5, 5 for 5

[Roboticarm]

I love my R56 mini but my kids are out growing it.
So I need to consider my options, looking for advice and recommendations please'
Must be a 5 door
Must be a 5 seater
Must be £5k or less
Must be petrol

Ideally something Golf size ISH, reasonably reliable and atleast semi interesting.

I like the idea of a Golf GTI or an Octavia vRS but concerned that my budget might not stretch to one which isn't rusty
I like Mercedes a class but don't know much about them.
Not a fan of Vauxhall's

I'm old enough for insurance not to be a major factor but tight enough to not want a fuel buzzer .. my 18 mpg experience with a legacy turbo has shown me that

So, awesome people of pistoheads... What should I be considering ?

[guyvert1]

A5 sounds perfect fit

[WelshRich]

Renault 5

VW transporter T5

Volvo D5 (engine)

I’m out…

[BoRED S2upid]

WelshRich said:

Renault 5

VW transporter T5

Volvo D5 (engine)

I’m out…

VW T5 for £5000. Link?

[paddy1970]

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GT(2004-2009): Offers a good mix of performance and practicality.

Skoda Octavia Mk2 vRS (2005-2013): Shares the Golf GTI's engine, making it a high-performance choice with more space.

Ford Focus Mk2 ST (2005-2011): Known for its excellent handling and distinctive engine, a great performance bargain.

Honda Civic Type S (2007-2010): Not as high performance as the Type R, but still sporty and reliable.

Toyota Auris SR180 (2007-2009): Offers good performance and reliability, with better fuel economy.

Mazda 3 MPS (2007-2009): The highest performance option here with its powerful turbocharged engine.

Mercedes-Benz A200 Turbo (2005-2012): A premium choice with decent performance, though finding a good one may require careful searching.

[E63eeeeee...]

5 series 525i? (that's all the 5s I can find in one car)

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/2004-bmw-5-series-2....

[WelshRich]

BoRED S2upid said:

VW T5 for £5000. Link?

Sorry - Poor pun riffing on the “5” theme and following on from the A5 suggestion

(Or not sorry, your Parrot is on its way

[Belle427]

T5 for 5 here.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266919850852?mkcid=16&a...

[Roboticarm]

Wishing I'd chosen a different thread title......

Thanks Paddy for the info.

Further serious suggestions welcome

I've seen some 316i Bmws of the 2013 ISH vintage and a new 1 series in the right price bracket

[66HFM]

paddy1970 said:

Volkswagen Golf Mk5 GT(2004-2009): Offers a good mix of performance and practicality.

Skoda Octavia Mk2 vRS (2005-2013): Shares the Golf GTI's engine, making it a high-performance choice with more space.

Ford Focus Mk2 ST (2005-2011): Known for its excellent handling and distinctive engine, a great performance bargain.

Honda Civic Type S (2007-2010): Not as high performance as the Type R, but still sporty and reliable.

Toyota Auris SR180 (2007-2009): Offers good performance and reliability, with better fuel economy.

Mazda 3 MPS (2007-2009): The highest performance option here with its powerful turbocharged engine.

Mercedes-Benz A200 Turbo (2005-2012): A premium choice with decent performance, though finding a good one may require careful searching.

Paddy, I don't think the Civic Type S came as a 5 door, although I do really like them.

Personally from that list I'd be headed for an Octavia VRS as a bit bigger than the Golf but the same mechanically and also less prone to rusty front wings... can also buy a younger car than a Golf

[Belle427]

Apologies in advance but here is a 2005 Mk5 Golf Gti for £5k with 5 doors!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256577538417?itmmeta=01...