What car? 5k

[Georgelloyd96]

Ok so this is my first post on this site so go easy haha.. so basically I'm looking at getting a different car pretty soon and I'll be 21 with 3 years no claims so I'm not that bothered about insurance cos I can insure some pretty extreme cars but struggle to get insurance on a cooper s mini.. so I'm open to anything and I'll check the insurance for it.. I've currently got a 5k limit possibly 6.. I'm looking for quick hot hatches with a 0-60 below 7 maybe just above with a lot of modding potential.. I've seen loads of topics like this but can't find the right answers so would like to hear some myself.. thanks in advanced if I've missed anything please feel free to ask questions thanks!

[PlayFair]

Subaru WRX Blobeye/hawkeye?
2.0/2.5 Turbo, AWD, 4 doors, bigish boot - Endless modifying potentials.
0-60 in reasonable speed, fun to drive.

I know its not a hatch - but for the money its very good.

[T16OLE]

What about a MK2 TT

They look fresh still and despite common misconception are a prettty good drive.

[Jasandjules]

Not quite a hot hatch but a MK2 MR2 T-Bar Turbo.

[deeen]

BMW 1 series, 3.0 130i just about in your budget?

[Emeye]

Black Mk5 Golf Gti if you need help off your car to pull poontang.

[Blanchimont]

No matter what you get, check the insurance. I had a Megane RS265, and with no changes to my policy whatsoever (even with 4 years NCB!) It went from £600, to £1400.


I'd be looking around at insurance. That, among on other things were the reason why I swapped it in. I would be looking to get something like an Abarth Punto, or a Leon Cupra R.

I swapped the Megane in for a Fiesta ST, and even amidst the 80hp deficit I prefer the FiST.

[DoubleD]

Blanchimont said:

I prefer the FiST.

I think you have the wrong site for that kind of thing.

[AgentZ]

DoubleD said:

Blanchimont said:

I prefer the FiST.

I think you have the wrong site for that kind of thing.

I don't know. Sounds about right from my experience of a brand new one 3 years ago...

[Blanchimont]

DoubleD said:

I think you have the wrong site for that kind of thing.

Hardly. Just because I swapped a Megane RS for a Fiesta, doesn't make me any less of an enthusiast. But seeing as I was spending £300+ on fuel a month, just to be sat in traffic. I was planning to use the Meg for track work, but decided to get a dedicated track car, as fast on track doesn't mean comfy on road.

And to be fair, as a daily driver, I prefer the Fiesta. Better stereo, decent keyless, much better to run, just as fun (most of the time) cupholders that actually work and can fit more than a single amoeba in.

Don't get me wrong, the Megane would leave the Fiesta on track, but I'll be getting a dedicated car for that, and a comfy daily.

[DoubleD]

Ha ha completely wrong end of the stick. What you said about wanting a "fisting" was what i was getting at. Just a bit of light hearted banter thats all.

[Georgelloyd96]

Thanks for the responses people I'm liking the suggestions that's coming through if anyone has anymore literally just list me cars to go through.. I've been looking at EP3 civics anyone think that's a wrong move or not?

[Blanchimont]

DoubleD said:

Ha ha completely wrong end of the stick. What you said about wanting a "fisting" was what i was getting at. Just a bit of light hearted banter thats all.

Oh haha! Yeah, I would definitely be on the wrong forum for that!

[ZX10R NIN]

Depending on insurance:

2010 Corsa VXR 39k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2010 Clio RS 35k FSH

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2009 Clio RS Cup 38k FSH

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Megane R26 57k FSH

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2007 Focus ST 58k FSH

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

2008 Mazda 3 MPS 31k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

3.2 Audi A3 93k (nicely modified)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...