(£5000-£6000) efficient, nice to drive and practical.
Discussion
So after my 1.9tdi died due to DPF and turbo issues I'm after a smooth petrol engine, as I feel the 9,000 miles a year I do doesn't justify a diesel and the fault might have been a case of said low milage.
What's required?
So far I've only found the 320i efficiency dynamics, however they appear to be well out of the budget.
Any recommendations?
What's required?
- Efficient petrol engine (140+BHP of possible)
- Reliable
- No ridiculously expensive parts (hello DPF)
- Comfortable and nice to look at
So far I've only found the 320i efficiency dynamics, however they appear to be well out of the budget.
Any recommendations?
For £5k you can get a mint low mileage 2010-2011 Honda Civic Type S 1.8 petrol (or Si if you want 5 door)
I had the 3dr Type R and it was still very practical, only complaints I had were ride quality but the Si or Type S are softer. They are bulletproof reliable and a genuine 40mpg from the 1.8 petrol whilst still 140bhp and 0-60 in 8.9 secs
I had the 3dr Type R and it was still very practical, only complaints I had were ride quality but the Si or Type S are softer. They are bulletproof reliable and a genuine 40mpg from the 1.8 petrol whilst still 140bhp and 0-60 in 8.9 secs
Liggle said:
For £5k you can get a mint low mileage 2010-2011 Honda Civic Type S 1.8 petrol (or Si if you want 5 door)
I had the 3dr Type R and it was still very practical, only complaints I had were ride quality but the Si or Type S are softer. They are bulletproof reliable and a genuine 40mpg from the 1.8 petrol whilst still 140bhp and 0-60 in 8.9 secs
The civic is a acquired taste, I just can't get past its bizare looks.I had the 3dr Type R and it was still very practical, only complaints I had were ride quality but the Si or Type S are softer. They are bulletproof reliable and a genuine 40mpg from the 1.8 petrol whilst still 140bhp and 0-60 in 8.9 secs
chrisb92 said:
MK5 Golf GTi? Should get a decent one for £6k.
Are they GTI's not thirsty? If you're looking for something 3 series sized I'd recommend a Mercedes CLK or C Class depending on how many doors you need.
CLK 280 Avangarde
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
CLK200
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C280 Avantgarde
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C180 Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
More sensible:
2009 Mondeo Titanium 50k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 2.5 Mazda 6 Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Or if you don't mind going smaller the the Focus in ST-3 spec ia a good call.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
CLK 280 Avangarde
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
CLK200
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C280 Avantgarde
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
C180 Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
More sensible:
2009 Mondeo Titanium 50k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 2.5 Mazda 6 Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Or if you don't mind going smaller the the Focus in ST-3 spec ia a good call.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Edited by ZX10R NIN on Wednesday 12th October 22:36
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