I've just bought one this weekend, looked at some 8k and 10 k cars, minefieild!!
Cheaper cars very rough sills going ,arches,under the spoiler,under the mirrors. Be very careful when looking and do go to the top of your budget.
I was about to go buy a 110k mile car for around 9 as it was in good overall honest condition.
Luckily a mate of mine put me onto a 57k mile car , pampered and in fantastic condition , it was well over my budget ,but a little haggle and I got to where I needed to be .
Can't wait to take it out now.

Take your time and wait for the right car mate , look at lots before you jump in ����