The everyday costs of one are very reasonable, high 20's to 30ish mpg on a mixed commute, better again on a long run, tax is reasonable as is insurance. Servicing isn't bad and they are very easy to work on.
However, you want to be looking after it and most will have at least some element of preventative maintenance outstanding that you'll want to pick up on, plus little niggly things will go on the car. I found this no problem as I could do everything to the car myself and tbh parts prices are OK overall, but its not a car you will be able to buy, service once a year and nothing else ( unless you get very lucky). Just a product of them being older now.
If you look at them just make sure there is no rust on the rear quarters - front corrosion not such a big deal as the wings will just bolt on
However, you want to be looking after it and most will have at least some element of preventative maintenance outstanding that you'll want to pick up on, plus little niggly things will go on the car. I found this no problem as I could do everything to the car myself and tbh parts prices are OK overall, but its not a car you will be able to buy, service once a year and nothing else ( unless you get very lucky). Just a product of them being older now.
If you look at them just make sure there is no rust on the rear quarters - front corrosion not such a big deal as the wings will just bolt on