5-6k Daily commuter fun

[epson661]

Coming from a 10-12 second car which is painfully boring, time to upgrade. I've been lurking on here and it seems that my best bet is the 208 GTI but I have never driven a french car before and I know in the past there's been a lot of reliability concerns. Is there anything else to consider?

Only requirement I have is 30mpg on motorway as thats the main bit of my journey each day 50mile round trip.

[narbles]

BMW 130i or MX5

[robemcdonald]

Slightly over budget, but I’m sure you can haggle a bit. I think these are going to start to increase in price pretty soon. I’m sure 30mpg should be possible....... with a light right foot.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105092...


This looks nice and will easily achieve your mpg target.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104010...

If space really isn’t important this will be very fun and ultra reliable too.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104292...
That’s a super fancy special edition. You could easily bag a good one for half your budget.

[England87]

I bought a mk5 GTI for less than your budget, does 30-36mpg on a run and fun when needed.

[ZX10R NIN]

The 208 GTI is the pick but because they're the pick they're now getting harder to find at your price point but they're still out there:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353482110959?hash=item5...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105062...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174762998387?hash=item2...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104251...

They're reliable & a good steer there's no reason not to choose one apart from the fact you can also get a Fiesta ST but you will have to stretch the budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105042...

Another option is the Abarth Esseesse

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104261...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105052...

Leftfield Option:

C30 T5 R Design a bit softer than the ST & you'll see 28mpg real world

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105062...

Or go for the ST-3

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010315...

[TheDrownedApe]

Avoid the 208, that exhaust drone on constant motorway runs would soon become tedious

[ZX10R NIN]

Never noticed a drone on the one's I've driven.

[robemcdonald]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104030...

Edited by robemcdonald on Monday 10th May 23:27

[Boyohhboy]

To me megane rs or fn2 type r. Wonderfully fun driving things.

[ITP]

Guilietta cloverleaf?
235bhp and easy 35mpg on motorway

[ZX10R NIN]

He won't get one within his budget.

[davidif]

epson661 said:

Coming from a 10-12 second car which is painfully boring, time to upgrade. I've been lurking on here and it seems that my best bet is the 208 GTI but I have never driven a french car before and I know in the past there's been a lot of reliability concerns. Is there anything else to consider?

Only requirement I have is 30mpg on motorway as thats the main bit of my journey each day 50mile round trip.

What is a 10-12 second car??

Just asking

[ChrisH72]

davidif said:

What is a 10-12 second car??

Just asking

0-60 time I guess?

I think the 208 is a good choice. I drove one before buying my Fiesta ST and it seemed like a good car. Ultimately I preferred the Ford for the driving I do but if I was spending time on the motorway it may have been different.

[epson661]

davidif said:

epson661 said:

Coming from a 10-12 second car which is painfully boring, time to upgrade. I've been lurking on here and it seems that my best bet is the 208 GTI but I have never driven a french car before and I know in the past there's been a lot of reliability concerns. Is there anything else to consider?

Only requirement I have is 30mpg on motorway as thats the main bit of my journey each day 50mile round trip.

What is a 10-12 second car??

Just asking

A very basic Ford Fiesta! I stated the 0-60 time cause it's awfully painful on motorways it's at 4500-5000 rpm at 70mph when it eventually gets there.

Looking out for a 208 GTI local to me and will check out the other suggestion as well thanks guys