Coupe like car for the wife
Discussion
She who must be obeyed is considering a interesting car
So 2 door coupe/softop like something
budget 20Kish on the never never or 7Kish cash
Reliable
Not an audi
Not too hard to get in and out of
Not an audi
Reasonable ground clearance as we live up a farm track
Not an audi
Softish suspension as we live up a farm track
Not an audi
Reasonable fuel consumption as it will be a daily driver but not a diesel unless ultra reliable
No stupidly large wheels
Can live outside
Currently thinking MX-5 or a GT86
Doesn't like a 350Z
oh and not an audi
So 2 door coupe/softop like something
budget 20Kish on the never never or 7Kish cash
Reliable
Not an audi
Not too hard to get in and out of
Not an audi
Reasonable ground clearance as we live up a farm track
Not an audi
Softish suspension as we live up a farm track
Not an audi
Reasonable fuel consumption as it will be a daily driver but not a diesel unless ultra reliable
No stupidly large wheels
Can live outside
Currently thinking MX-5 or a GT86
Doesn't like a 350Z
oh and not an audi
Coupe, but with soft suspension and good ground clearance is a tricky one. First thing that sprung to mind was the Evoque, but not sure if they're available for £20k yet.
Otherwise, perhaps a 3 series coupe. Plenty around for either of your budgets, just pick the engine you want.
Alfa Brera is another one. The looks are a bit marmite, she'll either love it or hate it.
Otherwise, perhaps a 3 series coupe. Plenty around for either of your budgets, just pick the engine you want.
Alfa Brera is another one. The looks are a bit marmite, she'll either love it or hate it.
Been through this recently with a budget of more like £5k.
I actually only deleted the shortlist last night. We came down to (iirc):
350Z (noted)
Boxster
Hyundai Coupe
Fiat Coupe
A N Other (it'll come to me)
I posted a similar thread at the time and other suggestions included:
147GTA
RX8
S2000
In the end she reduced that to the Z and the Fiat and decided that despite age etc she really really wanted the Fiat. So that's what she got. Probably not going to work for your requirements.
I actually only deleted the shortlist last night. We came down to (iirc):
350Z (noted)
Boxster
Hyundai Coupe
Fiat Coupe
A N Other (it'll come to me)
I posted a similar thread at the time and other suggestions included:
147GTA
RX8
S2000
In the end she reduced that to the Z and the Fiat and decided that despite age etc she really really wanted the Fiat. So that's what she got. Probably not going to work for your requirements.
garycat said:
Toyota GT86 (you will just have to tarmac your farm track)
Clearance would be the least of his worries with a GT86 - mine seems fine for ground clearance (gets over speed cushions fine). I'd be more worried about stone chips, punctures, and (me being a complete tart) getting it muddy 
Depends how bad the farm track is I guess. There's a guy on the owners forums who lives on a farm in Sevenoaks and manages just fine (think he even lowered it).
GT86 fits your description perfectly. The only minor change I'd make to that is get the Subaru BRZ instead.. much rarer for a similar price. 2013 model gets the 5 year warranty too. Plus.. it's not a Toyota 
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I get 45mpg in my BRZ on the motorway and 30 odd around town. An absolute blast to drive, more than enough power (no matter what anyone else says) and I came from a 340BHP Impreza.
Do it, you won't regret it!
.I get 45mpg in my BRZ on the motorway and 30 odd around town. An absolute blast to drive, more than enough power (no matter what anyone else says) and I came from a 340BHP Impreza.
Do it, you won't regret it!
JamesL91 said:
GT86 fits your description perfectly. The only minor change I'd make to that is get the Subaru BRZ instead.. much rarer for a similar price. 2013 model gets the 5 year warranty too. Plus.. it's not a Toyota .
I get 45mpg in my BRZ on the motorway and 30 odd around town. An absolute blast to drive, more than enough power (no matter what anyone else says) and I came from a 340BHP Impreza.
Do it, you won't regret it!
Does rarity really matter when both cars are pretty much identical? Besides, it's not like either of them are common. I can count the amount of GT86/BRZs I've seen on the road since release almost on one hand..I get 45mpg in my BRZ on the motorway and 30 odd around town. An absolute blast to drive, more than enough power (no matter what anyone else says) and I came from a 340BHP Impreza.
Do it, you won't regret it!
Glad you enjoy yours though. Same story over here and I came from a car with much less power than an Impreza
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