Best looking car for £5k?

[browna]

I think you want to keep it a reliable choice too. the celica seems the best choice so far, looks pretty good, nice seating position, big hatch type boot, 4 seats, easy to drive, fast-ish and should be reliable. hey Im almost talking myself into buying one. lol.

[matty0194]

BMW 728i or Z3 1.9 James Bond cars for £1500 reliable BMW build bulletproof engines good for 300k miles your 1year NCB should give good insurance

[RobinBanks]

A 25 year old Volkswagen Golf? They weren't good looking when they were new. They were just fashionable.

The Audi TT is probably a good choice if you just want something which looks nice and will impress girls. I doubt that the Vauxhall Calibra cuts it now!

[ecs0set]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/n...

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Classic insurance (may need to be over 25)?

[Jam Jr]

Just want to reiterate that my budget is 5k including insurance - some of these suggestions seem very optimistic haha

[Jam Jr]

I've just stumbled across the Alfa Romeo 147 whilst looking at GT's. Are they worth considering?

[andburg]

in short yes

the GT is a coupe version of the 147, huge parts share across them

oh and AVOID SELESPEED LIKE THE PLAGUE

Edited by andburg on Wednesday 29th April 14:43

[Dempsey1971]

VW Corrado VR6?

The only remaining credible 90's Coupe? And just starting to appreciate too.

[31mph]

159 Sportwagon

Edit: Ah, I didn't read the whole OP, so the 159 sportwagon may be the best looking car you can buy for 5k, but proably can't be had including insurance....

Hmmm... 156 sportwagon?

Edited by 31mph on Wednesday 29th April 15:11

[Ali_T]

The answer is Alfa. The decision is which one...?

[Ali_T]

andburg said:

the GT is a coupe version of the 147, huge parts share across them

Sort of. The GT is a miss mash of 147 and 156 parts. And yes, avoid Selespeed like a zombie with ebola.

[anonymous-user]

In budget, insurance should be ok within reason, and looks great!

[Quickmoose]

join the owner forums, look hard and get one....

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/h...

[StottyEvo]

MonkeyMatt said:

In budget, insurance should be ok within reason, and looks great!

Stigma aside these really are fantastically good looking.

[StottyEvo]

Ali_T said:

The answer is Alfa. The decision is which one...?

My immediate thoughts upon reading the thread title

[djt100]

Get a W209(2002) Mercedes CLK you can get anything from a CLK200 to a CLK320 for that range, but i'm guessing the 200 would be your best bet, really not a young persons car insurance wise so should be reasonable. Running costs are reasonable if you are able to service yourself or have a good local garage. parts are available from ECP, etc for sensible prices. I've got a CLK320 so am a little biased but had mine nearly 2 years now and cant think of anything to replace it with other than a newer clk or E class coupe

[matty0194]

Audi A8 or a MK4 R32 both under £4K and have them nice rounded smooth lines both 230HP +

[daveco]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

BMW 330 facelift for less than £4k??

[Jam Jr]

matty0194 said:

Audi A8 or a MK4 R32 both under £4K and have them nice rounded smooth lines both 230HP +

Always wanted a MK4 as a kid. Definitely going to have a look at the R32, good suggestion!

[Negative Creep]

StottyEvo said:

MonkeyMatt said:

In budget, insurance should be ok within reason, and looks great!

Stigma aside these really are fantastically good looking.

I love mine - had it for the best part of a year, never gone wrong and went straight through the MOT. Not a sports car but comfy, great ride and loads of kit as standard