26k Budget What would you buy?

Saturday 28th September

27k budget
Under 15k miles
Average mpg 40ish
Fun to drive
5 door hatchback or saloon
Very reliable
Nippy but not silly
Stealth(ish) looks
Decent maintenance costst

30,589 posts

242 months

Saturday 28th September

You are describing a VW Golf R in Lapis blue biggrin

30,589 posts

242 months

Saturday 28th September

..apart from the 40 mpg thing

MDUBZ

925 posts

107 months

Saturday 28th September

..... and fun.

30,589 posts

242 months

Saturday 28th September

MDUBZ said:

..... and fun.

That's a in the eye of the beholder. Had plenty of fun in mine! (But probably not as much as in the back of my Morris Minor Traveller in 1977 hehe

)

ibox2019

Original Poster

8 posts

63 months

Saturday 28th September

Yeah i did look at the gold r at one point but the 4 exhausts just scream too much attention for my liking

30,589 posts

242 months

Saturday 28th September

Sounds like a good excuse to post fun

Proper good blast to the Italian lakes. The definition of fun biggrin

30,589 posts

242 months

Saturday 28th September

ibox2019 said:

Yeah i did look at the gold r at one point but the 4 exhausts just scream too much attention for my liking

And being gold wouldn't help hehe

ibox2019

Original Poster

8 posts

63 months

Saturday 28th September

haha yeah

Boringvolvodriver

10,074 posts

50 months

Saturday 28th September

What about something like this

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407051...

RichFN2

3,699 posts

186 months

Saturday 28th September

1st choice for me would be a Honda Civic FK8 sportline. Basically a Tyre R with more subtle looks(interior included)and slightly smaller alloys. Only downside is there are hardly any for sale compared to the normal version

Otherwise I would be tempted with a MK8 Golf GTi Clubsport, they look great in the right colour with the upgraded wheels and they are just creeping into your budget.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408243...
Cupra Leon is effectively the same car but not keen on those wheels.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408283...

T1547

1,148 posts

141 months

Saturday 28th September

Could one of these work?

I’ve had a couple now and find them great all rounders.

Obviously different engine options also available to suit price/performance.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408303...

MDUBZ

925 posts

107 months

Saturday 28th September

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

MDUBZ said:

..... and fun.

That's a in the eye of the beholder. Had plenty of fun in mine! (But probably not as much as in the back of my Morris Minor Traveller in 1977 hehe

)

I thought mine was very competent, but the steering is a bit numb, the fun started at speeds which could have you spending time at HMs pleasure. I would probably have another but with 3 doors and a manual so I didn't get the farty gear change.

mdk1

481 posts

216 months

Saturday 28th September

ibox2019 said:

27k budget
Under 15k miles
Average mpg 40ish
Fun to drive
5 door hatchback or saloon
Very reliable
Nippy but not silly
Stealth(ish) looks
Decent maintenance costst

Skoda Octavia VRS should cover all of the above.

ChrisH72

2,351 posts

59 months

Saturday 28th September

If you want fun and lower running costs I'd look to the class below as you'll get a newer car for much less that your budget.

Fiesta ST3 mk8.5

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024091138...

I20N

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024091440...

Both should crack 40mpg and put a smile on your face.

Slightly bigger with more space is the 308Gti. Quite understated looks wise.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024072922...

Jag_NE

3,100 posts

107 months

Sunday 29th September

3 series.

S366

1,096 posts

149 months

Sunday 29th September

Personally, I think the only car that would fit the bill is a Golf GTI. Any reason why you have such a low mileage requirement? Going up to 50k will open up a load more options.

ZX10R NIN

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