An all-rounder for 5k - Help!
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Greetings! Apologies for yet another what car thread and many thanks for those who take the time to reply. Essentially the car I inherited from my padre is on its last legs (52 Reg C200 AMG spec) and mostly because people ask why I'm driving an old mans car at the age of 25. I'm only about 18 months into working life and have just about managed to clear debts from student life so I'm not flush with cash. Looking to pick up a new car for roughly 5-6k with the following requirements:
No more than 10 years old
0-60 in <8s
30+mpg
Usable back seats for when I have to cart friends around
Something that looks reasonably smart and has a decent level of comfort for when I have to do those post A&E shift drives
Ideally a car which is better with a manual gearbox as I've been driving an auto for the past two years and don't want to lose my skill
Potential for remapping when I can save some more pennies for a bit more fun
Potentially a 1 or 3 series?
Any other ideas chaps?
Thanks
No more than 10 years old
0-60 in <8s
30+mpg
Usable back seats for when I have to cart friends around
Something that looks reasonably smart and has a decent level of comfort for when I have to do those post A&E shift drives
Ideally a car which is better with a manual gearbox as I've been driving an auto for the past two years and don't want to lose my skill
Potential for remapping when I can save some more pennies for a bit more fun
Potentially a 1 or 3 series?
Any other ideas chaps?
Thanks
Shotaro said:
Don't buy a 2.5 Plenty of 2.0s about
RedMedic said:
Greetings! Apologies for yet another what car thread and many thanks for those who take the time to reply. Essentially the car I inherited from my padre is on its last legs (52 Reg C200 AMG spec) and mostly because people ask why I'm driving an old mans car at the age of 25. I'm only about 18 months into working life and have just about managed to clear debts from student life so I'm not flush with cash. Looking to pick up a new car for roughly 5-6k with the following requirements:
No more than 10 years old
0-60 in <8s
30+mpg
Usable back seats for when I have to cart friends around
Something that looks reasonably smart and has a decent level of comfort for when I have to do those post A&E shift drives
Ideally a car which is better with a manual gearbox as I've been driving an auto for the past two years and don't want to lose my skill
Potential for remapping when I can save some more pennies for a bit more fun
Potentially a 1 or 3 series?
Any other ideas chaps?
Thanks
What happens when a car gets older than 10 years?No more than 10 years old
0-60 in <8s
30+mpg
Usable back seats for when I have to cart friends around
Something that looks reasonably smart and has a decent level of comfort for when I have to do those post A&E shift drives
Ideally a car which is better with a manual gearbox as I've been driving an auto for the past two years and don't want to lose my skill
Potential for remapping when I can save some more pennies for a bit more fun
Potentially a 1 or 3 series?
Any other ideas chaps?
Thanks
TEKNOPUG said:
In that list I found the following; 0-62 in 5.4 seconds, 39.8 MPG all from a 2l diesel putting out 111bhp, this Tuscon is a winner! ...Yes those figs are definitely incorrect, at least for the 0-62I'd say have a look at the R26 Megane as this fits your criteria, or the Clio
2007 Megane R26 47k & the all important Recaro's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
2007 225 Cup 51k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 Clio Cup 66k with the Recaros FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2010 Clio Cup 44k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 Clio Cup FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
For a less focused alternative I can't see much beating the Focus especially in ST-3 form with that 5 cylinder engine under the bonnet it's hard to discount it.
2006 ST-3 67k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Nav 70K FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
64K FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2006 Golf GTI 70k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2005 Edition 30 GTI 65k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
A leftfield alternative is the A3 3.2 which gives you R32 power for GTI Money but just outside of your 10 year rule.
2005 3.2 A3 240bhp 57k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
3.2 24k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2007 Megane R26 47k & the all important Recaro's
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...
2007 225 Cup 51k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 Clio Cup 66k with the Recaros FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2010 Clio Cup 44k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2008 Clio Cup FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
For a less focused alternative I can't see much beating the Focus especially in ST-3 form with that 5 cylinder engine under the bonnet it's hard to discount it.
2006 ST-3 67k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Nav 70K FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
64K FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2006 Golf GTI 70k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
2005 Edition 30 GTI 65k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
A leftfield alternative is the A3 3.2 which gives you R32 power for GTI Money but just outside of your 10 year rule.
2005 3.2 A3 240bhp 57k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
3.2 24k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Edited by ZX10R NIN on Thursday 3rd November 20:06
TEKNOPUG said:
Shotaro said:
Don't buy a 2.5 Plenty of 2.0s about
And no, it hasn't grenaded.
OP, from the list above, my sensible head would say get the Octavia VRS. In reality I'd still buy the Impreza and hang the fuel costs
Edited by BenWRXSEi on Thursday 3rd November 18:07
Shotaro said:
TEKNOPUG said:
In that list I found the following; 0-62 in 5.4 seconds, 39.8 MPG all from a 2l diesel putting out 111bhp, this Tuscon is a winner! ...Yes those figs are definitely incorrect, at least for the 0-62I know its recommending my own car but a 130i would fit the bill. 30+mpg may be a slight push (im on 28 average), however your budget will get you an efficient dynamics model for a few more mpg - you could even go 125i coupe route which gives potential for remap to 130i levels in the future.
Mines been rock solid and depreciation has been less than £1k a year for the last 3 years i've owned it which helps off ser the mpg.
Mines been rock solid and depreciation has been less than £1k a year for the last 3 years i've owned it which helps off ser the mpg.
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