10k Budget Vehicle Suggestions

[andrew-taiwv]

Hi all,

I am in a bit of a dilemma, I have an E46 330i Sport Auto, mileage is fairly low and I have done a few bits and pieces to the car to improve it. I am at a point where there is not much more I would want to do to the car, the prices have gone up so much I am wondering whether to sell and move onto something new.

Ideally I am looking for the following:

- Auto (not a deal breaker)
- Turbo (not a deal breaker)
- Under 10k
- Tax under £500 per year
- Year 2008 or newer (mine is a 2002 plate so would prefer to get something a little newer)
- Under 70k miles (unless the engines are known to be pretty bullet proof)

Bonus points for something with a sub 6/7 second 0-60

Interested to hear others opinions!

Thanks!

[Mr Tidy]

How much of a BMW fan are you?

Just wondering because I haven't been without one for 16 years!

Currently have a 55 plate E90 330i daily that cost less than half you budget but I didn't want a turbo or an auto, and it has done 115K miles.

Maybe an auto E90 335i would tick all your boxes?

[andrew-e46]

Hi Mr Tidy,

An E90 335i has been pretty prominent in my shortlist I must say, the only thing that puts me off is that the E90 seems massive compared to the E46 and I wonder if it might feel a little more barge-like.... I should really give one a go to see.

With the 335i, am I right in thinking there are 2 different types of turbos and one is to be avoided?

[Summit_Detailing]

Maybe an obvious choice but a Golf GTI? - although DSG, not a proper auto.

S3?

C30 T5?

635d?

Cheers,

Chris

[ZX10R NIN]

This has 335i in Highline M Sport spec written all over it:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105172...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106183...

[andrew-e46]

Hmmm S3 may be a good shout, I did not know they were in the 10k realm!

I think I will go give a 335i and an S3 a test drive.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[georgeyboy12345]

Some more suggestions if you didn't find anything yet


Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Sportback
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107175...


BMW 335i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106183...


VW Golf GTI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107275...

[andrew-e46]

Thanks for the suggestions!

I think it is going to have to be a 335i, I drove my grandads A3 2.0T for the first time in a long time and they just don't feel special enough to me.