Best Quick-ish Car around £7500 for my 24 year old son
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Hi All - your thoughts please. My son has been driving a Kia Piccanto since he was 17 and wants to "Move up" to something quicker and more stylish. Whilst I recognise that's almost anything... Your thoughts on something good for him would be appreciated.
He's not good with a spanner so reliability would be important and I suppose insurance costs will figure in the equation too - he has no claims and a clean driving licence.
He's thinking Corrado but I'm sure something like a Seat Cupra or BMW 1 series might be better.
Any suggestions?
He's not good with a spanner so reliability would be important and I suppose insurance costs will figure in the equation too - he has no claims and a clean driving licence.
He's thinking Corrado but I'm sure something like a Seat Cupra or BMW 1 series might be better.
Any suggestions?
Hi All - your thoughts please. My son has been driving a Kia Piccanto since he was 17 and wants to "Move up" to something quicker and more stylish. Whilst I recognise that's almost anything... Your thoughts on something good for him would be appreciated.
He's not good with a spanner so reliability would be important and I suppose insurance costs will figure in the equation too - he has no claims and a clean driving licence.
He's thinking Corrado but I'm sure something like a Seat Cupra or BMW 1 series might be better.
Any suggestions
(sorry originally posted on the Track Day forum in error)
He's not good with a spanner so reliability would be important and I suppose insurance costs will figure in the equation too - he has no claims and a clean driving licence.
He's thinking Corrado but I'm sure something like a Seat Cupra or BMW 1 series might be better.
Any suggestions
(sorry originally posted on the Track Day forum in error)
NickyTwoHats said:
It’s his money he can get what he wants 
If he wants something smart with sensible insurance numbers then I'd say a warm hatch is the pick:Giulietta Sportiva 170
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012317...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012016...
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1.5T Focus Titanium X 180 very good steer & a nice place to be, with some light haggling you should be able to get one bang on budget.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012056...
Vauxhall Astra GTC SRI 200/180 a very nice option & should be insurance friendly as well as a nice mix of modern infotainment.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011226...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010275...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010155...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011256...
Kia ProCeed GT Tech 200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010054...
Leon FR+ 210
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202011256...
1.8/2.0T A5 S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012036...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006140...
C180 Coupe AMG Sport 155
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010195...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010225...
325i SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012106...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202003108...
2.0T TT S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012307...
Exclusive Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012307...
RCZ GT 200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010265...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009183...
As you said, 'better than a picanto' is a pretty open goal. What does he actually need/want from a car? Annual mileage? Urban/rural/motorway driving? 2 seats or 4? 2 doors or more? Fwd or rwd?
£7k would get a decent 350z. Equally itd get a decent bmw 123d.
Knowing very few facts, an e92 330i would be a great car, IMO.
£7k would get a decent 350z. Equally itd get a decent bmw 123d.
Knowing very few facts, an e92 330i would be a great car, IMO.
I was 23 when I bought my golf GTI mk7. It is brilliant but likely out of his budget. Also I’m 25 and would admit as brilliant as the Golf is it is lacks a bit of fun.
Prior to that I had a 208GTI Prestige. Was an amazing car really fun and agile, much more so than the Golf, down a B road I could definitely shift it quicker. Really easy to live with I use to get 45mpg on a motorway run, more comfortable than an ST and comes with a great spec eg: Sunroof, air con, nav, cruise control and heated seats.
Really recommend a 208GTI I know I’ll definitely own another one without a doubt.
Prior to that I had a 208GTI Prestige. Was an amazing car really fun and agile, much more so than the Golf, down a B road I could definitely shift it quicker. Really easy to live with I use to get 45mpg on a motorway run, more comfortable than an ST and comes with a great spec eg: Sunroof, air con, nav, cruise control and heated seats.
Really recommend a 208GTI I know I’ll definitely own another one without a doubt.
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