What car for a mate....help me out here!

[Chilli]

So, he wants either new or 2nd hand
Saloon, Sports, Coupe, or SUV
4 seats
Not bothered about badge, image, satnav, bluetooth etc...wants performance AND economy (?!)
Not interested in posing, but doesn't want to look a tt either
Will ensure service records etc is maintained

Budget, 100k.

ps - He likes the look of the Hyundai Tucson.

I know, I know, but help me out with a shortlist!

[KieronGSi]

LR3. V6.

[dxbtiger]

How about a (almost) mechanically perfect Mustang GT?

More economical than a Prado, faster in a straight line than a 997 Carrera and with groovy red leather.

His for 45k

(Best used only in winter months)

[Chilli]

Favourite so far is the Kia Cadenza...or something.

[shirt]

tell him to drive the kia, that'll knock that idea on the head.

latest kias have taken a step up in terms of looks but the interiors are poor and ride/handling is nn existent. suspension is woeful. i've driven the cadenza, carens, optima and sportage and they're all the same. actually the sportage is worse.

[dxbtiger]

Focus ST are under 100k aren't they?

[shirt]

didnt see looks weren't important. in that case i'd suggest a dodge charger, cheap as chips and a hemi v8!

perosnally if i needed a 4 seat family car in dubai it would be a bmw v8 5 or 7 series. tons of them around and much cheaper than they would be in the uk to purchase and run.

[yorky500]

Good shout on the Focus ST - think they start at 95k brand new.

He could pick up a decent golf GTi with warranty and a plethora of like cars for 100k which would be 1-2 years old with a warranty and reasonable mileage

[Chilli]

Thanks gents. I think a Golf GTI or the ST might be a bit "young" for him though.

[VanquishDubai]

Audi S6

[Eppendorfer]

Well, if he seriously considers a Hyundai Tucson and Kia Cadenza...all hope is lost! Let him buy one of those and we can turn back to discuss more interesting topics...