Up to £6k, big enough for 2 adults/2 kids and "fast"?

[w00tman]

Tight budget I know, and everyone's definition of fast is debatable, but mine is sub <7 seconds.

Currently considering a Type R (FN2 I think the designation is), a RS Megan R26 is a maybe too, but doesn't seem many decent ones out there - anything else to consider?

Require:

2 adults + 2 child seating
MPG not a particular issue
Relatively reliable (will be main car)
£6k realistic budget - insurance not an issue
<7 sec to 60 and ideally "fun"

What else can I throw in the mix? doing the above on auto trader pulls up loads of mis-badged Fiesta Zetecs and things like that!

[egor110]

You could buy a very sorted , remapped saab 9-5 aero with that budget.

[Ahbefive]

Focus ST, Impreza, Golf Gti, RX8 r3

[rich85uk]

I have the Type R, its a great car but its worth bearing in mind that the Honda and Renault are slightly more focused/hardcore compared to the competition at the time and some people find them too much for the daily grind due to firm ride,bucket seats and lack of creature comforts

Also as it will be a family car you should also know using 200bhp is pretty noisy and frantic (sounds like a mini touring car!).

That aside they are very reliable, have an almost estate size boot with the rear seats folded flat and are refined when driven normally getting 35mpg

[Strudul]

Impreza WRX, maybe the wagon....

[Pistonheader101]

A3 5dr 2.0T

[ZX10R NIN]

I'd say a Mondeo they're loaded with kit comfortable & a good steer to, the 2.0T is hard to find 0-60 in 7.7 secs a bit of a tickle by Mountune & you could see 260bhp.

2010 Mondeo 2.0T Titanium X Sport 63k 200bhp

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Or if you don't mind something smaller:

2008 Focus ST-3 225bhp Facelift Model 62k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Other options:

2008 Mazda3 MPS 260bhp 64k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

2007 Volvo V50 T5 SE 230bhp 64k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

2006 A3 3.2 S Line 250bhp 69k

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

2007 3.2 S Line 250bhp 79k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

2008 Vectra VXR 280bhp 71k

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

2011 Insignia VX Line 220bhp 51k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

2006 330i M Sport 260bhp 63k

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...