayners]

I keep cars until I scrap them. Current car is 16 years old.
Cars under £5000 are considered cheaper second hand cars and there are dealers that specialise in cars £5000 grand and under.

If you are interested you can watch.. cars UK.. on YouTube as he only sells cars under £5000.

 

[Mottie]

We did have a perfectly serviceable diesel Golf for about 14 years but Emperor Khan made us get rid of it. I plumped for a 16 plate 1.25 Fiesta with 112k on the clock. First thing I did was replace the original timing belt. Lovely car to drive, cheap to run, good on fuel, cheap to insure and only £35 a year to tax. Stick with a Fiesta if you can but don’t buy anything with a wet belt!

 

[Charlie George]

I keep cars until I scrap them. Current car is 16 years old.
Cars under £5000 are considered cheaper second hand cars and there are dealers that specialise in cars £5000 grand and under.

If you are interested you can watch.. cars UK.. on YouTube as he only sells cars under £5000.

Watch this channel myself Just don't turn up on a bike

 

[Murdochcat]

OP - how long is the MOT on your current car?

Maybe keep it as long as you can, but at the same time save up more money