£10k daily driver (but not boring)
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I seem to do this every year without fail but here we are.
My last few cars have been the PH 'Spotted' Mk1 Octavia estate with TT running gear, a(nother) Clio 182 Cup, my third... A Peugeot 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport and currently a Porsche Cayman 2.9.
I'm bored, again.
I just have no idea what to buy, I've been looking for a while and nothing has piqued my interest. I think the problem is I've got no real criteria, I've got a project on the go which will replace the Cayman as the fun car, so I need something which I can comfortably use every day if I need to, but doesn't just suck the soul out of me every time I drive it.
There are only two definite must haves - Aircon, and I'd like something which will do at least 35mpg on a run. I suppose there's actually 3, I don't want something which is likely to break down every 5 minutes.
Other than that I have no clue.
I've considered S3s, TTs, Golfs, Sciroccos, Leon Cupras, a VW Phaeton, various Jags, Clio and Megane Sports, a Skoda Superb, BMW 1s, 3s, 5s, even a 7 (for some reason, BMW insurance is absolutely insane right now, so they're probably off the list) Volvo XC70, plus loads more I've probably forgotten about.
Time is running out though, I've got maybe 5 weeks to find something and make sure it's in tip top shape before my holiday.
So once again, I'd appreciate any suggestions at all.
[Edit - £10k is the maximum by the way, I have no issue spending less!]
My last few cars have been the PH 'Spotted' Mk1 Octavia estate with TT running gear, a(nother) Clio 182 Cup, my third... A Peugeot 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport and currently a Porsche Cayman 2.9.
I'm bored, again.
I just have no idea what to buy, I've been looking for a while and nothing has piqued my interest. I think the problem is I've got no real criteria, I've got a project on the go which will replace the Cayman as the fun car, so I need something which I can comfortably use every day if I need to, but doesn't just suck the soul out of me every time I drive it.
There are only two definite must haves - Aircon, and I'd like something which will do at least 35mpg on a run. I suppose there's actually 3, I don't want something which is likely to break down every 5 minutes.
Other than that I have no clue.
I've considered S3s, TTs, Golfs, Sciroccos, Leon Cupras, a VW Phaeton, various Jags, Clio and Megane Sports, a Skoda Superb, BMW 1s, 3s, 5s, even a 7 (for some reason, BMW insurance is absolutely insane right now, so they're probably off the list) Volvo XC70, plus loads more I've probably forgotten about.
Time is running out though, I've got maybe 5 weeks to find something and make sure it's in tip top shape before my holiday.
So once again, I'd appreciate any suggestions at all.
[Edit - £10k is the maximum by the way, I have no issue spending less!]
Edited by Robmarriott on Monday 10th June 20:31
InformationSuperHighway said:
Luxo-barge to compliment the track / weekend toy?
S Class / 7 / A8 / Lexus?
Yeah, that's sort of what I was thinking. My plan is to buy something now to replace the Cayman, which I'll then sell, which will free up some money to pay for the engine build in my Mk2 Golf, which can then replace the Cayman as something fun to use. Proper Man Maths.S Class / 7 / A8 / Lexus?
I've considered a 730d, a 3.0 TDI Phaeton and an A8 with the same engine, two flavours of Jag XJ but hadn't looked at the Lexus.
My mate suggested a late XJ like those. I don’t know if I like the way they look or not. The front is good but the rear I’m not convinced.
That shape A8 is also something I’ve considered. Not sure about the front on those though.
What I will say is that I’m not 100% dead set on a barge. Most of my mileage is alone and so having all that extra space is a bit redundant.
That said, I’ve had several estate cars while being in the same situation so I’m happy either way I suppose.
A mk3 TT is high on the list, mainly because the interior is cool, especially the virtual cockpit with the nav where the dials are.
I’d also consider a mk1 S3 if I could find one in the right colour. That’s the wildcard.
That shape A8 is also something I’ve considered. Not sure about the front on those though.
What I will say is that I’m not 100% dead set on a barge. Most of my mileage is alone and so having all that extra space is a bit redundant.
That said, I’ve had several estate cars while being in the same situation so I’m happy either way I suppose.
A mk3 TT is high on the list, mainly because the interior is cool, especially the virtual cockpit with the nav where the dials are.
I’d also consider a mk1 S3 if I could find one in the right colour. That’s the wildcard.
Also consider the Astra GTC VXR, they're a cracking drivers car but you can also slacken off the suspension so they'll daily with ease:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404248...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405029...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403288...
E500 coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405310...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404248...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405029...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403288...
E500 coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405310...
ZX10R NIN said:
Also consider the Astra GTC VXR, they're a cracking drivers car but you can also slacken off the suspension so they'll daily with ease:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404248...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405029...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403288...
E500 coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405310...
Big fan of the way the GTC looks but £1000 for a pair of front discs and the horror stories about those M32 gearboxes means a definite no from me (same as the brakes on the Insignia too)https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404248...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405029...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403288...
E500 coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405310...
I’m not keen on the Merc. A facelifted Saloon maybe but not keen on the early cars.
Brett748 said:
Megane 250 at that price will suffer minimal depreciation, they’re fundamentally reliable and an amazing drivers car.
High ish on the list but I’m fussy, I only like the facelifted cars and that limits my options. There’s one which looks great on eBay, has leather recaros etc… but the engine light is on.village24 said:
635D
Comfortable and with that budget you should find one with great spec.
286bhp standard and easily able to achieve 350+ with a few tweaks. Build quality is brilliant and surprisingly mine which is standard is returning 45 on a motorway run and averaging 40 overall
Not sure if they’re a theft magnet but any BMW with a bigger engine is twice as much to insure than my Cayman, for some reason. Comfortable and with that budget you should find one with great spec.
286bhp standard and easily able to achieve 350+ with a few tweaks. Build quality is brilliant and surprisingly mine which is standard is returning 45 on a motorway run and averaging 40 overall
I really wanted a 640d but just can’t bring myself to pay the money to insure one. 5s are no better either.
I was in the same position recently, needed something cheap for the missus to run around in as we were running into logistical issues only having one car between us.
I wanted something ‘interesting’ but also practical and cheap, ended up with a BMW i3S.
This involved budget creep(£15k) but there were some available cheaper.
May not be your thing but thats where the wheel landed for me.
I wanted something ‘interesting’ but also practical and cheap, ended up with a BMW i3S.
This involved budget creep(£15k) but there were some available cheaper.
May not be your thing but thats where the wheel landed for me.
ColdoRS said:
I was in the same position recently, needed something cheap for the missus to run around in as we were running into logistical issues only having one car between us.
I wanted something ‘interesting’ but also practical and cheap, ended up with a BMW i3S.
This involved budget creep(£15k) but there were some available cheaper.
May not be your thing but thats where the wheel landed for me.
Love the i3 but I live in a flat and there’s no possible way to charge it at home, or work. I wanted something ‘interesting’ but also practical and cheap, ended up with a BMW i3S.
This involved budget creep(£15k) but there were some available cheaper.
May not be your thing but thats where the wheel landed for me.
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